Bediyah, 122 Ḩawīyah, Oman
#1 of 3 hotels in Ḩawīyah
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Gabriela
SwitzerlandExperience 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 host was extraordinary he made our trip a memory of a lifetime.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Amber
NetherlandsThat we were not able to stay longer due to our own schedule.
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 atmosphere. I’ve had tears of joy. The calmness of the desert is one I will never forget and until this day I sometimes close my eyes to go back to that feeling of the deafening silence. The camp and our tent was just as how I imagined. Super authentic but still luxurious. Just how a night in the desert should be. With an open view of the desert, no other camps in sight. The surprise birthday cake added a personal touch, making it a truly special experience. The staff goes beyond to provide the most magnificent experience, which we will treasure for ever. Thank you for this unique and beautiful getaway.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Patrick
United StatesFood was amazing. Very welcoming staff and an excellent experience. This was the best stay anywhere that I’ve ever been before.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Kira
QatarGreat luxurious desert experience - awesome location up on the dunes, tent was super comfortable, and food was delicious.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Alison
United KingdomShower didn’t really work due to lack of water pressure
incredible location, a good way into the desert. Excellent staff.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Christine
United Kingdomthe 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 moonlight, peace and tranquility. Organised and run brilliantly by Hamid who drove us to and from the site. Morning trekking with Bader was definitely worth doing and we saw a scorpion, many lizards and the absolute highlight was the birth of a camel.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Denis
SingaporeThe 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 bike, etc). This is a peaceful place for relaxation and dune viewing.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Brian
United StatesWe would have enjoyed knowing more about the Bedouin’s experience in general - how they came to be in that location, etc. But we didn’t want to press or be nosey in our questions.
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 lot with their kids, who were charming, warm and friendly.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Jill
United KingdomNothing - it was absolutely perfect
what an amazing place. If you want to experience the peace in the wilderness of the desert in a luxury tent, fabulous food and people that really care about the desert and environment then this is the place for you. Camp (unlike many of the other desert ‘camps)was on top of the dunes so sunset/sunrise spectacular and with 0 noise and light pollution the night sky was incredible. We lay on our backs watching shooting stars before retiring in comfort. There are only 4 tents in camp so you do get a real feel of the desert. The drive (40 mins into the desert) was an awesome experience too.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Cheery
United KingdomI have stayed with Starwatching Camp before and, while this stay was very nice, it didn't feel.like quite the same level of luxury and exclusivity as last time.
Nice staff
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 April 2022
Lindenmeyer
SwitzerlandPhantastic location. Really in the middle of the desert. Starwatching is super!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 2 April 2022
Esther
SwitzerlandJust to find check-in / office of Hamad is not easy at all. The office description has to be much better, because google maps does not indicate the location.
The “Private camp” of Hamad is very personal, very nice situated in the desert, the inside of the tents reflects the traditions of Beduine in harmony with great taste. He has solar panels for the epecrticy, no plastic and the food was excellent (much too much) ! The drive to the camp was great too….
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 13 March 2022
Debm86
SwitzerlandAmazing and unique location in the desert (top of the dunes, not in the "valley" as most other camps, enabling incredible sunrise and sunset views), paired with delicious meals. Osman was an amazing host. We loved it all.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2022
Margaux
Belgium/
Whole experience was very good, beautiful sunset and sunrise and a lot of stars to spot during the night. We loved the fact that it was a private camp in which you have the feeling to be alone in the desert (there was 1 other couple) - much better than in the big camps. Dinner and breakfast were amazing, we didn’t expect to have this good food in the middle of the desert. The host was super welcoming and friendly!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2022
Sjoerd
Netherlandsabsolutely stunning place with such great people as host! the food was amazing, the bed was great, the tent was superb! everything was super well arranged without even mentioning the insane beauty of the dessert. also, we even received back money since there was a mistake in what we were charged. Such honesty is much appreciated and made our stay feel even better! thanks a lot
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Christian
Franceexcellent food. friendly staff. just book!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 20 November 2021
Oleg
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Unbelievable experience - we stayed in the most beautiful little camp in the desert. Everything was high quality. It was a truly dream-like experience.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Claudia
SwitzerlandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2022
Melanie
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2021
Emma
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2021
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