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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 9 outdoor pools

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Interior entrance
Lobby lounge, ocean views
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194
  • Place, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Triangle
  • Place, Amman Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amman (AMM-Queen Alia Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Penthouse)

Suite (Penthouse)

  • Sea view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite (Ishtar)

Honeymoon Suite (Ishtar)

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Deluxe King)

Room (Ishtar Deluxe King)

  • Sea view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Deluxe Twin)

Room (Ishtar Deluxe Twin)

  • Sea view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (King)

Superior Room (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Twin)

Superior Room (Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa King)

  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Ishtar)

Suite (Ishtar)

  • Sea view
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite (Duplex)

Family Suite (Duplex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Superior King)

Room (Ishtar Superior King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • Sea view
  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sweimeh

On the beach.Stay at this Sweimeh resort and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Amman Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Dead Sea Panoramic Complex. Bethany Beyond the Jordan and Allenby Bridge are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Amman Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Abdoun Bridge - 53 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Al Abdali Mall - 55 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Rainbow Street - 56 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lowest Bar in the World - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Rabbel Lobby Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Restaurant - ‬7 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.

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  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 845 reviews
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM 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
  • HDTV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

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 to 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service, everyone was incredibly friendly and going out of their way to help and ensure we were having a good stay | the resort itself is gorgeous with great architecture and amenities, especially the spa and outdoor heated pool | where the hotel loses is the room itself (we had the panoramic view room) as it's incredibly dated and falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff scammed me out of the 20JD credit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasemin, Brooklyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean room. Can’t praise the staff enough. Very responsive and courteous staff. Great location right on the Dead Sea. Wonderful views, beautiful sunsets. Gulf carts readily available to take one around the property which is quite large. Also enjoyed the spa, felt very pampered. Overall, wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEHAD MOHAMMAD

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nupur, lewis center

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and clean nice location near the Dead Sea. And the food excellent room clean and custmer service is 7 star
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel over a weekend at the end of our holiday and had hoped it would be a highlight. However the hotel was overwhelmed with weekend guests from Amman. Service suffered and we had to complain. Front desk also tried to upsell us to a more expensive room on arrival which was awkward and left a bad impression. We will choose one of the other 5 star hotels nearby if we go back to Jordan. That said, this is a beautiful hotel. It was just shame we didn’t have a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just left the Kempinski Dead Sea. It was a lovely stay. It’s a resort and it does everything a resort should. Customer service was terrific. Very attentive. The area to swim in the Dead Sea was well taken care of and the staff always ready to give you a towel or help put your mud on. The spa was wonderful. An’am was so welcoming and attentive to our needs. The Dead Sea pool was amazing. We bought the half board and were happy with the massive selection of food at breakfast and dinner. Ivan was there every morning to check on everyone and ask if there was anything we needed. There is a huge construction project next door which sometimes ruins the serenity of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was incredible. The spa and pools even moreso. Staff was courteous, and extremely helpful. We had a minor issue and they were so supportive to make our stay excellent. Highly recommend Kempinski if you’re staying in the Dead Sea, and especially the Spa rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea was pleasant overall, though I expected more from a property of this calibre. Upon arrival, there was no particular sense of welcome — no entry drink, no personal touch, and nothing that felt “above and beyond.” I requested an upgrade and spoke with a gentleman at reception named Mashti, who was polite and professional, but any upgrade options offered came at an additional cost. Given that I was checking out several hours earlier than planned, I was hoping for a small goodwill gesture — ideally a complimentary upgrade — to balance things out, but that wasn’t taken into consideration. The room itself was fairly standard — comfortable but unremarkable — and the pool was shared. The breakfast was fantastic, with a great variety and quality. Getting around the property, however, could be slow — you rely on golf buggies, and in my case, it sometimes took up to 30 minutes for one to arrive. Where the stay truly stood out was at the Dead Sea itself. The lifeguard there was absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. Seeing that I was travelling alone, he helped me safely enter the water, took photos for me, and even gifted me a small token of Dead Sea salt to take away. That simple gesture made the entire experience memorable. Honestly, he’s the reason I’d consider coming back. In-room dining was quick and efficient, which I appreciated. Overall, while the setting and Dead Sea experience were remarkable, I found the
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Charlottesville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of the resorts at the Dead Sea in Jordan. The food is top notch and the service impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great in all aspects
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
If you want amazing infinity pools overlooking the Dead Sea this is the place. Upmarket hotel with grassy good options and direct access to the Dead Sea. Where they massage you and apply the mud. Brilliant experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best in the Dead Sea !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This would have been a five star rating except for a few things. My first impression upon entering the hotel to check in was a poor one. The man who checked us in did not smile once. Did not welcome us. Was actually quite sarcastic when I jokingly said we normally stay at the Marriott and I hope this hotel would be able to compare. He also did not provide much information about the hotel grounds. So when it was time to explore we were completely lost. Once I arrived at the pool the staff was very friendly albeit slow in service. The staff down at the Dead Sea was wonderful. The best in fact. At dinner at the Lebanese restaurant service as exceedingly slow. We made a reservation but were told we couldn’t sit at a table with a view because they were reserved, only to see the tables never used during our meal. The staff at the belly dancing restaurant was nice, but once again they were so slow. We ordered a martini and tea. I had already finished my martini before my mother’s tea had even arrived. I also witnessed what appeared to be a manager, berating one of his staff. All in all the property is gorgeous. And certain staff members were wonderful. But, this hotel costs twice the price of the Marriott and did not deliver twice the experience. So, I would not return. I will continue to visit the Marriott when I come to Jordan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Riyadh

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noor-Al-Huda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea was truly luxurious and memorable. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with great respect. Check-in was smooth, and we were personally escorted to our room with assistance for our luggage, which made for a very welcoming start. We stayed in what I believe was a Junior Suite, which was incredibly spacious. It featured a huge king bed, a separate sitting area, and even a private outdoor seating area — perfect for relaxing in privacy. As soon as we arrived, we went straight down to the Dead Sea access area (they close it around 7 pm before it gets dark). Floating in the water and trying out the mud mask was an unforgettable experience. Afterwards, we headed to one of the main central pools. Many pools close earlier, but luckily, this one stayed open until 8 pm, giving us extra time to enjoy the evening. For dinner, we indulged in one of the largest buffet selections I’ve ever seen. The variety and quality were both excellent, and to top it off, there was a live belly dance show that added to the atmosphere. Breakfast the next morning was also buffet-style and just as smooth and satisfying. One thing to note: the resort is very large, so there’s a lot of walking and quite a few stairs. This might be challenging for some guests, but it also adds to the feeling of exploring a grand, resort-style property. Overall, Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea offers an elegant mix of comfort, dining, and unique experiences right on the shores
door to get access to private outdoor seating area
big bedroom
private outdoor seating area
infinity pool open till 8
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solange, beirut central district

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with super friendly staff. You have everything you need at the hotel you don’t need to go out of the hotel. The Lebanese restaurant is a must try.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rasha, Istanbul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025