The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 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. I hope you will like it!
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1 Lavanda Boutique Suites Tala Bay Aqaba, Jordan
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Situated in Aqaba, less than 1 km from Aqaba South Beach, Lavanda Boutique Suites Tala Bay features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and others also feature sea views.
An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Tala Bay Aqaba is 600 metres from Lavanda Boutique Suites Tala Bay, while Aqaba Port is 10 km from the property. King Hussein International Airport is 26 km away.
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2 Raha Inn Apartment Aqaba, Jordan
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Located in Aqaba, 4.1 km from Royal Yacht Club, Raha Inn Apartment provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.
Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, oven, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Raha Inn Apartment offers a children's playground.
Aqaba Port is 8.8 km from the accommodation, while Tala Bay Aqaba is 13 km from the property. King Hussein International Airport is 14 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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3 The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa Aqaba, Jordan
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Located in Aqaba, 1.4 km from Al-Ghandour Beach, The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The accommodation offers a private beach area, as well as a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. Every room comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms here will provide you with city views. All guest rooms include a wardrobe.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Middle Eastern, local and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.
The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
The property has a hairdresser's and business centre. Speaking both Arabic and English, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Yacht Club, Aqaba Fort and Saraya Beach Aqaba. King Hussein International Airport is 10 km away.
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4 Grand Season Hotel Aqaba, Jordan
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Grand Season Hotel is situated in Aqaba, 11 km from Aqaba Port and 15 km from Tala Bay Aqaba. The property is around 15 km from Eilat Botanical Garden, 23 km from Underwater Observatory Park and 2.1 km from Saraya Beach Aqaba. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.
The area is popular for skiing, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Popular points of interest near Grand Season Hotel include Al-Ghandour Beach, Royal Yacht Club and Aqaba Fort. King Hussein International Airport is 11 km from the property.
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5 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 9.3,
rooms from around 478 JOD.
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6 Wadi Rum Marcanã camp Aqaba, Jordan
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Wadi Rum Marcanã camp features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Aqaba. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
At the hotel, every room includes a balcony with a mountain view. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, while certain units at Wadi Rum Marcanã camp also provide guests with a patio.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, Italian and vegetarian options.
King Hussein International Airport is 69 km away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 69 JOD.
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7 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan
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Experience effortless luxury on the shores of the Red Sea
Set directly on a private beachfront, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba is a 5-star resort designed for relaxation, discovery, and refined comfort. Surrounded by the clear waters of the Red Sea and the calm of Tala Bay, the resort offers an ideal escape for couples, families, and leisure travelers alike.
Guests can unwind by the expansive lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfalls, float along the lazy river, or explore the sea with the on-site dive and water sports center. For deeper relaxation, the 1,200 m² Zara Spa invites you to slow down with a scented relaxation room and a full range of wellness treatments.
Spacious, light-filled rooms are elegantly decorated in soft tones and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and complimentary minibars. Select rooms offer breathtaking views of the Red Sea. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort, and 24-hour room service ensures comfort at any hour.
Dining is a highlight, with al fresco meals at Sejan Restaurant overlooking the resort, Italian cuisine for relaxed evenings, and poolside and beachside bars for refreshing drinks under the sun.
Younger guests are well cared for at the Little Birds club, while adults enjoy multiple swimming pools, tranquil beach areas, and thoughtful service throughout the property.
The resort is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Aqaba city center and 20 minutes from King Hussein International Airport. Free private parking is available on-site.
Families rate the location 9.0, valuing its spacious resort setting, family-friendly amenities, and convenient access to both the beach and leisure facilities
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 485 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 572 JOD.
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9 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 8.9,
rooms from around 438 JOD.
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10 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 8.8,
rooms from around 243 JOD.
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11 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. The accommodation offers a private beach area, as well as a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests.
The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a microwave. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.
The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling.
The property has an on-site hammam, hairdresser's and business centre. Staff speak Arabic, English, Hindi and Indonesian at the reception.
Aqaba Port is 12 km from Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, while Tala Bay Aqaba is 20 km away. King Hussein International Airport is 9 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 495 JOD.
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12 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 8.5,
rooms from around 214 JOD.
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13 InterContinental Aqaba by IHG 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, a satellite TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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 snorkeling 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 and complimentary access to the gym.
For dining, guests have the option to dine at our variety of restaurants, such as The Lebanese Restaurant, Deli Café, Martinis Bar & Lounge or our beachfront venue.
The Aqaba InterContinental is just a 15-minute drive from King Hussein International Airport and 10 minutes’ walk to Aqaba city center. Free parking is available.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 496 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 7.8,
rooms from around 350 JOD.
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