Kick back, and relax poolside! Whether you’re looking for five-star luxury, the coolest hostels, or anything in between, this guide has got you covered!

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LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS

THE NORMAN HOTEL

Nachmani Street 23-25 | Swimming pool | Boutique

The Norman opened in 2014, setting a new benchmark for luxury boutique hotels in Tel Aviv. Located two minutes from Rothschild Boulevard, the hotel is set in a converted and enlarged 1920s mansion, specked up to the highest standards, with a beautiful infinity pool on the roof, a top-class restaurant, and the best customer service in Israel. Have fun checking out all the beautiful little touches throughout the rooms. Read more

ELKONIN TEL AVIV HOTEL

Neve Tzedek | Lilienblum 9 | Swimming pool | Luxury

Elkonin Tel Aviv – MGallery is a central hotel in Tel Aviv offering 44 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites with views of the Tel Aviv skyline. Occupying a landmark 1913 building, this boutique hotel in Tel Aviv’s Neve Tzedek area is home to the city’s first Robuchon restaurant, L’Epoque, as well as an intimate Lounge Bar and a Rooftop Bar with breath-taking cityscapes. A Spa by Clarins features five treatment rooms and a hammam, while the rooftop infinity pool overlooks the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Read More

THE SETAI JAFFA HOTEL

David Razi’el St 22, Jaffa | Swimming Pool | Luxury | Boutique | Setai

At 120 rooms, this slightly larger than the official definitely of a boutique hotel – but we think it is small and unique enough to include in our list! Housed in a meticulously restored Ottoman-era building overlooking Jaffa’s ancient port and the Mediterranean coastline, The Setai Tel Aviv is a prestigious five-star hotel offering sophistication and tranquility at the crossroads of modern and ancient Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The hotel offers a Turkish Hamam Spa and infinity rooftop pool overlooking the entire Tel Aviv. Read more

THE JAFFA HOTEL

Louis Pasteur 2, Jaffa | Swimming Pool | Luxury | Boutique | Marriot

The Jaffa, a new Luxury Collection Hotel, is a 5-star property set within a restored 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa’s French Hospital. The Jaffa provides a perfect blend of service, style, and state-of-the-art luxury. Read more

FOR MORE BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN TEL AVIV, CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN TEL AVIV

LUXURY BEACH HOTELS

THE DAVID KEMPINSKI HOTEL TEL AVIV

HaYarkon 51| Swimming pool

The David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv offers an exceptional beachfront location for travelers seeking luxury and comfort. With 214 rooms and suites, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea from the privacy of their own balcony. Read More

ROYAL BEACH HOTEL TEL AVIV

Ha-Yarkon 19 | Swimming Pool | Tower | Isrotel

If you’re looking for a getaway where you’re truly treated like a king, book a room at the Royal Beach Hotel located right on the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv. Of course such a luxurious hotel does not come cheap, but if you’re coming to be pampered and leave refreshed and with a golden tan, this is the hottest place in Tel Aviv to stay. The facilities at the Royal Beach Hotel will make you never want to step out of the room and explore the city. The amenities don’t stop at just the comfortable beds and beautifully done bathrooms; just wait until you check out the magnificent pool and spa on the fourth floor. Read More

HILTON HOTEL TEL AVIV

Hayarkon 205 | Swimming Pool | Tower | Hilton

A great hotel for executive travel. The location is ideal, next to the beach, the reception is efficient and professional, the rooms are spacious and well-furnished, each with a balcony, the breakfast buffet is huge and there are five kosher restaurants, and the pool is a great place to sunbathe and meet new people. The hotel has 560 rooms, and the top two floors have access to an exclusive Executive Lounge. Read More

DAVID INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Yehezkel Kaufmann 12 | Swimming Pool | Tower | Intercontinental

One of Tel Aviv’s better mega-hotels, the David InterContinental is on the South of the hotel beach strip, just next to Neve Tsedek. It is great for families – with large well-furnished rooms, professional staff, kosher restaurants, and a large swimming pool! Read More

SOHO HOUSE

Yefet Street 27 | Luxury | Soho House

Soho House is taking the world by storm, and in 2021 opened up in Tel Aviv Jaffa! It’s more of a private members club than a hotel, but if you are lucky enough to be a member they have 24 bedrooms available to stay (in off-peak times some of the rooms are also available to non-members for an additional cost). The rooms range from small 18m square spaces to large 60m square mini-apartments. Read more

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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