Eilat is Israel’s resort city on the shore of the Red Sea. It is known for its beaches and for a warm climate almost all year round, and it offers diving and snorkelling over the coral, shopping, restaurants and cafes, and trips to nature spots and historic sites nearby. It is popular with foreign tourists and Israelis alike. Below are our recommended hotels in Eilat, the places worth visiting and where to shop.
Recommended hotels in Eilat
Isrotel Agamim
Highly recommended for both couples and families. The hotel is close to the promenade and has free parking for guests only. Its concept is unusual: one main pool in the centre, with a narrower channel of water running past all the rooms, something like a lazy river. Every room, the dining room and all the wings face the water. The more expensive rooms sit right on it, so you can step into the pool straight from your room. The cheaper rooms also overlook the pool, without direct access.
We also liked the lavish breakfast, which is served every morning until 12:00.
Dan Eilat
Ever since it opened, the Dan Eilat has been regarded as the jewel in the crown of the city’s hotels. It was extensively renovated not long ago and caters to couples, families and business travellers alike. There is a special pool with currents, water slides for children, a quiet pool and direct access to the beach. Note that it is considered one of the more upscale hotels in town.
Prima Music
Here, too, breakfast runs until 12:00 noon. This is a hotel for music lovers, with a studio that children can use as well. It combines relaxation with a musical experience for adults and kids. See our Prima Music booking guide.
Queen of Sheba
This grand hotel is two minutes’ walk from the beach and overlooks the Red Sea. It has four restaurants, an executive lounge, a spa with treatments, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room, a gym and a large swimming pool. More in our Queen of Sheba guide.
Isrotel King Solomon
A recommended, well-appointed hotel with excellent meals, swimming pools and plenty of entertainment. The location is very good: quieter than the promenade itself, yet only a short walk from it.
Club Hotel Eilat
Five minutes’ walk from the sea, this enormous hotel has gardens with waterfalls, a water park, a spa, a gym, a games room and a restaurant. Its studio apartments come with seating areas and a kitchenette, and most overlook the gardens, the sea or the pool. Very suitable for families.
Places you have to visit in Eilat
- Timna Park: known for its unique geological formations. See our Timna Park guide.
- The Underwater Observatory: view the reef from a chamber about six metres below the surface.
- The Red Canyon (Nahal Shani): a hike through a spectacular canyon with high walls.
- Dolphin Reef: an encounter with dolphins and colourful fish.
- Coral Beach Nature Reserve: one of the northernmost coral reefs in the world.
- Stargazing in the desert: observation evenings for viewing stars and planets.
- Princess Beach: a beach with rich marine life.
- Eilat Marina: cafes, shops and nearby beaches.
- Eilat Botanical Garden: a quiet place with a variety of plants and trees.
Where to shop in Eilat
- Ice Mall: a shopping centre that also has entertainment and activities.
- Mall HaYam: a wide range of brands and stalls, and one of the most popular places to shop.
- BIG Eilat: at the entrance to the city, with assorted stores including a Nike outlet.
- Red Canyon shopping centre.
For a broader overview, read our guide to choosing a hotel in Eilat. Enjoy!
