The Petra Palace Hotel is a large hotel in the Wadi Musa tourist district, about a one-minute walk from the Petra Turkish Bath and around seven minutes from the Petra Visitor Centre. It has 180 rooms, with options that include a balcony or direct pool access, and it is unusual for the price level in having two outdoor pools with sun loungers, a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. A sauna or steam room and massage are available for a rest after long hikes, and a restaurant serves meals on site. It is a straightforward, good-value base for visitors who want a pool and a walk to the gate, without paying for the highest tier of luxury.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about a seven-minute walk from the Petra Visitor Centre and the Street of Facades, and about twelve minutes from the ancient city entrance, so you can start your day on foot. The Petra Turkish Bath is only a minute away, and shops, cafés and restaurants line the streets nearby. For Little Petra, Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea, taxis and organized tours leave from the central part of Wadi Musa.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a safe, and the choices include rooms with balconies and rooms with access to the pool area, so ask for the type that suits you when you book. Triple rooms are available for small groups. The hotel has an elevator, laundry and dry cleaning, a banquet hall and multilingual staff.
Breakfast is a buffet that is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it. Free self-parking is available, with free parking nearby too. Pets are not allowed. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Families and groups who want a pool to cool off in after a hot day at Petra, independent travelers who like to walk to the entrance, and small groups. Because the hotel is large and popular, it can be busy in the spring and autumn peaks, so book early for those seasons. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room away from the street and from the function spaces. If you want a gym or a high-end spa, one of the larger resorts will be a better match.
Making the most of a stay
Plan a pre-dawn start for the Siq to avoid the heat and the crowds, return to the hotel for a long lunch and a swim and, if the schedule permits, go back to Petra by Night. A second day on the Monastery trail is much easier with a good breakfast and a rest in the afternoon on the terrace.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools with sun loungers
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Sauna or steam room and massage
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is the Petra Palace Hotel from the Petra Visitor Centre?+
It is about a seven-minute walk to the Petra Visitor Centre and the Street of Facades, and roughly twelve minutes to the entrance of the ancient city.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has two outdoor pools with sun loungers and a poolside bar. Check the opening season and hours for your dates.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available and is charged on many rates, so compare prices with and without it when you reserve.
