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Wadi Rum
Captain's Desert Camp
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About the property

Near Deeseh Knowledge Station. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this campground include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the campground's room service (during limited hours).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Reviews

7.4
Good
General
50
brand
Booking 6.9/10
13
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Expedia 7.6/10
37

Main services

Free Internet
Non-smoking establishment
Airport Shuttle
Grill/BBQ
Tea and coffee making facilities
Meeting room
Hiking
Terrace
Restaurant
Secure parking
Picnic
Horse riding
Luggage room
NO Wheelchair-accessible
Garden
24-hour reception
Pets not allowed

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

7.6/10 Good
Cleanliness6.8/10
Staff and Service8/10
Amenities8/10
Property conditions and facilities7.2/10
Location9/10
Neighborhood8.6/10

10 / 10

Jacqueline
Staff was friendly. Our room was upgraded (tip -make sure they turn hot water on). Meals were good, entertainment was fun.
16 Mar 2022

8 / 10

Verified traveler
Hospitality, food, staff were perfect. Mosquitoes in December were a problem.
29 Dec 2019

6 / 10

Lisa
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)!
29 Nov 2019

4 / 10

KC
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.
17 Oct 2019

Information about the area

Wadi Rum, Jordan

When you stay at Captain's Desert Camp in Wadi Rum, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Wadi Rum Protected Area and Deeseh Knowledge Station. This campground is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Burrah Canyon and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Wadi Rum Visitor Center.

People have lived in Rum for thousands of years, struggling to survive in its harsh environment. They have been hunters, pastoralists, farmers and traders, as Rum is close to national borders. Even the famous Nabateans once occupied Rum, leaving behind several structures, including a temple. Local people gained notoriety more recently when they joined the arab revolt forces under the leadership of king Faisal and fought along with Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt (1917/18) to fight the occupying Turkish and German armies. Lawrence himself makes many references to Wadi Rum in his book ‘The Seven Pillars of Wisdom’, a title apparently inspired by one of Rum’s imposing mountains. The exploits of Lawrence have become part of local folklore, and some popular tourist sites are named after him, although whether he used these exact sites is open to debate. Virtually all the people living in and around Wadi Rum today are of Bedouin origin and, until recently, led nomadic lives, relying on their goat herds. They are resourceful, hospitable people who are largely responsible for developing Wadi Rum as a tourist destination. Recognizing the unique natural and cultural history of Wadi Rum and the vital importance of tourism to the local economy, the government of Jordan declared Wadi Rum a protected area in 1998. With support from the World Bank they commissioned the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, a national NGO, to prepare a conservation plan and build a team of local people to manage the area. This team is now under the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and is pioneering ways to restore and safeguard Rum’s sensitive desert habitats from ever-increasing human pressure.

What’s nearby

  • Wadi Rum Protected Area - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Deeseh Knowledge Station - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Burrah Canyon - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
  • Wadi Rum Visitor Center - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
  • Nabataean Temple - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
  • Lawrence's Spring - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi

Getting around

  • (AQJ) Aqaba, Aqaba King Hussein Intl, JO - 47.83 km
  • (ETH) Eilat, Eilat, IL - 54.01 km
  • (TCP) Taba, Taba Intl, EG - 71.16 km

About accommodation

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property

Activities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/performance
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Hiking

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge service
  • Shuttle service
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Currency exchange

Safety features

  • First aid kit available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid meals
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities

Parking

  • Parking garage
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site

Transport

  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Languages

  • العربية
  • English

About the rooms

The accommodation has 13 rooms:

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Trash cans
  • Fan
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net

Services

  • Wake-up service

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Adapter

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Additional toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet

Media & Technology

  • Mobile hotspot device

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar
  • Bottle of water

Physical distancing

  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

View

  • View
  • Mountain view

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Bedroom

  • Dressing room
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment and family services

  • Child safety socket covers
  • Baby safety gates
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Public

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

  • Free

Internet

Coverage

Available in public areas

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

  • Free

Policies

Check-in

  • Checkin from 14:00 to 21:00
  • Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout from 10:00 to 11:30

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots are not available at this property.

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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, 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.

Important information

Optional fees

  • Airport shuttle fee: JOD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Other details

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 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
  • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
*The information provided about this accommodation is for informational purposes and has been supplied by the provider. It may be subject to change. We recommend verifying it directly with the accommodation.