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6 Best Instragrammable and Luxury Hotels in Jordan (with prices – 2024 Update)
“Welcome to Jordan! this country is as much yours as mine” said a local stranger to me on the street. Jordan’s country slogan is: “I am Jordan, the land of hospitality.” After traveling to more than 60 countries, I can confidently say that I have never experienced the kind of warmth and welcome that I received in Jordan. You can read more about my experience here.
I wanted to experience everything Jordan has to offer, and I’m not just talking about food. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I love unique hotels, regardless of how many stars they have. Jordan has a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, with options available in all price ranges. Here are some of Jordan’s best and most Instagrammable hotels, including luxury, boutique, and budget hotels. Please note that while I do my best to include the average price for each room, this information can change depending on the season and occupancy. Before finalizing your itinerary, double-check through the links provided or directly on the property websites!
Also, make sure to visit my Instagram and check out my story highlights from Jordan, where I give tours of all the different hotels we stayed in, from bedouin camps to luxury properties! And with that said, let’s jump into the most Instagrammable hotels in Jordan.
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1. Four Seasons Amman
The Four Seasons Hotel Amman sits on top of the highest of Amman’s seven hills. It is an elegant building made out of a light-colored stone in one of the most prestigious areas of the Capital city. With an opulent lobby, excellent dining options, an indoor and outdoor pool, and panoramic views of Amman – the Four Seasons is an Instagrammable hotel in Amman, Jordan! The property is newly renovated: the rooms & suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, updated in-room technology, and beautiful sandy nude, gray, and gold tones. As with all Four Seasons properties I’ve stayed in, the hotel features stunning artwork and crafts made by local artisans which is a nice touch! The hotel also boasts what many say is the best restaurant in the city, La Capitale Brasserie. My travel buddy Jerome, who is half-French, loved it. The steak frites & the burrata were my favorites!
Rates can start at around ~$200 per night.
Book the Four Seasons Hotel Amman here
2. Petra Bubble Luxotel
Arguably, the most Instagrammable hotel in Jordan is the Bubble Hotel. A trip to Jordan would be incomplete without staying in at least one “bubble” hotel. The concept is exactly as it sounds: three bubbles blown up with air make up the two bedrooms and bathroom of the 20 suites on the property. Each suite is situated on a large sun deck that also has a hot tub and chairs. The property is perched on the mountainside, overlooking the breathtaking panoramic view of the Petra mountains in the distance. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price, and there is also a free shuttle that can take you to the Petra visitor center.
The experience in the bubble was definitely unique and had both positives and negatives. The “rooms” are quite spacious, and I love that there is a living area with a big couch separate from the bedroom. The rooms come with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds. There is an air conditioner and a heater, and depending on the time of the year you go, you may experience both weather extremes. During the day, it gets very hot, so the staff covers the bubbles with thick cloths. You likely won’t spend much time there during the day since you’ll be exploring Petra, so it won’t be much of a bother – it just doesn’t look very nice. At night, it can get quite cold, and since the air is always on to keep the bubbles blown up, the heater comes in quite handy!
Rates start at around ~$315 per night half-board.
Book the Petra Bubble Luxotel here
3. Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel / UFO Hotel
The sister property of Petra Bubble Luxotel also offers similar accommodations in Wadi Rum. In addition to the bubble rooms, they have rooms designed to look like UFOs. The UFO room at the Bubble Luxotel in Wadi Rum is one of the most Instagrammable rooms I’ve ever stayed in! UFO rooms, which are quite common in hotels in the Wadi Rum region, are standalone hard-shell rooms (they are not inflatable). The property is situated in the midst of the mountains in the Wadi Rum desert, just outside the protected area. Upon arrival at the hotel, you have to park your car in a designated lot, and then a 15-minute shuttle takes you to the front desk. The property is very secluded, and it is not easy to come and go as you please. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Unlike the bubbles, the UFO rooms have one bedroom with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds. The room is quite spacious; however, the main downside is that there is no door to separate the bathroom. There is a divider that separates the living room area from the bathroom; however, there is limited privacy. The UFO rooms do not have a hot tub on the deck, but there is a hammock as well as chairs and a table.as well as chairs and a table.
Rates can start at around ~$285 per night half board at the UFO Room and $315 in the Bubble Room.
Book the Wadi Rum Luxotel here
4. Sun City Camp Wadi Rum
Sun City Camp is a beautiful property located in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert. As I mentioned in my detailed blog post about Jordan, Wadi Rum is a vast area, but only a portion of it is designated as the “protected area.” The protected area and the surrounding areas have very few differences, especially in terms of landscapes. Inside the protected area, there are ancient inscriptions, cultural sites, cliffs, caverns, and archaeological remains. Access to the protected area is restricted, and visitors can only enter with a local guide or a staff member from the property where they are staying. Due to this restriction, we chose to stay outside the protected area.
Sun City Camp was nothing short of charming. The property has Martian Dome-style rooms (in fact, they were the first to introduce these room categories to the region) and bedouin tents. We chose to stay in the Martian Dome, similar to the UFO room in the Luxotel. The room is simple, spacious, and has a huge floor-to-ceiling window from which you get a lot of light during the day and a jaw-dropping view of the stars at night. What I appreciated most about the room is that the bathroom was completely separated and in comparison to the other properties in the region, you actually felt privacy.
Rates can start at around ~$200 per night.
Book the Sun City Camp here
5. Seven Wonders Camp
During our trip, we wanted to experience different types of accommodations with varying price points. Seven Wonders Camp is located about a 15-minute drive from the Petra Visitor Center and a 5-minute drive from the Petra Bubble Luxotel. It is situated at the base of a hill, surrounded by incredible rock formations that make you feel like you’re on a different planet. The camp is divided into two parts: the Bedouin Camp and the Luxury Camp, which are part of the same property but offer different room categories.
In the Bedouin camp, there are various tents available, depending on the number of people staying in the room. The bathroom facilities are shared, with separate blocks for men and women, and the showers have hot water and good pressure.
The Luxury Camp offers cabins and “Martian Domes.” The cabins resemble Bedouin Tents on the outside but provide a more comfortable interior with amenities such as air conditioning, lighting, showers, and basic amenities.
We particularly enjoyed the shared areas at Seven Wonders Camp, where we could listen to traditional music, smoke shisha, and enjoy tea with local Bedouins or other guests. Unfortunately, the lack of tourists made most of the properties quite empty. However, the staff at Seven Wonders Camp were incredibly attentive and made every effort to ensure our comfort. In fact, we even met our guide for Petra, Hossam, at the camp!
Rates can start at around ~$100 per night with breakfast at the Luxury Camp and $70 at the Bedouin Camp
Book the Seven Wonders Luxury Camp here
6. Opal Hotel
Between Amman city center and Queen Alia Airport lies the Opal Hotel, where we spent our last night. We booked the property last minute to avoid the risk of arriving at the airport late or getting stuck in traffic on the morning of our flight. At a starting price of only $80, I have to say this is the most impressive hotel I’ve stayed at. First of all, Opal Hotel is brand new and is built on an area of 15,000 square meters, featuring lush gardens and fountains. It literally feels like you are staying in a palace! There are marble floors, high ceilings, golden accents, and at night the property is lit up with beautiful bright lights. The hotel is in a quiet area and is less than 30 minutes away from many important tourist attractions, such as the Dead Sea, the Baptism Site, the Cave Of Sleepers, Mount Nebo, and Madaba City. The hotel also offers transportation to all the major markets, malls, and other cities in Jordan. The rooms are very spacious and come with all the amenities you’d typically find at a high-end, 5-star hotel. The hotel also has a pool, a gym, and a huge banquet hall. I can’t recommend this property enough and to this day I am shocked at how affordable it is. It could easily be priced at over $200 per night.
Rates can start at around ~$100 per night with breakfast.
Book the Opal Hotel here
Bonus: Cloud7 Residences Ayla Aqaba
Aqaba is Jordan’s beautiful and only port city, located on the southern tip of the country about an hour away from Wadi Rum. If you saw it in a photo with no geotag, surely you would think it is somewhere in Mykonos or Santorini. It is easily one of the most Instagrammable places in Jordan. Although we didn’t stay in Cloud 7 Residences this time, we will definitely return to the property in the future.
Ayla is a megaproject in Aqaba, a 4.3 million sqm waterfront destination committed to environmental sustainability by protecting the integrity of its marine and wildlife, recycling its water resources, and harnessing solar energy for power (Ayla Website). The property features a collection of apartments ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 bedroom duplexes that start at roughly $139 per night. Cloud 7 is located in the heart of the Marina Village, which has a beautiful yacht club, local boutiques, experiences, stores, cafes, restaurants, and much more.
Even if you don’t stay in Aqaba, it is still certainly worth the visit. For example, if you stay in Wadi Rum for more than two nights, you can take a quick half-day trip to Aqaba to explore and have lunch.
Rates can start at around ~$139 per night.
Book Cloud7 Residences Ayla here
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