Aqaba

Lavish, multilayered swimming pools, six restaurants and bars (including the renowned Fish Inn and Black Pearl) and a spa make this super-luxury hotel worth top dollar. — Lonely Planet

Aqaba’s version of a boutique hotel, the Captain’s began life as a fish restaurant – still flourishing on the ground floor – and evolved, one storey at a time, into this stylish accommodation. — Lonely Planet

An imposing full stop at the end of the bay, the InterCon boasts less of an infinity pool than an infinity sea: on a calm day, the Gulf of Aqaba stretches in one seamless ripple all the way to Egypt. — Lonely Planet

Rooms are decent and spacious, but avoid the ones at the back of the hotel, which are rather dark. — Lonely Planet

With its black-and-white marble reception desk and painted mirrors, the Al-Shula makes quite a statement. — Lonely Planet

This tired old favourite (the only hotel in Aqaba with a tennis court) is just across the road from the Aqaba Gateway complex. — Lonely Planet

Near the fort, this is undoubtedly the best budget option. — Lonely Planet

This thoroughly recommended hotel in the centre of town is comfortable and modern. — Lonely Planet

This Hilton franchise has become an instant Aqaba landmark, if only for its location. — Lonely Planet

An excellent midrange hotel with a great location close to all the action. — Lonely Planet

Spreadeagled across the main road, this stylish hotel has a palatial interior decorated with mosaics and Moroccan lamps. — Lonely Planet

Unpretentious but reliable hotel just off the main thoroughfare in Aqaba, with helpful staff and comfortable spotless rooms. — Lonely Planet

Although not directly on the coast, you can sit in bed at this newly opened hotel and enjoy the sea views. — Lonely Planet