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Captain's Desert Camp

2.0 star property

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Enjoy your visit to Wadi Rum with a stay at Captain's Desert Camp. 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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Barbecue grill(s)
$82 nightly
The total price is $88
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ad-disi, Wadi Rum, 00962

What's nearby

  • Wadi Rum Protected Area - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deeseh Knowledge Station - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wadi Rum Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Burrah Canyon - 34 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Nabataean Temple - 42 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock Village Adventure Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bubble Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Rum Gate Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Captain's Desert Camp

Enjoy your visit to Wadi Rum with a stay at Captain's Desert Camp. 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.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 50 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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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
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who enter Aqaba, Jordan through the Israel border must process their visa online and inform the property in advance.
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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
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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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

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
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Things to do

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

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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: 10:00 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 boardwalk/promenade, a short 10-minute walk from Wadi Rum Protected Area.

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Reviews

Captain's Desert Camp Reviews

7.8

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and friendly staff, especially camp manager Mustafa
Shouxiang, 1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hospitality, food, staff were perfect. Mosquitoes in December were a problem.
1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

Moyen

moyen pour le prix annoncé...le personnel est toujours de bon humeur et au petit soin ça rassure.repas délicieux...la chambre du plus rudimentaire...les draps grattent un peu...la douche froide...n accepte que du cash..vu le nombres de touristes ils pourraient accepter la carte Visa.et dans le village sale (pourrait être ravivé car tous les touristes passent par là et pourraient s y arrêter mais non trop sale.).. 1 seul ATM qui ne fonctionnait pas..super galère.Bref au porte du désert..c est à faire mais un peu cher à mon goût pour la qualité globale...
sebastien, 1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Muy bueno

Muy bien recomendable
Santiago, 1-night trip
Verified

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

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

6/10 Good

An unique experience

The tent is extremely simple, No WIFI and electricity only comes after 7 pm. Although there's mosquito net but it didn't work. The extra paid tour arranged by hotel to desert is amazing, it's a must. The dinner is extra paid buffet and there's live traditional music and dancing, it was fun. Overall it's a good experience.
Verified

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

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

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

2/10 Poor

Not a good place

We did not like Captain's desert camp. A place made for groups and when we arrived there was a group of very loud Spanish tourists which made the experience very unpleasant. The food is terrible (especially the breakfast) and the bed has a mattress that caused back pain. The overall disappointment is that this is an extremely touristy place which gives zero desert experience with Bedouins who act for the tourists. When we arrived it was when we found out that our credit card was not charged by hotels.com and that we need to pay cash. This was an unpleasant surprise as we had not had enough cash with us for this and no Internet to check if we are not being double charged. The manager who came to talk and explain it to us was very rude and it killed our mood for the night and for the whole visit. We decided not to buy any activities from them and just walked Wadi Rum by foot following the Jeep tour path and this was the best hike we had in Jordan.
Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

スタッフがとても親切です！

スタッフの方がとても親切です。友人が具合悪そうにしていたところ、エアコンがあるところに連れて行ってくれて休ませてくれました。その時に、スイカとチャイを持ってきてくれました。夕飯も最高に美味しい！食べきれない量のアラブ料理でした。良い思い出が出来ました。
Verified

8/10 Very good

Underbart vilsamt

Fantastisk service av vänlig personal. Vi blev uppgraderade och fick ett tält med toalett och dusch. Vackert camp men massa bra platser att ligga och slappa på men också många aktiviteter för den som vill. Maten var vällagad och mycket god. Observera att det är ett beduin camp och inte något hotell. Det bodde ett gäng amerikaner där samtidigt som vi och de var ganska chockerade över den primitiva standarden. Vi var å andra sidan positivt överraskade över hur pass bekvämt och välutrustat det ändå var.
Verified

6/10 Good

Super Erfahrung

Super Hotel am Rande von Wadirum. Das Zeltcamp lässt Wüstenatmosphäre aufkommen. Tolles Dinner am Abend im Zelt und am Lagerfeuer. Wir waren im Winter da und es hätte einige zusätzliche Decken bereitgestellt werden können. Es wird doch arg kalt im Zelt bei Minusgraden und eine ganze Nacht in Kleidung zu schlafen und durchzufrieren ist kein Traum.
Verified

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

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

8/10 Very good

Un buon camp in stile beduino

Il Camp è ben posizionato all'inizio del deserto vicino ad altri, abbastanza grande ma non emorme, la pulizia è buona, limitatamente al tipo di alloggio, il nostro letto era dotato di un piccolo lenzuolo non sufficiente a coprire, quindi si dorme a contatto con le coperte, il fatto può non piacere. Servizi igienici abbastanza puliti e sufficienti. Colazione e cena non molto varie ma buone, comprese nel prezzo, lo spettacolo serale lascia un po' a desiderare, ma credo dipenda molto dagli ospiti se si lasciano coinvolgere o no. Qualità-prezzo in linea col gli altri camp vicini, consigliabile per una notte nel deserto.