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Summer Swimming Pools 🏊

Jordan summer has you melting? Same. The cure? Swimming pools—and lots of them. From rooftop dips in Amman to float-friendly spots by the Dead Sea, we’ve rounded up the coolest places to splash, tan, and pretend you’re on vacation (even if it’s just for the day). Let’s dive in.

Fairmont-Amman

Price: Sun to Wed 50 JD Entrance | 60 JD Including a Meal
Opening Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Note: Call ahead to check availability + Kids under 6 Free

If your ideal pool day includes luxury, silence, and pretending you’re too booked and busy to answer texts, Fairmont is calling your name. Their outdoor pool (Set on floor 3) gives main-character energy with a side of club sandwich and juice if you go for the upgraded entrance because hydration and fries are a balanced lifestyle.

Price: Adults 25 JD | Kids 15 JD
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This one’s for the classic pool-day lovers. Mövenpick Amman offers a seasonal outdoor pool that’s perfect for a few lazy laps before lunch. Pair it with a health club session or just stay horizontal by the water—no judgment here.

Price: Weekdays 40 adults – 20 kids | Weekends & Public Holidays 45 JD adults – 25 JD kids
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to your calm in the storm. InterContinental Amman’s outdoor pool feels like a resort smack in the middle of the city. Open from 9 AM to 6 PM, this crystal-clear escape has all the spa-side perks—light snacks, cocktails, sunbeds, and serious chill. There’s also an indoor pool if you’re in the mood for shade and serenity.

Price: Weekdays 30 JD adults – 15 JD kids | Weekends & Public Holidays 40 JD adults – 20 JD kids
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Note: Kids under 6 Free

Amman’s pool pioneer is back in business! Amman Marriott offers a sun-drenched escape where you can unwind by the water or take a refreshing plunge. The setup is straightforward: classic, calming, and just what you need to feel like summer has officially started.

Grand-Hyatt-amman

Price: Weekdays 25 JD | Weekends & Public Holidays 30 JD
Opening Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This urban sanctuary is all about serenity. The Grand Hyatt’s outdoor pool offers a quiet slice of paradise smack in the middle of Amman. Whether you’re sneaking in a midweek break or stretching out your weekend, it’s an ideal spot to float, snack, and forget about your inbox for hours.

Price: Weekdays 40 JD | Weekends & Public Holidays 50 JD | Kids 12 and under 25 JD
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Outdoor pool | 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Indoor pool, sauna & gym

Home to the largest hotel pool in the city, Sheraton Amman is serious about swimming. Their semi-Olympic outdoor pool clocks in at 25 x 12 meters and up to 1.5 meters deep—perfect for lap swimmers and leisure floaters alike. The Club on Five Lounge adds the bonus of poolside food and drinks, and kids have their own area too.

Price: 25 JD entrance
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Note: Girls only + booking required

This girls-only spot is for the girls who want pool time without somebody cannonballing next to their iced coffee every six minutes. The atmosphere feels relaxed, private, and made for sunscreen reapplications, gossip sessions, and aggressively romanticizing your life.

Price: Daily 45 JD Adults – Kids (Ages 5–10) 25 JD | Public Holidays 60 JD Adults – Kids (Ages 5–10) 30 JD
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Note: Prices include lunch international buffet from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. + Children under 5 Free

Turn your Dead Sea day trip into a full-blown pool party. With multiple pools—including the Insta-worthy El Grito pool—and a beachfront lounging area, this resort makes relaxation fun. DJ sets, light bites, and salt air? Yes, please.

Price: Weekdays 70 JD – Kids (Ages 6–12) 35 JD | Eid 120 JD
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Note: Prices include lunch + Children under 6 Free + Call ahead to confirm availability

Overlooking the shores of the Dead Sea, Hilton’s selection of pools—including two infinity pools, a family pool, and a kids’ pool—offers a refreshing escape with direct access to the beach. Whether you’re lounging poolside or heading to the spa, this resort is all about laid-back luxury.

Price: 50 JD Adults | 75 JD Adults including lunch | Kids (Ages 6–12) 25 JD including lunch
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Note: Kids under 6 free + Call ahead to confirm availability.

With layered pools overlooking the sea, Marriott’s Dead Sea resort is a dream for water lovers. Families can explore the resort and bridge pools, kids get a mushroom pool, and grown-ups can escape to the infinity pool or dip into the indoor spa pool with a jacuzzi. You could spend the whole day here—and honestly, you should.

Price: Sunday to Wednesday 35 JD – 45 JD with meal | Thursday to Saturday 45 JD – 55 JD with meal
Opening Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Note: Call ahead to confirm availability.

Offering both pool and beach access, InterContinental Aqaba combines laid-back coastal charm with premium facilities. The resort’s lagoon-style pool is surrounded by landscaped gardens, with direct access to the city’s largest private beach. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including cabanas, a kids’ pool, whirlpool, towel service, and poolside dining, making it a complete seaside retreat.

Price: 35 JD adults | Kids 5 and under Free
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This pool day comes with clean luxury, calm vibes, and enough space to fully disconnect from the online world for a while. It’s the kind of setting where even applying sunscreen starts to feel cinematic.

Price: Weekdays 30 JD Adults – 15 JD Kids | Weekends & Public Holidays 45 JD Adults – 25 JD Kids
Opening Hours: 12:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.

This isn’t just a pool—it’s a scene. Mama Gaia, tucked into Ayla’s luxury development, is where nature and glam collide. Chill at the beach, swim in the pool, grab lunch with a view, and maybe stay late for the DJ at OUM nightclub. Think laid-back luxury, with a little edge.


Don’t forget your sunscreen Tipsters!

Lemur Love,

The Tip n’ Tag Team