At a Glance
- There is a good choice of restaurants, including fresh seafood
- Best hotel in Aqaba
- There is a great pool at the front of the hotel, divided into different sections
- The bathrooms have huge windows so guests can look out across the bedroom to the Red Sea and Sinai mountains beyond
The Detail
The Kempinski Aqaba has a chic, minimalist style and feature 200 light-filled rooms and suites, all with sea views. The rooms include climate control, Wi-Fi, flat-screen interactive TV, safe and a minibar.
There are a number of dining options and bars. The main AM/PM restaurant services fushion Arabic and European fare. The Walk is located in the beachfront and serves themed buffets with live entertainment. For more exclusive dining options, you can visit Fish In. There are several informal bars, including the swim-up Sea Breeze. Aqua Lounge is ideal for a quick sundowner, whilst the Black Pearl Sports Bar opens until late.
The main pool is large, and split into sections to accommodate all types of swimming styles. The Spa covers two floors and features a sauna, steam-room, jacuzzi and a range of treatment rooms where you can have spa treatment using traditional Dead Sea products.
The Kempinski Aqaba offers a range of water-sports, from jet-skiing to sea-kayaking. There are opportunities for superb snorkelling and the diving in Aqaba is some of the best you can find in the Middle East.
Millis Potter Insight
The Kempinski Aqaba is the best choice should you want a really lovely hotel on the Red Sea. The rooms and facilities are superb. As a result, we generally suggest the Kempinski for our guests when visiting Aqaba. There is a lovely beach, and the seafood is especially delicious.