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Executive Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room (Ishtar Superior King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room (Ishtar Superior Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room (Ishtar Terrac King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Suite (Duplex)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Superior Room (King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Amman Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 9 outdoor pools.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at Obelisk, one of the property's 4 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body wraps or Thai massages at The Ishtar Spa by Resense
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Amman Beach and 11 minutes on foot from King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea ratings based on 5 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
3 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Jul 2023

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5 out of 5
Das essen ist im vergleich zum preis etwas überteuert. Das personal ist unglaublich bemüht und freundlich. Man fühlt sich in guten Händen. Das Essen ist beim Preisleistungsverhältnis etwas überteuert. Man stellt sich mehr vor als man kriegt

Posted by on 21 Nov 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Nov 2022 by Sebastien

Dear Ms. Selina,Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We are glad to learn that we were able to provide you with excellent service. We will gladly share your praising comments with the team. However, please accept our apologies as you felt the value of our restaurants was not in line with the price. We regularly review our pricing in order to ensure that we are offering the best services, and products while maintaining an attractive price. Your candid feedback has been duly noted by the concerned team so that we may implement improvement where needed. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel soon.Kind regards,Sebastien MarietteGeneral Manager - Kempinski Hotel Ishtar& Area General Manager Levant

5 out of 5
Great breakfast buffet. Amazing views and pools. Very nice architecture and good food quality. Great access to sea with nice facilities. Amazing and spatious rooms

Posted by , from Geneva on 3 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Nov 2019 by Rüdiger C Hollweg

Dear Mr. Floupita, Thank you for taking the time to convey your comments and for choosing our hotel as your accommodation of choice. We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your overall stay with us and that our hotel facilities and services were up to your expectations. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back to Kempinski Hotel Ishtar - Dead Sea. With kind regards, Rüdiger C. Hollweg General Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Sep 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Sep 2019 by Digital Team

Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback of your recent stay with us. We are delighted to learn that we managed to exceed your expectations. We look forward to host you again, whenever your travels bring you back to the Dead Sea. Sincerely, Cornelia Zschunke Executive Assistant Manager

4 out of 5
Pros: Großzügige und sehr.gepflegte Anlage. Super Service, perfekt zum erholen.
Cons: Infrastruktur im Uferbereich am Meer entspricht nicht dem Hotelniveau

Posted by on 27 Oct 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Nov 2016 by Digital Team

Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar. We are sorry for the inconvenience you faced and appropriate action has already been taken. We hope to welcome you back for another perfect stay. Warm Regards, Sebastien Mariette - General Manager

About the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Location Dead Sea Road, Sweimeh, 11194

Property Features

Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. 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 nearby 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 kids' activities (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 centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 9
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

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 a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Electric kettle
  • Pillow options
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

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.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

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 centre and a children's pool.

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

  • Beach yoga on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 20
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Residents of Jordan must present the Sanad mobile app at check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 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

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

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 guest room 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 all accommodation.

  • Grey water recycling system
  • One child stays free
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property does not follow regional sanitisation guidelines
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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 aged 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.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • EarthCheck
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