Oryx Aqaba

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About the hotel

Near Saraya Aqaba Waterpark. Make yourself at home in one of the 189 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Zaitoun, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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Popularity

8.7

Very good

General

2121

Booking 8.8/10

2010

Expedia 7.8/10

111

Main services

Airport Shuttle

Beach hotels

Hotel safe

BBQ Facilities

Wheelchair-accessible

Outdoor swimming pool

Coffee

Tea and coffee making facilities

Terrace

Restaurant

Game room

Playground

Luggage room

Babysitting service

Garden

Fishing

24-hour reception

Bar

Business center

Dry cleaning and laundry

Internet

Smoking area

Valet parking

Windsurfing

Elevator

Meeting room

Spa

Steam bath

Accessible parking

Snorkeling

Pets not allowed

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

7.8/10 Good

Cleanliness7.8/10

Staff and Service8/10

Amenities8.2/10

Property conditions and facilities7.8/10

Neighborhood7.2/10

10 / 10

Mark

Whilst this property has a few things that would benefit from tidying up, or modernising, and the dining options are limited, it is the team themselves who make this a great stay and a really good, reasonably priced, conveniently situated hotel in Aqaba. The team at this hotel, and especially the management, are well spoken, polite, supportive, and prepared to go every extra mile that they can to support their guests. There is a good level of English language spoken for non-Arabic speakers, and every action is focused on providing comfort and support wherever possible. For higher prices, there are invariably more glamorous choices in Aqaba, but these are often noisy, and hectic, with little time for individual focus. At the Oryx, every guest was the focus, treated like friends visiting rather than people passing through. Nothing was too much trouble, and I would happily recommend it as a terrific reasonably priced option for a stay in the area.

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27 Jun 2025

10 / 10

Osama

Very good

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3 May 2025

8 / 10

Taleb

Very good

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15 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Verified traveler

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.

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5 Mar 2025

Information about the area

Aqaba, Jordan

When you stay at Oryx Aqaba in Aqaba, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Saraya Aqaba Waterpark and Ayla Oasis. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Early Islamic Ayla and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Ayla Marina Village.

Aqaba is the only port city in Jordan, situated on the Gulf of Aqaba in the extreme south of the country. Aqaba is Jordan's gateway to the Red Sea. Aqaba has seen significant development in recent years, a fact that has led to improved infrastructure and facilities. Aqaba has been a populated settlement since 4000 BC due to its strategic location at the crossroads of trade routes between Asia and Africa. During World War I, the Ottoman forces were forced to retreat from Aqaba after a raid, known as the Battle of Aqaba, led by TE Lawrence (known as Lawrence of Arabia) and the Arab forces of Sharif Hussein in 1917. The most important sites to see in Aqaba are: • Aqaba Fort Originally dating from the 14th century AD, although the current structure was built by the Mamluk Sultan el-Ghawri Qansawh (1501-1516) and has been revised many times since. • Ayla, (next to the Moevenpick complex). The ancient city that was established when Islam arrived in the area in 622 AD. • Roman Church of the 4th century: The oldest Christian church in history. • Aqaba Museum: This unique museum is definitely one of the main attractions of Aqaba as it displays a variety of assets, as well as life-size models of traditional life in one of the oldest cities in Jordan. It also contains a collection of rare historical images from the beginning of the last century to the present.

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What’s nearby

Saraya Aqaba Waterpark - 1 km / 0.7 mi
Ayla Oasis - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ayla Marina Village - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Early Islamic Ayla - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Palm Beach - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi

Getting around

aqaba, aqaba port, jo - 0.82 km
(ETH) Eilat, Eilat, IL - 4.49 km
(AQJ) Aqaba, Aqaba King Hussein Intl, JO - 8.17 km

About accommodation

General

Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Family rooms
Heating
Designated smoking area
Pets allowed
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
Key access
24-hour security
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Key card access

Activities

Fitness/spa locker rooms
Live music/performance
Spa facilities
Sauna
Fitness centre
Fishing
Games room
Public Bath
Spa/wellness packages
Evening entertainment
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Entertainment staff
Snorkelling
Steam room
Diving
Massage
Windsurfing
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Car hire
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Shuttle service
Dry cleaning
Packed lunches
Shuttle service (free)
Daily housekeeping
Fax/photocopying
24-hour front desk
Trouser press
Currency exchange
Laundry
Business centre

Safety features

First aid kit available
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Face masks for guests available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Access to health care professionals
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Food & Drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kid meals
Wine/champagne
Coffee house on site
Special diet menus (on request)
Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Physical distancing in dining areas
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Breakfast takeaway containers

Internet

Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool
Garden
Terrace
Sun terrace
Outdoor pool (all year)
Outdoor furniture
BBQ facilities

Parking

Free parking
Parking
Accessible parking
Street parking
Parking on site

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Pool and wellness

Water slide
Swimming pool toys
Swimming pool
Sun umbrellas
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Kids' pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Languages

العربية
English

About the rooms

The accommodation has 161 rooms:

General

Air conditioning
Hardwood or parquet floors
Key access
Fire extinguisher
Iron
Smoke alarm
Laptop safe
Interconnected room(s) available
Ironing facilities
Trash cans
Safety deposit box
Fan
Lockers
Heating
Hypoallergenic
Private entrance
Soundproofing
Key card access

Activities

Hot tub

Services

Wake-up service

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Clothes rack
Non-feather pillow
Adapter
Drying rack for clothing
Feather pillow

Safety features

Air purifiers

Bathroom

Body soap
Free toiletries
Conditioner
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower cap
Toilet
Bath
Bath or shower
Additional toilet
Toilet paper
Bathrobe
Slippers
Shower
Towels
Walk-in shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
Toothbrush

Media & Technology

Satellite channels
TV
Telephone
Flat-screen TV

Physical distancing

Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Food & Drink

Chocolate or cookies
Tea/Coffee maker
Minibar
Bottle of water
Wine or champagne
Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Hand sanitiser

Exclusive services

Free spa access
Free gym access
Concierge services

Kitchen

Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Refrigerator
Tumble dryer
Dining table
Electric kettle

Outdoors

Terrace
Balcony

View

City view
Sea view
Garden view
Quiet street view
Pool view
Landmark view
View
Mountain view

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Desk

Bedroom

Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Layout

Window

Accessibility

Roll-in shower
Lowered sink
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Accessible by lift
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Adapted bath
Raised toilet
Shower chair
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and wellness

Plunge pool
Pool towels

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 2 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Cost

Free

Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Kid-friendly

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Zaitoun

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Public

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

Free

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 15:00 to 15:30
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout from 12:00 to 12:30

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children

Children over 1 are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

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.

Important information

Optional fees

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

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

Other details

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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-out is available.

*The information provided about this accommodation is for informational purposes and has been supplied by the provider. It may be subject to change. We recommend verifying it directly with the accommodation.