Golan Hotel

The hotel has stunning setting on the kineret and an amazing pool which was lovely to sit around. All of the staff were lovely and the breakfast was good, but by the usual high standards in Israel it could have been better. I would rate the hotel a 3/5 but the holiday itself definitely brings up the rating . The only thing I would say is that the rooms did not so much like the pictures, but they were nice even still. The hotel is in a fabulous location and we were able to access Aqua Kef and two amazing, authentic Israeli restaurants nearby.

This is the worst hotel i experienced in Israel, by far. The pictures are outdated, the service terrible, and the price is completely disproportionate to the product ($250 a night). Someone entered my room TWICE without knocking, warning, reason, explanation. AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID Additional comments: Zero offers of guidance at check-in on the facilities or the town and its activities; nobody at the door; attendants at pool hanging out and never approached you ad you entered pool area. AVOID

This is basically a tour hotel and fulfils that purpose well. It is modern and has great views of the Sea of Galilee. Indeed there is an attractive swimming pool overlooking the sea but this was not being used when we were there. The hotel is away from the centre of town and the holiday areas so there is not much nearby apart from offices and a few shops. The inside is functional with the lobby often filled with suitcases. Staff are not particularly helpful. There is a bland bar which is certainly not the place for a romantic drink but fine to meet friends. Our room was downstairs but still with good views over the water. It was comfortable and large with a small bathroom, in black, and cheap toiletries. The bed gave us a good night's sleep. Food was taken in a large buffet restaurant and was the usual Middle Eastern fare with mixed fresh salad starters and hummus followed by an uninspiring meat course. Maybe not the place for a couple to stay but if you are out all day on pilgrimage with others then this is a good base.