Carmey Avdat Farm is a family-run property in the Negev Desert, 5 minutes' drive from Sde Boker. It offers rustic chalets with natural pools and hammocks. Homemade wine is available to taste and buy. Carmey Avdat is built on the site of a 1,500-year old agricultural settlement on the ancient spice route. Its chalets are scattered around the grounds and feature a private patio with dining area. The kitchenettes come with an espresso machine and free wine, milk and fruit. This property is all about being at one with nature. There are no TVs or DVD players to interrupt the peace and quiet. It is also eco-friendly and uses solar energy and a water purification system. Guests are asked to recycle. The property also promotes a community involvement project by offering free accommodations to children with special needs. Set on the Negev Desert's wine route, Carmey Avdat produces 6,000 bottles of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wine a year. The ancient wine cellars of Avdat are 2.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Emipanda123
    Israel Israel
    Let's start with the fact that the bed was orthopedic. Without any exaggeration it's the best bed we've ever had a chance to experience in a hotel. The sauna was great, the breakfast was beyond any expectations. In general this is a very unique...
  • Wanekia
    Canada Canada
    The combination of the individual yurt like domiciles with the winery was lovely. We very much enjoyed our wine tasting and was very impressed with the quality of the wine. This complimented a wonderful breakfast, served outdoors in the communal...
  • Weinstock
    Israel Israel
    Fantastic stay, the rooms were perfect, comfortable, and clean. The staff were really exceptional, they were attentive and, very kind and helped us with everything we needed. The restaurant was great, had a wonderful breakfast and felt very clean....

Area info

Amenities of Desert Estate Carmey Avdat
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Plunge pool
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note that the pools are open from April until October. Please note that check-in on Saturday is from 16:00 until 20:00. In order to get to the property, guests traveling from North should take Road 40 towards the Desert Shanti Youth Village junction. Then keep driving southwards until you get to the property, which on the road signs is called as Karme Avedat.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Desert Estate Carmey Avdat

  • Room options at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat include:

    • Chalet
    • Studio

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat on this page.

  • Check-in at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Desert Estate Carmey Avdat is 3.1 miles from the center of Midreshet Ben Gurion. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Desert Estate Carmey Avdat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Happy hour
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture