The most European in Israel: recommended hotels near Hermon

The first flakes of snow fell in Hermon this week and piled up to a height of 2 cm. Meanwhile, in the last two days everything has already melted, but this flash reminded us all that the real winter has finally arrived, and it is worth visiting the north of the country in the near future. Until the snow piles up, the Hermon site is open to visitors free of charge.

If you are looking for a place to sleep that is close to the high mountain, we have some good options for you:

Driving distance from Hermon: 12 minutes.

The resort has 45 cabins decorated in alpine style. Some are for couples and some are family duplexes and one presidential suite, all scattered in a large complex and surrounded by a view overlooking the Naftali Mountains and the Golan Mountains. Some rooms have a private attached pool and some have a jacuzzi. This is in addition to a heated outdoor pool, a spa complex with treatment rooms, a Turkish bath, an outdoor jacuzzi, 2 dry saunas, a gym, a billiards room and a heated indoor pool. Later, the spa complex will open to the outside public and offer spa packages without accommodation.

The Hachshara hotel restaurant combines rich Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, with an emphasis on the use of fresh and high-quality raw materials and a special connection to local products, and will be open to guests from outside. In the public space, on a terrace with a spectacular view, retreat and wellness workshops will be held.

Accommodation in a rustic cabin and breakfast, couple’s massage (45 minutes), use of the hotel’s spa facilities, starting from 1,890 shekels.

Driving distance from Hermon: 15 minutes.

Accommodation includes a meal in Loser – NIS 1,340 per couple in a deluxe room.

Overnight and morning accommodation, including a 30-minute couple’s spa NIS 1,315 per couple in a deluxe room.

Driving distance from Hermon: 30 minutes.

The hotel is located on the land of the old kibbutz, in the heart of the Hula Valley and at the foot of the Golan Heights. Already at the kibbutz gate you can hear the flow of Nahal Dan, which accompanies the entire area with a soothing sound. The compound itself is simple in appearance but pleasant: neat paths, wide lawns, old trees, and above all, a lot of silence.

The rooms are pleasant and spacious, with a minimalist design, on the ground floor with access to the garden, equipped with a small kitchenette, a sitting area and a pull-out sofa – which can be very suitable for families or couples with children. Outside the room there are sitting areas scattered among the trees, and also a designated area for a barbecue and a bonfire.

The dining room in the complex offers a traditional Israeli breakfast. You will find there omelettes, fresh vegetables, cheeses, pastries, breads and coffee. The food is fresh and served pleasantly, in a kibbutz style which adds to the authenticity of the experience.

Driving distance from Hermon: 30 minutes.

Beyond the guest rooms, Ein Zivan is also a significant wine and culinary center in the Golan Heights. Within walking distance of the rooms there is a concentrated tourist complex with Bat and Platter wineries, hummus, a beer garden, Chocolat de Carina, the lavender farm and the Valens Tana complex – one that allows a full vacation, with a lot to do, without leaving the settlement.

During the winter months, the village offers a sale with up to 30 percent discount, special prices and accommodation bases to choose from.

Benefit validity: 11.12.25–31.3.26. The accommodation includes a rich Israeli breakfast, based on fresh produce from the Galilee and the Golan, served on the buffet and kosher under the supervision of the Golan Rabbinate.