Al Wasil Village - Wahiba Sands, Shāhiq, Oman
#9 of 13 hotels in Shāhiq
Guests' ChoiceBased on 668 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 3, 2025
Grzegorz
PolandNo fridge in the room. Not big issue, but definitely place for improvement.
Location, the way the camp is organised with the beautiful bungalows (air conditioned), great dinner, really good breakfast with real coffee (not that common in Oman), it is great spot in the heart of the desert only 20km from the Village.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Emma
United KingdomLocation and activities were really good climbing the sand dunes, camels and more
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Mehdi
FranceNothing
Activities, food, staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Annelies
IndiaActivities are extremely expensive. The pickup is way too expensive since it’s only 15 mins drive and fuel is so cheap, this should be offered complementary
Beautiful location at the far end of the dessert. Beautiful huts. Very good dinner and breakfast - the staff was really courteous, we got plenty of extras when we asked for more (water, meat…) In the evening there is nice star gazing and they also play a movie, which we appreciated
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Patricia
SwitzerlandNothing
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is very nice in the middle of the desert. You can go to a higher viewpoint on your own to see the surroundings. The food was also very tasty.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Løgàn
United KingdomNa
Everything was perfect
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Aslam
United KingdomFood options were limited, though that’s understandable given we visited during the peak summer heat when the camp had fewer guests.
Camp offered the perfect balance of comfort and authenticity. Surrounded by endless dunes, it was peaceful and quiet, ideal for disconnecting. The tents were clean and well-equipped, with AC in the chalets and great local food. Sunset walks on the dunes were a highlight. A great way to experience Wahiba Sands without the crowds!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Monique
United StatesThe food
Great location, clean beautiful camp
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Satyanarayana
IndiaAmazing desert camp ! Food was great and staff were very courteous!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Kaenzig
Switzerlandone air condition machine did smell quite bad, we only used the second one.
A very nice place to spend a night and a day in the desert. the dunes are a unique experience. You can also rid on a camel, drive Quads ...
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Giuliano
GermanyFabulous setting
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Stefania
ItalyThe bed was too hard.
Amazing location, good food and very clean.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 4, 2025
Djordje
SerbiaWifi doesn’t reach the rooms, only lobby/dining area. The transfer price is a bit too high.
The camp is very nice, especially the dining area and the open cinema. Staff is very friendly and helpfull. Food and barbecue were very tasty.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 1, 2025
Clara
BelgiumThe activities are quite expensive, and it’s not a traditional Bedouin camp (more of a hotel-style setup) but that’s expected as it’s part of the Sama group.
The camp is well located - you can easily walk to the dunes for sunset or sunrise, which are really beautiful. The staff is friendly and the facilities are great, with nice open spaces and even an outdoor cinema.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 1, 2025
Sandra
SpainExpensive pick-up and mandatory if you don’t have 4x4
Wonderful place, with stunning facilities, close to the dunes.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Thomas
GermanyInsekten im Bad
Amazing sunset pictures
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Tom
GermanyWe had a very enjoyable stay in Sama Desert Camp, great location and a lot of fun. Great food (Dinner and breakfast buffet), nice shaded places for the meals and relax, open air movie, clean and tiny houses. Many activities are being offered. Thanks a lot for the nice stay
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Martin
Czech RepublicPlastic bottles
An oasis in the desert we loved it, improvement could be plastic reduction and available water. Reachable by 4x4. We took the evening dune car tour and was amazing, worth the money. Arrived after 4 pm and left early morning the heat was ok at the end of April.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Mike
GermanyBest vacation for cooling down in the heat of the desert .
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Harshada
United KingdomIf you dont have your own 4 WD car then pick Up and Drop off facility to the location is costly.
It was amazing experience to explore BBQ Dinner, Open Sky Theatre, Arabic Music, Peaceful Ambience, Lots of common space and area to chill out. It is most recommended for family and couples. For Kids there are many activities to enjoy and have fun.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Shah
IndiaSandeep chef is outstanding his food is lip smacking. He helped us with jain preparation with a warm smile.Thank you for your exceptional hospitality and warm service during my stay. Every detail was taken care of with such care and professionalism.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Chitra
IndiaThe amenities and location are pretty good. The hospitality was nice, all our dietary requirements were taken care of. I found the activities a bit over priced as compared to the quality offered.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Chanez
FranceLes canettes de soda sont données sur demande. C'est un peu limite.
We stayed two nights at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp — originally thinking it might be too much, but it turned out to be the perfect amount of time to unwind and enjoy the desert vibes. The atmosphere is peaceful, calm, and truly feels like you're in the middle of nowhere (in the best way). We loved seeing camels roaming freely and catching the sunset from the dunes. The Bedouin concert was a lovely cultural touch, and watching a movie under the stars at the camp added to the charm. The rooms were surprisingly comfortable, much more than we expected for a desert camp, and everything was clean and well maintained. Just a heads up — getting rid of the sand is a bit of a mission, so pack accordingly and plan your outfits with that in mind! Meals were decent and varied each day — nothing fancy, but definitely good enough. Breakfast and dinner both had enough options, and the buffet format kept it casual and easy. Getting there at night was tricky — especially for a first-time desert drive. We recommend arriving during daylight and with a proper 4x4 SUV, as the sand roads can be confusing in the dark. All in all, it’s a great spot if you're looking for an authentic yet comfortable desert experience, without the overly touristy feel. Would recommend!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Melida
United StatesSpectacular experience
Stayed in April 2025
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