3 Best Hotels in Gamla Nature Reserve, Upper Galilee and the Golan

If relaxation is what you're after, look no further than this homey getaway, a good base for exploring the sights in the Golan Heights. The owner, Anat Cnaan, will greet you with open arms and a table filled with fruit and freshly baked goodies. Your well-designed suite will have a bottle of wine at the ready, which you can open on your personal patio overlooking the Sea of Galilee or enjoy during a relaxing soak in your suite's whirlpool tub. Spa treatments are available at very reasonable prices, and the lovely pool area was designed by Anat's architect-husband, Avi.

The four suites owned by Judit Sheraf and Avi Ram are the perfect place for a family weekend: each cottage has a double bedroom, a living room that sleeps three, a kitchenette, a heated outdoor Jacuzzi, and a very large private yard with grill and hammock or swing set. A generous Israeli breakfast can be brought to your cabin for an extra fee. The large private pool is open from April to October; the grounds also have an outdoor hot tub and massage room.

High in the foothills of Golan Heights, this hotel is only a few minutes from good beaches and a water park. Its main building has comfortable guest rooms with private balconies and fabulous lake views. The deluxe wood chalets have whirlpool tubs, saunas, entertainment systems, and other perks. Free guided tours of the area are available in summer.