Desert Retreat Camp

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Tent (2 Adults)
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Half board included
US$130 per night
Price US$390
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Surrounded by the high sand dunes of Oman’s desert, the eco-friendly Retreat Camp in Sharqiya provides authentic, Arabian-style accommodation in tents. It offers camel rides and tours to nearby locations. Situated in Wahiba sands, all tents are made of natural goat hair. Each has a private, open-to-the-sky bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. Guests staying at the Desert Retreat Camp can enjoy Arabian food and barbeque every night. After a meal, you can listen to the traditional Arabian music or gaze at the starry sky over the camp. Desert Retreat staff can organise a visit to Beduoin settlements as well as Wadi Bani Khalid, a nearby valley. Guests can also enjoy dune bashing, a popular way to explore sand dunes in off-road vehicles.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Landmark view

  • Mountain view

  • Quiet street view

  • Inner courtyard view

Free parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Tent (2 Adults)
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 extra-large double bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Half board included
US$130 per night
Price US$390
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Breakfast & dinner included
  • 1 single bed
US$351 for 3 nights
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Tent (2 Adults)
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
215 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Inner courtyard view
Patio
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Cleaning products
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Shared bathroom
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Carpeted
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Executive lounge access
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$130 per night
Price US$390
Excluded: 4 % Tourism fee, 5 % Municipality fee, 5 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Tent (1 Adult)
  • 1 single bed
215 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Inner courtyard view
Patio
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$117 per night
Price US$351
Excluded: 4 % Tourism fee, 5 % Municipality fee, 5 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
  • You won't be charged yet
Limited supply in Al Wāşil for your dates: 3 luxury tents like this are already unavailable on our site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    “It’s a LICENSED camp, which means they have a license from the Ministry of Tourism to run the camp and lease land from the government. The location is great - underneath a huge dune that you can climb and admire the views. The views from the dune...”
  • Ignacio
    Spain Spain
    “Exceptional staff and resort, Though it is really simple, this was what we were looking for. Local tents, local food and enjoying a night in the dessert. It was great to share time with the owner. The staff looked after us very kindly.”
  • Xavier
    France France
    “Great location and very authentic. At the foot of a huge and beautifull dune. Very friendly staff.”
  • Laurent
    Spain Spain
    “welcoming staff, great food, lost in the sands, tour in the sand dunes, generating own electricity with solar energy. we were with another group of 3 friendly people from Germany. perfect time”
  • Marlene
    Austria Austria
    “Authentic nomadic style tents in a secluded area next to a large dune. The location was perfect to watch the sunset and sunrise on the dune but also could you easily drive yourself back to the village near the desert! It was easy to get there as a...”
  • Diederik
    Belgium Belgium
    “Authenticity, personal touch, friendly staff, stunning and amazing views, silence, private bathroom, impressive to watch the stars during the night, beautiful to see the sun go down. Amazing food, both for dinner and breakfast.”
  • Marlous
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The staff was so friendly, the food was nice and being in the desert was really great!”
  • Annette
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The camp is a gem and a very authentic stay in the desert. No electricity and comfortable basic beduin tents with perfect Omani hospitality. Have been several times and will for sure be back soon.”
  • Lisa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The camp was far away from other camps which gave you a great feeling of being alone in the dessert. Amazing hosts and amazing food! Waking up with camels around the camp was awesome!”
  • Fritz
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The owner is a very humble and kind person. Booked two nights with bed/breakfast and dinner. It is genuinely a basic infrastructure, that is what is caters for. If you like the basic style, top. If you want luxury and air-con, book one which...”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
The desert retreat is an authentic Bedouin camp. It is special for its breathtaking location, it was designed carefully so we do not affect the beauty of the sands while offering a high service. Our clients reviews were helpful to keep the standard always high. The camp is ecofriendly managed by a knowledgeable host from the Wahiba sands. We aim to give the real Omani experience for our guests. I graduated from UK university and hope that we make a big difference for our hospitality industry in Oman
Wadi Bani Khalid is around 45 minutes drive from our office. Ibra is 30 minutes drive from there.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please check your visa requirements before you travel.

Please note that the meeting point is at the office at Al Maha petrol station in Al Wasil Village at 3 pm daily.

Please note that a 4x4 car will be provided to reach the camp. This service is mandatory and chargeable.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.