Picolo recommends · Hotel in the Dead Sea, Jordan
Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa
A big, easy-going resort where children can splash in the pools while the grown-ups take turns floating in the salt sea below.
Step out onto the balcony in the morning and there it is: the still, milky water and, beyond it, the hills on the opposite shore. Most rooms here have a balcony, and plenty of them face the sea.
Below, the grounds spread out with a generous number of pools and a beach of the hotel's own. The Dead Sea itself is fun for a short float, but the salt stings, so the pools are where children spend most of the day.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa
We picked the Marriott for families. There is room to spread out, more pools than anyone needs, and the spa works with minerals from the Dead Sea. It costs less than the Kempinski, which matters when you are booking for four.
It is not the most luxurious address on the shore, and the style is more large international resort than boutique. Couples looking for a special-occasion stay will find the Kempinski a better fit.
What you get
- A choice of pools
- Private beach on the Dead Sea
- Spa using Dead Sea minerals
- Rooms with balconies, many facing the water
- Pools where children can swim safely
A day at Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa
- Morning
- Breakfast on the balcony looking across to the far shore.
- Midday
- Pool time for the children while the sun is high.
- Afternoon
- A treatment in the mineral spa while someone else watches the pool.
- Evening
- A family float in the sea before dinner, with the hills turning pink.
Location
Dead Sea, Jordan
Open in MapsQuestions about Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa
Is Dead Sea Marriott Resort and Spa good for children?
Yes. There are several pools where children can swim when the salt water of the Dead Sea becomes too much, and the resort has plenty of space.
Do rooms at Dead Sea Marriott have a view of the sea?
Rooms come with balconies, and many of them look out over the Dead Sea towards the hills on the other side.
What is the spa like at Dead Sea Marriott Resort and Spa?
It is a large spa, and its treatments use minerals from the Dead Sea. Set aside an afternoon for it.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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