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02/07/2015
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Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea Review

By Nicole Brewer

I recently returned from one of the most fabulous vacations I’ve taken in a long time to Jordan. I was fortunate enough to visit not only Amman, but Petra, Wadi Rum and the infamous Dead Sea.  It was a humbling moment to return from Jordan during these difficult times. I was literally sitting at the airport reading about the hostage situation on my return to Oman.  I was blessed to visit this gorgeous country with amazing people full of spirit and heart and happy to share with you fun times I had in enchanting Jordan at the 5 star Mövenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea.

One of my old friends made in South Korea and a fellow globe-trotter of the iluv2globetrot travel community graciously offered for me to stay with her during my time in Amman. We caught up about life post Korea and the tales of being expats in the Middle East currently.  A good friend of hers offered to drive us to the Dead Sea. If any GTs ie Globe-Trotters want his details on your trot to Jordan please let us know as he’s a great guy and driver. As we approached the resort, we were amazed to see there was a stream of bicyclist right along the coast of the Dead Sea in a marathon then to only slightly see up the road bedouins walking with camels, ahh the beauty of the Middle East.

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Once we approached the resort and spa from the road, I was uber excited to see the luxuries that this place had to offer.  Sure enough, it did not disappoint! Upon entrance we were greeted by gracious staff and gorgeous decals from an enamorous chandelier to huge bay windows.  After getting checked in, my fellow GT and I were excited to tour the facilities on the way to my room.  The below map just goes to show how massive this resort is and after stumbling around passing a stunning pool of water with fish, restaurants and more, a nice go-cart driving staff member picked us up in order to take me to my room.

This place is Huge!!
This place is Huge!!

My abode had lovely designs and of course amenities like a 42 inch flat screen tv, tons of Dead Sea cosmetics and more.  One of my favorite things about the room was the stunning green wood doors for both the bathroom and other storage areas.  I felt so at easy in this cozy room.  Once I opened the doors to the patio area, it was awesome to see that my suite had access to a jacuzzi area as well. Needless to say, it was indeed difficult to leave this magnificent resort!

Lovely room.
Lovely room.

After getting settled in we rushed off to the buffet breakfast before it ended at 11am.  We had a wide selection of meats, arabic breads, hummus, omelettes and more to stuff our bellies before heading over to take a dip in the Dead Sea! After dining on the yummy food, we headed back to get changed so we can go to the beach.  It doesn’t get much better than meeting hilarious Iraqi dudes at the beach on the resort, finally making a dream come true to float in the infamous Dead Sea and then lounging at one of the infinity pools overlooking the water.  Ahh, this was one resort stay for the record books! After my friend enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon at the Mövenpick  Resort and Spa, she was indeed sold on bringing her family and friends here once they come to visit her in Jordan.

Floating in the Dead Sea!!
Floating in the Dead Sea!!

Once we said our goodbyes, I prepared myself to go to the Zara Spa for a massage and Dead Sea mud facial. Now you know I couldn’t stay at one of the top spa resorts in the world and not enjoy a good massage, it was only fitting.  The huge spa has a grand selection of amenities to delight on after getting your Swedish massage or oriental massage like I did.  It features hydro-pools and whirlpools, steam rooms, 2 Dead Sea pools (that’s right…float Inside the resort) and another infinity pool inside the spa area.  I had an evening appointment and guest are able to enjoy the facilities for the day. Since I came later after relaxing at the beach earlier in the afternoon, my masseuse was gracious enough to ask if I could return to enjoy the spa facilities in the morning in addition to the short time after my massage since it closes at 8:30pm.  They happily obliged and I did Not complain ;-).

That's right, floating Inside the resort!!
That’s right, floating effortlessly Inside the resort Dead Sea pool!!

After enjoying time floating in the Dead Sea pool at the resort, I headed back to my room to change for the delicious buffet dinner at the Al Saraya Restaurant.  It had full on cooking stations, a garden terrace and a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes such as Shish Taouk chicken kebabs and lamb.  If you want a different food choice, then you can choose from the varied restaurants like a romantic dinner at the beach lounge or Italian specialties like home-made pasta at Luigi’s Restaurant. I had such a fabulous time at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. I would indeed return if the opportunity presents itself in the future. Check out the below gallery and enjoy GTs! Which image best fits you at this 5 star resort in the gallery??

Don’t feel like taking the stairs? Take a cable car to the beach instead!
My suite :-).
This was Fab…
Serenity
Speed dryer for your bathing suit, how cool!
dessert buffet at dinner.
Nice touch with room greeting from the GM ;-).
The breakfast buffet was Delicious!
Floating in the Dead Sea whew who!!
<3.
New Iraqi friend that wanted a pic with me :-).
Look at that view.
Zara Spa
This was Everything!
The Amphitheater at the resort.
Amazing lobby.

**All opinions of this Resort and Spa review are my own.**

 

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Jennifer says:
02/07/2015 at 4:50 PM

Floating in the Dead Sea is on my bucket list! Great hotel – Thanks for the recommendation!

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Globe trot says:
02/07/2015 at 6:23 PM

You are most welcome!

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Carol Colborn says:
02/07/2015 at 5:05 PM

Wow, how lucky you are! A gem of an experience!

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Globe trot says:
02/07/2015 at 6:23 PM

Thanks, I had a fabulous time!

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Fiona @ London-Unattached says:
02/07/2015 at 5:52 PM

That looks like great fun! I’d love to go floating in the dead sea ad that looks like a great resort

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Globe trot says:
02/07/2015 at 6:24 PM

Thanks it was. I hope you get to make it there someday :-).

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Tam Gamble says:
02/07/2015 at 5:52 PM

Visiting the Dead Sea and Jordan have always been things towards the top of my to do list and this hotel looks like a perfect place to relax and unwind.

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Globe trot says:
02/07/2015 at 6:22 PM

It is an absolutely Lovely resort!

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Natalie says:
02/07/2015 at 6:32 PM

I’d love to visit the Dead Sea one day–it looks like you had such a great trip. I’ve always wanted to visit that part of the world, but (especially now that I have a toddler who travels with me) I’m crazy cautious about the places I visit. These pictures from Jordan are in such big contrast to what I’ve been hearing about everything that’s happening near the Jordan-Syria border these days. Was there much talk of the political upheaval and ISIS while you were there?

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Globe trot says:
02/07/2015 at 6:40 PM

You know I was just having a discussion about this in the iluv2globetrot travel community not long ago. There was not much talk of it while I was there. The most that was brought to my attention was the Massive line that was pointed out to me at the Syrian Embassy while I was enroute to the airport to leave.

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Howard @ Backroad Planet says:
02/07/2015 at 7:00 PM

I have never been to the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea, but I did get to “swim” on the Israeli side in 2007. It was an amazing experience, and I am sure a spa experience like yours would have made it all the better . . . .

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Paula Through the Looking Glass says:
02/07/2015 at 8:06 PM

Ah would love to go to the Dead Sea… One day Paula, one day

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Globe trot says:
02/08/2015 at 4:21 AM

Indeed! I’m sure you’ll get there one day ;-).

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Cass says:
02/07/2015 at 8:51 PM

Nicole this looks like it was such a beautiful experience! I cannot wait to experience it myself!

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Francesca @onegrloneworld says:
02/07/2015 at 9:17 PM

That’s such a cool experience! I would like to do it one day. Was the water cold? Did it taste funny?

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Globe trot says:
02/08/2015 at 4:21 AM

Hey, the water actually wasn’t very cold and I tried my hardest not to get any in my mouth or eyes with that high salt content lol.

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Sue Reddel says:
02/07/2015 at 10:23 PM

I’ve never been to the Dead Sea but this resort certainly looks luxurious and delightful. I’d love the chance to visit and enjoy it myself. Thanks for the terrific review.

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Globe trot says:
02/08/2015 at 4:21 AM

You’re most welcome!

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Uncover Your Caribbean says:
02/08/2015 at 1:31 AM

ooh! This is a good one for the “it’s on my list” list 🙂
Great review!

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Globe trot says:
02/08/2015 at 4:22 AM

Thank you! Indeed, it is :-).

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Mlle Parker says:
02/09/2015 at 1:21 AM

Would love to visit this place. 🙂

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Vashti (veepeejay.com) says:
02/09/2015 at 2:57 AM

Wow! This is amazing. Your pictures make me a bit jelly. I would have loved to go to the Dead Sea Spa.

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Globe trot says:
02/09/2015 at 7:46 AM

This place was awesome! Thanks.

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NADEEN WHITE says:
02/09/2015 at 5:51 AM

The views and The Spa oh my!! I would love to visit and float in the Dead Sea! So glad you had a blast!

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Raphael Alexander Zoren says:
02/09/2015 at 6:13 AM

Nice photos, looks like a lovely place to stay!

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Holly says:
02/09/2015 at 7:25 AM

Wow amazing pics. Hard to choose my fav. Looked like a lot of fun. Looks like you had an amazing time.

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Jenn says:
02/09/2015 at 7:39 AM

Sounds like an amazing trip–I would love to make it to Jordan soon! It would be so fun to float in the Dead Sea, and the resort looks great!

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02/21/2015 at 4:38 PM

[…] more of what this stunning destination had to offer. Nevertheless, after a few hours drive from the Dead Sea to Petra, I literally dropped my things off at the Petra Gate Hostel and then went off on my way to […]

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04/11/2015 at 2:28 PM

[…] to meet up and stay with a fellow GT in Amman, had a relaxing stay at a 5 star resort at the Dead Sea and trotted through Petra on a horse and carriage. Yeah, this was an epic vacation! Well, it dawned […]

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