Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 star property

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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach

Explore the area

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Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194
  • Place, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Amman Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Amman (AMM-Queen Alia Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Penthouse)

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

Honeymoon Suite (Ishtar)

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

Room (Ishtar Deluxe King)

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

Room (Ishtar Deluxe Twin)

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

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa King)

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

Panoramic Room (By Resense Spa Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Ishtar)

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

Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

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

Family Suite (Duplex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Ishtar Superior King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

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

Executive Suite

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

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About the area

Sweimeh

When you stay at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Sweimeh, you'll be in the historical district and steps from Amman Beach. .This beach resort is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Al Abdali Mall and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Dead Sea Panoramic Complex.

What's nearby

  • King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Amman Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dead Sea Panoramic Complex - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Mount Nebo - 31 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Kalia Beach - 50 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lowest Bar in the World - ‬177 min drive
  • ‪Kish Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oak Tree Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Luxury resort with 4 restaurants and 9 outdoor pools
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.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the resort. 9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness center, and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 345 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This Belle Époque resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Obelisk, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
Obelisk - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Codes - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Akkad - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ashur - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 serves light fare only.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: JOD 17 to 25 per person
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Akkad
  • Ashur
  • Isin
  • Obelisk
  • The Codes

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (135 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • HDTV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JOD 42.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Reviews

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is great and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant The Edge Infinity pool Nothing that we didn’t like
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this is a great place to stay in, just one small thing when it comes to the staff during the dinner I would recommend more training to accommodate gusts. The manager at the dinner was kind of pissed all the time and would ruin the general mood
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED, fanwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place , multiple pools, very clean, Lebanese restaurant was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madlain

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalid Adnan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Kempinski Dead Sea was truly wonderful, and while the property is beautiful and luxurious, it was the amazing staff that made the experience exceptional. Every team member we encountered was warm, attentive, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Their genuine hospitality and thoughtful service truly set this hotel apart. The views, food, and facilities were all excellent—but it’s the people that make Kempinski unforgettable. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

thabet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmad

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time at the Dea Sea. It was a fab hotel. Lovely breakfast. Pools fab. Attendants at the Dead Sea were super helpful and really nice. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hy My

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at Kempinski and it is the best hotel to enjoy views of the Dead Sea! Stylish rooms, great restaurants and the staff were fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great views! Great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kempinski Ishtar is superb! We had a fabulous stay. Shout out to Omar (Night Manager) and Ivan (Ishtar Restaurant Manager) who went above and beyond - that’s saying a lot given the customer service levels exhibited by all Kempinski staff. Facilities, pools and restaurants were 5 star - food was delicious, especially the Rehan restaurant. Can’t wait to come back and explore more of Jordan. shukran maratan 'ukhraa wa'atyab altamaniyat
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect love everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort setting on the Dead Sea with staff available to assist around every corner of this expansive property. Front Desk, Concierge, Room staff, pool attendants and dining room staff were uniformly excellent. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were excellent especially the choice of pools and the facilities at the Dead Sea. The room was clean, comfortable and large. The staff were friendly and helpful. I hope to return again in the future for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn’t like the room. Evan was great. Lebanese restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fabulous the staff the service. I will be back again and again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cloee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, we felt so taken care of! Shame there was no Expedia VIP access benefit given.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samer

Liked: Amenities
Very good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udayan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was unique about this property. Best Staff ( Receptionist, Concierge, Cleaning ) Best Spa I have ever been. Ishtar Spa By Resense
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025