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

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.

Located in Sur, Super OYO 108 Marsa Al Masafar Hotel Apartment is within a 5-minute drive of Sunaysilah Fort and Bilad Sur Castle. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Sur College of Applied Sciences and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Sur Marine Museum.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 22 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 complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

We were upgraded to a sea view room and the view from the balcony was fantastic. Very good sized room too and very comfy bed. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Despite not being particularly busy, the restaurant was very good. The butter chicken with paratha was a particular highlight. We stayed 2 nights here and used the hotel as a base for exploring sur, ras al hadd and ras al jinz turtle reserve. It was absolutely perfect for that, I would recommend people to do the same rather than staying in the overpriced ras al jinz. We had a great stay here.

A very friendly and clean hotel, with welcoming staff and very well appointed rooms. The girl working on front desk who checked us in was very warm and kind, with a big smile and friendly conversation. The rooms are large, and the beds firm. A nice pool with a good fitness room. Location is also very good if you ahve a car, with easy access to downtown area, Oman Mall and Airport.

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.

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.

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.