Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3
  • View
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk

With an unbeatable setting in the silky dunes of the Omani desert, the 5-star Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride offers 55 luxurious Bedouin-style tents and 33 deluxe rooms for those seeking the ultimate desert adventure holiday. The Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride is located on the Wahiba/Sharqiya sands, a 2-hour drive from Muscat. This secluded area covers 6.8 mi of beautiful desert landscape. Several free services are offered to the guests, including drive up to the dunes in a 4x4 vehicle to watch the sunset, with light snacks and soft drinks served on the trip. Also camel rides within the camp premises in the morning are available, and transfers between Al Wasil town and the Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride are available at an extra cost for those traveling by vehicles not suited for desert driving.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Aitken Spence Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free Parking Available On Site

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Sarah
United States United States
“All of the staff were friendly and helpful, including the front desk staff, hosts of the activities, and restaurant staff. The dinner and breakfast were fantastic. We participated in the sunset drive, a camel ride, and an ATV ride, and they were...”
Aneth
Oman Oman
“Location, not too far from a main road, clean, and confortable facilities. Dinner was amazing, full of choices.”
Chinwe
Canada Canada
“Pickup and check in went smoothly. Everyone was nice and friendly. Dinner and breakfast were decent - no major complaints. Sunset in the desert was nice. Mattress was comfortable.”
Carlos
United States United States
“Amazing comfort and amenities in the middle of nowhere! We felt very much taken care of everywhere”
Simon
Switzerland Switzerland
“Great breakfast, nice and professional staff, amazing facilities and location. Very good extra paid activities.”
Federica
Italy Italy
“The resort was better than expected and the included activities were very appreciated. The bungalow was basic but comfortable, the spa definitely a plus (we had a nice couple massage) and the food quality quite good even if buffet style”
Irfan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is fantastic, beautiful place. Nice facilities. Staff were friendly and very accomodative. As soon as I arrived, I had help as soon as I put my 4x4 on park. Nice touch. Dinner was fabulous, breakfast was ok. But dinner was really...”
Aditi
Belgium Belgium
“We weren't really sure what to expect going into the desert, we would have been happy just to have a comfy bed. This place absolutely exceeded our expectations: the staff was great, the buffets for breakfast and dinner we're fantastic, and the...”
Kris
United States United States
“Laid out well. Atmosphere and decor was very good. Accommodation was spacious and well appointed. Food was very good and plentiful.”
Rubab
United States United States
“We spent 1 night at Desert Nights and it was amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and clean, the food is good/has a lot of variety , and the activities are very fun. We did ATV riding in the desert and had...”

Managed by Oman Hotels

Company review score: 9.1Based on 723 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Nothing can make your experience more memorable than faultless hospitality. The professional staff you will come across at our hotels will give you the undivided attention you deserve. Guests can travel to any Aitken Spence Hotel and rest easy knowing that they will be greeted by a friendly face and a helpful hand. In our aim to increase job opportunities in areas surrounding our hotels, ASH employees are of both local and foreign influence.

Property info

“Ahlan Wa Sahlan” – Awaken to Adventure Desert Nights Camp, the only luxury desert camp in Oman, is an ideal base for your Arabian desert adventure, with spectacular craggy mountains in the distance, endless dunes and crystalline wadis. It is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The camp is sprawled across 10-acres of silken sands, secluded 11km within the vast isolation of the Omani desert.

Neighborhood info

The desert camp in Oman is only a two hour drive away from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. When you leave Muscat, follow the Sultan Qaboos road past the airport. After the airport roundabout, take the Nizwa highway, which is also known as the M23 or the Muscat to Sur Raod. Follow this road to Bidbid where you take the Sur off-ramp and continue on this road towards Sur for 150 km. You will pass a small town called Ibra and after 40 km reach a small village called Al Wasil. 500 metres after the Al Wasil sign, turn right at the small sand coloured mosque. Follow the dirt road for 11km to Desert Nights Camp, our luxury hotel on the Wahiba Sands. Use the sign posts located at every 1km mark to ensure that you are heading in the correct direction.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Dunes restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Middle Eastern
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
OMR 38 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that camp is only accessible by four wheel drive.

Transfer can be arranged for guest (without 4WD) to the camp from Al Wasil Petrol Pump. Transfer service at OMR 20/- net for pickup and drop off from Al Maha Petrol Station.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Desert Nights Resort - Inclusive of a Free Sunset Drive and Camel Ride