Hayat Zaman Hotel & Resort sits in the At-Taybeh area, above Wadi Musa and about thirteen minutes by car from the Petra Visitor Centre. It has 155 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, a poolside bar, a spa with a steam room, a restaurant, a terrace and a music library, and it offers childcare, baby baths and free infant beds. Breakfast is a free buffet, and free parking and valet parking are available, so it works well for families and for guests who prefer a quieter, spacious setting over a bustling town-centre stay. Evenings can include concerts and live shows, and an electric car charging point is available for visitors driving the King’s Highway.
Location and getting around
The resort is about 13 km from the Petra Visitor Centre, so you will need a car, a taxi or an arranged transfer to reach the ancient city. The drive takes about thirteen minutes. A car also makes it easy to explore Little Petra, Moses’ Spring and the viewpoints over Wadi Musa, and to continue to Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea. Ask the hotel about shuttle options to Petra when you book, as arrangements can change.
Rooms and facilities
Room types range from king rooms and twins to junior suites, suites and a royal suite, and the junior suites have mountain views. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, and the resort has meeting rooms, coworking space and a computer station. The pool and the spa are the centre of the resort, and the music library and terrace give a quieter evening option.
Breakfast is a free buffet, so you can start early for Petra without searching for a café. Pets are not allowed. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Families with children who want childcare services and a pool, couples who prefer space and quiet to a town-centre location, and road-trippers who want free parking and a place to unwind at the end of a long day on the King’s Highway. Because it is outside the town, it is less ideal for travelers who want to walk to the gate or have dinner in Wadi Musa on foot. For that, choose a hotel near the Visitor Centre such as the Edom Hotel or the Petra Palace Hotel.
Making the most of a stay
Plan a pre-dawn drive or transfer to Petra to see the Siq before the day’s heat and crowds, return for a swim and a spa session, and keep the evening for dinner and music at the resort. If you are driving, the extra distance is easily balanced by the free parking and the calm of the surroundings.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Spa and steam room
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Terrace and music library
- ✓Childcare services
- ✓Free parking and valet parking
- ✓Electric vehicle charging
Good questions
How far is Hayat Zaman from Petra?+
It is about thirteen minutes by car from the Petra Visitor Centre, so plan on a taxi, a transfer or your own car.
Is breakfast included?+
A free breakfast buffet is offered. Check your rate type when you book.
Is the resort good for families?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, childcare services, baby baths and free infant beds.
