West Lagoon Resort is situated
on the southern part of the beautiful coastline of Netanya facing the
Mediterranean Sea. The contemporary hotel features a stunning seasonal swimming
pool, full spa and gym, and easy access to the beach, its promenade and sports
facilities and all the services that a hotel can offer in terms of dining,
entertainment and pastime activities.
There’s a legend about a 7th
century Phoenician boat headed to Carthage carrying hundreds of crimson and
azure shells that hit a shoal and was split to half and drowned near the seacoast
of Netanya where the West Lagoon hotel now
stands. The shells exposure to the sun created a bright ray of blue light.
Whoever watched it described it as a divine sign and was wrapped with a sense
of tranquility for many days.
This is what West Lagoon Resort is trying to recreate. Its architecture is
of high ceilings and large glass windows letting the blue sea penetrate inside.
West Lagoon is an all sea view hotel; the view of the coastline, beach
and sea is visible everywhere in the hotel from the lobby, dining room, spa and
into the rooms!
The decoration and furnishing has the motif of sea with shades of blue and pure
white that radiate tranquility and calmness. Sea related artifacts compliment
the atmosphere: waves, anchors, sailboats, shells, etc.
Rooms
The hotel has 273 rooms and
suites. All the rooms at the hotel have sea view. We stayed at a Club Premium
room on the 11th floor. Our room was spacious and furnished with two
beige armchairs with colorful cushions on a turquoise rug. The large balcony
with a wooden deck caught our eyes immediately; the view from it was mind
blowing! The room had refreshing décor and colors, the bathroom had
white-marble design, with full bathtub, wide rain shower and an oval porcelain
vessel basin. The room is modern and equipped with an espresso machine, mini
bar, safe deposit box, flat screen TV and plenty of USB charging ports.
Pool and Spa
During the summer, hotel guests
enjoy the infinite pool located on terrace of the 3rd floor of the hotel, and it is fabulous! As I
was standing near the pool my breath was taken away – it was so beautiful
there! However, since it is the coldest time of the year now, I had to settle
with other joys, such as the beautiful beach and promenade, great in all
weather!
I also took advantage of the remarkable spa of the hotel. West
Lagoon’s spa is also located on the 5th floor and spans over the 4th
as well. Like the hotel, the theme here is the sea and its creatures – boats,
shells, fish, etc.
The upper floor of the spa is
where most of the spa facilities are located – the gym, dry saunas, Turkish
bath (Hamam) and showers. The floor is divided to three areas – women showers
and dry sauna, men showers and dry sauna; each having a private entrance to the
shared Hamam, and the gym. The gym is small but very well equipped with the
newest sports equipment and has a beautiful sea view. My partner enjoyed his
workout very much, saying that running on the treadmill facing the sea view is
so much fun!
The spa offers all the standard
treatments but also a very unique treatment called Lava Shell massage, a
specialty of the spa, which I had. The Lava Shell massage uses Tiger striped
clams harvested in the Philippines. A hole is made at the back of the shell and
an activator of minerals is inserted into it, which heats it. The shell is
smooth and slides on the body and has pointed edges that can be used to
pressure muscles, which together can warm and relax the muscles.
When it was time for my
treatment, I was offered to choose an aroma – there are four unique scented
oils to choose from: vanilla patchouli, passion fruit, ocean, and almonds. I
picked the passion fruit, which was new to me and it turned out to be a really
good choice! I was invited downstairs, where the treatment rooms and the rest
area are located. The spa rooms are also high scale, the beds are warmed,
candles are lit, and every amenity I could think of was waiting for me there
for the ultimate comfort!
The Shell massage was soothing
and relaxing, it was one of the best spa treatments I ever had. My massagist
was exceptional; she used a combination of techniques and relaxed stiff
muscles, reaching every muscle including ones that are difficult to reach such
as behind the shoulder and I enjoyed each moment and felt so relaxed
afterwards!
After the treatment, I rested at
the spa’s lounge facing the beach, having herbal tea and dried fruits – it does
not get any better than this, I thought!
The spa offers a variety of treatments
to the hotel guests, but there are also spa and dining packages for drop ins.
If you choose to come to the spa here (which I highly recommend) – don’t settle
for the regular massage, try the Lava shell massage, you won’t regret it!
Dining
Meals are served at the hotel’s
dining room, facing the beach. Breakfast was typical Israeli buffet style meal.
I found the variety and quality of breads and pastry outstanding; they were
especially tasty and excellent! Nothing compares to having a good croissant and
cappuccino while looking at the sea in the morning!
In the evening, we had a light dairy
meal at the lobby restaurant. We ate a delicious salad, pasta and a good apple
pie. They also have a selection of fine Israeli wines. During the summer
season, a number of restaurants are open for the hotel guests.
Facilities
West Lagoon Resort
guests can enjoy seasonal activities such as fishing, building castles in the
sand, surfing, snorkeling, etc. The hotel has ballroom and conference
facilities as well. With the emergence of hotels like West Lagoon Resort on the
Mediterranean coastline, one should think twice before driving half a day to
Eilat!
The writer was a guest of the hotel
Information: West Lagoon Resort,
www.tamareshotels.com, Tel: *5411
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