If the Dead Sea is both here and there, and Eilat and Aqaba are located opposite each other, then what is the difference between a vacation in Israel and a vacation in Jordan? Well, first of all, the number of rooms in hotels. And also some nuances related to nature, the organization of recreation and slight differences in the atmosphere of these places. In this material you can read reviews about hotels in Jordan, which I wrote based on personal impressions. A group of colleagues and I visited this country in mid-December 2017 and inspected hotels from south to north.
Aqaba Hotel Review
Guests of this hotel can enjoy two advantages at once: firstly, it is located in the city center, and secondly, on seashore, therefore all the infrastructure necessary for tourists is located within walking distance.
As an experienced tourism manager, I highly appreciate the local beach and the animation program at the hotel. Every evening on the beach, an artist juggles fire sticks, girls dance Arabic dances. Guests enjoy the lively local music.
The rooms have recently been renovated, the rooms look clean and well maintained, the windows open beautiful view on the sea. There is a good children's club for kids, which even accepts infants.
Situated on central beach Aqaba, on the first line, the beach with soft clean sand pleases guests. It is clear that with such a favorable location, the hotel area itself is small. As always, at Kempinski, the service is here at top level. The rooms have a comfortable environment, the food is delicious, and there is a large swimming pool with a jacuzzi on site.
This is a city hotel without its own territory, but there are many cozy restaurants and cafes nearby. All rooms have good furniture and the rooms themselves are quite spacious. Recently, all Hilton hotels have hired Russian-speaking staff, which naturally increases the level of service. The beach is 16 km from the hotel, but there is a free shuttle to get there. The beach shore is not completely sandy, but mixed with small pebbles and corals.
This hotel is also located in the center of Aqaba, its advantage is that its windows offer stunning panoramas of the Red Sea and colorful mountains. The hotel also boasts direct access to private beach next to archaeological excavations ancient settlement Ayla.
The fact is that when they started building this hotel, they came across ancient city, so its main buildings were moved to the second line, i.e. across the road from the beach. Therefore, the hotel is divided into 2 parts, the hotel itself is located on the 2nd line, but thanks to the overpass you don’t notice how you find yourself on the beach. The hotel's apartments are located on the 1st line, and guests with large families can stay in the apartments. The area is very well-groomed and green, surrounded by flowers, and there are artificial waterfalls.
Hotels in the resort area of Tala Bay
Tourist resort on the Red Sea coast, located 14 km south of Aqaba - Tala Bay Resort resort village. The beach consists of sand, shells, and small pebbles. Relative to the sea itself, the entrance to the sea is quite flat.
In Tala Bay, there is no entertainment, no shops like in Aqaba, here tourists will enjoy their holiday, away from the noise of the city. Only the chosen hotel, the beach and the beautiful sea await them.
Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay 5* - it used to be called. Swiss Belresort is located at the entrance to the village of Tala Bay, from it to the center of Aqaba it takes about 10 minutes. Pros: there are many pools and a large area. Cons: small rooms with shabby furniture. The lobbies are a bit dirty and dusty. To be honest, the hotel does not qualify for the declared 5*, but as the owners say, if they establish 4*, fewer people will come to them.
Marina Plaza Hotel by Swiss-Belhotel 4*. From this complex you can walk to the beach in just 3 minutes. Small area. Weak animation, small selection of dishes in the restaurant. The hotel does not qualify for 4*. Another feature: the hotel does not have its own beach area and vacationers have to go to the neighboring beach to relax.
The best hotel I have seen in Tala Bay. Suitable for both adults and children. There are many swimming pools throughout the territory, 1 of which is heated, and with water slide, which is very rare for Jordan.
Holidays at the Dead Sea from the Jordanian side
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth - 400 meters below the level of the world's oceans, thanks to which the sea has medicinal properties. It was here that 5 biblical cities once rustled and bloomed: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboim and Zohar.
If you choose to relax on the saltiest lake on the planet on the Jordanian side, then be prepared for silence. This area is not only a natural health resort, but also a sparsely populated place.
Climatotherapy – this is how one word can describe holidays in these places. This desert area has Martian landscapes and always mild, warm weather. Due to the fact that the composition of this water unique lake includes chemical elements such as bromine and chlorine, and rare metals, bathing here is recognized as useful for the treatment of many diseases, especially diseases of the joints and skin.
Holidays at the Dead Sea in Israel differ from holidays at the Dead Sea in Jordan in that in the northern part of the sea the density of salt is less than in the southern part. Therefore, swimming in the waters on the northern coast is much easier and more enjoyable. And, just the same, Jordanian hotels are located on the northern side of the sea, and Israeli hotels are located on the southern side.
Moevenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea 5* is a hotel decorated in the style of an Arabian village. For children there is an interesting swimming pool with loose sand and a small beach. The hotel has several pools with different salinities, there is a heated pool. Good and quality food. Alcohol in Jordan is of very high quality, and this hotel has bars that offer a variety of cocktails and wine.
Hilton Dead Sea Resort& Spa 5*. This is a modern hotel that opened recently. Its construction began back in 2014, and it proceeded slowly, because craftswomen from the city of Madaba laid out the hotel’s floors with mosaics. The complex is located on the shore Dead Sea next to the King Hussein Convention Center.
The hotel management hired 30 Russian-speaking staff. Descent to the sea by elevator or stairs. Pleasant hall with salt lamps hanging in it. The rooms are of high quality and also have salt lamps. All rooms in the hotel either have a side view or a direct view. The hotel has a beautiful infinity pool.
You can enter the sea from a pontoon or from the shore. The hotel is built in a modern Arabic style. Left a positive impression. But the area is small and not green. In the evening you can listen to live music and guitar at the bar.
*. Stylish, cool hotel that left me with a pleasant impression. It is worth a stop for those tourists who want to visit the Place of the Baptism of Jesus Christ on an excursion, because it is only a 20-minute drive from here.
The guests have their own embankment along the unique salt lake, this is their specialty. You can go down to the beach by stairs or elevator. Here, as in all hotels of this category, umbrellas, sun loungers, mattresses, and beach towels are provided free of charge.
Hotel in the mountains Evason Ma’In Hot Springs
The Evason Ma'In Hot Springs 5* hotel is located high in the Hammamat Main mountains, where mineral springs gush out of the ground, which fall like hot streams in waterfalls to the ground and turn into thermal baths. Near this hotel there are 5 waterfalls, each with its own temperature, from +25°C to +95°C. The water in these thermal springs very unique, it has anti-allergic properties, treats joint diseases, the vascular-circulatory system, sinusitis, arthritis, rheumatism.
An excellent option to come for a few days to recuperate or undergo a course of treatment. The rooms are large. And all rooms have a balcony with mountain or valley views and an iPod docking station. I found the rooms to be a little dark due to the dark furniture and dark beams on the ceiling.
There is a gym, which is equipped with both strength training and cardio equipment. The spa center has its own “home” natural waterfall with a thermal pool, in the same place, after the steamed body has been in the hot mineral water, you can get a Thai massage.
I would also like to note that there is a panoramic restaurant called Panorama; it is built on a mountain, and its terraces offer a beautiful view of the Dead Sea. This hotel is an excellent and original accommodation option for those tourists who want to take care of their health and enjoy the colorful nature and climate.
Jordan is an interesting, inexpensive and pleasant country for a holiday, which is not yet so popular among our tourists. There is no “Tagil” way of relaxation here; Jordanians do not yet know the true face of some Russian guests and treat our compatriots with respect and hospitality. I hope this is a review of hotels in Jordan and my reviews will be useful to every future traveler.
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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationOn the Red Sea coast, located near the very popular. It attracts the attention of tourists with its comfort, tranquility and beauty. This town seems to be destined for the ideal.
general information about the place
Tala Bay resort in Jordan is located 14 km south of Aqaba. The city plan was developed by an American company and its owner is an Egyptian billionaire. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the city looks like a toy, everything in it is so cute, beautiful, and neat. This truly is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life.
The town is quite small, it’s more like a village, which is sometimes called the elite area of Aqaba. However, despite its size, it has everything a tourist might need. The infrastructure of Tala Bay is well developed.
What is there to do in Tala Bay?
The city was literally created for tourists, so everything in it is aimed at ensuring that people who come to relax get maximum pleasure from the resort. Here you can:
- Relax on the sandy Tala Bay in Jordan. The Red Sea coast is very beautiful, a holiday here promises to be very pleasant. It is worth noting that most beaches belong to hotels and are closed to tourists who are not their guests.
- Try water activities in Tala Bay in Jordan. For example, in Tala Bay there is a bay where there are boats and yachts, some of which can be rented.
- Get busy. There are a lot of clubs for diving enthusiasts here. Undersea world The Red Sea is very diverse, so for all lovers of vivid impressions, diving is simply a must. You can see not only stunning corals of all shades, but also a huge number of a wide variety of strange fish (for example, clown fish, lionfish, barracuda, angel fish, etc.), as well as turtles.
- Have an active rest. There are many spa and fitness centers in Tala Bay. Tennis courts are also available.
Tala Bay Hotels in Jordan
Since the town is small, there are not many accommodation options here. However, it is worth saying that all of them are luxurious and provide guests with maximum comfort:
- Marina Plaza Tala Bay, 4*. Located on the seafront, all rooms have balconies with excellent views;
- Movenpick Hotel Tala Bay Aqaba, Jordan. 5*. A chic establishment on the seashore. There is a dive and spa center, a swimming pool with waterfalls, and a restaurant. Each room has a balcony and a free minibar;
- Grand Swiss Belresort Hotel Tala Bay, Jordan. 5*. Located on the seashore, there is a private beach, 5 swimming pools, a restaurant and bar, and a dive center.
Tala Bay Restaurants in Jordan
Each city has its own restaurant with a very varied cuisine. However, if you want to have lunch or dinner somewhere else for a change, then know that there are 2 more restaurants in the city:
- Suzana Restaurant & Bar – national and European cuisine, large portions, reasonable prices and pleasant service;
- De Soto Restaurant - marine theme in the interior, views of the bay, delicious dishes, large selection, good wine list.
How to get to Tala Bay?
There is a direct road from Aqaba to the village. You can use by regular bus, which go quite often, since many people vacationing in Aqaba go to the beaches of Tala Bay. If you wish, use the services of a taxi driver, which, however, will cost much more.
Check-in/out time
Check-in time- from 16:00
Departure time- until 12:00
Beach
First line.
Private, sandy. The length of the beach is 130 m.
The road between the beach and the hotel.
Beach towels, beach umbrella, sun lounger - free of charge.
In the room
Shower
- robe
- slippers
- hair dryer
- split system
- TV (1 Russian channel)
- telephone
- kettle
- set for making tea/coffee
- Wi-Fi (free)
- safe
- balcony, terrace
- room cleaning (daily)
- change of bed linen
- change of towels
- minibar (free)
- iron, ironing board (free)
- room service (paid)
Territory
Amphitheater
- ATM
- currency exchange
- 3 conference rooms (for a fee)
- parking (free)
- beauty salon (paid)
- hairdresser (for a fee)
- SPA center (paid)
- Internet salon (free)
- Wi-Fi
- laundry (for a fee)
- shop (paid)
- shuttle bass (for a fee)
Entertainment and sports
3 outdoor swimming pools(winter pool - from 8:00 to sunset at summer time, from 8:00 to 10:00 - at winter time; sejan pool - from 8:00 to sunset; beach pool - from 8:00 to 10:00 - in summer, in winter - from 8:00 to sunset. Heating of the winter pool)
- indoor pool in the SPA center (from 09:00 to 21:00, heated)
- waterslides
- Playstation (paid)
- aerobics (free)
- animation (free)
- water aerobics (free)
- basketball (free)
- beach soccer (free)
- beach volleyball (free)
- bicycle rental (paid)
- boccia (free)
- cinema (free)
- darts (free)
- diving (for a fee)
- play area (free)
- gym (for a fee)
- jacuzzi (free)
- jet ski (for a fee)
- live music (free)
- massage (for a fee)
- night club(paid)
- parachute (extra charge)
- sauna (for a fee)
- steam room (for a fee)
- surfing (free)
- table tennis (free)
- tennis equipment
- water skiing (extra charge)
Attention!
- Repair work on the pool will begin on January 10.
- From January 10 to January 30, due to repair work, the following will be closed: lazy rivers, Sejan pool and restaurant, slide, Little Birds children's club.
- From January 31 to February 19, the beach pool will be closed due to renovation work.
- From January 31 to February 7, the Azure Bar will be closed due to renovation work.
- From February 8 to February 20, the diving center will be closed due to repair work.
A winter swimming pool will be open to guests.
For children
High chairs in the restaurant (free)
- cots (extra charge)
- babysitting services (paid)
- baby equipment (potty, baby bath, bottle warmer)
- Children's swimming pool
- mini-club (for a fee; from 09:00 to sunset)
- children's animation (free; Russian-speaking animator)
- children playground
- children's menu in the restaurant (for a fee; under 6 years old - free / 6-12 years old - half price)
restaurants and bars
Main restaurant Al Najel(opening hours: 06:00 to 23:00; international and local cuisine)
- Italian restaurant Casalingo(opening hours: from 18:30 to 23:30)
- outdoor area by the pool Sejan(opening hours: 09:00 to sunset; salads, snacks, pizza, Mövenpick ice cream and drinks)
- lobby lounge and bar Baraka(opening hours: from 09:00 to 23:00; view of the Gulf of Aqaba)
- hookah terrace Siraj(opening hours: from 17:00 to 01:00; views of the Gulf of Aqaba; dance shows, cocktails and snacks)
- pool bar Azure(opening hours: from 09:00 to sunset)
- night bar The Bop(opening hours: until 03:00)
- bar Mello(working hours: from 17:00 to 01:00)
Nutrition
Power by system BB, FB, HB:
- all-inclusive bracelets are issued after check-in, that is, after 15:00
- the first day starts with dinner
- the last day ends with breakfast
- alcoholic drinks are not included, only soft drinks and water
- free minibar with soft drinks (replenished daily)
Description of food FB (Full board):
- breakfast (06:00 - 10:30, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- lunch (12:30 - 15:00, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- dinner (18:30 - 22:30, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- only water is served during lunch and dinner
Drinks (included on HB+ and FB+ concepts):
Includes soft drinks, water, juices, coffee or tea, served only during meals and in the main restaurant.
Limited All Inclusive
performed on the basis of HB (LAI HB) or FB (LAI FB) power supply.
The Limited All Inclusive meal plan on HB includes:
- one local draft beer OR one glass of local wine is provided during breakfast and dinner only
- one soft drink OR coffee/tea; water is provided during breakfast and dinner
The Limited All Inclusive meal plan on FB includes:
- one bottle of local wine per room per stay (provided upon arrival)
- one local draft beer OR one glass of local wine is provided during breakfast, lunch and dinner only
- one soft drink OR coffee/tea; water is provided during breakfast, lunch and dinner
- two cans of local beer per person per day available in the room minibar (renewed daily)
IMPORTANT: HB+ and FB+ power types are not available from 20.01 .
SPA center
Spa center Zara Spa Tala Bay offers wide choose treatments and massages combining traditional and modern approaches.
All treatments embody the Zara Spa philosophy of using natural, local products that reflect the culture and nature of Jordan.
Zara Spa Tala Bay offers visitors a sauna, steam room and hydromassage pool with a transparent roof, as well as the latest spa equipment, which sets a new standard for spas in Aqaba and Jordan. All treatments embody the Zara Spa philosophy of using natural, local products that reflect the culture and nature of Jordan.
Services for the disabled
Rooms for people with disabilities
- wheelchairs
Credit cards
Visa
-MasterCard
- American Express
- Diners Club
