Aqaba
European-luxury beach resort with a modern, understated aesthetic. Grand in scale — it doubles as a convention hub — but the rooms feel contemporary and relaxed. The color palette skews Mediterranean rather than Middle Eastern, and the sprawling pool-to-beach setup is the social center of gravity.
Book at least 21 days in advance for a 15% discount on the best flexible rate
Why It Matters
The most impressive hotel in Aqaba by a clear margin. Every room faces the sea. The two-floor spa is considered Aqaba's best. The rooftop 700 Lounge looks out over Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia simultaneously. And the hotel sits at the gateway to three of Jordan's greatest attractions — Petra (125 km), Wadi Rum (76 km), and the Dead Sea (237 km).
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea is a 200-room five-star beach resort sitting right on the white-sand shore of Jordan's only coastline. The arc-shaped concrete building is one of Aqaba's most recognizable landmarks — its semi-concave facade faces the Gulf of Aqaba, and every single room has a balcony with a guaranteed Red Sea view. Inside, think clean lines, marble, glass, and a fresh white-and-blue palette rather than anything heavy or traditionally ornate.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Family Room
Two interconnecting Deluxe Rooms combined into a single family unit. At 74 m², it sleeps up to five and is one of the better family setups in Aqaba — proper space rather than a cramped pullout situation. Sea views from both sides.
Multiple · 74 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry point to the hotel, and an honest one. At 37 m² with a private balcony overlooking the Red Sea, a king or twin bed setup, flat-screen TV, in-room safe, and pillow concierge, these rooms deliver the views without the premium. Glass-walled bathrooms with sea sightlines are a nice touch.
King or Twin · 37 sqmExecutive Panoramic Suite
A serious suite. Separate bedroom and living room with its own balcony, a private indoor whirlpool with Red Sea views, 65-inch IPTV in the living room and 55-inch in the bedroom, walk-in shower, and upgraded Dallmayr CAPSA coffee setup. The all-white interior with floor-to-ceiling windows genuinely earns the 'panoramic' label.
KingPanoramic Club Room
A slight step up from the standard Deluxe at 39 m², with enhanced sea views and Club-tier benefits. Good option if you want the Club perks — lounge access, complimentary drinks in the evening — without paying full suite rates.
King · 39 sqmPremier Club Room
Same footprint as the Deluxe Room but with Club access and exclusive benefits. Think complimentary drinks at the lounge (18:00–20:00), a 10% discount on F&B and spa, and a designated beach cabana with fruits and soft drinks included.
King · 37 sqmRoyal Suite
The hotel's top-floor flagship at 240 m². Two master bedrooms, a full living room, dining room, bar area, three bathrooms with walk-in showers and separate baths, plus a kitchen with a private chef and a dedicated private butler. If you're bringing family or want the full "best in Aqaba" experience, this is it.
Two King · 240 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
9 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Aqaba sits on one of the Red Sea's most diverse reef systems — 110 species of soft coral, 120 species of hard coral, and over 1,000 species of fish within reach of the hotel's beach. The hotel arranges private instructor-led dives. Kempinski Discovery loyalty members can request a complimentary dive as a local experience perk.
Private instructor-led snorkeling sessions in the Red Sea reefs directly off the hotel's beach. One of the most accessible ways to see the coral.
Golf arranged at the nearby Ayla Golf Club.
A good option for those who want to see the reefs without getting wet.
A Sindbad-themed lineup of events and activities for children at the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel's own stretch of white sand beach with complimentary cabanas. Open 8:00 am to sunset.
Multiple meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 450 sqm, seating up to 400 guests in theatre style. Full events and conferences setup.
Located on the mezzanine floor with sea views, equipped with modern fitness machines.
Hotel participates in Kempinski's DISCOVERY loyalty program with exclusive member rewards.
Large outdoor jacuzzi beside the pool — good for sunsets.
Smartly designed outdoor infinity pool with Red Sea views. Pool area open 8:00 am to sunset.
Full concierge desk arranging water sports, excursions to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea day trips.
Two-floor spa with panoramic Red Sea views. Sauna, steam room, relaxation lounge, and full treatment menu. Open daily 11:00–20:00.
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