Hotels in Ayla Aqaba: Where to Stay in Ayla Oasis

The main current hotels in Ayla Aqaba are Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort and Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba. Hyatt Regency is the stronger fit for a full resort-style stay, while Cloud7 is better for Marina Village, apartment-style accommodation, longer stays and walkable dining. Ayla’s official hotels page also lists The Pulse as a coming-soon adults-only boutique hotel, so it is worth knowing about but should not be treated as a current core booking option until officially opened.

If you are still deciding whether Ayla is the right part of Aqaba for your trip, start with the Aqaba Jordan travel guide. If you already know you want Ayla, this guide will help you choose where to stay, what each hotel style suits best, and how Ayla compares with Aqaba city center, South Beach and wider Red Sea resort areas.

What is Ayla Oasis in Aqaba?

Ayla Oasis is a modern waterfront destination in Aqaba, Jordan. It is not only a hotel zone and it is not only a beach. It is a larger leisure district built around lagoons, Marina Village, hotels, restaurants, beach venues, water experiences and Ayla Golf Club. That matters because choosing a hotel in Ayla is really about choosing the style of stay you want inside this wider destination.

Some visitors come to Ayla for a full holiday base. They want a hotel, beach time, restaurants, marina walks, golf, cafés and a polished environment in one area. Others stay elsewhere in Aqaba and visit Ayla for a meal, beach-club day, golf round or evening walk. Both approaches can work, but staying inside Ayla makes the most sense when Ayla itself is a central part of your trip.

For the wider destination experience, read the Things to Do in Ayla Aqaba guide. It explains how Ayla’s marina, golf, beach clubs, hotels and dining areas fit together. This hotels page focuses specifically on where to stay and how to decide between the main accommodation styles.

Ayla’s official website presents the destination as a Red Sea lifestyle area with hotels, beaches, Marina Village, dining, activities and Ayla Golf Club. You can also check the official Ayla hotels page for the latest hotel list and official booking links.

Which hotels are in Ayla Aqaba?

Ayla’s official hotels page currently presents three hotel names connected with the destination:

For immediate hotel planning, most travelers are choosing between Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort and Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba. The Pulse is important for future Ayla accommodation planning, but because Ayla still describes it as coming soon, it should be mentioned carefully and not positioned as an active alternative unless the official status changes.

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort

Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort is the clearest choice if you want Ayla to feel like a full resort holiday. It suits travelers who prefer a more traditional hotel structure, resort facilities, lagoon and marina atmosphere, hotel-led service, and a polished base that works for couples, families, business travelers and golf-focused guests.

The official Hyatt page for Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort presents the property as a resort surrounded by mountains, lagoons and marina scenery, with rooms, suites, dining, La Plage Beach Club, Camp Hyatt, Aqua Spa, fitness facilities and access to nearby Ayla experiences. Before booking, always check the latest room types, policies, family facilities, beach access, dining availability and seasonal offers directly with Hyatt.

Hyatt is usually the better fit if you want the hotel to be the center of the stay. That means you are not only looking for a place to sleep. You want the hotel environment itself to carry a major part of the trip: breakfast, pool time, beach-club time, dinner, spa, family facilities, meetings, or a relaxed resort rhythm.

Hyatt Regency is best for

Couples who want a polished, resort-style Red Sea stay with hotel dining, beach-club access and a more refined setting.

Families who prefer a hotel environment rather than a fully independent apartment stay. Families should still confirm children’s facilities, room arrangements, meal plans and beach access directly before booking.

Business travelers who need a more conventional hotel setup, event facilities, service structure and easier meeting-style logistics.

Golf travelers who want to combine Ayla Golf Club with a resort stay in the same destination area.

Short luxury breaks where the goal is to arrive, settle in, enjoy Ayla and reduce movement around the city.

Hyatt may be less ideal if you mainly want the feeling of living inside Marina Village, walking easily between cafés and shops, or using apartment-style space for a longer stay. In those cases, Cloud7 may feel more natural.

Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba

Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba is a different kind of stay. It is better understood as residence-style, apartment-style accommodation in the Marina Village area rather than a classic resort hotel. That makes it especially useful for travelers who want more independence, a more walkable village atmosphere, and easier access to cafés, restaurants, shops and evening movement.

If Hyatt is the resort-led choice, Cloud7 is the Marina Village-led choice. The decision is not only about budget or star rating. It is about how you want your Ayla stay to feel.

Cloud7 usually makes more sense if you want to step out into Ayla’s social side. Marina Village is one of the strongest parts of Ayla for visitors who care about dining, cafés, walking, marina views and a more urban leisure atmosphere. For a deeper look at this side of the destination, use the Marina Village Ayla guide.

Cloud7 is best for

Longer stays where apartment-style space and independence matter.

Small groups who may prefer residence-style accommodation over a traditional hotel room setup.

Travelers who want Marina Village close by for dining, cafés, shops and evening walks.

Families who value space and want more flexible accommodation, depending on the exact unit type and current availability.

Independent travelers who do not need a full resort environment every day.

Cloud7 may be less ideal if you want the hotel itself to provide the main holiday experience. If your priority is a classic resort setup, Hyatt Regency is the safer first comparison.

The Pulse

The Pulse is worth including for entity completeness, but it should be handled carefully. Ayla’s official hotels page describes The Pulse as a coming-soon adults-only boutique hotel in Marina Village. That means it may become important for future couple stays, adults-only weekends, boutique accommodation searches and lifestyle-focused Ayla trips, but it should not be compared as a current booking option unless Ayla updates its official status.

When The Pulse opens, it may become especially relevant for travelers who want a more adult, social, Marina Village-based stay rather than a family resort or apartment-style residence. For now, Hyatt Regency and Cloud7 remain the practical choices for current “where to stay in Ayla Aqaba” planning.

How to choose a hotel in Ayla Aqaba

Choosing the right hotel in Ayla is easier when you start with your travel style instead of the hotel name.

Use this framework:

• Choose Hyatt Regency if you want a resort-led stay, hotel facilities, lagoon and marina views, hotel dining, beach-club access and a more classic hotel experience.
• Choose Cloud7 if you want Marina Village, apartment-style accommodation, independence, cafés and restaurants nearby, and a more walkable social setting.
• Keep The Pulse in mind for future planning if you want adults-only boutique accommodation in Marina Village.
• Choose Ayla generally if you want a polished destination district with hotels, dining, beach venues, golf and marina atmosphere in one area.
• Choose Aqaba city center instead if you want local restaurants, markets, budget options, easier city movement and a less resort-style atmosphere.
• Choose South Beach instead if diving, snorkeling and reef access are your main reasons for visiting Aqaba.
• Choose Tala Bay instead if you want a quieter, resort-style beach setting farther from central Aqaba.

The best hotel in Ayla Aqaba is not the same for every traveler. Hyatt may be the best hotel-style choice, Cloud7 may be the best residence-style choice, and Ayla itself may or may not be the right district depending on your wider Aqaba plan.

Is Ayla a good place to stay in Aqaba?

Yes, Ayla is a good place to stay in Aqaba if you want a polished waterfront environment with hotels, restaurants, beach venues, marina walks, golf and a more organized leisure atmosphere. It works especially well for couples, families, business travelers, golf travelers, and visitors who want Aqaba to feel more relaxed and self-contained.

Ayla is not the best choice for every traveler. If you want the most local city atmosphere, central Aqaba may suit you better. If you are in Aqaba mainly for diving or snorkeling, South Beach may be more practical. If you want a quiet resort area away from the city, Tala Bay may be worth comparing.

For a broader comparison of Aqaba areas, use the Aqaba Jordan travel guide. For a beach-focused comparison, use the best beaches in Aqaba guide.

Ayla vs Aqaba city center vs South Beach vs Tala Bay

If you want a hotel base that feels modern, cleanly planned and easy to enjoy without moving too much, Ayla is strong. If you want Red Sea marine activities first, compare South Beach carefully before booking. If your itinerary includes Petra or Wadi Rum, also think about road timing and how much beach time you realistically have.

Best hotels in Ayla Aqaba by travel style

Best for families

For many families, Hyatt Regency is the safer first comparison because it offers a more conventional resort environment. That can make the stay easier when children need meals, rest, pool time, shade and simple movement. Cloud7 can also work well for families who prefer more space and independence, especially if they want Marina Village nearby.

Families should choose based on comfort and logistics. Ask whether you need a pool-focused day, beach-club access, easy meals, a larger room or apartment, children’s facilities, flexible dining, and simple evening movement.

For wider planning, read the Aqaba family travel guide. It explains how Aqaba works for kids, beach days, water activities, family pacing and Red Sea comfort.

Best for couples

Couples usually do well in Ayla because the area combines hotel stays, marina dining, beach venues, sunset walks and a more polished atmosphere. Hyatt Regency works well for a classic resort-style couple stay. Cloud7 works better if you want Marina Village energy, cafés, apartment-style space and more independence.

If The Pulse opens as described by Ayla, it may become relevant for adults-only boutique stays. Until then, couples should mainly compare Hyatt and Cloud7.

Best for business travelers

Business travelers usually need reliability, service structure, meeting practicality and easy access to dining. Hyatt Regency is the more conventional business-hotel fit. Cloud7 may work for longer business stays or travelers who prefer a residence-style setup in Marina Village.

If the trip includes meetings, events or hosted guests, confirm meeting spaces, transport, dining arrangements and booking conditions directly with the hotel.

Best for divers and snorkelers

Ayla can work for divers and snorkelers who want a comfortable evening base after a Red Sea activity day, but it is not always the most practical base if diving is the main reason for the trip. South Beach is often more relevant for reef access, dive centers and marine-activity logistics.

If diving is central to your trip, start with the Dive in Aqaba Guide 2026. If you are not a certified diver, compare snorkeling in Aqaba and water sports in Aqaba before choosing your hotel area.

Ayla is strongest when your trip combines sea activities with comfort, dining, marina atmosphere, golf or a relaxed hotel stay. South Beach is stronger when the sea activity itself is the main priority.

Best for quiet luxury

Ayla can feel quieter and more polished than central Aqaba, especially if you choose a resort-led stay and do not overload the itinerary. Hyatt Regency is the more obvious choice for this type of stay. Cloud7 can still work if you want the atmosphere of Marina Village but prefer apartment-style accommodation.

For quiet luxury, check room location, view type, dining plans, beach access and seasonal events before booking. Ayla can host events, busy weekends and holiday activity, so the exact stay experience may vary by date.

Staying near Marina Village vs staying on the resort side

This is one of the most useful ways to compare hotels in Ayla Aqaba.

Marina Village is the social side. It is better if you care about cafés, restaurants, shops, walking, evening movement and a livelier setting. Cloud7 naturally fits this style because it is connected with the village experience.

The resort side is better if you want the hotel to carry more of the stay. Hyatt Regency naturally fits this style because it offers a more complete resort structure.

Neither side is automatically better. Marina Village is stronger for movement and atmosphere. The resort side is stronger for a hotel-led holiday.

If dining is a major reason for choosing Ayla, use the restaurants in Ayla Aqaba guide before booking. Your hotel location can affect how easy it feels to move between dinner, beach time, golf and evening walks.

Beach access in Ayla: what “private beach” usually means

One of the most common mistakes travelers make is assuming that every phrase like “private beach,” “beach access,” or “beach club” means the same thing. In Aqaba, these phrases need careful reading.

A private beach usually means managed access connected to a hotel, resort, beach club or paid day-use venue. It does not always mean the beach is empty, exclusive, or available to every guest in the same way at all times. Access can depend on the hotel, package, season, day-pass rules, event bookings or operational changes.

Ayla beach experiences are better understood through named venues and managed beach settings rather than one generic public beach. For Ayla specifically, the Ayla Aqaba beach guide explains how the main beach venues fit different travel styles.

Before booking a hotel mainly for beach access, check:

• whether beach access is included or separate
• whether towels, sunbeds or umbrellas are included
• whether children are allowed in all areas
• whether the beach venue has seasonal rules
• whether outside guests can access the same venue
• whether events may affect access
• whether the beach experience is lagoon-style, pool-style, club-style or open-sea-oriented

This accuracy matters because a beach-focused traveler may be happier in Ayla, South Beach, Tala Bay or another area depending on expectations.

Hotels in Ayla Aqaba for golf stays

Ayla is the strongest hotel area in Aqaba for travelers who want golf to be part of the trip. The key reason is simple: Ayla Golf Club is part of the same wider destination.

According to the official Ayla Golf Club page, the golf club was designed by Greg Norman and includes an 18-hole par-72 championship course plus a nine-hole par-27 floodlit academy course. That makes Ayla especially relevant for golfers, beginners, mixed-skill groups and travelers who want a golf experience without building the entire Jordan trip around it.

For a golf-led stay, Hyatt Regency is usually the more natural resort-style fit. Cloud7 can also work well if you prefer Marina Village and residence-style accommodation. The better choice depends on whether you want the hotel experience or the village experience to lead the trip.

For a deeper editorial guide, read the Ayla Golf Club Aqaba and Jordan golf guide. It explains how Ayla Golf Club fits into Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra and longer Jordan itineraries.

Getting to Ayla and getting around

Ayla is in Aqaba, Jordan’s Red Sea city. Most visitors reach Aqaba by road from Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea, or by flying directly into Aqaba when routes are available. Exact travel times depend on your starting point, border conditions, road conditions, stops and transport type.

For most travelers, private car, taxi, rental car or arranged transfer is the simplest way to reach Ayla. If you are staying inside Ayla and most of your plans are inside the destination, you may not need constant transport every day. But if you plan to dive in South Beach, visit Wadi Rum, explore central Aqaba, or take a Petra day trip, you should plan transport in advance.

Do not assume that every activity is walkable just because it is “in Aqaba.” Aqaba is manageable, but Ayla, South Beach, Tala Bay and the city center are different areas. A good hotel decision starts with knowing where your main activities will happen.

If your stay is short, the Aqaba 2-day itinerary can help you avoid overloading the trip. For wider Jordan routes, the Ahlan Jordan packages guide can help you compare how Aqaba fits into three-, four- and five-night travel plans.

Using Ayla as a base for Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra

Ayla works very well as a soft landing or comfortable ending to a southern Jordan route. Many travelers visit Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba in the same trip. The mistake is trying to do everything too fast.

Ayla is best when you have enough time to enjoy the hotel, Marina Village, beach, golf or dining side of the destination. If you arrive late, leave early and spend the only full day outside Aqaba, Ayla may feel underused. If you have two or three nights, it becomes much easier to justify.

Wadi Rum is the most natural add-on because it pairs desert scenery with Red Sea comfort. Use the Wadi Rum Jordan guide if you are building a route that combines desert camps, jeep tours and Aqaba hotel time.

Petra is also commonly paired with Aqaba, but it needs respect. Petra involves walking, heat, stairs and long site time. If you visit Petra, then continue to Ayla, keep the next day lighter. A beach, marina dinner or relaxed hotel day often works better than another heavy activity.

Mini itinerary: 2 nights in Ayla Aqaba

Day 1: Arrival and Marina Village

Arrive in Aqaba and check in at your Ayla hotel. Keep the first day simple. If you are staying at Hyatt Regency, settle into the resort and use the evening for a relaxed dinner. If you are staying at Cloud7, walk around Marina Village and choose dinner nearby.

Avoid booking too many activities on arrival day. Ayla works best when you allow time to understand the layout and enjoy the setting.

Day 2: Beach, golf or Red Sea activity

Choose one main activity, not three.

If you want a relaxed day, use an Ayla beach venue and plan lunch nearby. If you want golf, book around Ayla Golf Club and leave the evening easy. If you want marine activity, compare snorkeling, diving or water sports, then return to Ayla for dinner.

For non-divers and families, snorkeling or light water sports may be easier than a full diving schedule. For certified divers, use the diving guide before choosing where to go.

Day 3: Slow morning and departure

Use the final morning for breakfast, a marina walk, coffee, light shopping or a short beach stop. If you are continuing to Wadi Rum or Petra, avoid leaving too late, especially if you have a fixed check-in, tour or long transfer.

Mini itinerary: 3 nights in Ayla with Wadi Rum

Day 1: Arrive in Ayla

Check in and keep the first evening inside Ayla. Choose Marina Village dining, hotel dining or a relaxed walk. This gives you a clean start without making the day too busy.

Day 2: Ayla beach or golf day

Use the second day for the reason you chose Ayla. For couples, that may be beach and dinner. For families, it may be pool, beach and easy meals. For golfers, it may be Ayla Golf Club. For mixed groups, split the day between beach, marina and dining.

Day 3: Wadi Rum day or overnight

Travel to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour, sunset and either a return to Ayla or an overnight desert camp. If you return the same day, keep the evening light. If you sleep in Wadi Rum, return to Aqaba the next day or continue north depending on your route.

Day 4: Departure or onward travel

Use the final morning for rest, breakfast and easy movement. Do not combine a long desert return, heavy sightseeing and a late-night drive unless your transport plan is very clear.

What Ayla is not ideal for

Ayla is not the best fit for every traveler.

It may not be ideal if you want the lowest-cost hotel base in Aqaba. Central Aqaba will usually offer a wider range of budget options.

It may not be ideal if your main goal is reef-focused diving every day. South Beach can be more practical for marine logistics.

It may not be ideal if you want a fully local city atmosphere. Ayla is polished, planned and modern, while central Aqaba feels more local and everyday.

It may not be ideal if you plan to spend most of your time outside Aqaba. If your itinerary is Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman and Dead Sea with only one short night in Aqaba, a simpler hotel base may be enough.

Ayla is strongest when you actually use what Ayla offers: hotel comfort, Marina Village, beach venues, dining, golf, walking, and a more organized waterfront setting.

How we evaluate hotels in Ayla Aqaba

WowJordan evaluates Ayla accommodation based on practical travel use, not only hotel branding. The most important factors are:

• location inside Ayla
• hotel style versus residence style
• suitability for families, couples, business travelers and groups
• access to dining and Marina Village
• fit for beach, golf and Red Sea activities
• transport practicality
• honest limitations
• fit within wider Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra itineraries
• official source consistency

This page does not provide live prices or guaranteed availability because hotel rates, offers, room categories, access rules and packages can change. Always confirm final details directly with the hotel or official destination website before booking.

Editorial note

Last updated: May 2026.

WowJordan is a Jordan-based tourism directory and travel resource. We are not the operator of Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort, Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba, The Pulse or Ayla Golf Club. This guide is written to help travelers compare areas, stay styles and trip-planning logic. Official hotel details, policies, beach access, packages, dining availability and opening status should always be checked with the official hotel or Ayla website before booking.

For the full Aqaba destination cluster, continue with the Aqaba Jordan travel guide, Things to Do in Ayla Aqaba, Ayla Aqaba beach guide, restaurants in Ayla Aqaba, Aqaba family travel guide and Aqaba 2-day itinerary.

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