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About this property
With an unbeatable setting in the silky dunes of the Omani desert, the 5-star Desert Nights Resort offers 55 luxurious Bedouin-style tents and 33 deluxe rooms for those seeking the ultimate desert adventure holiday.
The Desert Nights Resort is located on the Wahiba/Sharqiya sands, a 2-hour drive from Muscat. This secluded area covers 6.8 mi of beautiful desert landscape.
Several free services are offered to the guests, including drive up to the dunes in a 4x4 vehicle to watch the sunset, with light snacks and soft drinks served on the trip.
Also camel rides within the camp premises in the morning are available, and transfers between Al Wasil town and the Desert Nights Resort are available at an extra cost for those traveling by vehicles not suited for desert driving.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Shāhiq
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kris
United States
“Laid out well. Atmosphere and decor was very good. Accommodation was spacious and well appointed. Food was very good and plentiful.”
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Rubab
United States
“We spent 1 night at Desert Nights and it was amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and clean, the food is good/has a lot of variety , and the activities are very fun. We did ATV riding in the desert and had...”
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Hayrettin
Turkey
“Everything is very good. Location and activities are excellent. All staff is very helpful. Dinner and breakfast is very delicious and extensive. Thanks a lot for giving pleasure.”
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Rasheed
United States
“Access road to property was easy- lovely tent villas especially pool villa.”
Josh
United States
“The whole desert experience was amazing! The tent was nice and the food was good.”
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Naznin
Canada
“Wonderful tent accommodations in a stunning setting in the desert! We were escorted into the campsite and driven up to the dunes to watch a beautiful sunset as soon as we arrived. The staff are very helpful and warm and made sure we had...”
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Melissa
United States
“The place was easy to get to. Sunset was amazing. Dinner was delicious. The accommodation was better than expected. Staff was excellent.”
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Jason
United States
“Definitely what you would expect, and more. The location is the best part of the lodge, and they make sure to take full advantage of it. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy the solitude of the desert. I splurged on myself and got a deluxe suite, and...”
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Sofia
Greece
“excellent location,one felt that was in the middle of the dessert and the dunes.”
Pranab
India
“We went relatively in off season . Its in the middle of the desert.
While driving to the desert our car got stucked as we forget to deflate our tyres. The general manger of the hotel himself came to our rescue. And helped us . It was quick and...”
Managed by Oman Hotels
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Company info
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Property info
“Ahlan Wa Sahlan” – Awaken to Adventure
Desert Nights Camp, the only luxury desert camp in Oman, is an ideal base for your Arabian desert adventure, with spectacular craggy mountains in the distance, endless dunes and crystalline wadis. It is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The camp is sprawled across 10-acres of silken sands, secluded 11km within the vast isolation of the Omani desert.
Neighborhood info
The desert camp in Oman is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. When you leave Muscat, follow the Sultan Qaboos road past the airport. After the airport roundabout, take the Nizwa highway, which is also known as the M23 or the Muscat to Sur Raod. Follow this road to Bidbid where you take the Sur off-ramp and continue on this road towards Sur for 150 km. You will pass a small town called Ibra and after 40 km reach a small village called Al Wasil. 500 metres after the Al Wasil sign, turn right at the small sand coloured mosque. Follow the dirt road for 11km to Desert Nights Camp, our luxury hotel on the Wahiba Sands. Use the sign posts located at every 1km mark to ensure that you are heading in the correct direction.
Languages Spoken
English,Hindi
Area info
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
Dunes restaurant
Cuisine
American • Middle Eastern
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian
Restaurant #2
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Desert Nights Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 28 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 38 per person, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that camp is only accessible by four wheel drive.
Transfer can be arranged for guest (without 4WD) to the camp from Al Wasil Petrol Pump. Transfer service at OMR 15/- net for pickup and drop off from Al Maha Petrol Station "
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Desert Nights Resort
Guests staying at Desert Nights Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
Continental
American
Check-in at Desert Nights Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
The prices at Desert Nights Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Desert Nights Resort has 2 restaurants:
Dunes restaurant
Restaurant #2
Desert Nights Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
Hiking
Playground
Pool table
Game room
Darts
Evening entertainment
Bike tours
Walking tours
Live music/Performance
Desert Nights Resort is 4.5 mi from the center of Shāhiq.
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United States“Laid out well. Atmosphere and decor was very good. Accommodation was spacious and well appointed. Food was very good and plentiful.”
Turkey“Everything is very good. Location and activities are excellent. All staff is very helpful. Dinner and breakfast is very delicious and extensive. Thanks a lot for giving pleasure.”
Canada“Wonderful tent accommodations in a stunning setting in the desert! We were escorted into the campsite and driven up to the dunes to watch a beautiful sunset as soon as we arrived. The staff are very helpful and warm and made sure we had...”
Greece“excellent location,one felt that was in the middle of the dessert and the dunes.”
India“We went relatively in off season . Its in the middle of the desert. While driving to the desert our car got stucked as we forget to deflate our tyres. The general manger of the hotel himself came to our rescue. And helped us . It was quick and...”
