Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 9 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, hot springs, Turkish bath
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194
  • Popular LocationAmman Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKing Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center11 min walk
  • Popular LocationDead Sea Panoramic Complex18 min drive
  • AirportAmman (AMM-Queen Alia Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed (by Resense Spa)

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room (by Resense Spa)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Duplex

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Superior King

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Suite

  • 721 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Terrace Room King

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Superior Twin

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (Ishtar)

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Deluxe King

  • 656 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ishtar Deluxe Twin

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sweimeh

On the beach.You'll find Amman Beach and King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center within a 15-minute walk of this Sweimeh resort. Mujib Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km) and Dead Sea Panoramic Complex is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Amman Beach - 1 min walk
  • King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - 11 min walk
  • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex - 18 min drive
  • Allenby Bridge - 24 min drive
  • Mount Nebo - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grill - 7 min walk
  • Kish Bar - 7 min walk
  • Crystal Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Rovers Return - 13 min walk
  • Breakfast Area - 12 min walk

About this property

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Upscale beachfront resort with 9 outdoor pools
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea you can cool off in one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This Belle Époque resort also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Sweimeh resort is smoke free.

  • 345 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers 345 accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The Ishtar Spa by Resense has 20 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: JOD 17 to 25 per person
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (53 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Residents of Jordan must present the Sanad mobile app at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JOD 42.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JOD 17–25 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: JOD 42.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dead Sea Ishtar
Dead Sea Kempinski Hotel
Dead Sea Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
Ishtar Dead Sea
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Sweimeh
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Sweimeh
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Resort Sweimeh
Kempinski Ishtar ad Sea Sweim
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Resort
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Sweimeh
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Resort Sweimeh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea to the airport?

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is 41.3 mi (75-min drive) away from the Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea on Jun 5, 2024 start from $227.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea.

How close is Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JOD 17 and 25 per person.

Is there a casino at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?

This resort offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have a pool?

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea features 9 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Ishtar Spa by Resense, where you can enjoy massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy.

How close is Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea to downtown Sweimeh?

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is 0.2 mi away from Sweimeh.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 890 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 890 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dipesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Adnaan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaid

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaid

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nour

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dae Sik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAN HONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous. Plenty of pool and direct access to the Dead Sea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

suki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023