Southern Beach, Tala Bay, 77110 Aqaba, Jordan
#47 of 87 hotels in Aqaba
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1926 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 23, 2023
Osburne
United Arab EmiratesWas given 2 small bottles of water, when we booked room for 3 and wad told more water would be chargeable. Bathroom size.
The view.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 22, 2023
Maitane
United KingdomThe resort in general is outdated, but it is fine if you go with this in mind. The prices in the hotel are a bit extreme charging 22 JD for a buffet dinner, and also in the other restaurants, but the quantity for the meals was good.
It's a big resort with four pools and direct access to a private beach, which is great. There was lots of choice for breakfast. We got a room upgrade for a room with seaviews, which was so lovely.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 21, 2023
Artur
PolandThe view was fantastic and everything was clean and tidy and I would recommend it very, very, and the price for the stay was excellent. We enjoyed very much staying in it and the Hotel Stuff were very helpful with us and kind especially Yahya, Hamzah, Nour and Ahmad Sh
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2023
Nabiel
GermanyOur room was upgraded in the next stay and with very special location thank you Ahmed j
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2023
Nabiel
GermanyEverything was Great first stay I had a little bet issues but in the next stay Everything was solved alot thanks for Ahmed j the desk manager & yahya they were very helpful and attended to our requirements
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 18, 2023
Camelia
RomaniaBreakfast.
The room was upgraded in the same value. Staff very friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 16, 2023
Alison
United KingdomWe really enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful hotel. We were quickly checked in by Hamza, who kindly upgraded us to a room with a large, private terrace giving wonderful views of the sea and pool area. In March it was warm enough to swim in the sea. We also enjoyed relaxing by the lovely pool. Breakfast was a large buffet with tables indoors and outdoors.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 14, 2023
Brenda
United KingdomNothing
We loved everything about this hotel with wonderful staff especially Ferdous and Yahya on reception who were super helpful
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 12, 2023
George
BulgariaThe manager was trying to be a smartass.
The reception guy was very helpful. His name was Hamzah. Nice facilities. many pools.polite staff. tasty breakfast. water in the pool was cold but the sea is very nice. spacious rooms. very clean. we really enjoyed the place. strongly recommend
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 12, 2023
Karen
United KingdomSome moild around shower which spoilt the otherwise excellent room.
Super location, large rooms, close to marina, lots of free optional activities daily. Lovely pools and great view.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 11, 2023
Naser
Jordanthey don’t have ablate checked out and they didn’t even try any work out solutions and the food is not allowed to get in and hot-top is not working
the property was very good the food was great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 8, 2023
Denise
United StatesNothing and I am very particular.
The front desk service was amazing. Ahmed and Yusef were so helpful. You felt taken care of immediately upon arrival. The concierge was helpful. Every staff person was over the top friendly and accommodating. The wait staff near at the bar left his phone with the flash light on so that we could see better. We stayed at many 5 star hotels all over Jordan and this hotel had bar far the best staff and facility.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 8, 2023
Marta
United KingdomCleanness could be improved however it was good.
Nice beach and swimming pool area. Very friendly staff, especially Ahmed and Dina from reception. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 7, 2023
Sundarrajan
IrelandMohammed at the Reception upgraded our booking to a room with seaview balcony which was great and provided 15% discount for eating in the restaurants. Overall fantastic service
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 7, 2023
Khalid
JordanNothing
Everything was perfect
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 6, 2023
Jeremy
FranceSome minor electrical issues in the room but these were promptly attended to. There is apparently a limited number of internet log in attempts available to each guest which was unexpected and a little annoying. There was another access method which required the use of a valid email address, so not a major problem but a bit of a surprise that this was necessary in a large 5 star hotel.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was of a good quality and with plenty of variety.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 5, 2023
Karol
PolandI came back to Grand Tala Bay after spending two days in Wadi Rum and Petra. I was again delighted by the kindness of the personel working there. Ahmed did everything to make sure I am satisfied with the stay. Also, swimming pools and the beach are great to relax after exploring Jordan. Highly recommend this hotel to everyone!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 3, 2023
Csatari
United Kingdom-
Location, beachfront, food, hospitality of hotel staff especially Hamzah.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 2, 2023
Gino
United KingdomWe found the price of alcohol in the heatwave venue quite high. A glass of wine and a Gin Tonic was the equivalent of £20 and that included a 15% discount ! The music was also too loud it often drowned out the in house singer.
Excellent Location good value for money. The grounds are beautifully maintained, lovely beach with plenty of sunbeds. Excellent standard of cleanliness throughout the complex. The staff were very helpful and extremely courteous. We dealt with various staff in the reception area during our stay who were all attentive to our queries, these were mainly Fardous, Dina, yahya, Hamza and Ahmed. We would like to stress however that we have not been able to name everybody who helped us. We also liked the security and felt very safe.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 2, 2023
Karol
PolandThe whole stay at Grand Tala Bay was exceptional. The biggest advantage of the hotel is super kind personel - thanks to Hamzah, Ahmed and Firdous for doing your best to meet all the expectations! The whole facility is clean and well located. I can recommend to everyone!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Ian
United Kingdomnothing, it was a good quality, comfortable hotel where we were able to relax
great pools and location on the beach excellent food very polite and attentive staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 1, 2023
Márk
HungaryThe temperature of the pools were even colder than the sea's temperature. For the paid dinner not even a cup of water was included/offered.
The staff was very helpful since the beginning until the end. Hamzah took a good care of us from the beginning and Dina made sure it stays like that throughout our vacation and a big shoutout to the cleaning staff as they were exceptionally good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 28, 2023
Theunis
Saudi Arabiafaculties are great, with pools, bars and beach. Definitely one of our go to places
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Luke
United KingdomAll TV channels did not have enough signal to run properly on our TV, but in all honesty, we were here to relax on the beach, and not watch TV.
Very clean location with really polite and supper helpful staff (Firdaus and Sameh in particular). Great facilities beachside and poolside too.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 24, 2023
Altamimi
JordanGreat staff and the reception is very good And the guy hamza is very good service in reception
Stayed in February 2023
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