Ayla Aqaba Beach Guide: B12, Mama Gaia & La Plage
When people search for Ayla Aqaba beach, they are usually looking for one of two things: a general beach experience inside Ayla, or a specific beach club. In practice, Ayla’s official pages show that the beach side of the destination is built around named venues rather than one single generic public beach page. The three main names confirmed by Ayla are B12 Beach Club, Mama Gaia Beach Club, and La Plage Beach Club. Ayla’s FAQ also says the destination has sandy beaches along its lagoons and points visitors to those same venues.
That is useful because the right choice depends on the kind of beach day you want. Some visitors want a family-friendly beach club with all-day activity and food. Others want a more polished adults-led beach club atmosphere. Others simply want a beach option that fits easily into a Hyatt stay or a wider day in Ayla. Ayla supports all three.
If you are planning the wider area first, start with things to do in Ayla Aqaba.
If food is part of the plan, also see restaurants in Ayla Aqaba.
At a glance
- Best for: beach clubs, lagoon swimming, family beach time, adults-only style beach days, resort beach breaks
- Main beach names in Ayla: B12 Beach Club, Mama Gaia Beach Club, La Plage Beach Club
- General setup: Ayla beach is venue-based, not one single undifferentiated beach stop
- Best for families: B12 and La Plage
- Best for couples and groups: Mama Gaia
- Best for Hyatt-side convenience: La Plage
- Best for all-day beach rhythm: B12
How the Ayla Aqaba beach experience works
The simplest way to think about Ayla Aqaba beach is this: Ayla has beaches along its lagoons, but the visitor-facing beach experience is mainly organized through beach clubs. Ayla’s FAQ says the destination has sandy beaches along its lagoons for relaxation and water activities, and then specifically names B12 Beach Club, Mama Gaia Beach Club, and La Plage Beach Club at Hyatt Regency Resort as the popular spots.
That means this is not really a question of “Which one beach should I go to?” It is more a question of “Which beach style suits my day?” Ayla’s own pages make the differences clear enough that you can choose by mood, group type, and how the beach fits into the rest of your Ayla itinerary.
B12 Beach Club
B12 is the broadest all-round beach option in Ayla. Ayla’s official beach pages describe it as a lively club with all-day dining, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Older Ayla content also highlights features such as hammocks, cabanas, paddleboarding, kayaking, and family appeal, though for core evergreen page copy it is safer to treat B12 mainly as the flexible all-day beach club option confirmed on the current official pages.
This is the easiest recommendation when someone asks for a beach in Ayla without giving much detail. It works for:
- families
- casual beach days
- mixed groups
- lunch plus beach time
- visitors who want an easy all-day setup
Ayla’s sustainability materials also reference B12 among Ayla’s beach certifications, which adds another layer of official recognition to the venue.
Mama Gaia Beach Club
Mama Gaia is the most clearly adults-led beach club in Ayla’s current official descriptions. Ayla presents it as a premium beach club where dining, cocktails, poolside lounging, beach access, and nightlife come together. The official page specifically mentions Sardinian-Jordanian fusion cuisine, signature cocktails, and OUM nightclub with panoramic views.
That makes Mama Gaia the strongest fit for:
- couples
- adults
- groups of friends
- beach club afternoons that stretch later into the day
- visitors who want dining and atmosphere to be part of the plan, not just swimming
This is not the one I would lead with for a family page. But for adults deciding between Ayla’s beach venues, Mama Gaia is probably the clearest “styled beach club” option. Ayla’s more recent sustainability content also notes Mama Gaia’s Blue Flag recognition, which adds official support for its profile within the destination.
La Plage Beach Club
La Plage is the beach option most closely tied to Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort. Ayla’s official pages describe it as being at the heart of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla and present it as a beach club suitable for relaxation, socializing, and activity. Ayla’s FAQ also includes La Plage among the destination’s named beach options.
This is usually the most practical beach choice for:
- Hyatt guests
- families
- resort-side beach days
- visitors who want convenience over moving between Ayla zones
If your hotel stay is already centered on Hyatt, La Plage is the most natural beach extension of that stay.
Which Ayla beach is best for you?
Choose B12 if you want:
- the most flexible all-round beach day
- family-friendly atmosphere
- a beach club that suits mixed groups
- easy daytime food and drinks
- a straightforward Ayla beach recommendation
Choose Mama Gaia if you want:
- a more polished beach club feel
- couples or adult-group atmosphere
- stronger food-and-drinks identity
- pool and beach in the same experience
- a later-day beach plan that may continue into evening mood
Choose La Plage if you want:
- the easiest beach option from Hyatt Regency
- a resort-led beach day
- family-friendly setup
- a convenient beach stop tied to your hotel base
Ayla Aqaba beach for families
For families, the safest starting point is B12 or La Plage. Ayla’s official pages present B12 as family-friendly and La Plage as a Hyatt-linked beach club with broad leisure appeal. Those two are easier to recommend first when the goal is a relaxed beach day without needing a more adult nightlife-led setting.
A simple family Ayla beach day could look like:
- slow morning in Ayla
- beach time at B12 or La Plage
- lunch at the same venue
- short break later
- dinner elsewhere in Ayla if needed
For the dining side after beach time, see restaurants in Ayla Aqaba.
Ayla Aqaba beach for couples and groups
For couples and adult groups, Mama Gaia is the most obvious first recommendation because Ayla’s own description leans into premium dining, cocktails, lounging, and nightlife. B12 can also work well if the group wants something more relaxed and less style-driven.
A simple adults-led Ayla beach day could be:
- late morning in Marina Village
- afternoon at Mama Gaia
- sunset drinks
- dinner or a second stop later in Ayla
That structure is one of Ayla’s strengths. You can build a full day around beach time without leaving the destination.
Does Ayla have a public beach?
Ayla’s official pages focus much more on beach clubs and managed beach venues than on promoting one generic public beach stop. The FAQ and top beaches page both guide visitors toward named venues instead. So for practical trip planning, it is better to think of Ayla beach as a venue-based beach experience.
Practical tips for visiting Ayla beach
Keep the planning simple:
- bring normal beach essentials
- choose the venue based on your group type
- if dining matters, pick the beach club first rather than deciding after arrival
- if you are staying at Hyatt, La Plage is usually the easiest option
- if you want a broader all-day club feel, B12 is the safest first choice
- if you want a more adult beach club mood, Mama Gaia is the clear fit
How Ayla beach fits into a wider Ayla day
Ayla beach usually works best as one part of a larger day.
A half-day version:
- lunch first or at the beach club
- beach time in the afternoon
- a walk or drink later
A full-day version:
- slow morning in Ayla
- beach club through midday and afternoon
- dinner in Marina Village or the hotel side later
That is why the beach pages matter so much in this cluster. The beach is not isolated from the rest of Ayla. It connects naturally to dining, hotels, and the overall destination plan.
For the wider destination, see things to do in Ayla Aqaba.
If you are staying overnight, also see hotels in Ayla Aqaba.