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Reviews of Sama al Wasil Desert Camp

Al Wasil Village - Wahiba Sands, Shāhiq, Oman

#10 of 13 hotels in Shāhiq

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Review score

Based on 566 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Very good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy rooms with clima The camp is peaceful, not too big Easy to get to the dunes for perfect pics! Dinner/breakfast were good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    good desert vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good design wabi-sabi . all activities is possible . very good dinner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, expensive activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a faint smell in the shower, perhaps from the humidity, not strong but not pleasant either. The organised activities were very expensive

    The camp is only 10 km from the main road, so it's easier to get to than other ones that are much deeper into the desert. Having said that, we are glad we paid the camp driver to come and take us from the nearby petrol station, we would not have found it by ourselves. We managed to return without a guide, following the instructions they gave us. We rented the sultan's tent, which was spacious and had a private bathroom with a shower, a fridge and a kettle. The camp itself was simple but nice, and the buffet breakfast and dinner were pretty decent, with many vegetarian options for us. The live music during (part of) dinner was a nice touch, with local musicians and instruments. They also had set up a screen to watch movies, which we quite enjoyed as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    I’d book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing camp in the middle of the desert! easy to get to with 4wheel, delicious food and direct access to the sand dunes!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom need a little bit more cleaning and maybe some renovation

    Very helpful staff. Nice and quiet place to enjoy sunrise and sunset on dunes.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Highly Recommend
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very accommodating during Ramadan and the new upgrades to the look really adds to the experience. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the location is easy to get to.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Good property right next to a very big sand dune.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location , ambience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Great 24-hour trip to the desert. Walking up the dunes for sunset, experiencing Omani food and music during dinner and g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was the hardest, most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept on. I actually thought they had forgotten to put the mattress on.

    Great location, good value for money, Omani feel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing location, good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a bit expensive

    Beautiful design in the family house, nice food, amazing location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    say hi to camels from me 🧡 🐪
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    A night in the desert is an experience you won't forget. Delicious breakfast and dinner included. Direct entry to the desert where you can watch the sunrise, sunset or stars at night from above. Super people, atmosphere, music, cinema. If you wonder if it's worth it – it is for 200%.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    A National Treasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The activities could be better organised. We wanted to do camel riding, then we were told sure, then later we were told come the next morning. The next morning, we were told it wasn't possible.

    What an AMAZING place! From the decor, to the outdoor cinema, every aspect of this hotel surpassed our expectations! Every feature has been thoroughly planned and beautifully positioned.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Would be nice to have a telescope available to watch stars - activities are overpriced

    - easy to get to by car (4x4) - nice camp in the desert next to a big dune with all facilities - cinema

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location for a short desert get-away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sultan tent might have not been the best choise - while it was quiet and spacious, it was also away from the main location (reception, parking, cinema). It was also very dark inside, the lamps gave very little light. The bathroom smelled like canalization. You do not notice it after a minute or so (as nose gets used to it), but it was very strong as you enter.

    It is super easy to reach with a 4x4 or AWD vehichle, just 14km out from the main road. The area is nice and quiet, with a big dune to climb right next to the camp. The breakfast and dinner was great, very tasty and plenty, also cute to have a popcorn while watching the outdoor cinema. The sultan tent was nice and spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was not clear on the booking site that the transportation offered was only from the local gas station to the resort. It was challenging to find any sort of affordable transportation to and from Muscat. I wish this had been clearer when I booked.

    The location was really beautiful, staff was welcoming and helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Romantic escape in the desert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We came to this place looking forward to spend the night with the cinema but they play the movie at the same time the dinner start therefore you will miss it. We didn’t find it made completely sense since all the guests were having dinner.

    The location and atmosphere was great! We loved the food (loved to try the camel meat) and the cinema with the pop corn. It was a very lovely day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Desert experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet food was average and the reception staff didn’t communicate well. It led to a misunderstanding about signing up for the camel ride so we missed our chance to do this activity.

    Attractive camp setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food could have been served at a higher temperature.

    Helpful staff. Nice to listen to live music during dinner.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Family friendly camp with good food and nice houses/tents
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price of the activities and pick-up are close to being disrespectful. The houses are very close to each other. There is a lot of noise from the ATV's outside the camp. There is so much light from the camp that you won't see the stars. The beds are so short that your feet will be hanging outside the bed if you're a average European. This isn't the best place to go if you expect 100% relaxation, but you will for sure have a comfortable stay in the desert - and especially for those having children. It is a very good camp and a good place to breath in some arabic heritage.

    The food was good. The location is great. For families, this is the perfect place. They played live arabic music during the dinner. The houses has a very cool design and layout.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Medical facilities not available

    Rustic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC was a bit noisy Some guests were loud at night

    Good breakfast and dinner Great location by the dunes Good staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing the bungalow with a small bedroom on the side. There is almost no privacy as you can hear the neighbors whispering. This came as a surprise to them as well.

    Great service, very helpful. I forgot something at the camp and they managed to transfer it to their office in Muscat at no charge. Thanks again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Breathtaking experience in the desert.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room facilities are a bit basic but it's in the middle of the desert so it's to be expected.

    Amazing location in a valley (wadi) right next to the dunes. Really off the beaten track. I had a little trouble getting up the first hill in my 4WD but let down your tyres to half pressure and take it at a reasonable speed. About 60 seconds of deflation should do it. Driving up the road to get there on the sand is an experience in itself.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sultan Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is easily reachable if you have a 4x4. There is one main road which leads you directly to the camp. Dinner and breakfadt were perfect with a lot of choices. And there was an open cinema where we watched Lion King, which was perfect for the desert ambients. There is also a huge dune right next to the camp where you can climb and enjoy the desert. We didn't take any of the additional activities as they were a bit overpriced but we really enjoyed our stay. We stayed in Sultans tent which looks amazing . During the day it's hot inside but you have the A/C which was working for cooling the place but either the battery on the remote were dead, or the remote wasn't working, you couldn't change any settings and it gets pretty cold at night, so we couldn't warm the place. Additionally, the bed is big, but it's sooo hard and firm that you have a feeling you sleep on a wooden board. Other than that, I would definitely experience staying here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was exceptional and made our little boy feel like the king of the desert. We loved the atmosphere in the evening with the live music and camel barbecue

    Stayed in February 2024

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