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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 9 outdoor pools

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior entrance
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Indoor pool, 9 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach

Explore the area

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Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194
  • Amman Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Amman (AMM-Queen Alia Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Exterior

Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa King)

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

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Exterior

Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa Twin)

  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Twin)

Superior Room (Twin)

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

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Family Suite (Duplex)

Family Suite (Duplex)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Ishtar Superior King)

Room (Ishtar Superior King)

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

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Suite (Ishtar)

Suite (Ishtar)

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

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Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

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

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Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

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

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

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

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Suite (Penthouse)

Suite (Penthouse)

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

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Honeymoon Suite (Ishtar)

Honeymoon Suite (Ishtar)

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Superior Room (King)

Superior Room (King)

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

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Room (Ishtar Deluxe King)

Room (Ishtar Deluxe King)

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

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Room (Ishtar Deluxe Twin)

Room (Ishtar Deluxe Twin)

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

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About the area

Sweimeh

On the beach.You'll find Amman Beach and King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center within a 15-minute walk of this Sweimeh resort. Dead Sea Panoramic Complex is within 12 miles (20 km) and Bethany Beyond the Jordan is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Amman Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Allenby Bridge - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Mount Nebo - 26 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kish Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Al Saraya - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Dead Sea - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Restaurant - ‬8 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.

Awards and 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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11 AM: JOD 17-25 per person
  • 4 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 53
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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
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 smoke detector and 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
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. 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.

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. 644 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 983 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aref

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a luxurious and rejuvenating retreat with stunning views, and exceptional service, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking relaxation by the Dead Sea.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazaing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rabih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good all around
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

fadi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazar, West Hilks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Clean and beautiful, amazing customer service, love this place to me it’s a perfect 10 Thank you for making our stay so joyful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
1st day pool service was lacking. Just a handful of servers commingling around the bar. 2nd day much better. Service at the sea is excellent. Large rooms and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mousa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mousa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mousa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mousa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaid

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelers choose Kempinski Ishtar because it is the greatest place to stay in the Dead Sea, has spotless accommodations, and good service. Strongly advised!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madlain

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

laith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SULTAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fahad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zeina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice hotel. It used to be better though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahd

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! highly recommend! love staying here! wouldn't go anywhere else! great staff team! wonderful hotel! love it! clean, big, spacious, delicious food, beautiful property, on the dead sea, great pools, fantastic time for everyone of all ages!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024