Isrotel Dead Sea
We were based at Isrotel Dead Sea five stars hotel.
The hotel has excellent service and plenty of facilities. Isrotel Dead Sea has
nearly 300 rooms and suites with balconies facing the beach and sea, and is equipped
with all modern amenities (large flat screen TVs, WIFI, safe, etc.). The rooms
are perfectly insulated and quiet, the bathroom has strong water flow and we
had plenty of towels. We pampered ourselves with the Israeli quality Laline
toiletries and switched to the hotel’s uniform – swimsuit and bathrobe!
The hotel’s recreational facilities are a paradise.
There are two outdoor swimming pools and a kiddie’s pool, and plenty of sun beds
and cabanas. Esprit spa is the more interesting part, especially with the
winter approaching. In addition to fitness center equipped with state of the
art treadmills and workout equipment, there is a spacious heated indoors Dead
Sea mineral pool, Sulphur pools and a huge hot tub. The mineral pool has an
outdoor extension; it is a real treat to float there looking at the sky! And of
course, no such vacation is whole without a spa treatment. Esprit offers a
variety of body and face treatments. I picked Aromatherapy treatment. The
massage was superb – the therapist used almond oil with a hint of plant oil of
my choice. She was very professional and included some reflexology, which I
enjoyed a lot; very relaxing! The hotel also has a rooftop solarium, separated into
women and men sections, and a children club.
Before exploring the nearby beach, we decided to grab
a bite. The guests of floors 7-9 enjoy complimentary entrance to the Moav
lounge, where drinks and refreshments are served all day long. This included
cold and warm drinks, and sweet and savory snacks, which we took advantage of.
Our stay included also a VIP breakfast that is served at the restaurant and there is seating indoors and at the garden. While the regular breakfast is generous and includes a variety of salads, breads, cheeses, eggs, warm dishes, and sweet treats, the VIP breakfast is more upscale and guests enjoy a quiet atmosphere and better service. The buffet is more compact and more luxurious (e.g., expensive cheeses). After filling our plates, the waiter brought us to the table eggs to order, orange juice and a cappuccino. This is a delightful way to start the day!
Our stay included also a VIP breakfast that is served at the restaurant and there is seating indoors and at the garden. While the regular breakfast is generous and includes a variety of salads, breads, cheeses, eggs, warm dishes, and sweet treats, the VIP breakfast is more upscale and guests enjoy a quiet atmosphere and better service. The buffet is more compact and more luxurious (e.g., expensive cheeses). After filling our plates, the waiter brought us to the table eggs to order, orange juice and a cappuccino. This is a delightful way to start the day!
With a full stomach, it was time to explore the beach!
Isrotel Dead Sea is located in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in
the Dead Sea area. Before leaving the hotel grounds, we stopped at the lower
level to get some Dead Sea mud sold at the gift shop.
Ein Bokek Beach and Promenade
Ein Bokek beach was recently renovated and besides
looking beautiful, it is very convenient and has dressing rooms, showers and
lifeguard service. A four kilometers long promenade stretches along it with
easy access decks paths into the water (otherwise, the seabed is covered with
salt and can be painful to step on it). It is accessible for people with
disabilities and along it there are children playgrounds and sports facilities.
All we had to do is grab chairs for our stuff, swim, float, cover ourselves
with mud and take a selfie! The promenade is illuminated at night and it is
highly recommended to take a walk at sunset or in the evening, and do some
shopping in the new stores that are now being opened next to it.
Ranch House Meat & Grill Restaurant
Traditionally, a vacation at the Dead Sea included the
hotel dining room or a light meal at the lobby. But this is no longer the case since
there are more interesting options now.
The Ranch House Meat & Grill Restaurant at Isrotel
Dead Sea hotel is a kosher authentic American-style steakhouse. The menu at the
restaurant is not wide; it includes 5 starters including salads, soup, and a
descent number of meat dishes such as fillet of beef, Entrecote, sirloin,
hamburger, chicken and even one type of fish. There are also children meals.
We ate a salad, beef soup “Goulash” and beef filet. The
salad and bread were fine, the soup was excellent, but no doubt the crown goes
to the filet. It was served accurately medium (as we asked) on a hot plate with
rolled blooming onion, garlic confit and roasted pepper. The meat was so tender
and tasty, and together with the sauces, it was delicious (I had the wine jus,
and my partner picked the pepper sauce).
The Ranch House offers a variety of Israeli wines. We
picked red wines from the local Yatir Winery: Har Amasa and Yatir Forest (both from
2015), which were superb!
Overall, this is a good option for some fine dining in
a place dull with dining options. Guests staying on half board basis can
upgrade their meal and have it at the Ranch House.
A Kayak Tour of the Dead Sea
One of the newest and most exciting attractions in the
Dead Sea is the kayak tour. It is a window to glimpse unique natural phenomena,
including walls of white mineral deposits, sinkholes, springs, mud and salt
crystals. To read more about the Kayak Tour.
Information
The author was a guest of Isrotel Dead Sea hotel and Ranch Restaurant
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