2 Best Hotels in Ein Bokek, Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea

This palatial hotel is decorated in relaxing blues, teals, and grays to echo the natural landscape. Rooms have unbeatable views; nearly all have balconies, and some have access to a private pool and garden. The pampering spa has a Turkish bathhouse and offers exfoliating body scrubs given atop a marble table decorated with colorful tiles. There is also an indoor pool filled with warm Dead Sea water. Full board is a good option here, as the food is delicious. Premium rooms have espresso machines.

Gorgeous design, a sprawling pool complex, and friendly service make this a top pick for a Dead Sea stay. Wood dominates the decor, from a ground-floor wall carving of date palms and fruit to the furniture inside the rooms. The spa includes an indoor sulfur pool and a Dead Sea–water pool that has both indoor and outdoor sections. Bookings include buffet breakfasts and an option to add on buffet dinner, which is a good idea in a town with few restaurants. If your budget allows, get a room on the Moab floors, which have upgraded amenities and access to the business lounge.