Rum Reserve Resort-By Luxotel

I have an overall positive feeling about this camp, but several issues kept me from giving it a higher score. I would rate it 3 stars. The biggest problem was the air conditioning. When we checked in, the room was far too warm to stay in. It took a full 4 hours to cool down to a comfortable level. I was exhausted from the journey and wanted to rest and sleep upon arrival, but we couldn’t use the room and ended up waiting in the restaurant instead. The check-in process was also quite frustrating. The receptionist couldn’t find our reservation and we had to spend a significant amount of time proving payment by showing our receipt. While the receptionist wasn’t very professional, the rest of the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. On the positive side, the location is absolutely stunning, the food was excellent, and most of the staff were wonderful. The room itself was modern and beautifully designed — we really loved it. They did offer us a free upgrade due to the check-in issues, but we declined because we wanted to keep the view. One thing to note: the price felt quite high. At over 600 CAD per night, I found it significantly overpriced for what was provided. Also worth knowing: You need to pay a 10 USD entrance fee per person to access Wadi Rum (20 USD for two). Upon arrival, you park your car in the designated area and a pickup truck from the camp will take you the rest of the way. Despite the issues with the AC and check-in, the incredible location and beautiful roo