Boasting tree-lined outdoor pools overlooking the waters of the Dead Sea, the 5-star Kempinski features a private stretch of beach and a spa offering sea mud and sea salt treatments. Home-made pasta, Lebanese dishes and signature chocolate desserts and watermelon granites are served at Kempinski Ishtar’s restaurants. Try a drink at the Babylonian-inspired cocktail bar, or enjoy a whiskey and cigar at the lounge bar. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers rooms set among palm trees and olive groves. All rooms and suites come with a balcony with sea views. They are carved in natural stone complemented by contemporary details. Guests can refresh in the 9 freshwater pools, or relax in the spa with traditional Thai massages or hammam sessions. The state-of-the-art fitness center has personal trainers available on request, and yoga and meditation classes are on offer. The closest airport is Queen Alia, about 43 mi away, and private parking is available on site. Due to health and safety precautions we do not allow any food and beverages including alcohol, from outside the hotel to be consumed in the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Kempinski
Hotel chain/brand
Kempinski

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Spa

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 253 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and enjoyed the beautiful swimming pools. <b>Breakfast</b> was praised for its variety and quality. The property’s <b>location</b> by the Dead Sea was appreciated. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> were generally liked. However, restaurant options received mixed reviews regarding variety and pricing.
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Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Sowayma
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rie
    United States of America United States of America
    This exceeded our expectations in every way. Our room, complete with balcony, was huge, exceedingly comfortable and very clean. What a treat to be able to walk down to the Dead Sea! Beach facilities (lounge chairs, towels, showers, mud) were...
  • Omar
    United States of America United States of America
    Spotless and the staff are very nice and friendly and helpful especially Abdallah & Luai
  • Ahmed
    Yemen Yemen
    From the front gate till room .. everything was great Staff Facilities Food Excellent
  • Yhk6
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The staff are exceptional. Specially hussam (or hussain i am not sure)at check in he was exceptional and super friendly and helpful
  • Krista
    Canada Canada
    The location right on the Dead Sea was lovely. The room was large, the staff were attentive. The spa was great.
  • Giselle
    Israel Israel
    Very helpful staff, extremely clean and great breakfast
  • Danya
    France France
    Amazing facilities and a very luxurious experience all around. The room was spacious and had an amazing view of the sea. The buffet breakfast was excellent with so many choices. The beach experience was also great.
  • Elena
    Ireland Ireland
    We enjoyed very much the massage, the spa facilities and the pool area of the hotel. All the staff is very friendly and supportive. We had a room in the spa area, with a great view to the Dead Sea and wonderful sunsets. We recommend going to...
  • J
    Jawaher
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The property was clean and spacious I loved my room and the hospitality I wanted to stay longer , one day is not enough to enjoy all the facilities 😁
  • Raed
    Jordan Jordan
    I stayed in the hotel before and I like the hotel setting-landscape and atmosphere

Area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

  • Obelisk Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
  • Blu Mediterranean Flavours
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
  • Akkad Pool Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
  • Sumerian Lounge & Terrace
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Rehan Lebanese Cuisine
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Resort facilities at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • 5 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

5 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Pool 3 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels

Pool 4 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Pool 5 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Heated pool

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
JOD 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
JOD 35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

  • Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is 3.7 miles from the center of Sowayma. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Tennis court
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach
    • Themed dinners
    • Tennis equipment
    • Public Bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes

  • Yes, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea on this page.

  • Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has 5 restaurants:

    • Akkad Pool Grill
    • Blu Mediterranean Flavours
    • Rehan Lebanese Cuisine
    • Obelisk Restaurant
    • Sumerian Lounge & Terrace

  • Check-in at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea include:

    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Twin