Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp is located in Shāhiq and offers a restaurant buffet. It includes table tennis and darts. The accommodations will provide you with a seating area. Private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include a desk, bed linen and a fan. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and a children's playground. Ibra Village, where there is a traditional market, is 30 minutes by car. Free parking is offered at the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing camp in the middle of the desert! easy to get to with 4wheel, delicious food and direct access to the sand dunes!
  • Bayan
    Oman Oman
    Good breakfast and dinner Great location by the dunes Good staff
  • De
    Oman Oman
    The value for money. The cleanliness and the staff

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Sama al Wasil Desert Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules

    Sama al Wasil Desert Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 5 per stay
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 5 per stay
    7 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 10 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    OMR 20 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

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Sama al Wasil Desert Camp accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is only reachable by 4x4. If you do not have a 4x4 vehicle yourself, the camp can book a transfer for you with the local Bedouin. Note the rates charged are the rates of the Bedouin themselves and not of the camp. You can request a transfer with dune bashing or without. Transfer meeting time is 3 pm at the Al Maha Petrol station. Transfers are subject to availability at time of booking. Request in Advance is essential.

    In our continuous efforts to provide comfortable stay and enhance our facilities, we will be undergoing a room, restaurant and reception refurbishment program during the month of Sep 2023. The renovation will take place from 9 am to 6 pm daily and our guest may experience limited disruption of some noise. Our sincere thanks in advance for your patience and support during this time.

    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.

    Please inform Sama al Wasil Desert Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Sama al Wasil Desert Camp

    • Yes, Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Playground
      • Movie nights
      • Themed dinners
      • Live music/Performance
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The prices at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is 6.8 miles from the center of Shāhiq. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Sama al Wasil Desert Camp is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.