Center yourself for your next vacation, and explore the many beautiful cities around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem! Whether you’re looking for five-star luxury, the coolest hostels, or anything in between, this guide to the Best Hotels in Central Israel has got you covered.


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We included all the best places outside of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, check out our Guides for the Best Hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to get the full experience of the Merkaz!

We’ve broken this guide into areas:

  • The Coast  Caesarea, Hadera, Netanya, Herzliya, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Ashdod, Ashkelon
  • Central Cities Ramat Gan, Raanana, Rehovot, Airport, Gedera, Petah Tikva, Mazkeret Batya 
  • Judean Hills – Country Inns and Kibbutz

We’ve also created a ranking system based on ratings from other popular websites.

Pricing for 2 people sharing 1 room:

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The Coast

Best Hotels in Caesarea

Dan Caesarea Resort Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Luxury | Dan | Caesarea | $$$$$

Conveniently located between Tel Aviv and Haifa just few hundred yards from the coast, lies this beautiful estate offering luxurious ambiance in the heart of Caesarea’s 18-hole golf resort. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The Dan Caesarea offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities including a swimming pool and children’s pool, tennis courts (day/night), table tennis, volleyball, football and mini- football pitches, basketball courts, water basketball, mini golf and cycling.


Best Hotels in Hadera

Ramada Resort Hadera Beach

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range| Wyndham Hotels | Hadera | $$$

Featuring a terrace with sea view, Ramada Resort Hadera Beach is set in Hadera. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, rooms come with air conditioning and a balcony.

With a sea view, all rooms in the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer.  A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodations. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant, which serves International cuisine.


Adva Hotel

Tower | Mid-Range | Hadera | $

Located a 5-minute drive from the beach, Adva Boutique Hotel is located on top of a shopping mall in Kefar Vitkin, 22 mi from Tel Aviv and 6.2 mi from Netanya. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Some have also sea views. Extras include slippers and free toiletries.


Best Hotels in Netanya

West Lagoon Resort Netanya

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range| Tamares | Netanya | $$$$

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa center, and sea-view rooms, West Lagoon Resort Netanya is set in Netanya, 601 m from Lagoon Beach. WiFi and parking are both free.

Each with a balcony, rooms here are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with cable channels.


David Tower Hotel Netanya

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range| Sofitel | Netanya | $$$

Offering panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, David Tower Hotel Netanya – MGallery by Sofitel is set in the center of Netanya and only 150 m from the beach. It features a spa center, restaurant with trendy bar, as well as elegantly furnished rooms. WiFi is free.

With a balcony, air-conditioned rooms at the David Tower Hotel Netanya come with a Nespresso coffee machine, Smart HD TV and mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes and a hairdryer. The free spa includes access to the indoor heated pool, Hammam, sauna and fitness area. Beauty treatments and access to the hot tub are available on request.


Leonardo Plaza Netanya Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range| Fattal | Netanya | $$$

Located 350 m away from a sandy beach strip alongside the Mediterranean Sea, Leonardo Plaza Netanya Hotel is set in Netanya and provides air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi access. A seasonal outdoor pool with a sun terrace is at the guests’ disposal.

Decorated in Mediterranean colors, rooms here come with cable TV, a safe, a desk and a mini-bar. All consist of a seating area, some featuring a sofa. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or a shower and come with bathrobes, a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.


Island Luxurious Suites Hotel

Swimming Pool | Suites | Mid-Range | Netanya | $$$

Island Suites is a 30-story tower in Netanya. It offers a swimming pool and extra-large suites with a large balcony overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. WiFi is free.

All suites are luxurious and feature a kitchenette and 2 flat-screen TVs. The on-site Blue Island restaurant offers different types of cuisine, including Italian, Kosher and Israeli. The Lechem Basar restaurant located nearby offers a variety of meat dishes.


Ramada Hotel and Suites Netanya

Swimming Pool | Suites | Mid-Range| Wyndham Hotels | Netanya | $$$

Ramada Hotel & Suites is set 0.6 mi from the center of Netanya on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. It offers elegant suites, an elegant spa, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free private parking is available on site.

Featuring a balcony with views of the Mediterranean Sea, the spacious suites include an equipped kitchenette and living room. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, seating area and private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.


Best Hotels in Herzliya

Dan Accadia Herzliya Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Luxury | Dan | Herzliya| $$$$$

The Dan Accadia is a hotel directly located on Herzliya’s sandy beach. This luxurious hotel offers contemporary guest rooms, excellent leisure facilities and a good choice of restaurants. Complimentary WiFi is provided in all the rooms and public areas.

There are 208 guest rooms at the hotel offering spacious and comfortable accommodations. The rooms in the main hotel building overlook the pool and the sea; the pretty garden chalet rooms have private terraces, some with hot tubs and guests can enjoy free access to the exclusive Club Lounge.


The Ritz Carlton Herzliya

Swimming Pool | Tower | Luxury | Dan | Herzliya| $$$$

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool overlooking the ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya is set at the Herzliya Marina right above Arena Shopping Center. It offers elegant rooms, spa and wellness center, free Wi-Fi, as well as various on-site restaurants and bars.

All rooms feature a balcony with Mediterranean Sea views and a spacious marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower. Standard amenities include a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a mini-bar, safe and Nespresso coffee machine. Some come with a living room.


Publica Isrotel Hotel Herzliya

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Isrotel | Herzliya| $$$$

Publica Isrotel, Autograph Collection has a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar in Herzliya. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Rooms contain a flat-screen TV, and certain accommodations at the hotel have a sea view.


NYX Herzliya Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Herzliya| $$

Set in Herzliya, within 801 m of Reef Diving & Surfing Club and a 10-minute walk from Herzliya Marina, NYX Herzliya features free WiFi throughout. Popular points of interest nearby include Arena Mall and Dabuch Beach.

Rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a TV. All units at NYX Herzliya include air conditioning and a desk.


Herods Hotel Herzliya

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Herzliya| $$$

Located on Herzelia beachfront and offering an outdoor pool and a garden, the 5-star superior Herods Herzliya has accommodations with a mini-bar, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV. It comes with a gym, free WiFi and free parking.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and cable channels. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.


Okeanos Suites Herzliya Hotel

Swimming Pool | Suites | Mid-Range | Herbert Samuel | Herzliya| $$

Okeanos Suites Hotel offers panoramic sea views from the lobby and the suites. The hotel has a summer swimming pool and enjoys adjacent access to the beach in Herzliya.

The suites are self catering and include free Wi-Fi, a TV and air conditioning. Hotel Orchid Okeanos Suites serves continental breakfast including cheese, vegetables and cereals. The property also has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 20 people.


Daniel Herzliya Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Tamares | Herzliya| $$$

Set right on the beach, in the heart of Herzliya Pituach business and entertainment districts, the Daniel Hotel is a luxurious hotel, highly suitable for both business and leisure.

The hotel is offering wonderful leisure facilities which include a spa and wellness center, seasonal outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and a gym.


Sharon Hotel Herzliya

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Tamares | Herzliya| $$$

Just a few steps from Herzliya beach, Sharon Hotel Herzliya offers a spa, a large salt-water pool with direct access to the beach, and modern rooms. The Apollonia National Park is a 20-minute walk away.

Rooms at the Sharon Hotel Herzliya have a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and private bathrooms. Some have a sea view and direct access to the garden.


Benjamin Business Hotel Herzliya

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Mid-Range | Herzliya| $$

Located in the heart of the commercial district of Herzelia, Benjamin Herzliya Business Hotel offers a free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a restaurant with a terrace serving dairy meals. The beach is 0.6 mi away, and there is a free gym on site.

Each room is air-conditioned and consists of a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area, laptop safe and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Wired Internet for heavy traffic is provided in each room.


Shefayim Kibbutz Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Herzliya| $

The Shefayim has a convenient and tranquil position, 15 minute’s drive from Tel Aviv, even closer to Netanya, and only 5 minutes from Herzeliya’s business districts.

The hotel’s facilities include free wireless internet, children’s playground and a synagogue. The kitchen serves kosher fare, and there is a bar on site.


Best Hotels in Bat Yam

Leonardo Suite by the Beach

Swimming Pool | Suites | Mid-Range | Fattal | Bat Yam | $$

One of our top picks in Bat Yam.Offering panoramic sea views, Leonardo Suite isset a 2-minute walk from the beach in Bat Yam, 8.1 mi south of Tel Aviv. Its spacious suites are complete with sea-view or balcony, dining area with kitchenette, and a living room.

With free WiFi in public areas, this property also provides an outdoor swimming pool featuring a sun terrace with tables and chairs and a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea. Guests can book access to the on-site fitness center and spa, owned by a private company.


Armon Yam Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Mid-Range | Bat Yam | $

Just opposite the beach and in the heart of Bat Yam city, Armon Yam Hotel is a completely renovated hotel with an intimate and friendly atmosphere.

Guests rooms are neatly decorated and offer beautiful sea views. All rooms are fresh in design and contain cable TV with international channels, tea & coffee making facilities and free WiFi.


Best Hotels in Rishon LeZion

Mevaser Christian Hostel

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Mid-Range | Rishon LeZion | $

Located in Rishon LeẔiyyon, 4.3 km from Superland, Mevaser – Christian Hostel provides a ticket service and free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

All rooms comes with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a closet. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom, while some accommodations at the hostel also feature a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with an oven.


Best Hotels in Ashdod

West All Suites Hotel Ashdod

Swimming Pool | Suites | Mid-Range | Tamares | Ashdod | $$

West All Suites Hotel Ashdod is a 9-story building facing the Mediterranean Sea on the seaside promenade of Ashdod. The spacious suites offer a balcony or terrace. Parking is free.

Suites at West All Suites Hotel Ashdod include a bedroom with LCD TV, a lounge with another TV, and a kitchenette with a mini fridge, and a tea and coffee set. Most suites offer views of the sea.


Leonardo Plaza Ashdod

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Ashdod | $$

Located about 500 m from the beach and the promenade where many cafés and sports facilities can be found, the 4-star superior Leonardo Plaza Ashdod offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness center. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

All the rooms come with air conditioning, seating area, cable TV and a mini-bar. Featuring a bath or shower, the bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The rooms overlook the sea and the city.


Sur La Mer Boutique Hotel Ashdod

Boutique | Mid-Range | Fattal | Ashdod | $$

Sur La Mer Boutique Hotel Ashdod provides free WiFi throughout and rooms with air conditioning in Ashdod. All rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and luggage storage.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge.


Kibbutz Hatzor Ashdod Inn

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Ashdod | $

Located in H̱aẕor Ashdod, kibbutz hatzor A room close to Ashdod has a restaurant, garden, BBQ area, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the inn, the rooms have a patio with a garden view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at kibbutz hatzor A room close to Ashdod have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave.


Best Hotels in Ashkelon

Leonardo Hotel Ashkelon

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Ashkelon | $$

Set right on the beach in Ashkelon, Leonardo Hotel Ashkelon features an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool and offers free access to its spa and wellness center. With a unique design, each room has free WiFi and faces the Mediterranean Sea.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen cable TV and air conditioning. Standard amenities also include a safe, a mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities. Featuring a shower or a bathtub, private bathrooms come with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony.


Orhan Yoav Kibbutz Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid-Range | Ashkelon | $

Located in Sede Yo‘av, Orhan Yoav has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, water sports facilities, and free WiFi. The property has evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

All rooms features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, an electric tea pot, a shower and a closet. Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge.


Central Cities

Best Hotels in Ramat Gan

Leonardo City Tower Hotel Ramat Gan

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Ramat Gan | $$

Leonardo City Tower Hotel Tel Aviv is set in the Diamond Exchange district of Ramat Gan. It features a top-class restaurant, a swimming pool and a gym.

The modern guest rooms come with free WiFi access, air conditioning and cable TV. Room service is available 24-hours a day.


Kfar Maccabiah Hotel & Suites

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Ramat Gan | $$

Surrounded by gardens, the 4-star superior hotel Kfar Maccabiah is in Tel Aviv’s Metropolitan Area, close to both Ben Gurion and Sde Dov airports. Guests enjoy free use of a sports club featuring 5 swimming pools including two indoor pools, 14 tennis courts, as well as basketball and squash courts.

The rooms of Hotel & Suites Kfar Maccabiah are modern and spacious. Each room comes with a seating area and a flat-screen cable TV. Suites are chic, with a beautiful design. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath and come with free toiletries.


Hotel Indigo Diamond District

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Intercontinental | Ramat Gan | $$

Set in Tel Aviv’s Diamond Exchange District and offering a panoramic rooftop pool and bar, the Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv – Diamond District is an upscale boutique hotel brand by InterContinental Hotels Group. Its guests can enjoy a spa, a restaurant, and air-conditioned rooms with an iPod docking station. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Rooms at Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv – Diamond District include a seating area and a mini-bar. The private bathroom has free toiletries, soft bathrobes and a professional hairdryer.


Best Hotels in Petah Tikva 

Prima Link Hotel Petah Tikva

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid-Range | Prima | Petah Tikva  | $$

Prima Link Hotel has a restaurant, free bikes, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fitness center in Petaẖ Tiqwa. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a bar and a shared lounge. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

All rooms comes with air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some accommodations at the hotel also feature a seating area. Guest rooms have a closet.


Best Hotels in Raanana

Prima Millennium Hotel Raanana

Tower | Mid-Range | Prima | Raanana | $$

Prima Millennium is located in Ra‘ananna and has free bikes and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy city views.

All rooms comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while some accommodations at the hotel also feature a seating area. The rooms have a closet.


Best Hotels in Rehovot

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rehovot

Tower | Mid-Range | Fattal | Raanana | $$

Located next to Rehovot Science Park, this hotel offers a restaurant and free fitness center. All air-conditioned rooms include an LCD TV with cable channels. WiFi access is available free of charge.

Rooms at Leonardo Boutique Rehovot have contemporary furnishings. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The property has a Synagogue on site which can be used with prior approval from the front desk staff.


Best Hotels at the Airport

Sadot Hotel Ben Gurion Airport

Boutique | Mid-Range | Atlas | Airport | $$

The Sadot Hotel is a design hotel in Be’er Ya’akov. A free transfer is available to Ben Gurion Airport, just a 15-minute drive away.

Friendly staff will welcome you to the Sadot Hotel – an Atlas Boutique Hotel. You will have a generous buffet breakfast and parking is free.


Best Hotels in Gedera

Lear Sense Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Gedera | $$$

Lear Sense Hotel in Gedera provides accommodations with a bar and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property features an outdoor pool, fitness center, hammam and garden.

At the hotel, every room includes a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at Lear Sense Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.


Best Hotels in Mazkeret Batya

Hapina Shel Michal Hotel

Boutique | Mid-Range | Mazkeret Batya | $

The Hapina-Shel-Michal is a boutique hotel located in Mazkeret Batya, a 15-minute drive from Ben Gurion Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned accommodations, a patio and free parking.

All rooms come with a private bathroom, cable TV and a desk. The apartments also include a kitchenette with microwave and a dining area.


LeMazkeret Boutique Hotel

Boutique | Mid-Range | Mazkeret Batya | $

Offering a tranquil garden with BBQ, Lemazkeret is in the town of Mazkeret Batya in central Israel, just south-east of Rehovot. Rooms have exposed stone walls, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

This family-run property is historic and yet features a number of modern amenities. Each room is bright, colorful and individually decorated. They all feature an LCD TV with satellite channels and a fridge with complimentary soft drinks, as well as a kettle with tea, coffee and milk. You will also find a patio and a small kitchenette.


Judean Hills

Cramin Resort and Spa

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Isrotel | Judean Hills | $$$

Nestled in the Jerusalem hills, 20 minutes drive from the Old City, is the beautiful Cramim Resort and Spa.

Part of the exclusive Isrotel Executive Collection hotels, the resort has 155 magnificent rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, hot-tub, and a Turkish Bath, 26 spa treatment rooms, and an excellent restaurant specilising in local produce.


Gordonia Private Hotel

Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Judean Hills | $$$$$

Located in Maale Hachamisha in the Kiryet Anavim District, 9.9 mi from Mount Herzl, Gordonia Private Hotel features free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All air-conditioned, rooms at Gordonia Hotel have access to either a private or a shared pool, and are fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a mini-bar. All rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The bathroom comes with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. Some also have a hot tub.


Alegra Boutique Hotel

Boutique | Mid-Range | Judean Hills | $$$$

Located in Ein Kerem village, Alegra Boutique Hotel is 200 m from the Church of the Visitation. It offers a sauna in its fruit orchard, and luxurious suites with exposed-stone walls.

With Persian rugs and contemporary bathrooms, the suites at the Alegra are a mix of old and new. Each is uniquely decorated and comes with air conditioning, satellite TV and a tea/coffee maker. A safe is also included.


Hotel Yehuda Jerusalem

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $$

Offering free parking and free WiFi, Hotel Yehuda is on Jerusalem’s Massuah hill slope and feature elegantly furnished rooms and a semi-Olympic sized pool. Israeli buffet breakfast is included at this hotel, set a 15-minute drive from central Jerusalem.

Room service, a Kosher restaurant and games room are featured at the hotel, which also has a supervised children’s play area, a garden, a synagogue and a gym. Meeting and banquet facilities and a gift shop are also available.


C Hotel Neve Ilan

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid -Range | C-Hotels |  Judean Hills | $$

At a peaceful location just 15 minutes from Jerusalem, this hotel is located high in the Judean Hills, offering spectacular views and clean, fresh air.

The hotel offers good leisure facilities in the nearby country club with indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, hot tub, saunas (free of charge) and a fitness center (for a fee).


Ye’Arim Hotel

Swimming Pool | Tower | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $

Ye’arim Hotel is located between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem, with very easy access from both. The hotel offers free WiFi and is surrounded by nature, with views of the Judean Hills.

Lots of leisure facilities are on site including an indoor swimming pool, a modern spa with beauty treatments, sauna and steam bath, a gym, tennis court, and a children’s playground.


Yad Hashmona Country Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $

The Yad Hashmona Hotel has a very convenient location between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem, only about 20 minute’s drive away from both. It lies in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Judean Hills.

Many attractions are within short driving distance. Next to the hotel guests can enjoy the biblical garden of Yad Hashmona, which is fun for both children and adults.


Shoresh Green Hills Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $$

In lush and green surroundings, the Shoresh Green Hills is located just 0.6 mi from Highway 1 between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem. It offers accommodations with magnificent views of the Judean Hills and free WiFi, as well as an a la carte restaurant.

Each suite offers a separate bedroom and lounge with a kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Cable TV and air conditioning are also available.


Ramat Rachel Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $$

Ramat Rachel Resort offers accommodations and a Kibbutz experience in a tranquil garden setting with an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool. It is 15-minute drive from Jerusalem city center, with public buses passing nearby every 20 minutes.  The Ramat Rachel’s landscaped gardens feature shady pine trees and plenty of sun-bathing spots. There are 4 tennis courts, an exercise room plus a sauna and steam room. The Resort also features its own on-site spa, where guests can enjoy a variety of relaxing massages, therapies and treatments.

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Kibbutz Tzuba Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $$

Located in Ẕova, Tzuba Hotel features air-conditioned rooms surrounded by the Judean Hills and free private parking. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and children’s playground, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a separate bedroom, and an private bathroom. Each comes with air conditioning, and 2 TVs, and a private balcony.


Neve Shalom Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $

Set in a peaceful village 12 mi south of Tel Aviv, Neve Shalom Hotel offers beautiful views of the Ayalon valley and Latrun Monastery. It features large gardens and a swimming pool. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms.

Surrounded by greenery, Neve Shalom has lots of outdoor space with sun loungers, tables and chairs. A large Israeli buffet breakfast is served each morning.


Kibbutz Nachshon Hotel

Swimming Pool | Kibbutz | Mid -Range | Judean Hills | $

Kibbutz Nachshon is located in the bed and breakfast and offers a garden and a tennis court. The air-conditioned property is 38.6 km from Bethlehem.

Providing a patio with garden views, this bed and breakfast also offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a toaster, as well as a bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.


This guide is part of our series of Best Hotel Guides in Israel. Also check out our guides for Best Hotels in Israel, Best Hotels in Jerusalem, Best Hotels in the Dead Sea, Best Hotels in Eilat; for those looking for boutique hotels we have guides for the Best Boutique Hotels in Israel and Best Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv; and for those traveling in a budget, we have guides for the Best Hostels in Israel and Best Hostels in Tel Aviv


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