Must-see hotels in Jordan

  • Mövenpick Hotel

    Wadi Musa

    This beautifully crafted Arabian-style hotel, 100m from the entrance to Petra, is worth a visit simply to admire the inlaid furniture, marble fountains,…

  • Kempinski Amman

    Amman

    By some way Amman’s most chic and sophisticated accommodation option, this European-styled hotel is right at home in Shmeisani with immaculate rooms,…

  • Beit Al Baraka

    Umm Qais

    This friendly, charming B&B offers simple rooms sharing two bathrooms (with some nice toiletries). The roof terrace has great views over the hills, but…

  • Mövenpick Tala Bay

    Jordan

    This large resort feels like a small village with its landscaped grounds and many accommodation blocks all painted in dark chocolate shades. Rooms and…

  • Al Ayoun Homestays

    Jordan

    The Al Ayoun Society is a local community-tourism initiative that can arrange homestays in the lovely rural village of Orjan near Ajloun, where a stream,…

  • 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…

  • Azraq Lodge

    Jordan

    This former British 1940s military hospital in south Azraq has been atmospherically renovated by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)…

  • Bait Ali Lodge

    Wadi Rum

    If you want to stay in the desert but are not wild about roughing it, Bait Ali is a recommended compromise. Tucked behind a hill, with a fine view of the…

  • Mövenpick Resort & Spa

    Dead Sea

    This pleasantly green haven boasts a river that ambles through the village-style complex of rustic two-storey apartments. Wooden screens and balconies…

  • Rocky Mountain Hotel

    Wadi Musa

    This backpacker-friendly hotel has caught just the right vibe to make it Petra's most successful travellers’ lodge. There’s a cosy communal area with free…

  • Burqu Ecolodge

    Jordan

    Due to open in 2018, this purpose-built ecolodge from the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature will served to anchor tourism in the Badia desert…

  • 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…

  • Mujib Chalets

    Dead Sea Highway

    Wild Jordan operates 15 stylish and modern en-suite chalets overlooking the Dead Sea. You need to book in advance, either by calling the chalet manager…

  • Peace Way Hotel

    Wadi Musa

    This hotel has undergone the most remarkable transformation from budget to boutique. The impressive makeover includes blue-lit ceilings, carved wooden…

  • Petra Guest House Hotel

    Wadi Musa

    Guests can’t get closer to the entrance to Petra without sleeping in a tomb – and indeed the hotel’s famous Cave Bar is located in one. Accommodation…

  • Black Iris Hotel

    Madaba

    For a home-away-from-home feeling, it’s hard to beat this tidy hotel near Al Mouhafada Circle. The rooms are cosy and there’s a spacious communal sitting…

  • La Locanda

    Amman

    A lovely themed boutique hotel, with each of the stylish rooms decorated to match an Arabic music icon, from Umm Kulthum to Fairuz. There's keen attention…

  • 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…

  • Cleopetra Hotel

    Wadi Musa

    One of the friendliest and most efficiently run budget hotels in town, Cleopetra has bright, fresh rooms. There’s a communal sitting area in the lobby…

  • Jordan Tower Hotel

    Amman

    This warm and friendly hotel has a winning location: you couldn’t be closer to the key sights without offering beds in the Forum. Rooms are bright and…

  • Mariam Hotel

    Madaba

    The well-regarded Mariam offers good facilities, including a bar, a pool-side restaurant and a cheerful communal area. There's also a restaurant-bar on…

  • Darna Divers Village

    Jordan

    A welcoming hotel–cum–dive camp, with a selection of neat rooms, pleasant pool area and knowledgeable staff. The beach is opposite the hotel, with…

  • Bedouin Garden Village

    Jordan

    Only a 50m walk from a dive site, this funky little spot offers a clutch of cosy rooms and chalets. There's a very traveller-friendly vibe. Meals are…

  • Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp

    Wadi Rum

    The tents here look like nothing on earth, rather as if they've just beamed down from Mars to the base of a Wadi Rum cliff face. Surreal silvery white…

  • Dead Sea Marriott

    Dead Sea

    Polished marble floors, brass fixtures and fittings, and spacious rooms contribute to the general opulence of this much-loved resort. Eating spots include…

  • Ma’In Hot Springs Resort & Spa

    Dead Sea Highway

    This luxurious resort is shaded by mature trees and boasts extravagant arabesque features. Many of the rooms – which have sumptuous bathrooms – share a…

  • Kempinski Hotel Ishtar

    Dead Sea

    This grand resort isn't shy in its bid to be the best. Floor-to-ceiling windows stretch the length of the Dead Sea vista, a Sumerian-style lobby overlooks…

  • Jordan InterContinental Hotel

    Amman

    The granddaddy of luxury hotels in Amman, the much-loved InterCon has been hosting foreign dignitaries since the early days of Jordan’s founding. A great…

  • Sun City Camp

    Wadi Rum

    Diseh's move into the luxury Wadi Rum market offers a variety of tented options. The cheapest are well set-up tents, with air-con and bathrooms; larger…

  • Ajloun Reserve Cabins

    Jordan

    These rustic cabins with terraces overlooking a patch of forest make for a delightful retreat. Regular cabins share environmentally sound composting…

  • Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa

    Dead Sea

    The new Hilton opened in 2017 and is an impressive addition to the area. Rooms are expansive, in several discrete blocks, looking down to the swish pool…

  • Olive Branch Resort

    Jerash

    Around 7km from Jerash on the road to Ajloun, this hilltop hotel is situated amid olive groves and pine trees. Refurbished rooms are neat and spacious,…

  • Rahayeb Camp

    Wadi Rum

    Wedged into a secluded bend of the rocks, well away from the other Diseh camps, this is a great establishment. Two professional chefs rustle up…

  • Al Qasr Metropole Hotel

    Amman

    Straddling the boundary between midrange and top-end in terms of facilities if not price, is this smart hotel with large contemporary paintings making a…

  • Beit Al Fannan

    Jordan

    At the time of research, this small guesthouse overlooking the Pella site was due to open in late 2017. The property was once owned by artist-architect…

  • Le Meridien

    Amman

    The Le Meridien is undoubtedly grand and stylish. While it primarily targets business travellers, the hotel is considerably more affordable than the…

  • Hisham Hotel

    Amman

    This delightful hotel in a leafy embassy district of Jebel Amman is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a hotel removed from the hustle and bustle…

  • 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…

  • Grand Hyatt Amman

    Amman

    An enormous complex with hundreds of rooms and suites as well as restaurants, bars, clubs, swimming pools and its own mall, the Grand Hyatt is truly a…

  • 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…

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