Oryx Aqaba

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Building design
Lobby sitting area
Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Al Sharif Shakir Bin Zayd Street, Aqaba
  • Place, Saraya Aqaba Waterpark
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ayla Oasis
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Early Islamic Ayla
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Deluxe City view Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 688 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Aqaba

Oryx Aqaba places you within a short walk of Saraya Aqaba Waterpark and within a mile (2 km) of Ayla Oasis. This 5-star hotel has 189 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Saraya Aqaba Waterpark - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ayla Oasis - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Early Islamic Ayla - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palm Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Barista - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aurjwan Café & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪V60 Specialty Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ركوة كنعان (Rakwet Kanaan Restaurant & Cafe) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tatbileh Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Oryx Aqaba

At Oryx Aqaba, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for JOD 25 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies, minibars, and coffee makers are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Spark Bar
  • Tea Room
  • Waves Pool Restaurant
  • Zaitoun

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: JOD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 19)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Oryx Hotel Aqaba
Swiss-Bel Aqaba Hotel
Oryx Aqaba
Swiss-Belhotel Aqaba City Hotel
Oryx Aqaba Hotel
Oryx Hotel
Swiss Belhotel Aqaba City
Oryx Aqaba Hotel
Oryx Aqaba Aqaba
Oryx Aqaba Hotel Aqaba

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Oryx Aqaba?

Oryx Aqaba provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Oryx Aqaba?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oryx Aqaba on Jun 21, 2026 start from $115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Oryx Aqaba?

This hotel is located in Aqaba, a short 17-minute walk from Ayla Oasis and also 20 minutes on foot from Early Islamic Ayla. You'll also find Saraya Aqaba Waterpark and Ayla Marina Village less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Oryx Aqaba?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Oryx Aqaba?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Thai massages, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.

Are there luxury amenities available at Oryx Aqaba?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and Swedish massages at this hotel.

Does Oryx Aqaba feature a casino?

No, Oryx Aqaba doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Oryx Aqaba?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Oryx Aqaba good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa.

Does Oryx Aqaba have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Oryx Aqaba feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Oryx Aqaba has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Oryx Aqaba allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Oryx Aqaba.

Does Oryx Aqaba have connecting rooms available?

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

What is the closest airport to Oryx Aqaba?

The closest major airport to Oryx Aqaba is Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.), which is 5.8 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Eilat (ETM-Ramon Intl.), which is located 16.7 mi away (47-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Oryx Aqaba?

Yes, every guestroom at Oryx Aqaba comes with a balcony and some offer sea and city views.

Oryx Aqaba Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 129 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. On the lower range of a 5 Star property and so they go the extra mile to show they are worth it. Stayed with a group and we had an excellent time here. Very nice property, if a little off the beaten path.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, friendly staff,good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff you are amazing, professional, and eager to help. From the moment being checked in by a lovely young woman we felt very welcomed. They offer a free shuttle to Alya shopping restaurants and also to down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and luxury hotel , lovely staff , v good management
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10/10 Excellent

Saleem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very clean room really a five-star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARWAN

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

excellent stay

great staff , great location, great service ..... everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good hotel, worth the cost

The hotel was better than my expectation. Very clean rooms, full of amenities, and good service, with a free shuttle bus to/from the city center.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jibu

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

Amazing experience at AQABA

Amazing experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff. Breakfast was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking but otherwise great spot and nice and quiet and walkable to the main strip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top spa staff Funny that is not allowed to go out with towels LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Free bus shuttle available to the city centre. Walking distance to Fountain Mall. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Osama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and pretty hotel , wonderful places , luxury building We really love it The front office team very helpful and friendly specifically Ahmad Alshoubaki I recommend this hotel so anyone can visit it and enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Taleb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic stay, and it was my first time there. The people were extremely helpful, spoke excellent English, and made me feel very welcome. The rooms were tremendous and the bed was very comfortable, so I got really good rest. The breakfast buffet was excellent, and the amenities or what I would expect at a hotel like this, as they were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Osama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staffe and cusromer service . Very clean . Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Ridha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and is convenient. The staff was very nice and helpful and it was the best price in the area *****
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs Maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AHMAD

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Qais

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Basem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Freindly, safe and helpful

I ended up having to extend my stay and chose Oryx. Very high level of service, excellent breakfast, everyone very attentive. Sliding glass door to balcony needed the lock repaired; was fixed in 10 minutes with a call to the front desk. All in all a very good experience there. Would reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Valentin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old rooms furniture
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024