Luxury hotels in Sowayma

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 Sowayma. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. Boasting tree-lined outdoor pools overlooking the waters of the Dead Sea, the 5-star Kempinski features a private stretch of beach and a spa offering sea mud and sea salt treatments. Home-made pasta, Lebanese dishes and signature chocolate desserts and watermelon granites are served at Kempinski Ishtar’s restaurants. Try a drink at the Babylonian-inspired cocktail bar, or enjoy a whisky and cigar at the lounge bar. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers rooms set among palm trees and olive groves. All rooms and suites come with a balcony with sea views. They are carved in natural stone complemented by contemporary details. Guests can refresh in the 9 freshwater pools, or relax in the spa with traditional Thai massages or hammam sessions. The state-of-the-art fitness centre has personal trainers available on request, and yoga and meditation classes are on offer. The closest airport is Queen Alia, about 70 km away, and private parking is available on site. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 135 JOD.

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• 2 Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. This Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa, on the shores of the mineral rich Dead Sea is set against the backdrop of rugged mountains. It features saltwater and fresh water pools, whirlpools and saunas. All air-conditioned rooms feature soothing colours and balconies, some of which overlook the Dead Sea. The beds are made with luxurious down comforters and feather pillows. A hairdryer, safe and minibar are all available. All of our guest rooms are newly renovated. Also the resort is now smoke free. All guest rooms and indoor public spaces are smoke-free. The Marriott Dead Sea Resort's extensive spa offers a pleasant retreat where guest can enjoy rejuvenating beauty and health treatments. There is also a lap pool and therapy baths. The Dead Sea Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants serving Italian and International fare and a steakhouse. Its choice of bars includes the Champions Sport Bar and Oasis Lounge, offering water pipes and Dead Sea views. This resort is under one hour’s drive from Queen Alia Airport. The city of Madaba, famous for its ancient mosaics, is just 35 km away. The hotel offers free parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 92 JOD.

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• 3 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. The Mövenpick Dead Sea is a 5-star Resort and Spa with panoramic views of the Dead Sea. The resort offers a luxurious setting with private access to the northern shore of the Dead Sea. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The rooms at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea are well-decorated and feature air conditioning and satellite TVs. All of the luxuriously decorated rooms have a view over the sea, pool, or garden. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa offers private beach access and several swimming pools including a heated winter pool. For children, there is a full-service a kids’ club. During summers season, the adults only infinity pool renovates to private Beach Lounge & Club where with surcharge the beach life is re-imagined. ZARA, the Mövenpick’s onsite spa, offers a wealth of relaxation and wellness treatments in its modern 6000 m² facility. Zara offers steam rooms, tropical scent showers and massages in adults only ambiance. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea’s restaurant offers all-day à la carte and buffet dining. Breakfast is served daily. The resort is less than a 1-hour drive from Queen Alia International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 94 JOD.

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• 4 Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea, an IHG Hotel Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. This Holiday Inn Resort, on the edge of the Dead Sea, offers luxurious facilities including a private beach area. Each room features flat-screen TVs and free internet. Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea is set in a lush garden and has an expansive outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. There is also a sauna and hot tub in the hotel’s health club. Guests can unwind with a relaxing massage treatment. The resort has 3 restaurants and bars, including an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality steak house and a beach bar. Guests can benefit from Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea’s room service. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 85 JOD.

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• 5 Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. Featuring a promenade along the Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa boasts an outdoor pool, a gym and a restaurant. Baptism Site is 20 minutes’ drive away. The hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Each room includes a balcony overlooking the gardens or the Dead Sea. You can dine at any of Crowne Plaza Jordan’s restaurants where à la carte menus are provided. A buffet is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is also available. The bar serves an assortment of beverages. You can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or work out at the gym. For an additional fee, you can enjoy a massage at the spa and wellness centre. Mount Nebo is a 25-minutes drive from Crowne Plaza Jordan, and Hammamat Maeen is 20 minutes away by car. Queen Alia International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away. Free valet parking is possible. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 84 JOD.

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• 6 Ma'in Hot Springs Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. This oasis-style resort offers an outdoor pool and a spa situated directly under a hot spring waterfall. Surrounded by mountains, the Ma'In Hot Springs is only 30 minutes’ drive from the Dead Sea. The hotel has 2 restaurants & 2 bars , including The Olive resturant offers the traditional Zarb meal setting in our Bedouin tent. Guests can enjoy wine and cheese tastings in The Cellar. Private candle-lit dinners can also be arranged. The spacious rooms at Ma'In Hot Springs are decorated in a contemporary style and include a balcony with views over the mountains or the valley. Some of our suites are overlooking the waterfall and our thermal pool, All feature a 32” flat-screen TV , hairdryer, Working Desk; Safety Deposit Box; minibar. The accessible Waterfalls pouring into a pool in which guests can swim including the 65 Degrees waterfall, family & Ladies Waterfalls Opening hours for public are from 9.00 AM until 9.00 PM, opening hours from 6.00 AM until 9.00 is limited to the hotel guests only for more privacy. The hotel’s fully equipped gym includes cardio equipment and weights. Deep sea therapies and Asian treatments are offered at the Spa. Ma'In Hot Springs organize transfers to the Dead Sea on a daily basis with an additional charge. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 128 JOD.

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• 7 Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa Sowayma, Jordan

  

  Resort. Located in Sowayma, 12.9 km from Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa features a fitness center and a private beach area. All guest rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning units, WiFi, satellite TV with international channels, safe, mini bar and mineral water. Some rooms include a large terrace overlooking the Dead Sea. Redefining the culinary arts experience, Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa boasts seven extraordinary dining venues. Spectrum; the all-day dining restaurant, 1312; features a contemporary menu of Lebanese cuisine created by famed Chef Joe Barza, Bacchus; the pool-side Italian restaurant, VUE; the lobby lounge, Infinity; the pool bar, Beach Bar; that serves refreshments to guests enjoying their time on the beach and Sky Bar & Lounge; the seasonal roof-top lounge that serves innovative cocktails and snacks and comes alive after sunset with the beats of the resident DJ. You will find a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop at the property. A car rental desk is available in the the lobby. Queen Alia Airport is 65 km from the property, while the capital Amman is 45 km away. Private parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 85 JOD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!