The Best Resorts to Book in Israel
![Infinity pools, spectacular spas and fresh Middle Eastern cuisine are part of the package at the best resorts in Israel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/b83aa3b0.webp)
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 in Israel.
1. Beresheet Hotel, Negev Desert
Resort, Spa Hotel, Luxury
![A ground-floor, stone accommodation with a private pool at the Beresheet Hotel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ef62fcb8.webp)
At the edge of the Ramon Crater, in the 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-toned landscapes with your morning shakshuka.
2. Herods Dead Sea, Ein Bokek
Chain Hotel, Luxury, Resort
![A restaurant with a cream-and-brown colour palette at Herods Dead Sea](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/16521884.webp)
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.
3. Dan Accadia Hotel, Herzliya Pituach
Villa
![The large outdoor pool complex with striped loungers and sea views at the Dan Accadia Hotel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/39b5c3c3.webp)
On a powdery west-facing beach, just 20 minutes 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.
4. Hilton Tel Aviv
Chain Hotel, Resort
![The elegant lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows and sea views at the Hilton Tel Aviv](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/89ab86b7.webp)
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 sunset. The best of the city, including restaurant-stuffed Carmel Market and the Bauhaus buildings near Rothschild Boulevard, is all within walking distance of this resort in Tel Aviv.
5. Casa Nova – Boutique Hotel, Jaffa
Hotel
![A wooden deck with wooden furniture and cushioned seating at the Casa Nova – Boutique Hotel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/be4fc3aa.webp)
Jaffa is one of the oldest ports in the world, and a stay in this stylish 17th-century house immerses you deeply in its ancient atmosphere. Enter from one of the 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.
6. King David Jerusalem
Hotel
![The grand King David Jerusalem standing behind the outdoor pool](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/7049a739.webp)
7. Daniel Dead Sea Hotel
Chain Hotel, Resort
![A restaurant at the Daniel Dead Sea Hotel with neat rows of tables and chairs overlooking the outdoor pool](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/efed43f4.webp)
Why do we love this spot so? For the contemporary bedrooms splashed in sunshine yellow, prettied with potted orchids; the poolside grill with rambling lawns, on which to enjoy creamy hummus or sizzling burgers; and the powdery beachfront. This family-friendly Dead Sea resort has all you need for a dream holiday in the sun. Children will enjoy the kids club, decked out with a video arcade, offering plenty of activities; parents can relax at the tranquil al fresco solarium.
8. Orient Hotel Jerusalem
Chain Hotel, Resort
![A balcony with cushioned seating and city views at the Orient Hotel Jerusalem](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/dfe3ca14.webp)
Who says a historic break in ancient Jerusalem can’t come with a little modern-day fun? Blessed with a sprawling rooftop pool, a decadent spa with more than 70 treatments and a cool, contemporary design, Orient Hotel brings a fresh vibe to balance out all that heavyweight sightseeing. Rooms come with brushed-copper-toned sinks and rainfall showers, not to mention, in some cases, balconies – all that and the fascinating old city core is 1km (0.6mi) away.
9. Orchid Eilat
Resort, Hotel, Villa
![A gorgeous villa with a private plunge pool and sea views at the Orchid Eliat](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/9352d832.webp)
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