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EILAT Reef

0 S ÷ z ) \\\
Coral Beach, 88103 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 79 Map B7
Situated on the beach about 3 km (2 miles) south of the city centre, not far from the Coral World Underwater
Observatory, this is one of Eilat's smaller, more accessibly-priced hotels. It has an outdoor jacuzzi, balcony-equipped
rooms and lots of water sports options, including diving, snorkelling and windsurfing. www.reefhoteleilat.com
EILAT Eilat Princess 0 S ÷ z 7 ∫ ) \\\\\
Taba Beach, 88000 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 420 Map B7
Situated 5 km (3 miles) south of Eilat near the Taba border crossing to Egypt, this opulent hotel affords fine views
across the Red Sea to the mountains of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts,
a spa, a heath centre and cuisine from around the world. www.eilatprincess.com
EIN GEDI Ein Gedi Youth Hostel z 7 \
Ein Gedi, 86980 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 56 Map C4
Set around a quiet courtyard, the location is ideal for guests who want to combine hiking in the nearby oases with
relaxing in the Dead Sea. It is situated next to the Nahal David Nature Reserve and served by Egged buses 486 and
486 from Jerusalem. Some rooms have balconies with sea views. www.iyha.org.il
EIN GEDI Ein Gedi Guesthouse 0 S z 7 ) \\\
Kibbutz Ein Gedi, 86980 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 150 Map C4
Overlooking the Dead Sea and the lush Ein Gedi oasis, this kibbutz guesthouse has comfortable, cheerful rooms
with creative furnishings inspired by the local desert landscape. Superb hiking, a Dead Sea beach and the Ein Gedi
Spa are nearby. www.ein-gedi.co.il
JERICHO Jericho Resort Village

0 S ÷ z 7 ) \\
Near Hisham Palace Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 104 Map C3
Set amid spacious, oasis-like grounds, this modern hotel-resort, on the northern outskirts of town on the road
leading up the Jordan Valley, has attractive rooms and bungalows for up to six people. Amenities include swimming
pools, restaurants and courts for tennis, basketball and sand volleyball. www.jerichoresorts.com
KHAI BAR BIBLICAL WILDLIFE RESERVE Kibbutz Lotan Guesthouse 0 S z 7 ) \\
Kibbutz Lotan, 88855 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 20 Map B6
Surrounded by the mountains of the southern Arava Desert, this guesthouse is run by the environmentally conscious
Kibbutz Lotan, affiliated with the Reform Jewish Movement, and is part of their Centre for Ecotourism and
Birdwatching. It is situated 15 km (9 miles) north of the Khai Bar Nature Reserve and 50 km (31 miles) north of Eilat.
MASSADA Massada Youth Hostel S z 7 \\
Massada, 86935 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 88 Map C4
A deluxe option as far as youth hostels go, this appealing place, situated next to the cable car station, has spotless,
modern rooms, most with bunk beds, and a lovely swimming pool. The cafeteria offers plentiful, adequate food.
The hostel is served by Egged buses 444 and 486 from Jerusalem. www.iyha.org.il
MITZPE RAMON Ramon Inn 0 S ÷ z ) \\\
1 Ein Akev St, 80600 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 96 Map B5
A great base for exploring the remote, highland reaches of the southern Negev, including spectacular Makhtesh
Ramon, this attractive establishment is architecturally in harmony with the desert. Some apartments have space
for up to five people. There is a covered swimming pool and two saunas. www.isrotel.co.il

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AJLOUN Al-Jabal Hotel 0 ) \
Al Qala' St Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 20 Map C3
Set among pine trees on the road up from Ajloun town towards the Crusader-era hilltop castle, this clean, simple
hotel offers courteous service, decent rooms (many with superb views) and a sense of isolation. It is quiet
out-of-season, but often packed with families in summer so booking is advisable. www.aljabal-hotel.com
AMMAN Shepherd 0 z ∫ ) \
Zaid bin al-Harith St, Jabal Amman, 11181 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 48 Map C3
This decent lower-priced hotel is situated in a characterful location between the 1st and 2nd circles, within walking
distance of the shops and cafés of Rainbow St and the restaurants and craft outlets around 2nd Circle. Rooms
are pleasant - ask for one at the back to avoid street noise. Excellent value for money. www.shepherd-hotel.com
AMMAN Hisham 0 S z ∫ ) \\
Mithqal al-Fayez St, Jabal Amman, 11183 Tel [phone] l Fax [phone] x Rooms 22 Map C3
Peaceful and discreet, this modest, family-run hotel is situated between the 3rd and 4th circles, on a leafy corner
in the heart of the diplomatic quarter, just behind the French Embassy. It has a long history and a good deal of
character. The rooms are comfortable, and service is outstanding: genial, attentive and accommodating.

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