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Tala Bay - Tala Bay is the most popular and well-equipped place, a resort place in Jordan, on the shores of the Red Sea. Indeed, quite tourist place. But in currently Tala Bay, of course, does not live up to the best Egyptian or Turkish resorts. In general, the Red Sea strip in Jordan is not at all large, while Eilat is in Israel, and Aqaba is in Jordan port cities, therefore located 15 km from Aqaba resort village Tala Bay, and together with nearby Coral Bay, in fact, make up all coastal resort places Jordan. At the same time, it develops vigorously. All three hotels on the territory of Tala Bay belong to the same Egyptian billionaire.

The closed resort village Tala Bay Resort consists of quite large three Reddison 5-star hotels, next to it is the second line Marina Plaza 4 stars, Movenpick also with 5 stars and the same high prices. As well as private apartments (Tala Bay Apartment) for wealthy Jordanians and foreigners.

A little further about 70 meters, also on the left side, there will be a souvenir shop with magnets for 1 dinar.
A little further, 350 meters if you walk along the yacht parking area, .
A little further along the diagonal corner of the bay, relative to the Marina Hotel, there will be a good Marina Market supermarket, with a wide selection of everything you need and don’t need (prices are absolutely average Russian ones, clearly multiplied by 2 times, if not for fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate...).
A little to the right of Marina, according to reviews from vacationers, the restaurant will be good (we had enough).

We were told that they are not allowed on the Movenpik beach, but access to the territory of Radisson and Marina is free for a person with a European appearance. But we went around the yacht parking bay and walked along the beach to Movenpik, where. This may be due to different security changes or to the too arrogant behavior of vacationers.

On weekdays, except for landscapers, janitors, gardeners and tourists, no one walks the streets of Tala Bay. A typical resort, fairly secluded place. That is, walking in the morning in the center of Tala Bay along the yachts in the bay, you may not meet a single person. and the territories of the hotels themselves - there are a lot of people in hotels.

On one side of the Marina Plaza hotel there is the sea, and on the other side there is a highway from Jordan towards Saudi Arabia, which runs along the entire coast, behind the highway is typically the Jordanian Desert.

Since this part of Jordan is in fact a desert area, it is true that from time to time there are terrible downpours that not only wash out the roads, but even flood the rooms, especially on the first floors. Before our arrival, there was such a downpour that even on the second floors, under the closed windows, there was so much water that it was possible to simply bail it out.
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We will talk about all the hotels in detail in separate articles, fortunately everyone was allowed into the territory without restrictions, although they said that it seemed like someone was not allowed into Movenpick.

Among the peculiarities: on weekends, from Friday evening to Sunday evening, a lot of local vacationers come to Tala Bay, including Marina, as a result, according to vacationers, there is no crowd at the restaurant and at the pool. On our weekend we did not observe such problems; there were 7-10 Arabs, children, wives. They didn't interfere much.

Bay - boat parking in Tala Bay

Bay - boat parking in Tala Bay

At the entrance - on the ring (next to Marina)

At the entrance - on the ring (next to Marina)

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If you have landed on this page, it means that you have already chosen the Tala Bay resort for your holiday. Therefore, in this article we will not dwell in detail on the advantages of the resort itself, its features and, possibly, disadvantages. In other words, you already know about them, at least in general terms, and you are satisfied with everything about the territory and infrastructure. If this is not the case, then such information can be found on our website in the “Jordan” tours section.

Let's take a closer look at the hotels of the Tala Bay resort.
As throughout the country of Jordan, resort hotels provide accommodation conditions that take into account the basic requirements of international tourism standards and the specific requirements of clients in the region.

Using our hotel catalog, apply a filter by category (star rating). This will significantly narrow your search and make your choice easier. The name of the hotel is also a link to the description with photographs of the hotel at the Tala Bay resort.
When studying the hotel description, pay attention to its location relative to the city center, its distance from the airport, from popular tourist and shopping areas and from the attractions of the town of Tala Bay.

If you are planning a vacation with children, it is very important that the hotel meets the requirements family vacation. For example, there are hotels that do not accept guests with children. Strange? But this is a fact. There are not many such hotels. Most often they are intended for holding large business meetings and conferences at high, even international and governmental, levels. These are usually the most expensive and best hotels Tala Bay town, their category should be 5 stars or 5+.

When traveling with children in hotels in Tala Bay (Jordan), you should request information about beds for infants if your family has children under 2 years old and they are traveling with you. Hotels of 4 stars and above offer such cribs free of charge. Hotels from 3 stars and below usually have a moderate additional fee.

If you choose the “apartment” hotel category, then there are no discounts for children, since children are not accommodated in extra beds, but in beds for adults. In apartments, the fee is calculated based on the cost of the entire room per day, regardless of how many people live in it and what their age is. In this case, the actual number of guests should not exceed that allowed in this type of apartment. A significant advantage of the Tala Bay resort apartments when traveling with children is:
1. the presence of a kitchen corner or a separate kitchen with all the kitchen furniture and utensils, where it is convenient to individually prepare food for very young children, children with food allergies or simply capricious children in their diet.
2. the presence of one or more separate bedrooms, although the living room must have a double bed. Usually this is a double fold-out sofa. Parents will be comfortable sleeping in their bedroom behind closed doors, when the child is comfortable on the sofa in the living room.

Before booking a hotel at the Tala Bay resort, ask a travel agency or find on the Internet photographs of the hotel, its interiors, grounds, interior decoration rooms and type of bathrooms. Typically, Jordan hotels and resort hotels in particular have photos posted on their websites. Website addresses and postal addresses are also available in the information service of the Tala Bay resort. Such services are required at all other resorts in the country of Jordan.

Tala Bay hotels in Aqaba on the Red Sea in Jordan are located at a distance of approximately 10 kilometers from the city of Aqaba.

Tala Bay Resort is Jordan's only resort on the Red Sea. The nearest city and airport is Aqaba, just 20 minutes away by car or bus. The resort's remoteness from the borders of Syria and Iraq, as well as the fact that this enclave is a closed economic zone, makes Tala Bay quiet and safe place where you can comfortably spend your vacation.

Tala Bay hotels on video

Tala Bay hotels on the map of Jordan

• Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay Aqaba,
• Tala Bay Resort,
• Marina Plaza,
• Movenpick Resort,
• Publick Security Hotel.

The status of Tala Bay as a resort is somewhat lower than the tourist stars of Egypt and Turkey, but progress in the desire to attract more and more new tourists here and the unique nature of this corner are already yielding results today. The resort is actively developing, and therefore there is hope that it has a great future.

Almost all hotels in the resort town belong to one billionaire from Egypt. Apparently this explains both the unified development plan and the careful approach to every aspect of tourist comfort.

The smooth line of Aqaba Bay is divided in the center by a convenient parking lot for the yacht club, and the panorama of the hotels creates the appearance of a well-kept park paved with paving slabs. There are an abundance of palm trees everywhere with trestle beds lurking in their shade. Hotels as an alternative sea ​​beaches, offer ideally clean pools framed with beautiful granite or ceramics.

Movenpick Resort Resort Spa Tala Bay Aqaba), Radisson Blu Tala Bay Resort and Grand Swiss-Belresort Tala Bay - these three five-star hotels are the hallmark of the Tala Bay resort. The furnishings of the rooms, as well as the thoughtful view from the windows, and the highest possible level of service here are conducive to a 100% carefree holiday. The hotels have conference rooms, Internet and fax services for those who wish to combine business with pleasure.

If your vacation in Jordan does not coincide with your desire to gain a few extra pounds, the menus of local restaurants, bars and cafes will fully respond to your requests, both for European and Arabic cuisine. Reviews from tourists say that when booking a tour to Tala Bay, it is very practical to purchase vouchers from full board(standard package includes breakfast only). Local hotels are designed for tourists with high incomes, and therefore eating outside the hotels is not a cheap pleasure.

All five-star ratings have own beaches, the cleanliness and comfort of which are quite consistent with the rank of hotels. The ubiquitous corals can cause some inconvenience, but this problem can be easily solved with special swimming shoes. The presence of ichthyofauna on the coast is a real paradise for diving enthusiasts. By the way, the industry marine entertainment here - for every taste. Fortunately, the local weather provides the opportunity for this nine months a year.

Jordan is a country with a lot to see. There are several bureaus on the territory of Tala Bay that are ready to offer a lot of excursions to the natural and historical attractions of this kingdom.

The resort offers a full range of spa treatments. A gratifying fact is that hotel staff communicates with guests in three languages ​​(Russian is one of them).

There are two more hotels on the coast of Tala Bay. These are Publick Security Hotel and Marina Plaza. Let us note that the first of them is completely new, and in 2017 it received its first guests. Both of them are considered four-star, but this only gives them incentive to strive to match the service of their more stellar brothers.

Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* is a wonderful hotel built in traditional Arabic style. It is relatively new, as the hotel was opened in 2008. Over the past years, the hotel has received thousands of tourists wishing to relax on the Red Sea coast, near the Gulf of Aqaba. And now, along with the popularity of the resort, the popularity of this hotel is growing.

Location

Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* is located on the coast of Aqaba. You can walk to the sea in just a couple of minutes. The beaches here are good, sandy. Interestingly, the coast of Aqaba extends 27 kilometers in length. Here holiday season always reigns, because the air temperature, even in winter, does not fall below 22 degrees.

The beach at the hotel, by the way, is private. It is not very far from the city center, but nevertheless, guests here are provided with a free shuttle to those places. The city of Aqaba has its own international Airport named after King Hussein. You can also get there quickly, in 15-20 minutes.

By the way, literally two steps from the hotel there is bus stop, several hypermarkets, shops, cafes and restaurants. From here you can also get to the underwater observatory, coral beach, Aqaba port and other local attractions. In general, the location is good and advantageous in all respects.

What does the hotel have?

Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* provides its guests with absolutely everything they could possibly need. On site there is an ATM, free car parking and Wi-Fi, luggage storage, two meeting rooms, a computer center, an office with fax and photocopier, and a large conference room.

There is also a laundry with dry cleaning, ironing, a common lounge, smoking areas, a souvenir shop, and a service for delivering free newspapers, drinks and food to the room. The hotel's one mini-market only sells drinks and snacks. In another - more wide choose. There is everything from household chemicals and ending with canned food. Therefore, if the need arises to buy something, people may not even leave the hotel premises.

The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day. You can go there for any question - be it the need to call a nanny or a doctor. By the way, such a possibility exists. Needless to say, if the hotel has its own yacht marina on its own private beach.

Entertainment

On the territory of Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* (Jordan), in addition to services that are designed to make guests’ stay as comfortable as possible, they also offer different ways have fun. Naturally, there is an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace. In addition, the hotel provides professional equipment for classes. aquatic species sports While at the hotel, you should definitely try your hand at windsurfing or diving. You can rent a canoe and go water skiing. There is also everything you need for beach volleyball. And, of course, such little things as darts and table tennis are also available here.

Fans of a more active lifestyle will definitely appreciate the presence of a gym. After strength training, you can go to the SPA center, which is also located at Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* (Jordan). Here you can order cosmetic and wellness treatments. There are rooms where professionals serve couples in love. Many people like to come to the SPA together.

They offer stone therapy, Swedish and Thai massages, aroma and hydrotherapy, and reflexology. Clients can also visit the steam room, sauna or soak in the jacuzzi. However, the full list of services can be found on site. There is only one thing to remember - only adults are allowed into the SPA.

Nutrition

The Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* hotel (Jordan, Aqaba), the photo of which is provided above, has several establishments where you can eat deliciously. This is an oriental cafe, open from five in the evening until midnight. There is also a pool bar that opens at 9:00 and closes at 00:00. And of course, the main restaurant. It is open from 7 am to 10:30 pm. They serve fresh, varied, delicious food from a variety of cuisines. There are Belgian treats, Caribbean, Chinese, Italian, Mediterranean. The chefs also prepare Mexican, Middle Eastern, local, Asian and international dishes. Grill and barbecue are also often served here.

The restaurant serves guests on a buffet and menu basis. The establishment is popular, and since there are many rooms in the hotel, there are plenty of guests. That's why table reservations are encouraged. It’s better to “secure” a seat in a restaurant in advance so as not to wait until it becomes available.

Hotel guests about the restaurant

Briefly, I would also like to note what people who have been to the hotel say about its establishments. As many people claim, the food here is really tasty, varied and unusual. Real paradise for gastronomic aesthetes.

Although breakfast is ordinary, like everywhere else. But good ones. There are hot dishes - omelettes with vegetables, fried eggs. Served stewed in tomato sauce and fresh vegetables, several types of fresh and natural yoghurts, sausages, meat and cheese slices. There is also fried sausages, hot pancakes, a variety of jams, buns and pastries.

For lunch they offer various soups, side dishes, potatoes, spaghetti and excellent pilaf - with lamb or seafood. There are a variety of vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, various salads, cabbage, corn. This is if we talk about fresh ones. They also offer tomatoes in natural yogurt, stewed or steamed vegetables. Potatoes are boiled, baked and fried. They offer lasagna, goulash, meat, and poultry. Desserts include pastries, cakes, puddings, and pastries.

Drinks include juices, draft wine and strong beer, whiskey, cocktails and much more. San Pellegrino, pink lemonade, soda, tonic, hot chocolate, Irish coffee and fresh juices are available at an additional cost.

By the way, the bar serves good hamburgers. In general, we can talk about gastronomic diversity for a long time, but the conclusion should definitely be stated - you won’t be able to go hungry in this place.

Standard apartment

Now - a little more detail about what room options are available at Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* (Jordan, Aqaba). Standards with an area of ​​28 square meters. m are the most popular. Because they are the most affordable.

In the middle of the bright, stylishly decorated room there is a 2-king size bed. Opposite there is a plasma TV with satellite channels. The room also has a minibar, access to a furnished balcony, a safe, a telephone, air conditioning, and a bathroom with a shower. Guests are provided with personalized beauty kits containing liquid soaps, shampoos, shower gels, hair conditioners and body lotions.

How much would it cost for a week of accommodation in such an apartment for two people with breakfast? Standard price - 50,000 rubles. But the fact is that Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay Aqaba 4* often offers discounts. Especially in autumn and winter (as the influx of tourists becomes less). By receiving a discount or promotional offer, guests can save 20-30%.

Junior Suites

Apartments of this class are also available at Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4*. The photos provided in the article show that such numbers look very attractive. Their area is 54 square meters. m. The space is divided into a separate bedroom, living room, plumbing unit and kitchen with dining area. Everything that was listed above is also available for people staying in a junior suite.

A week's stay with breakfast will cost approximately 95,000 rubles. Maximum capacity is three people. This room can accommodate two adults and a child.

Suites

And of course, such apartments are also offered to potential guests. They differ large area- 74 sq. m. These apartments are connected to a double room. This suite has a double king size bed. And in the next room there are two separate, standard ones. The apartments have access to a balcony with magnificent views of the marina. There is a kitchen, two plasma TVs (one for the bedroom) and another one in the living room. There are also two full bathrooms with toiletries for all guests.

The weekly cost of living in an apartment is about 180,000 rubles. Maximum capacity is four adults and one child.

Helpful information

Check-in at the Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* hotel starts at 15:00 and lasts until midnight. Departure must be completed before noon. But if guests are interested in a different time, due to the peculiarities of their flight, this can be agreed upon at the reception.

Children can stay in the hotel. If the child is under two years old, they will be provided with a special crib. And it will be free. A child under six years old can also stay in the room for free, but only on existing beds or a sofa, for example.

When applying for a reservation, you will need to provide your credit card details, and then take it with you. The hotel accepts four options - Visa, American Express, Master Card and Maestro.

Staff

Many people who have been here are happy to talk about how well trained the specialists are who serve the guests of the Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* hotel. Aqaba is the only resort in all of Jordan, so there are a lot of tourists here. And it is logical to assume that the sea and beaches should not be particularly clean at the height of the season. But not in this case. At the hotel private beach, and it is cleaned throughout the day, several times. The sand here is clean, it’s nice to be on the beach. And the sea, accordingly, pleases too.

By the way, even though it is stated that the staff speaks only English, French and Arabic, guests assure that there are several administrators at the reception who speak Russian fluently. However, it won’t hurt to take a phrasebook with you.

The rooms are cleaned well, every day, and towels are changed with the same regularity. Linen - upon request. Every day they provide a bottle of purified water per person. Regularly replenish supplies of shampoos, gels, toilet paper and other hygiene products. In general, in terms of service, Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4* receives mostly positive reviews.

Guests who have already visited the hotel often give some recommendations about their stay at Marina Plaza Resort Tala Bay 4*. The photo of the hotel clearly demonstrates that the hotel is of a good standard. However, the prices also indicate this. Everything in Jordan is quite expensive - a dirham costs more than a dollar. Therefore, it is much more profitable to take the all-inclusive service rather than a room with a kitchen.

By the way, if you need to buy something in a mini-market or store, you don’t have to change rubles. As many assure, it is quite possible to pay with them here.

And further. It's definitely worth going on excursions. Jordan - very interesting country. And at least the hot springs and the Dead Sea should be visited. It’s better to buy excursions on the spot, they are inexpensive here.

What else is worth knowing?

Finally, a couple more nuances about It is worth noting the fact that the hotel often greets guests with gifts. For example, regular guests, birthday people and newlyweds. They can give you cakes, fruits and other nice little things.

For many, a definite advantage is the lack of animation. No noise - silence, calm and privacy. So guests can simply have a pleasant time in the evening on the well-kept grounds of the hotel, surrounded by trees, palms and other vegetation.

And if you want entertainment, you can go to Aqaba, where a free bus runs several times every day (it also takes guests back). By the way, prices there are an order of magnitude lower than in the area where the hotel is located. That’s why it’s worth going there for souvenirs, gifts and groceries; you’ll save a lot.

Otherwise the hotel is wonderful. With good, rather modest prices for accommodation, an excellent level of service and a private beach. The hotel is advertised as a family hotel, but everyone comes here, regardless of the type of vacation.

Check-in/out time

Check-in time- from 16:00
Departure time- until 12:00

Beach

First line.
Private, sandy. The length of the beach is 130 m.
The road between the beach and the hotel.
Beach towels, beach umbrella, sun lounger - free of charge.

In the room

Shower
- robe
- slippers
- hair dryer
- split system
- TV (1 Russian channel)
- telephone
- kettle
- set for making tea/coffee
- Wi-Fi (free)
- safe
- balcony, terrace
- room cleaning (daily)
- change of bed linen
- change of towels
- minibar (free)
- iron, ironing board (free)
- room service (paid)

Territory

Amphitheater
- ATM
- currency exchange
- 3 conference rooms (for a fee)
- parking (free)
- beauty salon (paid)
- hairdresser (for a fee)
- SPA center (paid)
- Internet salon (free)
- Wi-Fi
- laundry (paid)
- shop (paid)
​- shuttle bass (for a fee)

Entertainment and sports

3 outdoor pools (winter pool - from 8:00 to sunset at summer time, from 8:00 to 10:00 - in winter; sejan pool - from 8:00 to sunset; beach pool - from 8:00 to 10:00 - in summer, in winter - from 8:00 to sunset. Heating of the winter pool)
- indoor pool in the SPA center (from 09:00 to 21:00, heated)
- waterslides
- Playstation (paid)
- aerobics (free)
- animation (free)
- water aerobics (free)
- basketball (free)
- beach soccer (free)
- Beach volleyball(for free)
- bicycle rental (paid)
- boccia (free)
- cinema (free)
- darts (free)
- diving (for a fee)
- play area (free)
- gym (for a fee)
- jacuzzi (free)
- jet ski (for a fee)
- live music (free)
- massage (for a fee)
- night club(paid)
- parachute (paid)
- sauna (for a fee)
- steam room (for a fee)
- surfing (free)
- table tennis (free)
- tennis equipment
- water skiing (extra charge)

​Attention!
- Repair work on the pool will begin on January 10.
- From January 10 to January 30, due to renovation work, the following will be closed: lazy rivers, Sejan pool and restaurant, slide, kids club Little Birds.
- From January 31 to February 19, the beach pool will be closed due to renovation work.
- From January 31 to February 7, the Azure Bar will be closed due to renovation work.
- From February 8 to February 20, the diving center will be closed due to repair work.

A winter swimming pool will be open to guests.

For children

High chairs in the restaurant (free)
- cots (extra charge)
- babysitting services (paid)
- baby equipment (potty, baby bath, bottle warmer)
- Children's swimming pool
- mini-club (for a fee; from 09:00 to sunset)
- children's animation (free; Russian-speaking animator)
- children playground
- children's menu in the restaurant (for a fee; under 6 years old - free / 6-12 years old - half price)

restaurants and bars

Main restaurant Al Najel(opening hours: 06:00 to 23:00; international and local cuisine)
- restaurant Italian cuisine Casalingo(opening hours: from 18:30 to 23:30)
- outdoor area by the pool Sejan(opening hours: 09:00 to sunset; salads, snacks, pizza, Mövenpick ice cream and drinks)
- lobby lounge and bar Baraka(opening hours: from 09:00 to 23:00; view of the Gulf of Aqaba)
- hookah terrace Siraj(opening hours: from 17:00 to 01:00; views of the Gulf of Aqaba; dance shows, cocktails and snacks)
- pool bar Azure(opening hours: from 09:00 to sunset)
- night bar The Bop(opening hours: until 03:00)
- bar Mello(working hours: from 17:00 to 01:00)

Nutrition

Power by system BB, FB, HB​:
- all-inclusive bracelets are issued after check-in, that is, after 15:00
- the first day starts with dinner
- the last day ends with breakfast
- alcoholic drinks are not included, only soft drinks and water
- free minibar with soft drinks (replenished daily)

Description of food FB (Full board):
- breakfast (06:00 - 10:30, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- lunch (12:30 - 15:00, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- dinner (18:30 - 22:30, in the restaurant "Najel", buffet)
- only water is served during lunch and dinner

Drinks (included on HB+ and FB+​ concepts):
​Includes soft drinks, water, juices, coffee or tea, served only during meals and in the main restaurant.

Limited All Inclusive performed on the basis of HB (LAI HB) or FB (LAI FB) power supply.
The Limited All Inclusive meal plan on HB includes​:

- one local draft beer OR one glass of local wine is provided during breakfast and dinner only
- one soft drink OR coffee/tea; water is provided during breakfast and dinner

The Limited All Inclusive meal plan on FB includes​:
- one bottle of local wine per room per stay (provided upon arrival)
- one local draft beer OR one glass of local wine is provided during breakfast, lunch and dinner only
- one soft drink OR coffee/tea; water is provided during breakfast, lunch and dinner
- two cans of local beer per person per day available in the room minibar (renewed daily)

IMPORTANT: HB+ and FB+ power types are not available from 20.01 .

SPA center

​​Spa center Zara Spa Tala Bay offers a wide range of treatments and massages, combining traditional and modern approaches.
All treatments embody the Zara Spa philosophy of using natural, local products that reflect the culture and nature of Jordan.
​Zara Spa Tala Bay offers visitors a sauna, steam room and hydromassage pool with a transparent roof, as well as the latest spa equipment, which sets a new standard for spas in Aqaba and Jordan. All treatments embody the Zara Spa philosophy of using natural, local products that reflect the culture and nature of Jordan.

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Services for the disabled
Rooms for people with disabilities

- wheelchairs

Credit cards
Visa
-MasterCard
- American Express