
By DeadSea.com Editorial
Last reviewed: September 2026
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea suits a stay built around swimming and Ishtar Spa by Resense, with accommodation choices spread between the main building and Ishtar Village. In Sweimeh, this property offers a Superior Room, an interconnecting family arrangement and Ishtar Deluxe categories with different amounts of space.
| Location | Sweimeh, Jordan |
| Character | Resort design inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon |
| Accommodation | Main building and Ishtar Village options |
| Beach | Private Dead Sea beach |
| Swimming | Nine pools; Infinity pool for ages 18 and above |
| Spa | Ishtar Spa by Resense; treatment and Day Spa access routes |
| Families | Interconnecting accommodation and Titan Tikes Kids Club |
The Kempinski Superior Room occupies 42 square metres in the main building and accommodates up to three guests. A private balcony and a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower are part of that category.
For two connected bedrooms, Family Rooms combine interconnecting Superior accommodation. Their 80 to 96 square metres accommodate up to five guests, with a bathroom and balcony for each side.
Ishtar Deluxe accommodation provides 53 square metres on the first floor or 61 on the ground floor. The ground-floor option has a furnished veranda with direct pool access or easy beach access. Choose the floor deliberately when proximity to the water matters.
Kempinski has nine swimming pools, including the Infinity, Ashur, Sunken and Lazy River areas. The Infinity pool admits guests aged 18 years and above; the children’s pool is heated. Those distinctions give adults and families different places to spend the day.
The resort also has a private Dead Sea beach. Alongside the shore, Ashur and Sunken offer additional settings beyond the adult and child areas.
Ishtar Spa by Resense admits guests aged 16 and over. The separate female-only area has a steam room, sauna and Dead Sea pool. The Jacuzzi and hydro pool are mixed facilities.
For non-resident visitors, spa access without a treatment costs 68 JOD per person, including applicable taxes. Booking a spa treatment of at least 60 minutes includes access to the spa facilities. Spa admission covers the steam room, sauna, hydro pool, Dead Sea pool and outdoor spa pool. The spa day pass does not include the hotel restaurants, general hotel pools or beach areas; an overnight stay is required for hotel-facility access.
For hotel residents, spa access without a treatment costs 19 JOD per person from Sunday to Wednesday and 38 JOD from Thursday to Saturday. Residents who book a spa treatment receive spa-facility access with it.
Spa reception is open from 09:00 to 20:00. The last appointment for a one-hour treatment is at 18:45. These rates and conditions apply as of 14 September 2026; confirm your chosen date and treatment when booking.
Dining options include Rehan Lebanese Cuisine, Blu Mediterranean Flavours, Akkad Pool and Grill, and The Edge Social Lounge. The Obelisk serves buffet meals, while lounges and terraces add places for drinks.
Compare the meal inclusions in your reservation with the restaurants you plan to use. A dining allowance and an included buffet meal serve different plans; neither should be treated as an unrestricted restaurant credit.
Titan Tikes Kids Club at Kempinski admits children aged 2 to 12 years and provides indoor games and outdoor activities. A daily admission fee applies unless your offer includes entry. The club is on the ground floor of the Ishtar building, behind Akkad.
Couples can use the adults-only Infinity pool while staying at a resort that also accommodates families. Travelers seeking an entirely adults-only hotel should distinguish that requirement from access to an adults-only swimming area.
The resort also has a padel court.
Choose Kempinski when the Ishtar Baths, multiple swimming settings and choice of accommodation will be part of your holiday. An overnight stay makes most sense when you want time for several of these activities.
The Jordan resort comparison contrasts this hydro-facility choice with family-focused alternatives, including Marriott and Hilton. Compare treatment access and child charges alongside the nightly rate, especially when different members of your party want different activities.
The strongest advantages are a separate female-only spa area alongside mixed facilities, interconnecting accommodation for up to five guests and an adult swimming option within a family resort.
The cost limitation is specific: kids’ club admission and spa facilities require attention to inclusions. A standard reservation does not make every activity complimentary. The building and floor are also part of the booking decision.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is in Sweimeh on Jordan’s northern shore. The Jordan hotel directory places it alongside other properties in the same country. Choose your hotel base before adding excursions to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Mount Nebo, Madaba or Ma’in Hot Springs; those are separate visits with their own admission arrangements.
Kempinski has nine swimming pools. Its Infinity pool is for ages 18 and above, and its children’s pool is heated.
Kempinski has a private Dead Sea beach. Ground-floor Ishtar Deluxe options place the water close to your door.
No. For hotel residents, spa access without a treatment costs 19 JOD per person from Sunday to Wednesday and 38 JOD from Thursday to Saturday. A booked spa treatment includes spa-facility access for residents. The minimum spa age is 16. Rates and conditions are dated 14 September 2026.
Yes, for visitors aged 16 and over. Non-resident spa access costs 68 JOD per person, including applicable taxes, without a treatment. Booking a treatment of at least 60 minutes includes spa-facility access. The spa day pass excludes hotel restaurants, general hotel pools and beach areas. Rates and conditions are dated 14 September 2026.
Interconnecting Family Rooms accommodate up to five guests. Titan Tikes welcomes ages 2 to 12, and younger swimmers have a heated children’s pool.
The main building offers Superior accommodation and interconnecting Family Rooms. Ishtar Deluxe categories add a veranda, with the arrangement differing by floor.