Hotels near a trip to the desert in Al Wasil

Be careful if you book here, they literally lied to us. We went to check in and the Manager told me that someone from our travel agency had called and asked them to upgrade us so he 'moved' us from a two bedroom tent into two separate tents(??). I told him that we are traveling with a 13 year old boy, and do you think I would want two tents and to have him in one by himself out there?? I told him there is no way anyone from our travel group would have called to ask for this as they know there is no way I would want it. It was a lie. He remained fixed to his 'call' story and I was not believing it. We went and looked at the two tents and there was no way I was going to do that. I told him that I did not want to call him a liar, but I did not believe his story. I asked him to call the 'person' that called him so I could speak to him and he would not, he said he would go back to reservations. I told him we paid for and were confirmed for a two bedroom tent, and that is what we want and expected. He was obviously full of crap and did not have a two bedroom for us, as he probably gave it away and was trying to spin it off and it just infuriated me. If something happened, then just be honest with me and offer me solutions. We ended up coming to a compromise, after he offered us another option and a 'free' Dune Ride that I had already paid for and have not been refunded for. The maybe owner or manager came by our table at dinner and while I can appreciate his effort and thought, it was not appropriate to do while I was eating with my family. I was not going to get into it with him in front of my family at dinner. His employee lied to me and I will not forget that. It is unfortunate, as this is an amazing area and the accommodations were nice (thus a 2 rating), but it should not have been this hard. Be careful what you book, confirm it, show up earlier to ensure you can get your room and book your activities.

Luxury Desert Camp is a unique tourist destination located in the beautiful deserts of Oman. This camp offers an unforgettable experience for visitors looking to enjoy the natural beauty and environmental charm of the Omani desert.The camp offers a wide range of luxurious accommodations, entertainment activities, and traditional desert experiences. Here are some highlights of the Luxury Desert Camp:Accommodations: The camp offers a variety of accommodations, including Dome tents and Royal Tent. Each unit features luxurious interior design and modern amenities.Cuisine: Visitors can enjoy a desert dining experience with delicious meals that include Omani and traditional Arabic cuisine.Activities: The camp provides numerous activities, such as camel rides, desert excursions, sand biking, and sports activities like sand skiing.Traditional Experiences: Guests can enjoy various cultural and traditional experiences, including folk dances and Omani tea ceremonies.Location: The camp is situated in the heart of the Omani desert, allowing visitors to enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of the desert landscapes.Luxury Desert Camp is an ideal destination for travelers looking to experience desert life in a comfortable and luxurious style. It offers high-quality accommodations and services to ensure an unforgettable experience for all visitors

If you have a four-wheel drive car, you can drive to the desert hotel by yourself. If not, you need to contact the hotel via WhatsApp and ask the hotel to arrange a pick-up. The round trip is 32 Oman dollars. There is a desert next to the hotel, so you need to climb up to see the sunrise and sunset. The hotel has open-air movies and bonfires in the evening. The dinner was very good and in line with Chinese tastes.

With a stay at Luxury Desert Camp in Bidiya, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Al-Wasl Fort and a 3-minute drive from Wahiba Sands. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Al Muntarib Fort and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Bidiya Marketplace.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's 2 coffee shops/cafes. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.

We stayed in this property for 2 nights - Ameer Tent. As the property is only accessible by a 4*4 vehicle, we had to ask hotel to arrange for a shuttle service to and fro. Overall the stay was very comfortable and staff was extremely helpful. The breakfast and dinner spread was good. My kid really enjoyed at the play area. Following points wherein property needs to work on 1. Wifi is only available at reception and restaurant area. As I was carrying some work and travelling with a kid, I felt that wifi should have been across all the resort and not at just specific areas 2. There was no dedicated landline number to dial for reception. They had give a cell number but as I was having network issue with Omantel carrier, it was not always working. It was really uncomfortable to go to reception and ask for help. 3. The hotel should provide room to reception / activities buggy to at-least family with small kids and elderly persons. We were informed that buggy was only user to carry luggage. 4. The activities for the desert were really expensive even though we enjoyed quad biking a lot ! Overall the stay was very satisfying and we would love to visit again.

Before we booked our hotel stay, we had corresponded months in advance with the Manager/Owner over WhatsApp. He had helped us with precise directions and answered all our queries happily. The day we arrived, they were surprised to find us there. It looked like we might have been the only guests there. But that didn't affect the service one bit. We were greeted by the owner couple who were themselves visiting from Muscat. We were introduced to Mr. Gopal, the cook, who took excellent care of our pure veg Indian food needs. The owner also helped organise 2 drivers for us - one for our excursion to the nearby Wadi Bani Khalid... and the other for the sunrise view at Wahiba Sands. Both the drivers were polite, charged reasonable and felt safe. The hotel itself looked like a vast property, parts of it still getting developed. There's a whole lounge area done up in traditional Omani style, with lowlevel plush seating, coffee table with a thermos of hot coffee, some dates and a water bowl. The outdoors have ample visitor parking, children's play area, a garden with aloes, date trees and some more vegetation. There also seemed to be some kind of outdoor party area for family functions or such. It was nice to come out in the night to gaze at the moon, the stars and what appeared to be a part of the galaxy. The outdoors were also fitted with sensor-lighting which i appreciated. Our room was spacious for 2 people, the bathroom large with a tub. After we came back from Wadi Bani Khalid, we enjoyed a good soak time in the tub :) The food was delicious for all our meals. We were free to choose from the fruits Gopal ji generously offered. He also made awesome espresso and cold coffee for us. We weren't given an itemised bill though, it was a blanket charge of 7 OMR for 2 people. We wish we had a longer stay here. If you are planning to visit Al Asharqiyah Sands and Wadi Bani Khalid like us, this is your place to sleep the night off. For directions - go off the exit 159 on Muscat-Sur highway. We came via Mwasalat Bus and our driver already knew the hotel, so he dropped us precisely there. Another landmark to confirm the location is the Maha Petrol Pump located at exit 159. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the petrol pump complex.

Located in Bidiya, Al Salam Camp is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Wahiba Sands and Al-Wasl Fort. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Al Muntarib Fort and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Bidiya Marketplace.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and charcoal grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a water dispenser.Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Bidiya, Jawharat Bidiah Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Al Muntarib Fort and Bidiya Marketplace. This family-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Bidaya Museum and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Wahiba Sands.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature slippers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

When you stay at Capital O 141 Golden Rays Hotel in Bidiya, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Al Muntarib Fort and Bidiya Marketplace. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bidaya Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Wahiba Sands.This hotel offers designated smoking areas.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

This hotel had the feeling of a lovely old fashioned hotel. We booked the Family Suite which was 2 separate bedrooms and bathrooms connected by a hallway. So very spacious for 3 people. I am not sure what the description of our room meant- ‘this suites special feature is the pool with a view’ so thought we may get a view of the pool. But this was not correct? It was no big deal though. The staff were very professional, and really nice to see staff in suits behind the counter. The room was rather bland and non descript, but it was all we needed. The breakfast included was tasty and ample. The hotel is apparently 25 years old but seems more old fashioned than that, but in a good way. It was pristine clean, and had an incredible domed ceiling of stained glass. The pool was pretty average but anything is good when you are that hot. The rooms look down into a central internal reception area. The reception foyer had beautifully decorated areas/nooks e.g. nautical theme. I would stay here again.