About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Beit Philodemus in Bani Kenanah District offers recently renovated bed and breakfast rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a private bathroom, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a restaurant, outdoor fireplace, and a shared kitchen. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, juice, cheese, and vegetarian and halal options. Live music and a coffee shop enhance the dining experience. Prime Location: Located 29 km from Al Yarmok University and 38 km from St. Peter's Church and Tomb of Maimonides, the property provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Balint
    Hungary Hungary
    We had the privilege the stay in this lovely guest house - perfectly located in a tranquil area, within walking distance from the Gadara sight. It is a well-equiped, nicely decorated, charming small house with a beautiful garden overlooking the...
  • Roos
    Germany Germany
    Ahmed is Just an excellent Host and we enjoyed our stay to the max
  • Pampa
    India India
    Owner is very well behaved...he made tea for us by himself....we got warm welcome by his daughter which was very much cordial....we asked for home made food and he cooked for maklouba and beef cofta and he dined with us also which was a very good...
  • Simon
    Germany Germany
    The guesthouse of Ahmad is cosy, simple and very clean. The breakfast was delicous and prepared with lots of love. Ahmad is super helpful, knows everything about the region and can give good advice about what to do and where to hike. I really...
  • Pat
    Ireland Ireland
    Ahmad was excellent very friendly and informative As a local and national guide he is very informed Helped us to find the best locations and views to paint
  • Francis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent as was dinner. The owner of very knowledgable about Gadara and other sites throughout Jordan and most helpful
  • Anonymous
    Italy Italy
    Ahmad is a local guide and a super kind person. He's super available and truly special. The place was cozy and super clean, really enjoyed that! 100% recommended, worth the price.
  • Manuel
    France France
    Gîte situé dans une rue calme. La terrasse offre une très belle vue. Le gîte est simple mais confortable : salon, cuisine, 2 chambres et 2 salles d'eau. Le propriétaire habite juste en face, et peut apporter le repas du soir (très bon, à commander...
  • Ky
    Singapore Singapore
    amazing view and cozy place. host is very hospitable and accomodating. would definitely revisit
  • Naser
    Canada Canada
    Ahmed was a great host and offered us a lot of useful information. The breakfast was amazing.

Hosted by Ahmad Alomari is alocaEnglish guide in Umm Qais and around

9.9
Host review score
Ahmad Alomari is alocaEnglish guide in Umm Qais and around
Biet philodemus is cozy house contain 2 rooms 2 bath rooms one kitchen and dinning room with olive and flowers around located in quite area far from the archeological site one mile Ahmad Alomari is the owner of the house and he is Guide and give you tips about the area
Ahmad Alomari is Alocal guide in Umm Qays and do hiking around the area he is knowledgeable about the history of jordan and his place. You can read articles about him in BBC travel and other magazines Don’t hesitate to ask him for any things you might need
Several activists you can do in Umm Qays like visiting the archaeological site of Gadara .highly recommend to visit the hot sorting in winter time Self guided hiking trails and guided walks.hand crafts like baskets weaving and stonemasons beekeeping. Foraging wild eatable plants btw . Biking. Camping. Safari tours by 4D cars
Languages spoken: Arabic,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 02:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Restaurant is closed from Sat 18 Oct 2025 until Sun 16 Nov 2025