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The 7 Best Hotels in Eilat (2026)

Updated July 2026 · 7 picks

The best hotels in Eilat in 2026 are the Isrotel Royal Beach, Herods Palace and the Dan Eilat. Eilat's hotels cluster in two places — the North Beach lagoon strip, which is busy and walkable, and the Coral Beach stretch to the south, which is quieter and closer to the reef. Below are seven, and which end each sits at.

1. Isrotel Royal Beach — North Beach, on the promenade

The benchmark Eilat five-star — huge pool complex, directly on the promenade.

₪₪₪₪ SplurgeBest for Families · Couples

The Royal Beach is Isrotel's flagship Eilat property, sitting directly on the North Beach promenade with one of the largest and best pool complexes in the city.

It is the hotel most Israelis name first when they think of an Eilat holiday, and it earns that through consistency: extensive facilities, a good spa, several restaurants, and a position that puts the beach, the promenade and the shopping within a short walk.

It is expensive by Israeli resort standards, particularly over festivals, and worth comparing against its own sister properties nearby.

Good to know: The pool complex is the reason to book here — in Eilat's heat it matters more than the beach.

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2. Herods Palace — North Beach, by the lagoon

The most theatrical hotel in Eilat, and the largest pool area on the strip.

₪₪₪₪ SplurgeBest for Families · Groups

Herods Palace sits at the northern end of the strip beside the lagoon, part of the Herods complex, and it is unapologetically theatrical — a mock-Herodian palace exterior wrapped around an enormous pool and garden area.

The scale is the point. The pool complex, gardens and children's facilities are among the largest in Eilat, which for a family week in the desert is exactly the right priority.

It sits within the wider Herods complex, so facilities are shared across the adjacent properties.

Good to know: Facilities are shared across the Herods complex — check which building your room is in.

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3. Dan Eilat — North Beach, on the promenade

A long-established seafront five-star with a distinctive Postmodern design.

₪₪₪₪ SplurgeBest for Families · Couples

The Dan Eilat sits on the North Beach promenade and is one of the city's established five-stars, notable for an unusually bold Postmodern design by Adam Tihany that has aged into a genuine landmark.

It offers the full resort package — several pools, a spa, restaurants and children's facilities — from a group with seventy years of experience running Israeli hotels.

The seafront position and the walkable promenade location are its strongest practical assets.

Good to know: One of the most walkable positions on the strip — you can reach the promenade and shops on foot.

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4. U Coral Beach Club — Coral Beach, south shore

Ultra all-inclusive on the quiet south shore, next to the reef.

₪₪₪₪ SplurgeBest for Families · Couples

U Coral Beach Club sits on the southern Coral Beach stretch, away from the North Beach crowds, and operates on an ultra all-inclusive basis — meals, snacks and drinks included throughout.

The location is the trade-off: much quieter and closer to the reef and the nature reserve, but ten minutes from town by car or bus rather than a walk.

For families who intend to stay put and swim, the all-inclusive model in Eilat's heat removes a lot of daily friction.

Good to know: All-inclusive makes real sense in Eilat — the heat discourages walking out for every meal.

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5. Orchid Hotel — Coral Beach, hillside above the south shore

Thai-style wooden villas up the hillside, overlooking the reef.

₪₪₪ UpmarketBest for Couples · Families

The Orchid is built as a Thai village on the hillside above Coral Beach — timber pavilions and villas stepping down the slope, with views across the gulf toward Jordan and Egypt.

It is the least resort-like of Eilat's larger hotels and by some distance the most distinctive, and the elevated position gives it views none of the strip hotels have.

It is opposite the reef beaches on the southern shore, which puts the best snorkelling in the country across the road and the town some distance away.

Good to know: The hillside site means steps and slopes — worth knowing if mobility is a consideration.

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6. Leonardo Plaza Eilat — North Beach

A large, reliable strip hotel at a more forgiving price than the five-stars.

₪₪₪ UpmarketBest for Families · Groups

The Leonardo Plaza sits on the North Beach strip and is a large, well-established hotel that does the essentials properly — pools, a beach position, dining and children's facilities — without the five-star premium.

The Leonardo and Fattal group runs several properties in Eilat at different price points, and this is the mid-to-upper one, which for many families is the sensible compromise.

The location on the strip is the main practical advantage: everything walkable.

Good to know: Compare against the group's other Eilat properties — the difference in price can be significant for similar facilities.

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7. Astral Village — North Beach area

Low-rise village-style rooms and a big garden — the family-budget option.

₪₪ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Groups

Astral Village is laid out as a low-rise village of rooms around gardens and pools rather than as a tower, which gives it a more relaxed feel than the high-rise strip hotels.

It sits at the more affordable end of the Eilat market and is aimed squarely at families, with the space and the pool area that implies.

For families who want a week in Eilat without a five-star rate, it is one of the better-value options in the city.

Good to know: The village layout means more walking between rooms and facilities than a tower hotel — usually a plus with children.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay on North Beach or Coral Beach?

North Beach if you want to walk to restaurants, shops and the promenade, and if you are travelling with children who will use the pool more than the sea. Coral Beach, about ten minutes south, if you want quiet and the reef — but you will need taxis or the bus to get to town.

Are Eilat hotels all-inclusive?

Several are, particularly the Leonardo Club and U Coral properties, and all-inclusive is more common here than anywhere else in Israel because of the resort model and the heat. Most of the five-stars are half board or bed and breakfast. Check exactly what a given rate covers before comparing prices.

When is Eilat cheapest?

Late spring and autumn outside the festival weeks, and the height of summer, when the heat deters Israeli families. Prices peak sharply over Pesach, Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah and the winter holiday period, when the rest of the country comes south for the sun.

Do Eilat hotels have private beaches?

Some of the seafront properties have their own beach sections, but most guests use the public beaches immediately in front of the strip, which are free and lifeguarded in season. The pool complexes are generally the main draw rather than the beach.

Is Eilat VAT-free?

Eilat is a free trade zone and VAT is not charged on most goods and services there, including hotel stays, which is a genuine saving. It does not apply to everything — check the bill rather than assuming.

1. Isrotel Royal Beach — North Beach, on the promenade

2. Herods Palace — North Beach, by the lagoon

3. Dan Eilat — North Beach, on the promenade

4. U Coral Beach Club — Coral Beach, south shore

5. Orchid Hotel — Coral Beach, hillside above the south shore

6. Leonardo Plaza Eilat — North Beach

7. Astral Village — North Beach area

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