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Desert Nights Camp

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Desert Nights Camp sits surrounded by dramatic desert landscapes, offering a peaceful retreat with its inviting coffee shop and garden. Visitors relax on the terrace, enjoy friendly competition in the arcade, or take short trips to explore the historic Al Muntarib Fort nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 37 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pool Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Villa | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Premier Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 34 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Al Maha Petrol Station Km 11, Bidiya

Getting around

  • Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greek House - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪كرك بن سعيد - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Tea Shai - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Specialty Cafe - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Kafka - ‬56 min drive

About this property

Desert Nights Camp

Luxury boutique inn
Located close to Al Muntarib Fort, Desert Nights Camp provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Desert Nights Camp offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: OMR 10 to 12 for adults and OMR 8 to 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Up to 33 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for OMR 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately OMR 10 to 12 for adults, and OMR 8 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: OMR 250 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: OMR 250 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: OMR 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

Desert Nights Camp Al Wasil
Desert Nights Camp Inn
Desert Nights Camp Inn Al Wasil
Desert Nights Camp Inn Bidiya
Desert Nights Camp Bidiya
Desert Nights Camp
Desert Nights Camp Inn
Desert Nights Camp Bidiya
Desert Nights Camp Inn Bidiya

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Nights Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, Desert Nights Camp allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Desert Nights Camp?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Desert Nights Camp?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Desert Nights Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Desert Nights Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of OMR 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Desert Nights Camp located?

Set in Bidiya, this family-friendly inn is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Al Muntarib Fort.

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Reviews

Desert Nights Camp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abdurrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean. Helpful staff. Lots to do. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was really quiet and the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful oasis

A wonderful oasis right in the middle of the desert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

senya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience in the desert with superb service and delishous food and also a good starting point for ballooning the desert.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great great room comfortable and amazing food in a magical desert loved it thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking views. An amazing day/night. Well worth the trip - hard to get too but very different and memorable. Children loved star gazing at night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place. Get there before 4 to have time to get organized before they bring you up the dunes for sunset. The food was unbelievable. It was absolutely worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Desert Nights. Stunning villas, clean, great amenities. The service was phenomenal, they are so so attentive to your needs. Dinner and breakfast were delicious, many options provided. Highly recommend dune bashing and the quad biking, so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Naveed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet kept leaking water nothing done by staff No plug sockets other than the one for the fridge worked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing in the desert!

Amazing to stay in the desert at this resort! We did not have a 4x4 car, but paid 15OMR for transfer back and forth. Amazing to experience the dunes, camels and amazing 3 course dinner all together for a very reasonable price in low season. We also enjoyed the trip to the dunes during sunset. The only downside was the activities that was a bit expensive, and do not expect to use the swimming pool at the pictures, that is 50OMR extra. I can also recommend just walking in the dunes, even though it is extremely hot. Bring water. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Leckeres Essen. Saubere Zimmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely desert camp experience. Super cute/comfy villa and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erlebnisreicher Aufenthalt, Camel ride, hot balloon , Good food ,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiscje Wüste in tollem Camp mit lecker Essen

Die Wüste ist wunderschön und das Hotel hat tolle Angebote wie Donnenuntergang beobachten, Quad Touren oder Dune bashing. Das Abendessen ist fantastisch und die Betten sehr bequem. Service ist sehr freundlich und angenehm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort magnifico nel deserto dell’Oman. Le camere sono costituite la strutture in muratura, interno sono molto eleganti con un piccolo salotto una camera da letto e un bagno ben attrezzato. Fuori un piccolo patio molto carine, anche le parti comuni bello il ristorante ottima la scelta di cibo sia per cena che per colazione. Nel prezzo è compreso un passaggio in auto sulle dune per godere del tramonto. Vi sono poi altre attività a pagamento molto carine e interessanti la struttura di circa una decina di chilometri dalla strada principale ed è raggiungibile con un mezzo 4 × 4 se non lo si possiede, si può contattare la struttura in modo che vengano a prendere gli ospiti. Staff cortese e attento. Unico neo nel nostro soggiorno è stata la partenza delle gite in Quad alle quattro del mattino che ha disturbato il sonno.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenn du ein 4x4 Auto hast, kannst du selber hinfahren. Du kannst dich auch abholen lassen aber die Person sagt dann, du kannst selber fahren, was mir sehr gut gefallen hat, weil du da merkst die wollen nicht unnötig Geld machen. Das Abendessen war wirklich lecker was ich in einer Wüste nicht erwartet hätte.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anfahrt über Sandpiste , Hinweisschild an der Straße beachten. Luxuriöse Anlage, gutes vielfältiges Essen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Amenities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing adventure in the wahiba sands! My wife and I opted for the private dinner on the dune for our honey moon. Even though is windy the staff did there best to make it enjoyable End our stay with some dune bashing and camel ride! Overall beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uma experiência no deserto de Oman

Reservamos este hotel para ter uma experiência no deserto em nossa viagem a Oman. O hotel é ótimo, chegamos antes do horário do check-in e as nossas instalações já estavam prontas. Tem um ótimo café da manhã e jantar, com comidas regionais e também internacionais. O passeio nas Dunas para o por do sol foi excelente e está no pacote. Fomos de carro alugado, foi muito fácil chegar, o trecho no deserto (com areia) não é difícil, mas é recomendado veícul 4x4.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine Übernachtung in der Wüste war für uns ein Muss auf der Oman-Tour. Das Desert Nights war dazu perfekt (hatten DZ gebucht). Infrastruktur einwandfrei (Wlan & Mobile-Netz! Duschen etc et), Frühstück und Abendessen umfangreich und sehr lecker. Kurze Fahrt die Sanddünen hoch zum Sonnenuntergang Viewpoint (im Preis inbegriffen, einwandfrei organisiert). Das Camp war allerdings nicht ausgebucht. Anreise: 11km Piste die sehr gut zu erkenn ist und selbst mit kleinem 4*4 (wir hatten einen Kia Sportage) problemlos zu befahren ist.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Värt en omväg

Fint rum med fint badrum. Väldigt bra säng. Väldigt högljudd luftkonditionering men i övrigt lugnt och tyst. Kan bero på att det var inte många andra gäster. En tur upp på en sanddyn ingick lagom till solnedgången. Trevligt bemötande av personalen. God middag (4-rätters) som ingick i vårt paketpris. God frukost - även den fick vi beställa in vad vi önskade ..förstår att det inte är buffé vid så få gäster. Skumpig väg emellan sanddynerna. Dromedarer att titta på längs vägen. Det negativa var att toastolen var väldigt högt placerad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Staff & service
Wahrscheinlich das Beste was man in der Wüste buchen kann - für viel Geld. Trotzdem nicht schön. Personal eher unfreundlich. Abendessen allenfalls mittelmäßig. Frühstück viel zu wenig Auswahl. Während Ramadan wird Alokohol nur auf dem Zimmer serviert, was generell inakzeptabel ist. Wenn überhaupt sollte man hier nur eine Nacht verbringen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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