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Captain's Desert Camp

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • 50 smoke-free accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $113
includes taxes & fees
$106 per night
Dec 5 - Dec 6

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Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 161 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bedouin Tent Triple

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Beduin Tent Single

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 96 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Tent, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bedouin Tent Double

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 96 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ad-disi, Wadi Rum, 00962

What's nearby

  • Wadi Rum Protected Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deeseh Knowledge Station - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wadi Rum Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Burrah Canyon - 29 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lawrence's Spring - 30 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.) - 64 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubble Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Rum Gate Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Captain's Desert Camp

Captain's Desert Camp is a great choice for a stay in Wadi Rum. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite horse riding/rentals. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and all accommodations offer room service and rainfall showerheads. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests who enter Aqaba, Jordan through the Israel border must process their visa online and inform the property in advance.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Turndown service

Location highlights

  • In the historical district
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the Strip

Things to do

  • Horse riding on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 50 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1982
  • Traditional architecture

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JOD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Captain's Camp
Captain's Desert Camp
Captain's Desert Camp Campground
Captain's Desert Camp Campground Wadi Rum
Captain's Desert Camp Wadi Rum
Captain`s Desert Camp Hotel Wadi Rum
Captain's Desert Camp Campsite Wadi Rum
Captain's Desert Camp Campsite
Captain's sert Camp Campsite
Captain's Desert Camp Campsite
Captain's Desert Camp Wadi Rum
Captain's Desert Camp Campsite Wadi Rum

Frequently asked questions

Does Captain's Desert Camp offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Captain's Desert Camp does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Captain's Desert Camp?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Captain's Desert Camp?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Captain's Desert Camp?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JOD 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Captain's Desert Camp?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Captain's Desert Camp and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Captain's Desert Camp?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Captain's Desert Camp like?
Captain's Desert Camp is located on the Wadi Rum Strip, a short 10-minute walk from Wadi Rum Protected Area.

Reviews

7.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly. Our room was upgraded (tip -make sure they turn hot water on). Meals were good, entertainment was fun.
Jacqueline, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

melody, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Ernest, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hospitality, food, staff were perfect. Mosquitoes in December were a problem.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok, we really hated it but I’m giving it 5/10 across the board. Here’s my reasons: we were jet lagged and so sleep at the “correct” time was a struggle. Also, this is a Bedouin camp and so you have to have realistic expectations. Here are some of the things we didn’t like: the lighting was very limited, there was NO hot water, the bathroom door wouldn’t stay closed, there were loud barking dogs all night. Here are some positive things: the camp helped us arrange a Jeep tour when we arrived (and started within 15 min), the staff were fine, but had very limited English, the dinner was generous and traditional and reasonably priced. My family wouldn’t want to do a camp stay again, but I’d suggest a more traditional one instead for a more traditional experience (although running water and a toilet ARE really nice and important to some)!
Lisa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

No welcome
First of all, I wrote in to inquire about 4*4 drive prior to stay and a reply came with rates and I replied if one need to book in advance and there was no reply till the day I checked in. In the booking confirmation, it did state there is no receptionist so on the day of check in there was no one. Then, someone came to counter and ask for name etc. I showed the booking. NO registration done and I was asked "room, breakfast, go?" and was given key and taken to tent. There was no welcoming feeling nor info regarding the camp - what is there and what to do. There was no drinking water in the tent. Later, I came out and noted nothing around the area. Groups of tourists arrived and the staff were busy welcoming them. Next morning, I had my breakfast and left. They say there is WiFi but there was no WiFi in the tent and only after midnight did I receive any WiFi signal. The tent was clean and room comfortable but only with a dingy light - one cannot read properly inside the room. Next morning handed over the key and checked out. Disappointing stay.
KC, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot and amenities considering the "camp" like feeling. Dinners were excellent and highly recommended. The managers and staff were friendly and helpful in setting up excursions into the desert. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the Bedouin hospitality of this place, which is currently upgrading and will likely be even better soon.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful stay in Bedouin tents under the stars
The decor was very nice and we felt like we had an authentic Bedouin experience. Sitting at the fireplace in the evening and drinking tea in the calm desert is very soothing. Food was very good, good variety of dishes. We found it a very good value for our money. The accommodations are very conformable.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hospitality
Excellent hospitality of the Bedouin people. Excellent food and attention. You could implement the comfort of the rooms by putting cross ventilation by increasing a window to the opposite side of the existing one so that there is air circulation and to avoid the rooms being so hot in summer.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice camp and well organized
My guide Hassan made my stay extremely comfortable. Everything was arranged smoothly from the tours to breakfast/dinner. The camp also looked more elaborate than the other ones that I saw. I would definitely come back to the Captain's camp.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Expensive tourist trap in Wadi Rum
Totally faux "genuine Bedouin camp experience". The so-called Bedouin tents were a concrete structure with some carpet material stapled on. We had "de-luxe" rooms including bathroom and shower. Also extremely primitive, with the toilet seat falling off, and the shower only had cold water. The room itself was dirty, with the cloth covering the walls full of stains. And at night it was stiflingly hot after heating up all day, and no fan provided to move the air. To get a minimum of sleep it was necessary to open the door which helped a little, but also gave free entry to the mosquitoes which the net (which was placed to the side of the bed, so it didn't reach the floor on one side) couldn't keep out. So when we finally could get up, all of us had body and face completely eaten by mosquitoes, and the legs by bed bugs. The bed itself is terrible, with worn out mattresses, and dirty, worn linen. If this had been really cheap, I would have accepted some - or maybe even all of it (the stuff you deal with when camping) - but this room was more expensive than the five star resort room in Aqaba, so you do expect a minimum of a standard. Also the promised "zarb", heavily advertised as part of the experience on the Captain's on web-site never materialized. Dinner was badly barbecued meat (especially the chicken slice was really overcooked and dry) with decent side dishes. Breakfast was OK, and no more. On the positive side. Wadi Rum. Absolutely stunning desert landscape.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the original camp and undoubtedly the best
We stayed 2 days and 2 nights which gave us time to settle in, relax and feel like we got to know the place a bit. Tents are all secure, and the property is very well kept. Bathrooms are basic but clean. Showers have hot water, although it pays to check your timing as Power is from solar energy, and a large tour group will use up a lot at a time. Beds are firm and comfortable with loads of warm blankets as the nights can get cold. Staff are exceptionally nice. They are friendly without being intrusive, always courteous and attentive. English is widely understood and pretty well spoken by most. We are especially thankful to the owner Osama, and his brother Rafiq who manages the site, for their wonderful hospitality and generosity, they really made our stay the highlight of our trip to Jordan. There's music by Mohammed Ali and friends at night which adds beautifully to the atmosphere, and a warm fire to sit by for coffee. We also recommend taking a camel ride at sunset. The driver is great fun . Our special thanks to all the staff, and as mentioned especially Rafiq and Osama for a wonderful stay in the Wadi Rum desert.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, unfriendly mosquitoes......
Take your mosquito spray with you and a sleeping bag liner, big viscious mosquitoes & dirty bedding. Other than that a great night of food and entertainment, wonderful scenery.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fantastic!
Great place to spend a night in the desert! Staff are so welcoming and friendly. Facilities are good. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
It's really nice. Friendly people. But remember you are in a dessert and sleeping in a tent so there is lots of dust. Vibe is fantastic
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It worth it but
The place location is nice the only thing which is over priced is food and drinks , people are very friendly and kind
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent Experience of authentic JOrdan
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Glad to have the experience
What a novel place- the staff were lovely. We had an odd experience in that the night before it was full but there were only 5 others on our night. The location isn't as isolated as I expected but still the whole set up was unusual and great and I recommend it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A Great time. Hope to go back soon!
The Captains Desert Camp was an amazing experience! If you are looking for an authentic Bedouin experience, this is the place for you! The staff was nice and made it easy to book tours to Wadi Rum. You can take anything from 1 hour to all day tours. Also, the food was amazing! A huge buffet style dinner and an awesome camp fire experience. Just a heads up, this IS the desert so the rooms are quite hot. Anyone bothered by heat may prefer a more traditional hotel. If your looking for adventure however, this place is hard to beat. Also, make sure you have sufficient cash on hand. They do not take credit cards and ATM's in the area are few and far between.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wadi Rum
Brilliant tents nice and warm, great surrounings, and great company. Wonderful food. Camp fire.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fake Beduins but great comfort!
If you are looking for a genuine beduine experience, this is not the right place for you. But if you would like to spend a night or more in the desert in a tend, surrounded by occidental comfort, in an incredible and amazing landscape, go there! The dinner is great, the location too, people are extremely kind and friendly. So, if you want to feel a bit wild - but not too much - go and relax there! very recommended!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

jorge, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

JEAN CHARLES, 2-night trip
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