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Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Aqaba, Jordan · Kempinski · High Luxury
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea opened in 2009 on King Hussein Street, the only five-star beachfront hotel in Aqaba's city centre, with a rooftop lounge named Nebo whose views extend simultaneously across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, three countries visible from a single terrace on the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba is the only point where Jordan reaches the sea, a 27-kilometre coastline, and the Gulf holds one of the world's northernmost coral reef systems, reached from the hotel's private beach.
- 200 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Aqaba Center
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
About Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
- Aqaba sits at the only point where Jordan reaches the sea — a 27-kilometre coastline on the Gulf of Aqaba — and from the Nebo rooftop bar, the borders of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel are simultaneously visible across the water, a geographic coincidence unique among luxury hotel locations.
- The Gulf of Aqaba hosts one of the world's northernmost coral reef ecosystems; the hotel's private beach gives direct access to dive sites where hard corals begin just metres from the shoreline.
- Kempinski Aqaba opened in 2009, four years after the Amman property and three years after Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea — making it the third and final Kempinski in Jordan, completing a north-to-south luxury corridor across the kingdom.
- Entry-level rooms start at 398 sq ft (37 m²).
History
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea is the brand’s five-star beachfront property in Aqaba, positioned by the shore of the Red Sea and marketed as offering views from every room and suite ([Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba)). The current official site states the hotel has 200 rooms and suites, but it does not publish the opening year, architect, or a fuller historical timeline on the pages reviewed ([Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba), [Kempinski Rooms & Suites](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba/rooms-suites)). Its positioning emphasizes a private white sandy beach, an infinity-edge pool, and a two-floor spa, making it a contemporary luxury resort focused on sea views and leisure ([Kempinski Spa & Wellness](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba/spa-wellness)).
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea opened in 2009 on King Hussein Street, the only five-star beachfront hotel in Aqaba's city centre, with a rooftop lounge named Nebo whose views extend simultaneously across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel — three countries visible from a single terrace on the Gulf of Aqaba.
The setting
The hotel sits in central Aqaba, the Jordanian port city on the Gulf of Aqaba, with direct access to the Red Sea shoreline ([Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba)). The brand highlights its city-center location and private beach setting as a key draw for both urban access and resort-style seclusion ([Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea](https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-aqaba)). 2 km from Aqaba Fortress.
Restaurants and bars
- L’Asiatique — Restaurant · Lebanese
- AM PM Restaurant — Restaurant · International
- Olea - The Grill — Restaurant · Modern
- Olive Tree — Restaurant
- The Walk Promenade — Restaurant · International
- SandZ Bar — Poolside · International
- Nasma Pool Bar — Poolside · International
- Beach Bar — Poolside
- 700 Lounge — Restaurant · International
- Crust — Restaurant · International
Experiences
- SandZ Bar beachside drinks — Beachside drinks with Red Sea views at the hotel's own SandZ Bar.
- Luxury Spa — Extensive two-floor spa with panoramic Red Sea views and a variety of treatments.
- Infinity-edge swimming pool — Infinity-edge swimming pool overlooking the Red Sea.
- Private white sandy beach — Private white sandy beach on the Red Sea shore.
- 700 Lounge rooftop views — Rooftop lounge with exclusive views of three neighbouring countries, serving bites and drinks.
- The Walk Promenade dining — Choice of local and international restaurants along The Walk Promenade.
Amenities
- 200 rooms and suites with guaranteed Red Sea views
- private white sandy beach
- infinity-edge swimming pool
- two-floor spa with panoramic Red Sea views
- beach bar
- pool bar
- The Walk promenade dining area
- Kempinski Discovery benefits
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Private beach
- Water sports
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