The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Aqaba Governorate. I hope you will like it!
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1 The Villas - Bedouin Boutique Resort Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Located in Wadi Rum, The Villas - Bedouin Boutique Resort offers 5-star accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.
At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
The Villas - Bedouin Boutique Resort offers a buffet or halal breakfast.
Speaking Arabic and English at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.
The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 73 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 324 JOD.
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2 Wadi Rum Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Situated 31 km from Maḩaţţat Dīsah, Wadi Rum offers 5-star accommodation in Wadi Rum and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free shuttle service.
The rooms are fitted with an oven, stovetop, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the hotel rooms include a shared bathroom and bed linen.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, vegetarian and halal options.
Wadi Rum offers a barbecue. The area is popular for skiing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Speaking Arabic and English, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.
The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 73 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 3 JOD.
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3 Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort Aqaba, Jordan
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Located in Aqaba, 4.4 km from Royal Yacht Club, Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star resort offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort features certain rooms with pool views, and all rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes American, vegetarian and vegan options. At Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
The resort offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam and terrace. You can play table tennis and darts at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling.
Aqaba Port is 12 km from Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, while Tala Bay Aqaba is 20 km away. The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 135 JOD.
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4 Ariana Wadi Rum camp Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Located in Wadi Rum, 11 km from Maḩaţţat Dīsah, Ariana Wadi Rum camp provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. Al Quwayrah is 36 km from the hotel and Ruʼaysat al Khālidī is 38 km away.
At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony.
Guests at Ariana Wadi Rum camp can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Al Ḩumaymah al Jadīdah is 50 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 70 km from Ariana Wadi Rum camp.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 51 JOD.
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5 Wadi Rum POLARIS camp Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Situated in Wadi Rum, 17 km from Maḩaţţat ‘Umrān, Wadi Rum POLARIS camp features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can enjoy garden views.
At the hotel, all rooms have a patio with a mountain view. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Wadi Rum POLARIS camp also boast a city view. At the accommodation, rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower.
Guests at Wadi Rum POLARIS camp can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include Arabic and English.
The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 59 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 10.0,
rooms from around 4 JOD.
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6 Wadi rum under stars Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Wadi rum under stars is a 5-star property situated in Wadi Rum. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Maḩaţţat ‘Umrān is 19 km from Wadi rum under stars. The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 10.0,
rooms from around 18 JOD.
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7 Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Located on the beachfront in Aqaba, Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba features a private beach area and free WiFi. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The property has a garden, as well as a restaurant that serves seafood cuisine.
All guest rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom and a bidet, and selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
The property has a sauna.
Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre.
Royal Yacht Club is 1.9 km from Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba. The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 135 JOD.
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8 Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Overlooking the Red Sea, this beach resort offers 5 different dining outlets and an outdoor pool bordering white sandy beaches. Its modern designs add to the tranquillity of the surroundings.
The bright and airy rooms at the Kempinski feature a private balcony with direct sea view. Each one has a flat-screen satellite TV mounted on the wall. The spacious bathroom offers a bathrobe and hairdryer.
The Aqaba Kempinski offers a range of water sports such as jet-skiing, banana boat riding, parasailing, and scuba diving. Alternatively, poolside loungers provide sunbathing possibilities in the shade of bamboo trees.
For relaxation, various body therapies are offered at the spa. It also features a dry and wet sauna and a hot tub. The gym with sea views allows guests to keep in shape.
The Kempinski Hotel Aqaba is a 5-minute walk from the shops and entertainment of Aqaba city. Aqaba Airport is a 12 minute drive away.
Due to health and safety precautions we do not allow any food and beverages including alcohol, from outside the hotel to be consumed in the hotel.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 135 JOD.
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9 Oryx Hotel Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Just 380m away from Saraya Beach and 900m away from the city down town, Oryx Hotel Aqaba is located in Aqaba. Free WiFi access is available. It offers a gym. The spa features hot tubs, steam rooms and an extensive variety of facial and body massage treatments.
Each room here will provide you with a 32 inch flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and a bidet.
Aqaba Museum is 3 km from Oryx Hotel Aqaba. King Hussein Airport is 15 km away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 65 JOD.
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10 InterContinental Aqaba, an IHG Hotel Aqaba, Jordan
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With a private beach along the Gulf of Aqaba, this elegant hotel offers rooms with balconies overlooking the 200-m², lagoon-style pool and the Red Sea. It also features an extensive spa.
Each of the rooms at InterContinental Aqaba Hotel is spacious and fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, some directly facing the sea. There is a minibar and coffeemaker for in-room drinks, and a satellite TV.
The pool area of this Intercontinental resort features a heated outdoor pool and a heated kids pool as well as artistic fountains surrounded with palm trees.There are also a host of water sports available, including snorkelling and scuba diving among the amazing Red Sea coral.
The hotel’s spa features hot tubs, a steam room, and a wellness centre offering an extensive menu of facial and body treatments. There is also a gym with plenty of cardio machines.
For dinner, guest can choose from the buffet-style Corniche Restaurant and the Bourj Al Hamam, offering Lebanese al fresco dining. The Cote D’or wine cellar also serves fine meals and quality wines.
The Aqaba InterContinental is just a 15-minute drive from King Hussein International Airport and 10 minutes’ walk to Aqaba city centre. Free parking is available.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 99 JOD.
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11 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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This beachfront, 5-star Tala Bay resort has a dive centre, lagoon-style pool with waterfalls and 1,200 m2 spa and wellness centre . All rooms include a private balcony and free minibar. It features Wi-Fi in all areas.
Al fresco dining overlooking Tala Bay is available at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Aqaba’s restaurant Selan. Other dining options include Italian cuisine and a pub serving light meals. Poolside and beachside bars are also available.
Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba’s spacious rooms are decorated with light colours and have floor-to-ceiling windows. Twenty-four hour room service is available, and some rooms have Red Sea views.
On-site leisure options include a watersports centre, several pools including a lazy river, and a nightclub. Zara Spa Tala Bay features a scented relaxation room, and younger guests can enjoy the Mövenpick Aqaba’s children’s club.
Aqaba’s city centre is 15 minutes’ drive. Guests can reach King Hussein International Airport with a 20-minute drive, and on-site private parking is free.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 117 JOD.
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12 Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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This 5-star resort in the centre of Aqaba is 500 metres from the Red Sea. It features a private beach, several outdoor pools and 5 food outlets. It features free WiFi in all areas.
The rooms at the Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba are bright and furnished with modern décor. They include satellite TV and a tea/coffee maker. Some rooms have a kitchenette and a balcony.
Guests can enjoy rich local cuisine at the Palm Court Restaurant & Terrace. The various bars at the Resort Aqaba serve refreshing juices and exotic cocktails.
Little Birds Kids Club arranges fun activities for children throughout the day. More active guests can work out at the gym, which features state-of-the-art equipment.
The Residences Aqaba’s 24-hour front desk can arrange trips to Wadi Rum, Petra and the Dead Sea.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 99 JOD.
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13 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Hilton Aqaba features an edgeless pool with Gulf of Aqaba views. It boasts a sauna and a well-equipped fitness centre. King Hussein International Airport is 10. 6 km away.
All rooms have deluxe bedding which includes 250-thread count sheets and down pillows. Each one has a well-lit work desk, 50-inch LED TV and a private balcony.
Discover several dining outlets offering a range of culinary options. Start your day with our breakfast buffet at Gusto. Visit Tree Cafe for some coffee, tea, snacks and mouthwatering pastries . Lounge by the pool and enjoy views of the Red Sea at Infinity bar, while sipping cocktails or eating a snack. Chill out with friends at Diwan The View, the trendiest rooftop lounge in town and enjoy a variety of international dishes, drinks and listen to live music or cheer for your team and enjoy your time with friends at King's Sports Bar.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Aqaba is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Aqaba city centre’s restaurants and shops. Aqaba Port is 7 km away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 75 JOD.
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14 Grand Tala Bay Resort Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Grand Tala Bay Resort Aqaba features 5 swimming pools, water sports activities and private beach. Located on the banks of the Red Sea, this resort has deluxe rooms with free WiFi.
Grand Tala Bay Hotel Aqaba features rooms with large windows leading to a private balcony, some of which overlook the Red Sea. Each one has luxurious bedding and is fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Aziab Restaurant boasts panoramic Red Sea views and serves international and regional specialties in an outdoor setting. Cocktails, wines and light snacks are available at the Sunset Bar.
At Grand Tala Bay Hotel Aqaba, guests can take part in banana boat rides or go diving with certified instructors. Located on the banks of the Red Sea, the hotel has easy access to coral reefs.
Grand Tala Bay Hotel Aqaba is one hour drive away from Petra.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 81 JOD.
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15 Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Located 23 km from Maḩaţţat Dīsah, Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel offers a terrace, a restaurant and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.
There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.
The luxury tent offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast.
A barbecue is available for guests to use at Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel.
Al Quwayrah is 34 km from the accommodation, while Ruʼaysat al Khālidī is 36 km away. The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 69 km from Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 229 JOD.
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16 Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Providing mountain views, Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel in Wadi Rum provides accommodation, a terrace and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is provided.
There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.
A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the luxury tent.
The nearest airport is King Hussein International Airport, 69 km from Wadi Rum UFO Luxotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 159 JOD.
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