Captain's Desert Camp

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Captain's Desert Camp, Outdoor banquet area

About the hotel

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.

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Popularity

7.4

Good

General

Booking 6.9/10

Expedia 7.6/10

Main services

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.

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16 Mar 2022

8 / 10

Verified traveler

Hospitality, food, staff were perfect. Mosquitoes in December were a problem.

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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)!

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29 Nov 2019

4 / 10

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.

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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 been living in Rum for thousands of years, struggling to survive in its harsh environment. They've been hunters, pastoralists, farmers and traders, as Rum is near national borders. Even the famous Nabateans once lived in Rum, leaving behind several structures, including a temple. Local folk gained notoriety more recently when they joined the Arab revolt forces under the leadership of King Faisal and fought alongside Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt (1917/18) against the occupying Turkish and German armies. Lawrence himself makes many references to Wadi Rum in his book ‘The Seven Pillars of Wisdom’, a title seemingly 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 up for debate. Nearly 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. Recognising 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.

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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.