Petra Aretas Hotel

2.0 star property
Colonial hotel near Petra

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Experience a unique room with a long bench, patterned wall, and a striped ceiling featuring a beautiful painting.
Enjoy al fresco dining amidst lush greenery and a serene fountain.
Stunning stone fountain surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants, set against a charming building with large windows.
Relax in a stylish seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
Three single beds with wooden headboards and plush bedding, set against a backdrop of abstract artwork and soft lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Tourism St., Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
  • Petra Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Petra
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • The Treasury

Room options

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Wadi Musa

In historical district.Your stay at this Wadi Musa hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Petra Turkish Bath and Petra Visitor Center. Also, Street of Facades is within half a mile (1 km) and Petra is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Petra Turkish Bath - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Petra Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petra - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • al-Siq - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Moses' Spring - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) - 175 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nabatean Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Elan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cave Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Basin Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Al-Wadi Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Petra Aretas Hotel

Colonial hotel near Petra
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Petra Aretas Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Wadi Musa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2019
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Petra Aretas Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Wadi Musa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JOD 12; reservation required

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 7 and up; COVID-19 vaccination requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and up; guests providing vaccine record must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: JOD 12

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; guests can access their rooms with a mobile device; masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 7 and up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 21 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

Petra Aretas hotel Hotel
Petra Aretas hotel Wadi Musa
Petra Aretas hotel Hotel Wadi Musa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Petra Aretas Hotel to the airport?

Petra Aretas Hotel is 129.1 mi (175-min drive) away from the Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Petra Aretas Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Petra Aretas Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Petra Aretas Hotel offer free breakfast?

Petra Aretas Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Petra Aretas Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Petra Aretas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Petra Aretas Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Petra Aretas Hotel have a pool?

Petra Aretas Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Petra Aretas Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Petra Aretas Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Petra Aretas Hotel to downtown Wadi Musa?

Petra Aretas Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Wadi Musa.

Petra Aretas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shahien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, and amazing value for something less than a 10 minute walk to the Petra visitor center. Mohammed-Ali made check-in beyond seamless and even after check-in made staying here feel warm and a very pleasant experience in general. Room was clean, as were the common areas, bed was comfortable, no complaints in that department. Cannot recommend staying here enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Place.

Excellent customer service from staff at hotel. Greeted on arrival and they provided much hospitality and friendly advice for our stay. We enjoyed the breakfast and location was convenient and facilities modern and wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a few days while visiting Petra. The staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful, even offering me a tour of the various view points. My room was fine and the bed is comfortable. There is a convenience store close by and a few restaurants. Breakfast is fantastic and includes eggs. The walk to the hotel from the entrance at Petra is 15 minutes and all uphill.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Agnidhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable distance right by Petra visitor center ! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Petra for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location and service at Petra Aretas Hotel! This hotel is just up a steep hill from Petra. Very convenient location and reasonable price. Disclosure: due to the situation in the middle East, we were the ONLY guests in the whole hotel. But even so, the front staff were always friendly and helpful! The usual included buffet breakfast was not offered due to us being the only 3 guests in the hotel but instead the staff prepared us personal breakfast, and very generous portions! Olives, breads, eggs cooked to order. Amazing! Our night clerk even shared his shisha (hooka) with us. Amazing hospitality! We cannot say enough about this fabulous hotel and service. The only downside is the surrounding area since Wadi Musa is rather poor and run down (the view from our room looked like a demolition site, full of trash and rubble). But that is not any slight on the hotel. We rate this a full 5 stars rating and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at this hotel. The staff were amazing and it was so close to all amenities. I would stay here again. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This property was very convenient for the Petra visit( 5 minutes away walking) the staff were friendly and helpful and we had a delicious dinner there on our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel

Good value hotel. Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast. Close to the Visitor information centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Uyen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for budget travelers .

The room was ok, but clean. The service was excellent. Whatever you need they will try to help. Over all I was happy with the stay. Will most likely stay there again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, 5 mins walk to petra. staff very helpful and guided us on petra visit. will recommend this place any day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and attractions. The hotel was easy to find and the parking was good. The rooms are a little dated, but a good size, very clean and comfortable. I would like to give a huge shout out to Zain. When we arrived, Zain was very kind, accommodating and gave us recommendations on the best way to see Petra with the limited time we had in the area. Had it not been for Zain, we would not have seen everything we wanted to see and our trip would have been a bit disappointing. Thankfully we listened to Zain's recommendations and got everything we wanted and more from our time in Petra. Zain also made the best American style coffee I have ever had. Zain is a huge asset to the hotel and if you are checking in and have the pleasure of meeting Zain, please pass along a "hello" from us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Petra Visitor Centre. This is a lovely hotel with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast is really good. The dinner at the property is nice and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So close to Petra!

Excellent hotel for a visit to Petra.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money; very close to Petra main entrance. Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel breakfast was terrific. Other meals were quite reasonable in a location where everything for tourists is pricey because that is the only local business. Room was clean, comfortable and fully functional. Anything we needed, they provided. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.

4/10 Poor

Anis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dirty and washroom very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

payal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing service and hospitality

While this may be a two star hotel, the level of service is beyond 5 star. The staff at this small hotel are absolutely amazing! They provided very helpful info and went above and beyond to make sure mother and I were comfortable. After a full day at Petra, they saw how tired and sore we were so they made us a hot oil with herbs to rub on our legs and back. They offer laundry and an on-site dinner. They were accommodating to our dietary needs. Rooms are simple but function for what you need - comfortable bed and good shower. Also very clean! I cannot say enough good things about the people who run this hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masafumi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Fraja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, only 7min walk to petra entrance (although up a hill) and parking available too. Room was fine, bathroom a little small but absolutely fine for us for one night. The only thing I will say is reception caused a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion for no reason by giving us incorrect information. First of all they told us we couldn't do the treasury and monastery in one day, that it'd take 12hrs and it was impossible, and kept trying to convince us to go in through the back entrance and paying for a taxi/driver. Fortunately, we stuck with our well-researched plan and we were able to do it all at a steady pace in 8hrs. It's a lot of walking and steps don't get me wrong but we are young and able - this just caused a lot of worry and last-minute researching when we could have been enjoying ourselves in wadi musa. They also told us it didn't open until 6:30AM when everywhere else said 6AM, again we chose not to listen and were glad we didn't as it meant we were one of the first through the doors at opening. It just felt like they were trying to get us to stay (and pay) for breakfast telling us no shops would be open to pick up food at that time, which again wasn't true, there was a 24hr store 2mins from the entrance where we picked up snacks to last us the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ahsan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel is great specially the staff. Parking was plenty. Breakfast was ok (keep expectations very low as this is a 2 star property). There's only 1 improvement arrea and that's the toilet which needs massive improvement: 1. Towels are worn out. Need to buy towels every few months 2. Toliet needs new grouting and better cleaning in shower area Last tip, Petra is a tourist spot so expect less value for money specially when it comes to accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was amazing! She gave us some tips for hiking Petra from the backside to the front which worked great! Having hiked Petra before from the front this allowed us to see another side and saved us on time. The hotel was simple and clean with great staff! Will stay here anytime we come to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mario

Great location Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael, Charlton

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I had read the reviews and had to laugh when I saw the grey towels. No safe in room, phone didn’t work, sheets were scratchy and the room was dated in style. We loved the people that work there especially Zain who was always willing to help us and give suggestions when asked. The breakfast was slim pickings and the water in the shower was cold. We were told they never run out of hot water but they did the two days we were there. Water is solar heated so when it gets dark it stay cool until the sun is up!

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023