Some of The Best Resorts Israel Has To Offer

Whether you’re a family seeking an easy-breezy week in the sun or a loved-up couple keen to pair buzzy urban nightlife with a stint on the beach, Israel nails the resort lifestyle. No matter where you choose – be it city, desert or even the Dead Sea – infinity pools, spectacular spas and fresh Middle Eastern cuisine are bound to be part of the package. Here’s our round up of some of the best resorts Israel has to offer.

Beresheet Hotel, Negev Desert

At the edge of the Ramon Crater, in Israel’s sun-baked Negev Desert, the Beresheet offers proper remote luxury. Infinity pools – a full 39 of the ground-floor rooms have them – let you splash while soaking up the view of the inhospitable surrounding wilds. There’s a spa with a comprehensive list of pampering treatments to choose from. Grab a seat on the Rosemarine Restaurant terrace at breakfast and you’ll enjoy sweeping golden-hued landscapes with your morning shakshuka.

Herods Dead Sea, Ein Bokek

The Dead Sea delivers for both wellness-seekers and families, and Herods is a stylish, relaxed place to take it all in: think private beach space, aquamarine tones in rooms and multiple restaurants, bars and pools (including a sulphur one, especially beneficial for those with skin conditions). Grown ups, do make time for the spa, which includes a striking cream-stone hammam and hydrotherapy treatments to really help those shoulders unclench.

Dan Accadia Hotel, Herzliya Pituach

Perched on a powdery west-facing beach, just 20 minutes to the north of Tel Aviv, this resort gives you the best of a city break with a spell of low-key relaxation. Built in the 1950s, Dan Accadia has been given a facelift with a choice of garden- or water-facing rooms bathed in the gentle tones of sand and sea. Intersperse dips in the pool with a beach buffet, then, come evening, uncork the Israeli wine as the sun sets above the waves.

Hilton Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv

From top restaurants to scene-y beaches, Tel Aviv is the place for urban thrills in Israel – and the Hilton is right in the thick of the action. Hilton Beach, right outside the hotel, has a thriving gay scene, while surrounding Independence Park is a popular spot for watching the sun set. The best of the city, including restaurant-stuffed Carmel Market and the Bauhaus buildings near Rothschild Boulevard, is all within walking distance.

Casa Nova – Boutique Hotel, Jaffa

Jaffa is one of the world’s oldest ports, and a stay in this stylish 17th-century house immerses you deeply in its ancient atmosphere. Enter from one of the city’s narrow, cobbled alleyways and you’ll discover a gorgeously styled array of suites with period features. A two-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen has a spectacular roof terrace with sweeping views out over the Mediterranean and neighbouring Tel Aviv.