Head South for your next vacation, and explore the beautiful Arava Desert! Whether you’re looking for five-star luxury, the coolest hostels, or anything in between, this guide to the Best Hotels in The Arava has got you covered.
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We’ve broken this guide into two sections:
- North Arava
- South Arava
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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Best Hotels North Arava
Arava Land Lodge
Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Tsukim, North Arava | $$$$$
With mountain views, Arava Land is located in Zuqim and has a restaurant and a concierge service. The accommodations are air-conditioned and has a private pool, a spa bath and a hot tub.
Each unit features a balcony, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries. A stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as an electric tea pot and a coffee machine.
Zman Arava Lodge
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Mid-Range | Tsukim, North Arava | $$
Welcome to Zman Arava Desert Resort & Suites. You’re invited to put aside your daily routine, unwind and take on a slow, gentle and relaxing pace in the tranquil surroundings of the magical Israeli Arava Desert.
Zman Arava offers 5 desert-inspired suites which were meticulously planned and designed to provide you with accommodations of the highest quality, as you soak up the breath-taking ancient scenery and the sense of wilderness all around.
Nof Zuqim Lodge
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Mid-Range | Tsukim, North Arava | $$
Offering an outdoor pool and free bikes, Nof Zuqim is located in Mahane Ẕofar. It features fully equipped accommodations with a spa bath and a patio. Facilities include a shared kitchen and free WiFi access in all areas.
Fitted with a separate bedroom, all air-conditioned apartments of Nof come with a living room with flat-screen, satellite TV. Each is equipped with a kitchenette with hobs and dining table. Some units have views of the mountain.
Midbara Lodge
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Mid-Range | Tsukim, North Arava | $$
Located in the Arava Desert on the Israeli-Jordanian border, Midbara offers individually furnished suites with a BBQ, kitchenette and free Wi-Fi. The Tzofar and Paran moshavim are about 6.2 mi away.
Midbara’s air-conditioned suites have modern décor, with an iPone docking station, tea/coffee selection in the kitchenette, and a hammock. Each includes a private bathroom, while some boast a private pool. A full continental breakfast can be arranged on request and delivered directly to your accommodations. You can explore the surroundings on 1 of the property’s free bikes. Eilat and its international airport can be reached in about 1 hour by car.
Idan Lodge
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Mid-Range | North Arava | $$
Located in Paran in the South District Israel region, Idan Lodge in the Arava provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
The lodge provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some units feature a dining area and/or a balcony.
Desert Days – Negev Ecolodge
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Hostel | Tsukim, North Arava | $
Negev Ecolodge is located in Israel’s Desert of Paran, in the Arava region. It offers eco-friendly huts built with hay bales and mud bricks, and free use of a shared kitchen.
The Ecolodge uses solar panels to provide electricity and all the water from the showers and the kitchen is drained back to the desert. Free private parking and an outdoor swimming pool are available, which is heated in winter.
Etnahta Lodge
Desert Lodge | Hostel | North Arava | $
Surrounded with a green garden, Etnahta is located in Moshav Ein Tamar near Ne’ot HaKikar. The owners offer vegetables from their homegrown farms.
All accommodations units are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen satellite TV. A fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge are included into each unit. Featuring a spa bath, private bathrooms also come with a shower and towels. All units have views of the garden.
Desert Routes Inn / Shvilim Bamidbar
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Hostel | Tsukim, North Arava | $
Desert Routes Inn Shvilim ba Midbar is located in the Moshav Hatzeva in the heart of the Arava Desert, a 40-minute drive from the Dead Sea. Decorated in oriental style, the property offers accommodations with outdoor areas and colorful rugs. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Private rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private outdoor seating area. Each also consists of a private bathroom with a shower and a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee maker. Guests staying in dormitory rooms have a shared bathroom at their disposal.
Rash Hasita
Tents | Hostel | North Arava | $
Just 4.8 km from Hatzeva, Rash Hasita offers rustic accommodations in tents in the middle of the Arava Desert. The Gidron Stream is about a 10-minute drive away.
This large, isolated complex is surrounded by palm trees and desert. All tent accommodations share an outdoor bathroom. The large public tent is decorated with mats, low tables, mattresses and hammocks.
Best Hotels South Arava
Six Senses Shaharut
Swimming Pool | Boutique | Luxury | Six Senses | South Arava | $$$$$
Fascinating, enchanting and of biblical proportions, the Negev Desert is the epitome of desert landscapes. It is on this boundless horizon that Six Senses Shaharut nestles into a dramatic cliff, at one with the almost-supernatural panorama, where sunsets meld into the orange dunes to become an inky sky scattered with stardust.
Traditional desert hospitality is expressed by generosity of spirit, evident in the resort’s 60 suites and pool villas, which have been thoughtfully designed and integrated into the desert topography to preserve the natural terrain. The villas are built from, and inspired by, local rocks and pigments, with many furnishing elements sourced from a partnership with local community artisans.
Kibbutz Lotan Desert Inn
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Hostel | South Arava | $
Welcome to Kibbutz Lotan Desert Inn located in the Negev desert. Far from the buzzing crowds of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Eilat, relax in a peaceful atmosphere with beautiful landscapes.
Kibbutz Lotan is home to the Center for Creative Ecology and EcoTourism. Ideal for families, backpackers and groups, there are plenty of exciting activities at Kibbutz Lotan to choose from. Kibbutz Lotan’s EcoTourism strives to provide a clean and healthy environment for people and the planet.
Kibbutz Elifaz Country Lodging
Swimming Pool | Desert Lodge | Hostel | South Arava | $
Country-style accommodation, with 25 air-conditioned rooms (12 family rooms & 13 doubles) feature satellite TV, shower, fully equipped kitchenette, refrigerator, all surrounded by wide open spaces and glorious shaded seating areas, shaded rest spots, lawns, outdoor grills, playgrounds, and a swimming pool (April-October). For your convenience, our shop sells dates, ice cream, and original locally made items.
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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