SAMA Al Areesh Desert Camp

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: SAMA Al Areesh Desert Camp in Al Qabil offers air-conditioned ground-floor units with private bathrooms, balconies, and free toiletries. Each room includes a refrigerator, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and local cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, vegetarian, and halal options with local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Amenities and Services: The camp provides free WiFi in public areas, a paid shuttle service, outdoor seating, and express check-in and check-out. Free on-site private parking is available. Location and Attractions: Located 187 km from Muscat International Airport, the camp is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and active nature-centric activities. Nearby attractions include Wadi Bani Khalid and Wadi Shab.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrea
Italy Italy
“The room was comfy and clean, the personnel was kind and absolutely available and the position is great, as it is not too deep in the desert and it is easy accessible. The structure also proposes activities in the desert (dunes riding with suv,...”
Dmitri
Australia Australia
“Located at a base of a red-colored dune range, many cottages have large verandas with fine views of a valley between two dune ranges and magnificent sunsets. The cottages are large and well equipped (large comfy nathroom, aircon...) there's almost...”
Tomasz
Kuwait Kuwait
“Very beautiful place. The host upgraded us the cottage with sunset view. Very friendly staff. from the beginning we felt like home. Thank you for great hospitality. good food and dinner , the host organized for me fish, Many thanks for it.”
Suad
Oman Oman
“This was our third stay in Sama AlAreesh Camp . It is one of our favourite camps in the desert. Location, staff, food, quietness of place and everything was super. Good job👍”
Saifeddine
France France
“Close to the road, accessible with a normal car Very nice staff Desert trips available with good prices”
Hermann
Germany Germany
“Very nice desert camp by the desert, easy access with normal car. Just a 20 minute hike up the dunes for the perfect sunset or sunrise view. Cabin simple but clean and comfortable. Very quiet night. Food spicy but good. Nice open and breezy eating...”
Sebastian
Germany Germany
“Super nice place directly at the dunes of Wahiba desert. Staff was friendly and the food tasty. The room was spacious but simple. The bed was super comfy.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“friendly helpful staff, pleasant accommodation. The optional camel ride was fun and good value.”
Nina
Germany Germany
“Very beautiful little huts right behind the dunes. Food was very good”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic visit. Clean rooms, modern but with a traditional feel. The food was great and the staff were super helpful. Highly recommended. Easy to get to. You can easily visit by car, no 4x4 needed.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Indian • Middle Eastern • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 20 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.