Captain’s Hotel is a long-running budget choice in central Aqaba, on Al Sa’adeh Street, and earns steady praise for cleanliness and friendly reception staff. It has 65 individually furnished rooms, from economy doubles and twins to deluxe rooms and a junior suite, an outdoor pool, three on-site restaurants, a cafe and a small grocery. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping are standard. It is a good fit for backpackers, couples on a budget and travellers using Aqaba as a short stop between desert trips.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the city centre near the beach, with early Islamic Ayla about five minutes on foot, the Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque and Palm Beach about seven minutes, Aqaba Fort about fourteen minutes and the Great Arab Revolt Plaza about fifteen. The airport is a roughly 17-minute drive, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle per vehicle. That walkability is the main reason to choose it, since you can see the fort and eat out without a taxi.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are simple and older in style, with small bathrooms noted by some guests, but they are clean and well equipped, with flat-screen TVs, workspaces and wardrobes. Triple rooms suit small groups and families. It suits budget travellers, solo visitors and anyone who prefers to spend on tours rather than rooms. If quiet matters, ask for a room away from the street, since street noise is the most common complaint.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast costs extra and gets mixed reviews, so you may prefer a local cafe nearby. The pool is outdoors and open in daytime hours, and it is small. Check-in starts at 2 pm and check-out is at noon, and luggage storage is available, which is handy if you are heading to Wadi Rum for a night. Pets are not allowed. The reception can help with tours and tickets, though compare prices with independent operators. Reviews average very good, and value for money is a regular highlight.
Why stay here
- ✓65 rooms
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Cafe and grocery
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Walk to Ayla and Aqaba Fort
Good questions
Can I walk to the sights?+
Yes, early Islamic Ayla is about five minutes away and Aqaba Fort about fourteen minutes on foot, according to the hotel's page.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A paid shuttle is offered per vehicle, and the airport is about a 17-minute drive.
Is it noisy?+
Some guests mention street noise, so ask for a quieter room away from the street when you book.
