Must-see hotels in Aqaba

  • Kempinski Hotel

    Aqaba

    Lavish, multilayered swimming pools, six restaurants and bars (including the renowned Fish Inn and Black Pearl) and a spa make this super-luxury hotel…

  • InterContinental Hotel

    Aqaba

    An imposing full stop at the end of the bay, the InterCon boasts less of an infinity pool than an infinity sea: on a calm day, the Gulf of Aqaba stretches…

  • Captain’s Hotel

    Aqaba

    Aqaba’s version of a boutique hotel, the Captain’s began life as a fish restaurant – still flourishing on the ground floor – and slowly evolved into this…

  • Doubletree by Hilton

    Aqaba

    This Hilton franchise has become an instant Aqaba landmark, if only for its location. Rooms and service are of the expected high standard, though the…

  • Yafko Hotel

    Aqaba

    Set back from the Corniche you can sit in bed at this slick hotel and enjoy the sea views. Some rooms are an odd shape, but the furnishings and stone trim…

  • Dweik 3 Hotel

    Aqaba

    An excellent midrange hotel with a great location close to all the action. Rooms are generously sized and well kept, and those at the front have pleasant…

  • Amir Palace Hotel

    Aqaba

    Unpretentious but reliable hotel just off the main thoroughfare in Aqaba, with helpful staff and comfortable spotless rooms. Rooms facing the side street…

  • Mövenpick Resort Hotel

    Aqaba

    Spreadeagled across the main road, this stylish hotel has a palatial interior decorated with mosaics and Moroccan lamps. The huge pool and beach complex…

  • Aquavista Hotel

    Aqaba

    The rooms in this functional, nondescript hotel are clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful and the hotel is well located for Aqaba's restaurants and…

  • Golden Tulip

    Aqaba

    This hotel in the centre of town is pretty standard but is nevertheless comfortable and modern. The foyer comes complete with a vocal African grey parrot…

  • Aqaba Gulf Hotel

    Aqaba

    This tired old favourite is just across the road from the Aqaba Gateway complex. The first hotel to be built in Aqaba, it has quite an honour roll of…

  • Al Shula Hotel

    Aqaba

    With its black-and-white marble reception desk and painted mirrors, the Al Shula makes quite a statement. Rooms are very simple, but most have balconies…

  • Shweiki International Hotel

    Aqaba

    This budget option on the main street is well-placed, though it won't win any prizes for excitement. Rooms are decent and spacious, but avoid the ones at…

  • Moon Beach Hotel

    Aqaba

    Near the fort, this budget option is long past its best. Most rooms have sea views, though the faded furnishings and dodgy decor won’t be to everyone’s…