Al Raad Hotel Aqaba in Jordan

Al Raad Hotel Aqaba in Jordan

Al Raad Hotel in central Aqaba is a good mid-range hotel. The hotel is only ten kilometers from the airport. The hotel has its own cafeteria and restaurant, and here you are close to several restaurants within a short walking distance. Don't miss out on exploring and experiencing the amazing food on offer in Jordan. Al Raad Hotel offers rooms and suites with views of the Red Sea and the city of Aqaba.

All rooms have their own air conditioning and also central heating. There is also a TV, radio, telephone and minibar. The hotel has a XNUMX-hour reception. There is also an ATM, business center and hair salon here. The service is very good and they do everything to help you have a good stay in Aqaba.

Right next door from the hotel is Above and Below. They operate, among other things, the SeaStar Watersports diving center in Aqaba. Through us you have access to various activities such as snorkelling, diving and fishing. They also arrange many other activities such as sightseeing to Petra, Wadi Rum with more. The hotel also offers car rental and has free parking.

Above and Below also has its own hangout a bit south of town. Club Murjan, which is located directly by the sea. There you have the opportunity to change with a shower, pool and restaurant. A natural place for your dive trip to be between dives during the day and get some shade and relaxation.

Dive Center - SeaStar Watersports Aqaba

Seastar Watersports was founded in 1988 and was then Aqaba's first PADI IDC Centre. They have been under British management ever since. Until today, they have trained thousands of divers from all over the world. Everything from beginners to instructors. Many different organizations such as the British Defense Force as well as local and international companies have also been trained here.

Seastar offers a wide range of diving courses, PADI, with everything from beginners up to professional level. Technical TDI courses up to advanced Trimix are also available for those who wish. In addition to courses, they also offer recreational diving and guided technical dives. They can also arrange boat diving on request. Experience the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea and Jordan without the crowds. Seastar will bring you the best possible diving that Aqaba and the Red Sea have to offer. 

Almost all diving in Jordan is done from land. Live aboard is not available as it is not permitted to lie out at sea overnight. Jordan's coast is also not that long, so you can easily reach all places by car. Diving from a boat can be done but is hardly necessary as basically all dive sites can be reached directly from land. Don't miss diving on all the exciting wrecks that have been sunk here. Here you can experience tanks, helicopters and airplanes that today form a very exciting artificial reef. More and more marine life is also drawn here.