Kempinski's 345-room Dead Sea flagship, opened 2006 on the Jordanian shore with private beach access and Babylonian-garden grounds.
BrandKempinski Hotels
DestinationDead Sea
RegionMiddle East
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingResort
Best ForWellness-focused travelers seeking Dead Sea mineral treatments, families with school-age children, repeat Kempinski guests collecting Middle East properties.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge service
ButlerStandard
Private PoolNo
Built2006
Renovated2018
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea opened in 2006 on the Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea, with 345 rooms across Deluxe, Executive, Suite, and Royal Suite categories. The property underwent renovation in 2018. The grounds reference Babylonian garden design rather than generic resort landscaping, and the
Key Features
Private beach access
Multiple swimming pools
World-class spa services
Fine dining restaurants
Extensive meeting and event facilities
Wellness programs and fitness center
Stunning views of the Dead Sea
Dining
Obelisk Restaurant
Akkad Pool Grill
Ashur Pizza & Grill
Kish Bar
The Codes
Signature Experience
The private beach descent to the Dead Sea — the mineral-rich water and the below-sea-level geography make floating effortless in a way that doesn't exist anywhere else.
Kempinski's European grand-hotel service traditions applied to Dead Sea resort scale, with private beach access and Babylonian-garden grounds that distinguish it from the Jordanian shore's competing properties.
Signature Suite: Executive Suite
Located in the main building, offers contemporary décor and style with unparalleled views of the Dead Sea or the Babylonian gardens.
Accolades
Jordans Leading Hotel Suite 2025, Jordans Leading Resort 2025
