Orchid Hotel & Resort

The hotel is beautiful with great views of the Red Sea. There is plenty for the kids to do, including Sony Play Stations, free internet, snooker, shuttle hockey and three swimming pools of various depths. There is free internet and free international calls. The rooms in the Shangri La section are magnificent. There is a shuttle to the city.

Management staff are unapproachable, unhelpful and dishonest. As the hotel is on a mountain, you need to catch a buggy (tuk-tuk) to get from your room to anywhere else in the hotel. The hotel is not near a swimming beach, nor near shops or restaurants - you have to drive.

Wow! The cottage/room was incredible, with space for us and our 2 kids; the pool was outstanding, and all across the street from the beach and oceanarium - and far enough from the main drag to allow us some peace. The breakfast was absolutely the best we've had so far in Israel, Head and shoulders above all else.

There was nothing to not like.

Good rooms near the cost, above of famous Aquarium. 500m of walk to the beach area. It is good to stay when have own car for transportation to other places in Eilat

The beach is not so good in match with 5 star hotel. The cottadges are on the hills: transportaion with the tuk-tuk (club car lift) takes time.

the swimming pool and the breakfast

long distance to the sea beach

excellent sea view from the balcony, comfortable bed and greeny hotel territory.

no good quality drinks and bakery at breskfasts.

during years ,(accordingly my experience at hotel) there are began destroy of fascilities, that I enjoyed 2-3 years ago.

less comfort at room, need repaire of room's designe (shipuz), bad minibar

The rooms were well appointed; the pool/dining areas were very nice and well located with a great view of the Red Sea. Availability of spa services also appreciated.

Parking was a bit tight. Our rooms did not really have a sea view (as advertised).

The view is wonderful; the rooms are specious and clean with a balcony. A nice place to relax. It gives the feeling of a village. The breakfast was very good. The beach is about 5 min walk from the hotel. I highly recommend on this hotel. However, one must know that not from all the rooms there is a view to the sea.

great breakfast, free wi-fi everywhere in the hotel, nice and comfortable rooms (almost all with a view), getting room service orders on the house for waiting extra 10 mins

cleaning is not always properly done

The hotel is a series of small houses built into the hillside overlooking the Red Sea. Didn't feel like a typical hotel. Amazing views. All rooms seem to have a great view. Wonderful breakfast. Free use of bikes which was very helpful. Close to all the snorkeling/ scuba diving sites

It was a less than 10 min car ride from town, which we liked. Quite, relaxing.

Compared to other hotels in Eilat, the Orchid was the best value for money, location, size and services/facilities. The breakfast buffet is pretty amazing.

Closure of swimming pool at 5pm - with about 30 people still wanting to swim and loud music in general areas, including swimming pool

The room was clean and comfortable, and the view was just stunning (4 countries and the most of the Golf of Eilat). This was our lack, however, because not all rooms have a view over the sea. The best sites for snorkelling and diving are just around the corner. If your cabin is situated high, you can be taken by a small electrical car tuk-tuk up to your cabin. Otherway, you can climb many steps up. Breakfast was also very good.

The hotel is obviously not siutable for those who seek walkings, hikings or evening strolls, because it is very far from the city in the middle of nowhere. You can take a bike, but again there is no distinations to ride. The beach which the hotel guests can use free of charge is like 500 m away, is small, rocky and not very clean. We did not use the swimming pool, but it seams to be very small.