Bidiyah Camps Road Bidiyah-53, 421 Al Wāşil, Oman
#1 of 17 hotels in Al Wāşil
Guests' ChoiceBased on 148 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 March 2025
Annabelle
GermanyHamoods place is one of the most outstanding places I've ever been to. He invites you to relax on the terasse, drink tea, and enjoy the desert. During the trips, you learn a lot about the life there. He shares his experiences, culture, and his personality with you. The sunset and sunrise are stunning, and the food is exceptional. I loved the time there, and I am so grateful for it! Shukran gazilan Hamood!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Ekaterina
RussiaEverything was perfect
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Olivier
MalaysiaWe liked the food, the quietness, the balançoire, the stunning view and of course the warm welcome from hamood.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Peep
EstoniaHamood is a great host, super friendly and helpful. The camp is nice and small (only 6 tents) so not a lot of people. The food is great, everything is prepared on the spot, very fresh and tasty and many options to choose from. If you are looking for an authentic desert experience, then don't hesitate, book with Hamood!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Linda
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Christina
AustriaIt was a wonderful experience. The food was very good (dinner as well as the breakfast). Sunrise und sunset are beautiful to watch on the dunes. Hamood did everything to make the stay unforgettable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Tom
NetherlandsThis place is amazing! Hamood is such a great guy and I had an incredible time here. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Dorota
PolandI must admit that I chose Hamood Camp based on the reviews on booking.com and it was a perfect choice. Don't be fooled by the slightly lower prices offered by camps at the beginning of the desert. These places are terrible, located along a sandy road, separated by fences, with a view of a dune crushed by cars. Unlike them, Hamood camp is further away, among beautiful dunes, and the nearby camps are invisible, so you can enjoy the beautiful nature in isolation. As for contact with Hamood, it was trouble-free from the beginning. Much earlier, he sent me all the information about the meeting point, meal prices and attractions available during our stay. Everything was clear to me. Even though we were late for the meeting, he was waiting for us and led us through the desert to his camp. Along the way, with a smile, helping us and also unknown people to dig themselves out of the sand (despite 4x4, it's not an easy thing;) Since we were with 3 children, we spent time having fun in the largest sandbox we have ever seen in our lives😁 we didn't take part in any excursions. We were lucky because camels came to the camp, including 3 young ones. There is also a huge swing in the camp where you can go back to your childhood;) Hamood was very hospitable, he cared about our well-being in a gentle, non-intrusive way. He also showed us the best place for a beautiful sunset. Dinner was served in an Omani tent and was delicious, there were various types of meat, including local meat, rice, pancakes, hummus, salads, fruit, etc. After dinner, there was a bonfire, during which Hamood offered us cinnamon tea, told us about the stars and played the Omani guitar. The beds were very comfortable and there are plugs available in the tents. In the morning, a delicious breakfast awaited us: hard-boiled eggs, toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes, pasta, fruit.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Ondra12
Czech RepublicHamood's hospitality is really great. He makes sure that everyone has what one needs. Tents are in a beautiful location, easy walk over the dunes to sea a sunset. Do not try to get there on your own just by maps, let him guide you through the dunes. Maps will take you close, but the most challenging route is still ahead. Both dinner and breakfast was great, with a great selection. Dinner maybe slightly more limiting for vegetarians. Fridays are generally very busy and slightly noisy, but you can see how locals are having fun during their weekend. The sunset camel ride was great and so was the morning discovery of the desert with Hamood. If there's more people in the camp, be patient and enjoy the surroundings until it's your turn to be taken care of. We stayed an extra night and we're happy we did. Saturday was much more quiet and one could really appreciate the solitude of the desert.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Konrad
Poland-
Modest number of cosy tents in a truly remote area, beautiful dunes in the surrounding
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Ieva
SpainEverything! The location, the views, the food, activities offered, the owner - Hamood is such a star! 🙌🏼🤌🏼🫠
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Gatis
LatviaWe were supprised how well everything was organizes. Hamood is a great host, welcoming. He has talent to create unique expirience and atmosphere, really taking care of his guests. Dinner/Breakfast was probably best we had in whole Oman trip. Varios of different activities also available. we stayed only 1 night, but definately there is to do for 2-3 nights. We would withouth doubt book again and reccomend to others. Desert is magical!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Hafiezh
MalaysiaNothing.
Everything! My tent was quite big and clean. I spent only 1 night so I was entitled to dinner and breakfast. Both meals were home cooked, and the dinner was delicious! There were at least 5 dishes served during dinner. I tried everything; chicken, fish (Spanish mackerel), lamb, salad, cooked vegetables, rice and bread. They also served fruits and desserts. I didn't try the desserts because I was full. The breakfast was also good! It was a healthy and hearty breakfast! Food aside, the highlight of the stay is the host named Hamood. Hamood has an amiable nature. He ate dinner and breakfast together with us, all the time asking and checking if we were okay. He made us feel at home. After dinner, we sat around the bonfire, watching the stars and planets. Hamood, a retired science teacher, happily pointed at the sky explaining the galaxy to us. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience for me. Thank you Hamood and his staff for making my stay memorable!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Christian
GermanyHamood was super nice and we had a great authentic time in the desert!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Ziad
GermanyNothing
Hamood treated us amazingly from minute 1 until the end. He picked us up, made sure we were comfortable and helped us organise a sunset camel ride! Food was great, vegetarian options and an endless amount of coffee, tea and dates! Breakfast was also really good, and the location was super nice, tucked away in the sand dunes! We sat around the fire in the evening and he even explained all the stars to us! شكرا!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Hann-huei
TaiwanHamood went out of his way to create a magical evening for us. After dinner, we gathered around the fire, singing and listening to the soulful melodies of the Oud. It was the perfect way to unwind and savor a relaxing desert under the stars.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Afif
Omanthe only thing that i didn't like is that the phone reception was a bit weak (Ooredoo) and there is no wifi service available, although you dont have to have wifi while experiancing the desert but it is crucial to have phone connectivity for communication matters.
Hamood is an amazing person with a great hospitality and service-oriented mindset. The camp’s location is incredibly calm and peaceful, making it the perfect getaway to unwind and relax. The entire place was spotless, and they’ve ensured a high level of privacy, making it ideal for both families and couples. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a serene desert experience!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Claudia
ItalyThe camp is 20 minutes from the town centre, so in the evening the lights of the town are visible in the distance (nothing to interfere with the possibility of seeing a beautiful starry sky!). However, it remains isolated compared to other camps and in an optimal position because it is located on the dunes and not in the valleys below.
The Hamood camp gave us a wonderful experience. The tents were very spacious and elevated, with comfortable beds and a private bathroom just outside the tent. An excellent dinner in a very intimate atmosphere. The welcome on the terrace with coffee, tea, dates and fruit always available for guests and the evening around the fire watching the stars and listening to the stories of Hammod and his staff. Lots of extra activities for those interested. Highly recommended... Thank you Hamood!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Simon
GermanyWe had a one night stay at Hamood‘s desert camp and enjoyed it a lot. Very nice and polite host! It’s fun to drive into the camp yourself if you have a 4x4. On arrival at the meeting point, it’s possible to choose from different activities if you want to. Dune bashing, camel ride,…etc. I can highly recommend Hamood‘s camp.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Ferhat
GermanyYou need to bei prepared for the cold nights.
Hamood and Khalid are very helpful and Kind. Camp is in good place. You can See sunrise and sunset with beautiful View. The tent was Clean. We Had a Squad Tour in the Desert, it was amazing. I would come again.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Anna
ItalyGood place at the top af a dune. Hamood is very helpful in organizing the activities and Khaled is a good guide and driver. It's a very friendly accomodation.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 January 2025
Neha
IndiaNothing at all
Hamood was amazing host, very responsive and the best part is the property was it was on top of the dune so amazing views of sunset and sunrise. all activities were fun and we also had a campfire in the night with Hamood teaching us about the stars (super cool)
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Stephanie
GermanyHamood desert camp is such a lovely, peaceful and stunning place at the same time. We stayed 2 nights and I highly can recommend to stay 2 nights as well. Once you arrive you see the beautiful sunset, have a great dinner and spent some time at a campfire. It is worth to get up for the sunrise, then we did the desert tour after breakfast (so delicious, too) which we enjoyed so much. The highlight for us was to see wild camels (we were able to get really close to them) and to spend time in a beduin tent. In the afternoon we made ourselves comfortable in the sand dunes and enjoyed the calmness. We were really thankful to be part of this experience, and also the kindness by Hamood & Khaled made this stay the best part of our Oman trip. Thank you so much to both of them!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
Fabio
ItalyThe tent was very spacious and included a private bathroom. The beds were super comfortable and Hamood and his family were incredibly helpful in coordinating our stay to make it run as smoothly as possible. Hamood contacted us to pick us up, arranged a meeting point and assisted us in preparing our tires for the dunes. The food was delicious and the sweets and tea at bonfire were the cherry on top! Sunset and sunrise of course were magical. 100% recommended!
Stayed in January 2025
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