Sun City Camp

I wish I could spend another night there instead of one. Wadi Rum was truly majestic. It was a big wow when you saw it with your own eyes. Besides Sun City was a wonderful camp site. I stay at the Martian dorm. It was beautiful, however it was insanely cold in the winter. The heater couldn’t heat up the room. As a previous review said, it would be great if they installed an insulation to keep the heat/cool in.(this was the only reason I gave 4 stars) Besides all this, the staffs were friendly and helpful. Especially Mahmoud at the reception, he was very helpful with everything I needed. I felt pretty safe as a solo travel. Oh and the dinner was to die for! It was delicious!

Soft red sands, towering rock formations and a sky that seems to stretch out in every direction—camping in Wadi Rum is truly an extraterrestrial experience. We stayed for one day/night which included a 2 hour, guided sunset tour of the site followed by a traditional Bedouin meal courtesy of our camp. The sun city staff were super welcoming and friendly. Rooms are spacious and the views are stunning, both at night and during the day. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious. Special thanks to the restaurant manager Haytham and Mahmoud for taking care of us! Highly recommend paying a visit :)

February was not the best time to visit. However, all the staff were friendly. We stayed in a dome-shaped accommodation for one night, but contrary to our expectations, we couldn’t see the stars while lying down. We had to sit at the table to see them. However, it was so cold that even with heating, it was hard to leave the blanket. They should install an additional insulation layer, like a curtain, to prevent cold air from coming in through the door. The heating only comes from the center above, so anyone sleeping on the sides will be extremely cold throughout the night in cold weather. It felt like a waste of money. In hindsight, staying in a regular tent would have been a better choice. The dinner buffet was decent, but breakfast was terrible. Despite the high accommodation cost, we had to pay extra for a warm cup of coffee in the morning. There wasn’t even a toaster or sliced bread—only scrambled eggs were available. Additionally, when we sat down for dinner, a staff member asked us what juice we would like to drink. We ordered mango juice, assuming it was complimentary, but the next day, we found out we had to pay for it. To make matters worse, several drinking glasses were chipped, which was quite shocking. Also, the shower room does not have a handheld shower hose. There is only an overhead rainfall shower. If you have long hair or are a woman, keep this in mind. This place was not what I had imagined. The management should address these issues for a better guest experience. I wrote this long review in the hope that my honest experience will help improve this camp. I sincerely appreciate the staff who always treated us with a smile.

Mr. Hatham was a wonderful host. All around very kind staff and very friendly staff. The room was very lovely and clean. Exceptional stay! Impeccable service, stunning views, and luxurious comfort. Every detail was perfect—can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

Haytham, the manager was kind and hospitable. He took care of us and made sure we had a good Jordanian experience. The staff was kind. I will recommend. The food was good, the camp was clean. The desert jeep ride was ok. Sun set views were immaculate.

his is perhaps one of the friendliest places I have ever been. When we arrived we were greeted with a big smile and firm handshake from Mahmoud (see photos) who was always available and met every request with a smile. He is an asset to the camp. We want to thank Mr. Sultan for creating such an incredible place. The views are spectacular, the rooms are spacious, the beds comfortable and the showers are hot and have great water pressure. The dinner we ate was mind blowing. The Bedouin cooks take lamb chicken and vegetables and bury them underground with hot coals. 3 hours later the meats are fall off the bone tender and juicy with a hint of smoke. We went back for seconds and maybe thirds. For our accommodations, we were in martian dome 1 which is the farthest away from everything. The Sun rose in front of our bed over the cliffs in front. We recommend the jeep tours for more spectacular views especially at sunset

This place is a gem. We had to move out booking a night forward and the team was on it to assist us with the change. Mahmoud welcomed us with a big smile and some fun humour. We were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a Panoramic View room, which was a very nice treat. Mahmoud was always checking on us and seeing that everything was fine, with the humour always following along. Haytham took care of us at the restaurant by giving us a good strategy to be first in line at the buffet. We were very hungry and appreciated it a lot! All in all, the service was excellent and we felt like royalty. What a pleasure to have spent a night in this beautiful camp.

Wadi Rum the site of so many amazing Hollywood movies including The Martian and Dunes, is also the place to witness natures desert beauty, mysteries and learn of historical chapters of ancient and modern human endeavours. What other place better than at Sun city camp where hospitality comfort and service are blended and offered to you at amazing standards including delicious Bedouin style under ground cooking. Loved it. Amazing family adventure. Special thanks to all the amazing hardworking staff and Haytham.