In the heart of the desert, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offers a serene escape with a free breakfast buffet and an on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or stroll through the garden, where barbecue grills await for an unforgettable night under starry skies.
When visiting Bidiya, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp is a great choice to consider. Free perks include self parking and buffet breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Wildlife viewing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Hand-held showerheads
Raised toilet seat
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for OMR 20.0 per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property provides mattresses on the floor for extra bedding.
Also known as
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil sert Camp Biya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Bidiya
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Safari/Tentalow Bidiya
Frequently asked questions
Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp and nearby?
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished patio and a yard.
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Reviews
Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at the camp. The staff were all great and the rooms were really good. We would like to stay there again. I hope in the future they have more activities.
Yihya
Yihya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2023
pretty good
very nice for a desert camp
LAURENCE
LAURENCE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Super
Camille
Camille, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
Beautiful desert resort
Wonderful desert experience. Loved that they had nightly movies showing on a big screen outside with chai and popcorn. The communal space was pretty. Most guests stay only one night; because we stayed two, it was a quite quiet in the middle of the day, and a long stretch to wait between breakfast and dinner service,
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 5, 2025
Terrible experience only 3 families and no activity available. Also on a dinner 3 dishes are available and no bbq available as promised. Also no borne fire. On a breakfast no buffet a few things to eat. I will not recommend others waste of money
Usman
Usman, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 24, 2023
The property is lying in the desert and is surrounded by dunes.
It is very peaceful and calming.
Unfortunately, there is no credit card terminal, so if you need to settle your bill for the shuttle you have to pay cash! This is kinda weird, since it is clearly stated, that you can pay by card. The gas station is also not offering public parking, so you need to park your car at an abandoned building. Oman is pretty safe, don’t get me wrong, but is still gives you a weird feeling, leaving the car at that place.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2026
le chalet est agréable, mais le débit de l'eau des douches est très faible. Repas correct -brochettes de chameau à découvrir pour ceux qui n'en ont jamais mangé. Salle de repas bien aménagée et typique.
claudine
claudine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2025
Emplacement super , en face des dunes . Soirée magnifique
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Très beau séjour
Très bel endroit au milieu du désert , endroit bien aménagé et bien organisé .
Équipe au petit soin et très réactive
Yamina
Yamina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Génial
Quel endroit génial, dans le désert. Tout est au top. Les hébergements, le confort, le personnel, super repas très varié, et un petit déjeuner plus que parfait. Tout le personnel est tellement souriant et sympathique. Et accès en haut d'une dune, pour un coucher de soleil magique. Vraiment génial.
carla
carla, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 14, 2024
Campo nella media.
Gradevole la posizione in mezzo alle dune. Servizi in generale efficienti. Mancanza di protezioni per il vento durane i pasti (sabbia in bocca). Buono il Car Bashing. Pasti così così.
Pierluigi
Pierluigi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 2, 2024
Prachtig verblijf met goede faciliteiten. We hebben genoten
Ingrid
Ingrid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2024
Die Anreise wäre auch selbst möglich gewesen, ich habe aber den Abholservice genommen, da ich keinen AWD hatte. Es standen auch Autos ohne AWD auf dem Parkplatz, aber die erste Auffahrt in die Wüste ca. 200m ist schon anspruchsvoll. Der Abholservice war pünktlich und ist mit 100Km/h durch die Wüste gefahren.
Das Camp liegt sehr schön an einer Düne, ist nicht überlaufen und das Essen war sehr gut für die Gegebenheiten. Das Zimmer war sehr schön und sauber wie auch die ganze Anlage. Eine Übernachtung reicht, ich habe zwei gemacht und den Tag einfach genossen ohne Ausflüge. Ansonsten kann man auch Quad fahren (ca. 500m entfernt) oder Kamelreiten etc.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2024
Camp au top. Accès,accueil, décoration, animation, bungalow, repas, tout était très bien.
LAURENCE
LAURENCE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2023
Soirée magique dans le désert!
Arrivée avec notre 4x4 de location après 30 min de route dans le désert. Première expérience fascinante. Accueil chaleureux. Les chambres sont très bien et surtout très propres. Coucher de soleil depuis la dune principale ( grimpette d’une 50aine de mètres ) coucher de soleil envoutant. Repas du soir bon sans plus. Cinéma sous les étoiles ( Aladin) . Parfait
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2023
Super moment de déconnexion
Un superbe endroit pour déconnecter. Pas de wifi, de télévision. Juste de jolis paysages et une folle envie d en profiter. Possibilité de venir en 4x4 pour 32 OMR. Activités proposées sur place. Film le soir sur un matelas. Une corde pour grimper la dune et aller voir le coucher du soleil. Un superbe souvenir gravé.
Marine
Marine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 4, 2023
Super schöne,gepflegte Anlage.Hübsch dekoriert.Sehr leckeres Abend-und Morgenbuffet.Sehr nettes Personal
Vera
Vera, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2023
Pioggia nel Deserto
La giornata è stata particolare perché pioveva! Si uno va nel deserto e trova la pioggia comunque la struttura ha saputo organizzare una cena di emergenza ma le attività sono state impedite. Bella emozione scalare al mattino la duna rossa posta attaccata alla struttura il panorama da li sù vale lo sforzo.
Troppo caro il transfert in giornate non piovose so arriva anche con una macchina normale
RICCARDO
RICCARDO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2023
Übernachtung im Zelt, war eine tolle Erfahrung. Leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2023
Top
Magnifique en plein cœur du désert. Bonne ambiance. Repas très bons et variés.
CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2022
Positiv: Einfache und gut beschilderte Anreise (mit 4x4 einfach und gut machbar), viele Möglichkeiten für Aktivitäten vor Ort (Dune Dashing, Camel rides), Essen ausreichend abwechslungsreich und qualitativ gut, schönes Ambiente, über Seil kann die Düne hoch klettern und traumhafte Sonnenaufgänge und -Untergänge beobachten, die Camel Sundown Tour ist zu empfehlen - netter Guide, Zelte cooles Ambiente
Negativ: eigentlich relativ wenig, wenn man 2 Nächte vor Ort ist, wären etwas mehr Optionen zur Unterhaltung gut, Relax-Bereich vor den Zelten, Liegen für Sterne schauen wären cool
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2022
Excellent séjour - j’ai adoré. Le personnel est attentif.
Jean-Claude
Jean-Claude, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2022
Super hôtel, le cadre est magnifique, si vous souhaitez y aller par vos propres moyens je vous conseille de prendre un 4x4, la route est très sableuse mais vous pouvez demander à l’hôtel de venir vous chercher. Pas d’internet mais ça ne nous a pas posé de problème. Le petit déjeuner y est bon et le dîner très bon. L’ambiance est agréable, le personnel est là pour vous aider au cas où
Hedi
Hedi, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2021
no activities..boring..no quade bike they told closed and not working..
Ibrahim
Ibrahim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2020
Un bon moment dans le désert
Nous souhaitions passer une nuit dans le désert et être dépaysés, nous n'avons pas été déçus ! L'hotel est accessible en suivant une piste (4x4 obligatoire). Les installations sont de bonnes facture, le personnel est aidant mais s'efface pour laisser place au calme du lieu, le petit déjeuner et le diner sont inclus. Nous recommandons.