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About this property

With an unbeatable setting in the silky dunes of the Omani desert, the 5-star Desert Nights Resort offers 55 luxurious Bedouin-style tents and 33 deluxe rooms for those seeking the ultimate desert adventure holiday. The Desert Nights Resort is situated on the Wahiba/Sharqiya sands, a 2-hour drive from Muscat. This secluded area covers 11 km 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 are available at an extra cost for those travelling by vehicles not suited for desert driving.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pranab
    India India
    We went relatively in off season . Its in the middle of the desert. While driving to the desert our car got stucked as we forget to deflate our tyres. The general manger of the hotel himself came to our rescue. And helped us . It was quick and...
  • Salah
    France France
    Our stay at Desert night resort was perfect. Nice location (in middle of dunes), villa very nice and confortable. Staff was very considerate, helpful to reach us to the resort with our SUV, excellent restaurant for diner & breakfast with many...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Idyllic setting in the middle of the desert, staff were so helpful and friendly. Food was over and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend.
  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    Can't really describe this magical peaceful place well enough. I stayed 2 nights and it should be a minimum. The staff is incredible..they can't do enough for you. The rooms are little havens. Food is good and lots of it. I used the Spa and had...
  • Sophia
    Spain Spain
    Beautiful tents/ bungalows in the middle of the Wahiba dessert. All the comfort you need; comfortable bedroom, seating area and bathroom with a large shower.
  • Matteo
    Italy Italy
    One of the best stay ever. Do not hesitate to book. Perfect experience for a one night in the desert with cool activities and even a spa available all day long! The best food I had in my Oman experience.
  • Rebecca
    Kuwait Kuwait
    This camp was so much better than we imagined. Dinner and breakfast buffets were exceptional. We enjoyed treatments in the spa. Evening sunset on the dunes was stunning. It was total relaxation and tranquility.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The perfect location- unspoilt desert for miles. Staff could not do enough for ypu and the paid exercusions were fantastic. Loved the dune bashing, our guide Rashid was brilliant. The quad biking was so much fun and the hot air balloon a really...
  • Marianna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible resort. I wish we booked for two nights. Arranging pick up for transfer to camp did prove challenging so driving in and out with a 2WD was adventurous but the initial stress related to the pick up was quickly forgotten once we reached...
  • Michelle
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The stay was amazing. The excursions definitely make the trip well worth it and the camp is beautiful!

Managed by Oman Hotels

Company review score: 9Based on 813 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

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 information

“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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Dunes restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Desert Nights Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 28 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 38 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 15/- nett for pickup and drop off from Al Maha Petrol Station "

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

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