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Superior King
Room with view
484 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Panoramic Room (by Resense Spa)
Room with view
431 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite
Room with view
732 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed (by Resense Spa)
Room with view
657 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ishtar Terrace Room King
Room with view
646 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Ishtar Suite
Room with view
721 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ishtar Superior King
Room with view
452 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Duplex
915 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Executive Suite
Room with view
915 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ishtar Superior Twin
Room with view
431 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed (Ishtar)
Room with view
646 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Penthouse Suite
Room with view
1076 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ishtar Deluxe Twin
Room with view
657 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Twin
Room with view
484 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ishtar Deluxe King
Room with view
656 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Sweimeh, you'll be in the historical district, just a 1-minute walk from Amman Beach and 11 minutes by foot from King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center. This luxury resort is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Al Abdali Mall and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Mujib Nature Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 345 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This Belle Époque resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Obelisk, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 3 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Belle Époque resort also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 9
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free valet parking
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Computer station
  • On private beach
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 345
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Tennis on site
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 53
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 135
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2006
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Health club
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 3
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • 24-hour business center
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Television in common areas
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 9
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

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

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Pillow menu
  • Plasma TV
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Obelisk - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Codes - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Akkad - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Ashur - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Isin - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge serves light fare only.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to Do

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the resort. 9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness center, and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Beach yoga on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 20
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

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.

Grey water recycling system

One child stays free

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Renewable energy source - solar

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & 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.

  • EarthCheck
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