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About this property

Starwatching Private Camp is located 29 km from the village of Bediyah, the highest dunes of wahiba sand for spectacular sunset and sunrise view. The property has 2 luxury tents that come with separate seating and dining areas. Guests can book the complete Starwatching Camp with 2 tents, or book only one of the two tents and share the camp with other guests. 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Denis
    Singapore Singapore
    The place is amazing. Everything, scenery, comfort, hospitality. We have stayed for one night and I think it was great. If you plan to stay for 2 nights then you might find that there are no additional activities offered (like camel rides, quad...

Host Information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Starwatching Private Camp

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English

House rules

Starwatching Private Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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