Petra Guests Hotel

Muhammed, the proprietor, greeted us like we were long lost relatives. His small hotel feels more like a home, with a comfortable living room and a large dining room where he served us delicious Jordanian foods. He gave us excellent advice about navigating the ruins of Petra and provided us with maps showing us trails that would not be swamped with tourists. We stayed 3 nights and would have like to stay longer - maybe next time!

Basic hotel. My room was shared toilet/bathroom. Mohammed at Reception is very friendly and helpful. There is no air conditioner or fan in the room but the weather was not too hot so it was not a problem. There is no drinking water in the room. Room is clean but basic.

We did not feel like we were staying in a hotel but we were guests in Mohamed’s home. This place feels more like a bed and breakfast because Mohamed will make sure you don’t just come here to sleep but will fill any spare time you have in the hotel with showing you around, conversation, and teaching how to make local foods. If you are looking for a very personal and local Jordanian experience this is the place to go. The rooms were also very clean and comfortable and the food was very good.

Overall it wasn’t too bad , location is up on the hill so a short taxi ride to the Main Street and Petra (2JD) The food was average. We came back from Petra the first day and the room hadn’t been cleaned, but this was soon rectified. Also the doors are paper thin, we had noisy people staying next door and you could hear everything The killer was the welcome tea drink which the owner charged us for on checkout, a bit tight I think.

We (four friends) had a lovely stay at Petra Guests Hotel (Guesthouse). The 4 person room (2nd floor) we had was spacious and extremely clean and offered a good size ensuite bathroom and comfortable beds! The breakfast was simple but provided many options and for an included price was a nice addition. The drive to Petra entrance is 5-mins and the guesthouse offers secure parking. Mohammed was very helpful, kind and responded quickly to any requests we had. This is a good option for and overnight stay while at Petra!

Pros: Very close to Petra (not walking distance, but 7 min drive), very affordable for such a location, great host and nice breakfast. Cons: this is definitely not a 3* hotel, it's a hostel. We booked a twin room with a shared toilet - there's one Western-style toilet for the entire floor of at least 5-7 rooms (with at least 2 people in each room), which was clogged in the morning. The hole-style toilet was working, but it wasn't clean, didn't have a flush; it was full of flies and looked absolutely apocalyptic. The showers are right opposite the hole-style toilet cabins, so you can enjoy the lovely smell, while waiting for the water to heat up. Also, there is not enough hot water for all these people on your floor. Add 100 flies flying around and a couple of sinks where people clean their teeth and you'll see the whole picture. If you book a room with an en-suite bathroom, you'll have a totally different experience though - similar to what you see in the hotel photos! So unless you're a seasoned backpacker that is used to any conditions and no soundproofing at all, book the room of the highest category.

Excellent hotel in Petra. The service was provided by Mr Mohammed is truly exceptional, his level of service, attention to detail & general knowledge is second to none. The Hotel is spotless, cleaner than most 5 star hotels. I couldnt recommend this hotel highly enough.

Sorry, nice people but this is not a hotel. It's an old school being converted into a hostel. Shared bathrooms on each floor. Showers were hideous and dirty. Almost all toilets are squat style. This place might be ok for some budget travels but does not live up to western standards. I don't know who's writing all the positive reviews.

Owner is amazing, Food is incredible. No reason not to stay here. Great view of Petra from the rooms

We loved everything about this hotel. From our warm and genuine welcome after a long trip from Australia Mohammad made us feel so at home. We were greeted with a beautiful and enormous meal of chicken, rice and salads. The hotel is in a great location, it is safe, clean and really well run. Mohammad is a really genuinely nice guy. He said that he wanted us to feel at home, and he meant it. He did everything he could to help us with our stay in Petra, even arranging a gentle tour for us on our first afternoon (we had just travelled for 24 hours) and our journey to the Aqaba border including a little 4wd tour around Wadi Rum. We loved staying at Petra Princes hotel. We heartily recommend this hotel to you if you are a practical traveler looking for good value accommodation that is comfortable, clean and safe. Thank you Mohammad!