Title: Alena Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83939770&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Alena Hotel Hotel in Aqaba with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Alena Hotel ![Outdoor pool - Alena Hotel (Aqaba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/5cff1949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Alena Hotel (Aqaba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/80266b9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking - Alena Hotel (Aqaba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/98778cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Alena Hotel (Aqaba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/49073403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Alena Hotel (Aqaba)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/0fee670c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Alena Hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access, an on-site art gallery, and a shopping mall. Relax in the sauna or outdoor pool. Enjoy local flavors at the coffee shop and snacks with high-speed WiFi throughout. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Pool - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 14 - Dec. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=83939770&PinnedHotelID=83939770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - 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Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Panoramic Townhome ![Panoramic Townhome](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83940000/83939800/83939770/9aa08101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Townhome ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Located on the top floor - 291 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Mountain view - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/21000000/20960000/20958600/20958568/3eab9e01_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba Aqaba - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 330 reviews CA $215 CA $246 total includes taxes & fees Dec 20 - Dec 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Aqaba-Hotels-Al-Manara.h20958568.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-12-20&chkout=2025-12-21&rm1=a2®ionId=409&destination=Aqaba&destType=MARKET&latLong=29.530669,35.004758&searchId=0b831eb6-a2d8-4ae3-b236-a830277044c9&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/107000000/106730000/106728700/106728696/405b1602_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa Aqaba - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAqaba-Hotels-ALENA-Hoterl.h83939770.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAqaba-Hotels-ALENA-Hoterl.h83939770.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.53203%2C35.00669&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_AacwwQfawlKT92u2p1ermoH-lw=) aqaba fourth area, 00962791651118, Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate #### What's nearby - Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque \- 8 min walk \- 0.8 km - Early Islamic Ayla \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Palm Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Aqaba Fort \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Al-Hafayer Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km #### Getting around - Aqaba (AQJ-King Hussein Intl.) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪نفيسة - ‬5 min walk - ‪V60 Specialty Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk - ‪Baba Za'atar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Captain's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### Alena Hotel Property highlights You can look forward to an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Alena Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator Room features All 51 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=101336339&PinnedHotelID=101336339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Beach shuttle (surcharge) - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JOD 5 for adults and JOD 5 for children - A coffee shop/cafe - Private picnics - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Art gallery - Designer stores - Outdoor pool - Sauna - Shopping mall ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Free beach cabanas ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JOD 5 for adults and JOD 5 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as ALENA hoterl ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Alena Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Alena Hotel? ### Is Alena Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Alena Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Alena Hotel? ### Where is Alena Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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