Aqaba, Jordan
The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa
Lagoonfront resort
Aqaba, Jordan
Opened
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottLagoonfront resort
Life here centers on the Saraya Lagoon, where palm-lined swimming pools and open-air dining stretch along the water.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hyperice lending kits, a dedicated yoga studio, and lagoon-view Heavenly Spa therapies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Central Aqaba and the Red Sea coast lie just south, while the property itself borders the quiet Saraya Lagoon.
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The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony looking out toward the mountains or across the lagoon.
The spa and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa has an indoor vitality pool and treatment rooms with whirlpool tubs. Arched gym windows look onto palms.
At the table
Kai serves Southeast Asian dinners under vaulted timber beams, and Zenya centers all-day dining around a potted olive tree.
Aqaba
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.