Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, cleanliness and rooms.
9.0117Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.7 out of 10, at Bidiya, Al Sharqiyah.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Authentic Arabian Experience in Wahiba Sands
Traditional Accommodation: Experience the charm of staying in tents made of natural goat hair, each equipped with a private open-to-the-sky bathroom.
Cultural Activities: Enjoy camel rides, Arabian cuisine, and nightly barbeques accompanied by traditional music under the starry desert sky.
Exciting Excursions: Explore Bedouin settlements, Wadi Bani Khalid, and indulge in thrilling dune bashing adventures organized by our attentive staff.
What this place offers
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 117 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.2
- Service9.7
- Location8.7
- Rooms9.2
- Amenities8.2
- Value9.2
- Food & drink8.7
Guests mention
Tranquil locationFriendly staffAuthentic experience
Guido MichielsBelgiumZeer goede ervaring in de woestijn , vooral de zonsopgang boven op de duinen
Goede ligging voor avond en ochtend woestijn wandeling .
Goede ophaalservice met 4x4 car .
Zeer goed gevarieerd en smakelijk avondeten en ontbijt .
Zeer vriendelijk personeel .
Alles OK
JohannaGermanyEin schön gelegenes einfaches Camp- genau wie ich dich für eine authentische Wüstenerlebnis!
Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt in sauberen Zelten und schönen Betten. Jedes Zelt hat sein eigenes kleines "Badezimmer".
Das Essen war gut und die Betreuung sehr herzlich. Vielen Dank!
pascaleFranceImmersion dans le désert dans un joli camp
Le camp est relativement loin dans le désert ce qui permet une immersion totale au milieu des dunes de sable. Nombre de tentes correct en temps normal, davantage le soir où nous y avons séjourné mais ce qui paraît normal…
MirkoItalyEsperienza semplicemente perfetta al Desert Camp Retreat. Fin dal momento del nostro arrivo siamo stati accolti in modo caloroso, con caffè, datteri e frutta tipici del posto, facendoci sentire subito immersi nella…
GiorgioItalySituato molto all’inizio del deserto, vicino a piccoli insediamenti, ha l’atmosfera del campo beduino, ma nessun comfort ed un costo molto alto rispetto alla media delle strutture nel paese
VarshaCH- tolle lage
- schöner sonnenuntergang
- dune blashing war super (extra angebot)
- bett war steinhart
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Bidiya, Al Sharqiyah, Al Wāşil
Guests rate the location 8.7 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Desert Retreat Camp
What time is check-in and check-out at Desert Retreat Camp?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Desert Retreat Camp allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Desert Retreat Camp?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Desert Retreat Camp?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Desert Retreat Camp have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Desert Retreat Camp?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Desert Retreat Camp?
Bidiya, Al Sharqiyah, Al Wāşil.
Other places we book in Al Wāşil
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
