Reviews of Grand Tala Bay Resort Aqaba This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Southern Beach, Tala Bay, 77110 Aqaba, Jordan
#48 of 88 hotels in Aqaba
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1924 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
9.4
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Wisam
Israel58 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location far The rooms very old
The staff very kind specially saja in the breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Tala
Jordan5 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not suitable for those with leg injury (too many stairs and long walking distances and gulf cars were only parked and not moving within facility) the food was not good specially the dinner buffet was bad and cold . The breakfast was fairly decent! They told me the room is renovated in a new building, but didn’t seem so at all! The bed pillows are not comfortable at all. The bathroom didn’t have a bidet or anything to wash after using toilet! The. Had to wait at the reception for 3 hours even though It was not crowded and informed them a few days before my arrival that I need the room early and that I have a small child with me .
All staff was amazing and improved my stay and rating for this hotel. Pools are clean and over all cleanness is very good. The view is amazing and the beach is so big. So many pools so it is never crowded. Our room had a very beautiful view .
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Marek
Slovakia14 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-During breakfast served fruits and fresh juices was very appreciated -We suggest that hotel resort should provide water tanks on specific locations in the resort (floor, corridors, pool) to reduce plastic waste and increase the comfort of guests. -Attitude of the staff is generally outstanding!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Thomas
United States2 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
More local food will be more nice
Staff was wonderful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Ana
Spain99 Reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Difficult for the holidays but good service
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Vinciane
Belgium3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One lamp in the entrance of room 137 has to be repaired
-Ahmad vere very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom30 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant staff are very stressed
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Wendy
Jordan5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Yahya and his staff were very helpful. Also the dining all staff attended to all of our needs -Breakfast was very nice So lovely to sit outside
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Aseel
Jordan1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect except the mattress was very uncomfortable because it's too firm
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Samrendra
Jordan7 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Availability of Rooms and rooms need refurbishment
Location and Beach
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Mohannad
Jordan7 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing hotel
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Mustafa
Saudi Arabia14 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Felipe
Saudi Arabia63 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Water fountains are necessary as a complimentary service rather than plastic bottles.
Spacious, comfortable, really close to the diving center since diving was our main activity. The pools, staff, restaurants, and food were excellent and the price was reasonable.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Karolina
Poland21 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thank for saja giving us a nice service in the restaurant
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Ewa
Israel8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good service in the restaurant very nice people-pools and stuff.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Jonathan
Netherlands6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amezing breakfast,
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Buthainah
Jordan1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
ممتاز
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Ayham
Palestinian Territory11 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The best
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Mouayyad
Jordan69 Reviews12 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room furniture need renovation, water was not hot Noise of workers
Facilities, staff: miss Saja at Asian restaurant as she take care of us and helpful
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Morshed
Jordan1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thank for Saja& Mohammad Ali and HK is perfect.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Abalala
Saudi Arabia4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's was very nice to stay with this hotel
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Khalid
Jordan69 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location , staff , cuisine,,everything was perfect
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Lia
Italy51 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Relaxing place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
We had breakfast and dinner included, beverage excluded. It was a bit "annoying" the fact that during dinner we had to pay our beverage at the moment, meaning we had to take cash everytime with us. It could have been nicer to have it put it on our room bill and pay it at the checkout. Also the beach defenetly needs a deep cleaning, there were a lot cigarette butts and that's very . The rubbish bins could have been moved at the back of the beach insted of being in front of the sea entrance, they ruin the atmosphere. Also it should be nicer to have them emptied daily.
The resort offer you can expect form it. It's big but not to be overwhelming, it's quiet, have different pools for children, adults, families, the beach also is quiet there is a gangway to enter the sea to be more confortable, otherwise we suggest to use rock shoes. The food was delicious, with a variety of choices, some international (like pasta, salads) and local food, vegetables, meat and fish, every nigh was different. Also breakfast is very with readymade omelettes, pancakes, waffle, salty choices etc. There is always a vegetarion option. The pools are nice and quiet, as well as the beach, when we went there was the animation teams but is was not invasive for who didn't want to join it. After dinnere there were 2/3 different options for some night entertainment. The room was quiet, spacious and clean, every day there was fresh water provided. Staff speaks english and it is very kind. We went in november 2023 and please keep on visiting Jordan because it's safe and beautiful with amazing people!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Ragheb
Jordan1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We don't have hot water in our room
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Theodora
Jordan6 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I Liked everything.
Room comfort, size, view. Land scape, variety of resturants. Breakfast buffet rich. Staff services super, serve with smile and take extra steps to meet all your request make your stay enjoyable Special thanks for Mr. Mohamad front desk manager for his great cooperation, Mss yasmen for her help. Resturant Manager very good service. It was a great time staying in Grand hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
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