Mina Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a nearby private beach

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Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 5 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Pillowtop beds, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Buffet
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Twin Room with Balcony Sea View | Pillowtop beds, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Al-nahda Street, Aqaba, 77110
  • Place, Early Islamic Ayla
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Aqaba
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room with Balcony Sea View

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard King Room with Balcony Sea View

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Two - Bedroom Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Aqaba

Mina Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Early Islamic Ayla and Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. This 3-star hotel has 161 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Early Islamic Ayla - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palm Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saraya Aqaba Waterpark - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Port of Aqaba - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪نفيسة - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Captain's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baba Za'atar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪V60 Specialty Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tikka Chicken - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mina Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a nearby private beach
Guests staying at Mina Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a rooftop terrace. There's free parking and a free beach shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include free minibar items, electric kettles, and safes.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JOD 3 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Philadelphia

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JOD 3 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 5 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mina Aqaba
Mina Hotel
Mina Hotel Aqaba
Aquamarina Ii Aqaba
Mina Hotel Hotel
Mina Hotel Aqaba
Mina Hotel Hotel Aqaba

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Mina Hotel?

This hotel in Aqaba is within a 10-minute walk of Early Islamic Ayla and Palm Beach. You'll also find Aqaba Fort and Aqaba Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Mina Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Mina Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Mina Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Mina Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 5 PM.

Is Mina Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does Mina Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Mina Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mina Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Mina Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mina Hotel.

Does Mina Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Mina Hotel?

The closest major airport to Mina Hotel is Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.), which is 6.5 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Eilat (ETM-Ramon Intl.), which is located 17.4 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mina Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or pool views.

Does Mina Hotel host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Mina Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Mina Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ildiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked Mina Hotel but when we arrived to the Hotel they told us the hotel is closed. They told us to go to Golden Tulip Hotel what was just opposite to Mina Hotel.The Hotel receptionist told us the Mina Hotel and The Golden tulip have a some management. So we got the room in Golden Tulip. The Hotel room was very clean.Breakfast was good staff extra friendly and helpful. Location is just perfect. I recommend this hotel to everyone.Thanks for all of the staff we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abdelmoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles war perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i booked the room, according to Expedia, it included half board. Nevertheless, on arrival the hotel disputed this and claimed that only breakfast was included despite my Expedia booking confirmation showing half board. The person on reception wasn't very helpful and did little to resolve the problem. After talking to the Reservations Manager I was offered one complimentary dinner. Sadly, the hotel doesn't serve dinner in its restaurant, you have to go to their sister hotel - The Golden Tulip - over the road. On arrival the restaurant was rammed with people, so i just gave up. Aside from the issue with being ripped off over food, the rest of the experience was disappointing too. Half of the power sockets in the room didn't work, WIFI didn't reach the fifth floor, the air con was horrendously noisy even on a low setting, there was hardly any hot water in the morning and the bathroom was dirty. Bizarrely the TV remote, hair dryer and lamp switches were all covered in cling film, almost as if the hotel didn't want you touching them. All-in-all a poor experience. The one positive thing is the hotel's location, which is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
i was moved to another hotel last minute so i cant say anything about it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Yusuf

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again!!!

This was a terrible place! Apart from the receptionist who was nice and polite.... nothing to recommend at all! The hotel looks good on pictures but it’s a disaster In reality! The room was ok although nothing to be impressed with! The swimming pool was cas trophique and so was breakfast! I will never go back there even if I went for free!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone at the Mina was very gracious and accommodating. The key card would not work on our room and there was no security lock. The person at the front desk changed our room. We were fortunate to get an ocean view. The area is active and great for walking night and day, and the breakfast at Mina is excellent. We would stay again when we return to Jordan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was badly outdated, which showed in all the details. The keycard didn't work and only the fourth time I had returned back to the reception and after the staff changing the room for two times I finally got in the room. The room was not properly cleaned, the floors were untidy and you were able to see your steps as on the unclean floor, the shower floor was full of sand, the sheets had burning marks. If I had had payed half the price the level would have been satisfactory. The staff was not too welcoming and I am not expecting anything special. The location of the hotel is however good in the city centre. That is definitely a positive side of the story.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All things was very nice stuff and reception and location near the beach and markets It’s really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Nice hotel in the city center,nice clean rooms with view to the sea. Rich buffet for breakfast , helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hashem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over all 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Me and my wife we stayed there for 4 days everything was great the location is awesome shops bazzars restaurants we had the breakfast on the roof I can’t explain how the view were amazing on the gulf professional service and fast take your hooka while setting on the pool . Over all 5 stars 👍👍👍👍 thank you Mena hotel 👌💯💯💯
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Nadia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Though none of the advertised restaurants in the hotel were open, the rooms were clean, the air conditioning worked and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was a bit dated and rooms needed smartening up - particularly bathroom and balcony. The lady on reception was very inexperienced and seemed to frequently leave her post meaning there was a long wait to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Baidar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing was like the pictures they showed. The rooms didn't even have a working AC. Towels were ripped and bed sheets had brown stains on them. Supposedly there is free wifi but there wasn't and free parking was whatever you found in the street. This is more of a scam then it is a deal. Probably the last time I use Expedia! Shameful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

ray, Louisiana

Disliked: Room comfort

No air conditioning

Air conditioning not working!😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓😓
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

juan, florida

One night hotel

Just a one night hotel , no much around to do or to see , besides going to the beach at 10 Km away .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Bharat, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value choice, super location

Mina hotel was a stop-over for us on our way to Wadi Rum and Petra. Although Aqaba was not one of the bigger attraction for us during our Jordan journey, a stop at Aqaba and a stay at Mina Hotel worked out great. Hotel itself is centrally located, has super WiFi and a very friendly staff. If you are passing through Aqaba or there for a longer snorkeling/diving activities, this hotel could be very convenient and very cost effective. Highly recommend it. BTW for foreign travelers, right across from the hotel are a bunch of restaurants and you can have a choice of cuisine wiithin steps away from where you live.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

SM, WI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, BUT only stay if others sold out!

Hotel was so dirty that we had to wear shoes in the room to prevent our feet from turning black, door on cabinet for fridge was coming off the hinges, fridge needed a defrost so to allow door to shut properly, shower in bathroom had flimsy rod holding up the shower curtain and shower sprayed out back and front. However, the room was huge, included a living room and 2 bedrooms in addition to the bath, beds were comfortable, and it was in a great location within walking distance to beach, restaurants, shops, etc. We could see the Red Sea from the windows, and although they lacked screens, it was great that they opened to catch the breeze. Pool was OK but towels and cleanliness were lacking. Staff was not responsive to our concerns about the couch in the room, which was stained and dirty like all the furniture (even in the lobby), and wreaked of rotten food or a dead mouse. Restaurant was closed the whole time we were there, but that's probably for the best. WiFi was terrible, and only barely worked in the lobby, ended up going to restaurant on corner to use theirs.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Our room was very nice but unfortunately the rest of the hotel was very disappointing. They originally gave us the wrong room when we checked in and the wifi didn't work for our whole visit. The hotel was under refurbishment and so was very messy with building equipment and materials in the corridors and blocking the stairs and we couldn't use the pool area as this was also being refurbished. Breakfast was quite limited and the receptionist didn't even know where breakfast was being served and sent us to the wrong floor.

6/10 Okay

Annie, Toronto, Canada

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic, clean, a little noisy

Spent two nights at Mina, mother and daughter, early twenties. Tons of sugar estate smoke in the lobby; couldn't use pool because full of kids and men; this was quite disappointing. This is a conservative Arab Muslim country. Women travellers need to remember this.

8/10 Good

Raj, london

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good hotel

Good hotel, across the road from some restaurants and good facilities (an alcohol shop with a good selection of European drinks, esp beers, proved handy). Sea view apartment had a lovely balcony, perfect for watching the sun go down. Room was comfortable. Only real gripe was that the swimming pool area looked tired and the bar woman in the upstairs bar was so rude, we chose not to drink there again! Breakfast was reasonable too.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

6/10 Okay

Pia Jensen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort