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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

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Exterior
Ishtar Superior King | Water view
Interior entrance
Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 star property
Sweimeh beachfront resort with 4 restaurants, spa
8.8 out of 10 Fabulous
8.8/10 Fabulous

803 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
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Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 9 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • On a private beach
  • Al Abdali Mall - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Amman (AMM-Queen Alia Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kempinski Kish Bar - 7 min walk
  • Crystal Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Rovers Return - 13 min walk
  • Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa Breakfast Area - 12 min walk
  • The Grill Restaurant Movenpick - 7 min walk
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About this property

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga and volleyball. There's plenty of fun with the 9 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. Obelisk, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A rooftop terrace, a poolside bar and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious resort. The beach location and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 345 units
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in
  • Residents of Jordan must present the Sanad mobile app at check-in.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Children's club*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2006
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • 9 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Plasma television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Obelisk – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Codes – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Akkad – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ashur – This beachfront restaurant specialises 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 only serves light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JOD 17 to 25 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for JOD 42.0 per night
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. Guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
Yes, there are 9 outdoor pools, an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge.
What is there to do at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as volleyball and beach yoga, and practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea also has a private beach, an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, international cuisine and garden views.
Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.1/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

hayder, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

best in dead sea
excellent service , food and comfort
mohammed omar, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank u Wasseem at the front desk . Very professional and courteous .
Aziz, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Service. The staff was always friendly
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vorathep, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

yahya, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Taja, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place welcoming staff
Salam, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

El lugar, el personal y las instalacionea valen la pena el spa se disfruta dan ganas de vivir ahi, te hacen aentir especial todo el tiempo
Francisco, 2-night romance trip
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