Starwatching Private Camp

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Starwatching Private Camp is located 19 mi from the village of Al Wasil, in between stunning hidden dunes of wahiba sand. You can enjoy spectacular sunset and sunrise view. The property has only 1 luxury tents that come with separate seating and dining areas. The stay includes breakfast, dinner and a private service staff. Free private parking is available on site and a 4x4 vehicle is necessary to reach the place. Please let us know if you request a transfer on additional charge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

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1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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3 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
United States United States
“The location was amazing and the experience - from the night sky to the Bedouin family was exactly what we wanted for ourselves and our 20 month old. Dinner was traditional Omani while breakfast was more western but delicious. Our son played a...”
Barbara
Germany Germany
“Great location between dunes, beautiful views, very spacious tent. Staff was very friendly and attentive and prepared excellent meals. Also, two very friendly and pretty camels close to camp. They had a starbed outside the tent so stargazing was...”
Theis
Denmark Denmark
“It was so clean in a beautiful setting in the dessert, and the tent with an excellent bed exceeded our expectations”
Penelope
France France
“Everything about Starwatching Private Camp was amazing, from location, staff kindness and efficiency, room comfort, food... Truly, one of the most magical nights of my life, and worth every cent.”
Gabriela
Switzerland Switzerland
“Experience of a lifetime Everything planned perfectly down to every detail. The accommodations were amazing and we really enjoyed the stargazing platform at the camp. Highly recommend the sunset camel ride and desert trek in the morning. Bedouin...”
Amber
Netherlands Netherlands
“The highlight of our trip to Oman. I had an unforgettable night at Stargazing Private Camp. The service was excellent, and the freshly prepared Omani food was delightful. The highlight was the breathtaking sky filled with stars, creating a magical...”
Patrick
United States United States
“Food was amazing. Very welcoming staff and an excellent experience. This was the best stay anywhere that I’ve ever been before.”
Kira
Qatar Qatar
“Great luxurious desert experience - awesome location up on the dunes, tent was super comfortable, and food was delicious.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“incredible location, a good way into the desert. Excellent staff.”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the position, the layout of the 4 tents, never more than 8 people at any one time. only 4 on the 2 nights we were there. looked after magnificently by the two Campmen who couldn't have done more for us. Wide open skies, star gazing, incredible...”

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
Omani Local with the passion in nature life and with strong environmental focus. We carefully listen to your needs in all aspects to make your stay unforgettable and combine our tradition with a touch of luxury to enhance your stay. Our local ‘homes’ allow guests to enjoy traditional moments, and experience the desert in as authentic a manner as possible. We treat our guests like family, showing traditional Arabian hospitality to share our stories, to ensure travellers enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live with them forever.
Our Tented Camp is a luxury, but very traditional private camp setup, with only 1 luxury 6 meter fouble door tent. It is set up privately with your service staff just for you in the natural landscapes surroundings of sand dunes. We keep the nature The only REAL ENVIRONMENT friendly Private Desert Camp - only solar - no electricity - no plastic water bottles - no noise Serenity and tranquillity... Listen to the silence.... Relax and unwind.... Your private desert stay
bedouins , camels, nature, sand dunes , sunrise, sunset, moonlight, millions of stars to let you calm down from anything, to bounce you in to the pure tranquility
Languages spoken: Arabic,German,English

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House rules

Starwatching Private Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
OMR 30 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a proper 4x4 vehicle is needed to arrive to the Camp. SUVs are not recommended. The Camp offers a transfer at a surcharge.

The meeting point for check-in is: Bediyah Safari Tours Office is at the following GPS coordinates: 22.450721, 58.828377, at 15:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Starwatching Private Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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