The pool times are limited, and a bit tight for those, who are out to nearby attractions like Massada or Ein Gedi during the day.

It wasn't my first stay here, as we try to stay with every visit to Israel at least a few days in the Kibbutz Kalia hotel. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I just love the setting if the bungalows in midst of well mainened gardens, esp. the "Desert Rose" bungalow this time. There is a nice and spacious pool ready to use for Kibbutz guests and residents. The small but well stocked grovcery store on the premises has the most essential food and non-food items for a short stay, and is most helpful, as the next grocery would be several km away at Lido Junction. The breakfast buffet is delicious and an excellent option to start the day on the Dead Sea. And, for those who are interested in visiting Qumran, the National Park is in walking distance only some 10-15 min by foot away. Last but not least, the Kibbutz is 24/7 safe by IDF serving their duty there at the gates.

Stayed in May 2025

Room is very basic and small (but clean)

The pool is exelent

Stayed in June 2025

We stayed during the off-season, so we were quite alone. However, when it is full, it will be crowded. However, this is to be expected from accommodations of this type. Potentially a bit expensive for the quality, but that's typical of Israel.

Exactly as expected from a kibbutz accommodation - simple, basic and functional. Suitable mainly for families with children, as there is plenty of outdoor space. If you are familiar with a kibbutz accommodation, you won't be disappointed.

Stayed in March 2025

Wish they offered dinner at the cafeteria.

Gorgeous kibbutz, beautiful and serene with stunning views. The rooms are comfortable with great outdoor tables and use of a BBQ. Water pressure is brilliant and beds are good. The kibbutz has 2 playgrounds for the kids and the pool is heated and shaded over the shallow end. Just 40 min drive from Jerusalem. Its our second visit and we look forward to coming back.

Stayed in June 2025

The first stay in this place. Quiet place ,good location and very good breakfast. The big swimming pool was a great. The ticket to Kalya Beach was a great bonus. Staff was very friendly and helpful Good value for money.

Stayed in June 2025

The bedding was not sufficient. There were rowdy parties late into the night.

Well kept, beautiful oasis in the desert. Good kitchenette, well equipped. Great A/C. The dining room manager was extremely attentive to our needs.

Stayed in May 2025

a few more towels

room was clean. Check in easy

Stayed in November 2024

Comfortable and clean

Stayed in November 2024

Beautiful grounds, nice room, relaxing and great pool! Breakfast was nice, and the staff was quite helpful.

Stayed in November 2024

Not too many options for lunch or dinner in the area. Need to drive a bit to get to a restaurant if you keep kosher. You can bring your own bbq,

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast. The ticket to Kalya Beach was a big bonus. The swimming pool was a great attraction! Nice relaxing atmosphere.

Stayed in August 2024

A little noisy.

Good location. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.

Stayed in August 2024

The room is very basic and has no view.

The pool was great and so were the facilities at the beach. Which made the stay extra exciting. The staff was nice.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing really. It's a kibbutz guest house so don't expect a 5* hotel!

Serene location near the Dead Sea with access to Kalia Beach. Pool really lovely. Rooms basic but clean. Friendly staff. Breakfast good. Excellent value. Very relaxing.

Stayed in August 2024

The protected areas are not well demarcated, especially since we're still in the middle of a war. I know the area is unlikely to get rockets but it would still be more assuring.

It's our second stay here and we enjoyed it as much as the first. We love the pool and the accommodation is spotlessly clean, everything works. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2024

It's a very affordable 3 star hotel, so the rooms are basic, though they provide everything you'd need. The shower was brilliant. They only serve breakfast but you can barbecue and buy food in the local shop, or drive to a restaurant near by.

Perfect for little ones with a no fuss breakfast with plenty of choices, 2 fantastic playgrounds for ages 0-12. One had slides and swings, the other had more musical instruments and rope climbing. There was a shaded baby pool and the shallow area of the grown up, heated pool, was also shaded. The kibbutz is absolutely stunning with incredible views and a 5 minute drive to the dead sea, and only 30 min to Jerusalem. Kids loved it.

Stayed in May 2024

The beach is situated 7 km away from the kibbutz. It wasn't clearly explained that I could have breakfast, check out, and then go to the beach. I'll do things in this order next time.

It's a great place to stay: quiet and clean. There's a conveniently located mini-market where you can get small items, snacks, soft drinks, and, if desired, alcohol. They also offer good breakfast options.

Stayed in May 2024

The vibes

Stayed in May 2024

The bed was very big for couple and sound proof.

It what’s nice and pleasant , room was clean however very small and close to other rooms.

Stayed in May 2024

The cleaners just change the towels. I prefer if they make the bed also, like all other hotels.

Everything. Wam a frequent visitor to Kalia Kibutz Hotel.

Stayed in May 2024

This is a wonderful and really high-quality Kibbutz Hotel by the Dead Sea. It is safe to stay at the hotel, because the hotel is guarded by a group of +10 soldiers of the Israeli army 24h/7d and the area is fenced with barbed wire. The hotel is like its own village, there is a shop and its own nice terraced houses. And there's a wonderful swimming pool and in the yard you can grill meat in a real wood fire and buy beer from a convenience store 100 meters away. There are nice cats in the yard that you want to feed with pieces of meat. I come back here and grill outside and swim in the wonderful swimming pool or the nearby Dead Sea swimming pool.

Stayed in April 2024

The secondary bed was not comfortable,

A wonderful location and facility, and the food was excellent

Stayed in March 2024

that the pool was still closed.

the breakfast and helpfulness of the staff

Stayed in April 2024

Great location. The kibbutz is great for families and the beach was a bonus.

Stayed in March 2024

The breakfast could be improved

Nice value for money, they also give an all-included pass for the Kalia beach

Stayed in March 2024