The Crowne Plaza Resort Petra is a large, full-service hotel in the mountains of Wadi Musa, about a seven-minute walk from the Petra Visitor Centre and the Street of Facades. It has 143 rooms, including standard rooms with city or mountain views, premium rooms, chalets and suites. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a gym, two restaurants and three bars and lounges, among them a poolside bar, plus a terrace and a ballroom for events. It is one of the more comfortable places to unwind after long days on the rock trails of Petra, and it suits travelers who want international-style service within walking distance of the gate. Free self-parking is a welcome convenience for those exploring Jordan by rental car.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the hillside of Wadi Musa, with the Petra Visitor Centre about seven minutes away on foot and the entrance to the ancient city around fourteen minutes. The walk to the Siq is a little longer, so many guests start early in the morning, walk down to the visitor centre and walk the same way back in the afternoon. Taxis are easy to find in Wadi Musa for trips to Little Petra, the Monastery trailhead and Petra by Night, and the King’s Highway and Wadi Rum are reached by road.
Rooms and facilities
Premium rooms and chalets are the pick for those who want more space, and you can ask for a mountain view when you book. There is a lift, a 24-hour front desk, a porter, luggage storage and laundry and dry cleaning, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The outdoor pool is open in daytime hours, so confirm it for your dates and the season, since evenings in the hills can be cool.
Breakfast arrangements vary by rate, so compare prices and check what is included. Pets are not allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, which is useful after an early morning at Petra.
Who it suits
Couples, families and small groups who want a comfortable, well-equipped hotel close to the gate, and travelers on a short Jordan tour who need a restful evening between a morning at Petra and a long drive. The gym and pool help with tired legs, and the restaurants and bars mean you can stay in for dinner after a full day. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from event spaces, as the ballroom is used for weddings and functions.
Making the most of a stay
Begin early to beat the heat and the tour groups, carry water and sun protection, and plan a quiet afternoon at the pool. If you want to hike to the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, allow a full day and keep the second day for Little Petra and a slower exploration of the valley. The hotel is a good place to compare tour options for Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea afterward.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Gym
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Three bars and lounges, including a poolside bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Ballroom and event space
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is the Crowne Plaza Resort Petra from the Petra Visitor Centre?+
It is about a seven-minute walk to the Petra Visitor Centre and the Street of Facades, and around fourteen minutes to the entrance of the ancient city.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool open in daytime hours. Check that it will be open for your dates and the season.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self-parking is available, which is useful if you are driving the King’s Highway or visiting Wadi Rum.
