Sur Street, at the Junction of Wadi Bani Khalid, Bidiya, 8400
What's nearby
Al-Wasl Fort - 15 min drive - 23.1 km
Al Muntarib Fort - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Bidiya Marketplace - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
Bidaya Museum - 19 min drive - 21.2 km
Wadi Shab - 116 min drive - 144.5 km
Getting around
Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT) - 118 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
shamoukh al amirat united - 18 min walk
About this property
Oriental Nights Rest House
Enjoy your visit to Bidiya with a stay at Oriental Nights Rest House. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Italian, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
23 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1997
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately OMR 2 for adults and OMR 1 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of OMR 100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Oriental Nights Rest House Bidiya
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Oriental Nights Rest
Oriental Nights Rest House Oman/Ibra
Oriental Nights Rest House Guesthouse Bidiya
Oriental Nights Rest House Guesthouse
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Oriental Nights Rest House Bidiya
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Frequently asked questions
Does Oriental Nights Rest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oriental Nights Rest House 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 Oriental Nights Rest House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oriental Nights Rest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Oriental Nights Rest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is OMR 100 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oriental Nights Rest House?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Oriental Nights Rest House and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Oriental Nights Rest House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Dec 13, 2018
There was nobody at the check-in counter in the morning when we wanted to try to talk about an early check-in. The water is shut off at night and I don't know when it turns back on. It is serviceable -- we were able to get a shower and sleep in a bed. We didn't try the food. It's accessible to Bidiya, al Mintarib, and Wadi Bani Khalid. Near a new highway that is just getting finished as of 12/2018.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 3, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2018
Nothing special. Acceptable for a one night stay. Annoyed that staff insisted on scanning passports when all other places that I stayed in Oman were fine with a copy or just transcribing the information. Wouldn’t stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2018
Comfortable, Clean and Expanding.
The Oriental Nights is a small hotel that is plenty comfortable. We stayed in some new rooms that didn’t yet have WiFi, but it’s available in the Lobby. We received a helpful email ftom the hotel prior to our arrival. If you don’t want to pay the high prices for a desert tour or Wadi tour, then this is an ideal place to stay. The roads to get here ftom Muscat are great. We went on an awesome desert sunset tour. They do have a restaurant but choices are limited. Not really anywhere else to eat close by. We appreciated the friendly staff.
Floyd
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2018
Great place to stay
When we arrived at the hotel, we've been a bit scared because from the outside it doesn't look great. But in really it was great. As a family of 5, we had 2 huge rooms with bathroom in the new building. They were super clean and confortable.
Staff was fantastic too. Very friendly and willing to please us.
Best of all... the cheap price we paid for a night in Oman !
Laure
Laure, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2017
Value for money
Convenient location where very few hotels are available. Friendly staff, good room, clean. Food reasonable quality, not The Grand Hyatt but we came to visit the Wadi Bani Khalid and get a meal and a place to sleep.
Henning Schou
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2016
Perfect basecamp
From the outside it appears like a motel, but the beauty lies inside...it is a guesthouse and the boss and his staff are really interested &caring about your well beeing.also they want to know yoyr story!
kitchen is good
It's all about location as it is a perfect base for excursions, but we found it also relaxing. Note that there is a little garden behind.
klaus
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2016
Best Hospitality in Oman.
Sofiane
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2023
Das Hotel ist super gelegen für eine Übernachtung in der Nähe des Wadi Bani Khalid und der Wüste. Die Zimmer sind sehr groß und sehr sauber und eher spartanisch eingerichtet. Aber das genügt völlig für eine Nacht. Einzigartig ist der nette Eigentümer des Hotels. Er hat sich sehr individuell um uns gekümmert und abends noch eine Wüstentour für den nächsten Morgen organisiert. Den Sonnenaufgang in der Wüste zu erleben war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Das Frühstück war gut, aber nichts Besonderes. Abends konnte man von einer Karte bestellen und alles wurde frisch für uns einzige Gäste zubereitet.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2020
Gute Lage, aber nicht mehr
Das Positive ist die top Lage um bereits in der Früh das Wadi Bani Khalid zu besuchen bevor ab 10 Uhr die Touristenmassen kommen.
Das Hotel selbst wirkt steril und ohne Charme, das Standard Doppelzimmer war das schäbigste Zimmer während unserer Oman-Rundreise.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 14, 2019
Etape agréable sur la route du Wadi Bani Khalid
Hôtel neuf ou rénové, confortable et pratique. Une sorte de petite piscine vient d'être ajoutée, mais les abords et jardins sont encore en friche.
GUY
GUY, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2018
The hotel may not be the most charming, but the staff is doing a great job, the food at the restaurant is really good and the rooms are clean and have all you need. All in all the price is excellent for what you get!
Rahel
Rahel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 2, 2018
Sehr gute Lage zum Wadi und zur Wüste
Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer. Das Personal und der Eigentümer sind ausgesprochen nett und hilfsbereit und haben sich sehr um uns gekümmert. Abendessen und Frühstück waren nichts Besonderes, aber völlig in Ordnung. Sehr günstige Lage, wenn man den Wadi oder die Wüste sehen möchte. WLAN funktionierte nur an der Rezeption.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 28, 2018
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2018
Im neuen Teil der Anlage sehr ordentliche Zimmer, der Chef und Eigentümer sehr bemüht und behilflich bei allen Fragen zur Umgebung und zu Fahrten in die Wüste.
Robert
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 8, 2018
Buona soluzione
Posizione ottima all’incrocio della strada che porta al wadi Khalid,struttura datata ma che è in fase di restauro e che ha delle camere nuove appena costruite
Gentilezza e disponibilità della gestione
Ho cambiato programma e hanno soddisfatto le mie richieste... non è da tutti rimborsare dei soldi,complimenti
Hanno il ristorante interno semplice ma con discreta qualità a prezzi più che ragionevoli
carlo
carlo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2017
Ricard
Ricard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 13, 2017
empfehlenswertes einfaches, aber sauberes Hotel
günstige Lage für eine Übernachtung zwischen Nizwa und Sur resp. Muscat. Einfaches Hotel, aber sehr sauber mit netten Personal. Am Abend nach der Ankunft oder am Morgen vor der Weiterfahrt kann man eine der schönsten Oasen von Oman, das Wadi Bani Khalid, besuchen, wo man herrlich baden kann.
Thomas
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 6, 2017
Ci siamo trovati benissimo, hotel accogliente e vicinissimo a tutte le principali attrazioni della zona.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2016
Stop agreable apres sur et le wadi bani khalid
Hotel bien situe entre desert et montagne.bon repas le soir et egalement bon petit dejeuner buffet.personnel sympa
susanne
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 22, 2016
Bon séjour,
La connexion WiFi ne marche que dans le hall de réception.
Le repas du soir (buffet) était très bon et authentique même s'il était peu varié.
Brice
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 17, 2016
Personnel très agréable: on sent qu'ici on veut donner une bonne image.
Joseph
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 6, 2016
Simple place, nice stay
Simple room, der pretty large. Staff was friendly, breakfast excellent. Some limitations on Wifi, excellent Location for Wadi Bani Khalid. Hotel also runs rather expensive tours.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 11, 2015
A good hotel just outside of city close to desert.
A good hotel just outside of city. They offerd nice dinner and an ok breakfust. The room was nice and quite. Only WiFi was missing! The only WiFi they had was when it shared by the hotelstaff mobile. The hotel was helpful in arrange a desert tour. Highly recommended!