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Russian Pilgrim Residence

Baptism Site, Jordan River, 28170 Sowayma, Jordan – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 53 reviews)

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8.6
Excellent
53 reviews

The location is exceptional as it is the only accommodation inside the site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan.

Sandra Canada

Very quiet place, perfect to meditate and get attuned with nature and your spiritual side, even if you do not adscribe to any religion. The staff was very kind and helpful, going beyond their duty to make your stay comfortable. The room I was in was very spacious, clean and aesthetically pleasing. The breakfast was varied, plentiful and delicious. If you want a peaceful place to stay at, with a gorgeous view of the sunset, this location is top tier.

Alexander Chile

No complains at all. Everything was Picture Perfect

Ramu Saudi Arabia

Unussual accomodation, amazing location. We spent a night here in late January 2022. The manager Ilya was very helpful with arranging a tour for us.

Petr Czech Republic

Our stay in the Russian Pilgrim Residence was absolutely great. It is such an amazing place, to get in touch with the christian religion in Jordan and it is also a fantastique place for meditation and to enjoy the calming and curing silence. The manager, Mr. Elias, is a very friendly and helpful person, who was always looking how to make our stay comfortable. Also the food, cooked by Mr. Taniah, was so delicious and plenty. The place and also the rooms are very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our visit so much and we will come back definitely! Thank you very much for all!

Fabian Germany

Honestly, I had such a great time there. I wish I could have stayed for a week. The peace and silence were so soothing. The whole place is so magical and it was a truly amazing experience. When you need a break from the business of life, you need to go there. My highlight was swimming in the Jordan river - what an experience :) The manager, Elias, was so helpful and helped me to get around.

Christina Germany

Very beautifull and calm locality. Personal were kindly.

Martin Czech Republic

This is absolutely unique place, just 50 meters from Jordan river with private access point to the river where we could bath in its holy waters. Nowhere in Jordan or Israel you can sleep right next to Holy Jordan, where Jesus had been baptized. The most mysterious and stunning place I ever stayed! Absolute blessing!

Roman0007 Iceland

Perfect retreat close to Jordan river - no other option nearby - it is in heavy military zone as meters away from Israel border - cannot walk about - hang out by the river and hotel gardens and small local walks - to St Mary of Egypt ‘s cave for example and Baptism site without the daily hoards-good home cooking clean and quiet - it is a pilgrim’s retreat after all !

Michael Jordan

A beautiful quiet tranquil location beside the Jordan River. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Ron Australia
8.6
Excellent
53 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location is exceptional as it is the only accommodation inside the site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan.”
    Sandra Sandra Canada Canada
  • “Very quiet place, perfect to meditate and get attuned with nature and your spiritual side, even if you do not adscribe to any religion.”
    Alexander Alexander Chile Chile
  • “No complains at all. Everything was Picture Perfect”
    Ramu Ramu Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “Unussual accomodation, amazing location. We spent a night here in late January 2022. The manager Ilya was very helpful with arranging a tour for us.”
    Petr Petr Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Our stay in the Russian Pilgrim Residence was absolutely great. It is such an amazing place, to get in touch with the christian religion in Jordan and it is also a fantastique place for meditation and...”
    Fabian Fabian Germany Germany
  • “Honestly, I had such a great time there. I wish I could have stayed for a week. The peace and silence were so soothing. The whole place is so magical and it was a truly amazing experience.”
    Christina Christina Germany Germany
  • “Very beautifull and calm locality. Personal were kindly.”
    Martin Martin Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “This is absolutely unique place, just 50 meters from Jordan river with private access point to the river where we could bath in its holy waters.”
    Roman0007 Roman0007 Iceland Iceland
  • “Perfect retreat close to Jordan river - no other option nearby - it is in heavy military zone as meters away from Israel border - cannot walk about - hang out by the river and hotel gardens and small...”
    Michael Michael Jordan Jordan
  • “A beautiful quiet tranquil location beside the Jordan River. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.”
    Ron Ron Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 6.7
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Located at a sacred site on the banks of Jordan River, Russian Pilgrim Residence offers fully furnished apartments with a private kitchen. Surrounded by the desert, it features a shopping arcade and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Each apartment features ornate furniture and features rich fabrics and colors in its interior décor. All apartments include a living room with sofas and flat-screen TV. The VIP apartment includes a dining table.

Guests can do a few laps in the Dead Sea which is a 15-minute drive from Russian Pilgrim Residence. Amman City is 45 minutes by car and Queen Alia Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Russian Pilgrim Residence has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 7, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Free parking
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sandra
    CanadaCanada
    “The location is exceptional as it is the only accommodation inside the site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan.”
  • Alexander
    ChileChile
    “Very quiet place, perfect to meditate and get attuned with nature and your spiritual side, even if you do not adscribe to any religion. The staff was very kind and helpful, going beyond their duty to make your stay comfortable. The room I was in...”
  • Ramu
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “No complains at all. Everything was Picture Perfect”
  • Petr
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Unussual accomodation, amazing location. We spent a night here in late January 2022. The manager Ilya was very helpful with arranging a tour for us.”
  • Fabian
    GermanyGermany
    “Our stay in the Russian Pilgrim Residence was absolutely great. It is such an amazing place, to get in touch with the christian religion in Jordan and it is also a fantastique place for meditation and to enjoy the calming and curing silence. The...”
  • Christina
    GermanyGermany
    “Honestly, I had such a great time there. I wish I could have stayed for a week. The peace and silence were so soothing. The whole place is so magical and it was a truly amazing experience. When you need a break from the business of life, you need...”
  • Martin
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Very beautifull and calm locality. Personal were kindly.”
  • Roman0007
    IcelandIceland
    “This is absolutely unique place, just 50 meters from Jordan river with private access point to the river where we could bath in its holy waters. Nowhere in Jordan or Israel you can sleep right next to Holy Jordan, where Jesus had been baptized....”
  • M
    Michael
    JordanJordan
    “Perfect retreat close to Jordan river - no other option nearby - it is in heavy military zone as meters away from Israel border - cannot walk about - hang out by the river and hotel gardens and small local walks - to St Mary of Egypt ‘s cave for...”
  • Ron
    AustraliaAustralia
    “A beautiful quiet tranquil location beside the Jordan River. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • could the hotel arrange a local priest to baptise myself during my stay
    Yes we can arrange only arthodoks priest
    Answered on January 27, 2020
  • Hello. I have purchased a ticket for the Baptism Site with my Jordan Pass. Will this allow me to enter the Pilgrim Residence property? Thank you.
    yes this allow
    Answered on February 16, 2022
  • There is any way to get transportation from the residence to King Hussein Bridge Crossing Border?
    Yes we can take you there.
    Answered on August 15, 2022
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Amenities of Russian Pilgrim Residence

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Free parking
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Cooking class Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Hiking Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar (temporarily closed)
  • Restaurant (temporarily closed)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian

House rules

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Check-in

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above are considered 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 20 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Visa UnionPay credit card Russian Pilgrim Residence accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a mandatory entrance fee to Baptism Site to access the property. Kindly contact the hotel for more information.

Please note that the hotel is in the Baptism Site and the border is open until 6 PM. If guests are arriving after 6 PM, please inform the property in advance for necessary arrangements.

Restaurant is closed from Mon, Jun 01, 2020 until Sat, Aug 15, 2020

Bar is closed from Mon, Jun 01, 2020 until Sat, Aug 15, 2020

FAQs about Russian Pilgrim Residence

  • Room options at Russian Pilgrim Residence include:

    • Apartment
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • The prices at Russian Pilgrim Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Russian Pilgrim Residence is 4.3 miles from the center of Sowayma.

  • Russian Pilgrim Residence offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Russian Pilgrim Residence by:

    • Taxi 40min

  • Check-in at Russian Pilgrim Residence is from 9:00 AM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • Russian Pilgrim Residence has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Russian Pilgrim Residence can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Buffet