Orchid Reef Hotel

Orchid Reef Hotel descritpion

This 4-star boutique hotel is set right on the beach in Eilat, right next to the Coral Beach Nature Reserve. It offers a swimming pool and a spa, and provides free Wi-Fi and free bike rental.
The Orchid Reef Hotel’s spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony, an LCD cable TV with over 100 channels, and a sitting area with fridge and coffee machine. Each comes with carpeted floors and a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. Most rooms have a sea or pool view.
Hotel Orchid Reef's restaurant serves Israeli and international cuisine. A buffet breakfast is served daily.
The spa features a sauna and gym that guests can use free of charge. Sunshades and snorkeling equipment are provided free of charge at the beach. Windsurfing boards and kayaks can be rented for free on site.
The lobby includes a free internet terminal, and guests can make free international phone calls from there.

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Facilities of Orchid Reef Hotel

Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool (all year)

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Snorkeling | Sauna | Fitness Center | Spa | Bikes Available (free)

Food & Drink ：Restaurant with Dining Menu

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 7 per day.

General ：Elevator

Languages Spoken ：Hebrew | English

Reviews for Orchid Reef Hotel

Review 1：Booked a deluxe room with terrace and access to the outdoor pool, but found ourselves in a room with view to the fence. Hotel and their outdoor area very dirty.

Review 2：Breakfast Buffet and Selection.

Review 3：The water in our private pool outside our room was freezing. I would have liked to use it more, that's why I requested that floor, but it was too cold.

Review 4：Joel went out of his way to make our time there a great experience. He's great! All the staff was friendly, from the cleaning people to the restaurant staff. Thanks again!

Review 5：the beach a little dirty you review does not have other for Type of traveller? *

Review 6：clean room, beautiful and comfortable. location amazing by beach with activities like diving. delicious breakfast with a variety of foods nice staff

Review 7：The cleanliness should be more appropriate to a such class hotel, although the hotel in new and renovated

Review 8：The location is wonderful, peaceful and quiet, near coral reef. The breakfast is reach and tasty. Very family friendly. The staff is helpful.

Review 9：The room definitely needed more storage space, both hanging and drawers. We had nowhere near enough room to put our clothes and other things we had brought with us and found we lived in a constant mess the whole week. We stayed for 6 nights. There was no easy beach access - you had to go down steps and through the restaurant or walk to the front of the hotel and down a passage at the side, neither of which was easy for me and certainly wouldn't be for people with pushchairs. It certainly couldn't be described as "disable friendly". The car park is very small and a lot of the time there wasn't enough room to park our car. Having said that, there is a pay car park just outside for 20 NIS per day which I don't think is too bad.

Review 10：There were 3 reasons we chose this hotel. Firstly it is on Almog Beach (Coral Beach)which is on the reef and the best place in Eilat if you want to snorkel. Secondly, it is the only hotel that is right by the beach, ie no road to cross. Thirdly, it is not too big so you don't have to walk a long way to everything. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. The bathroom was lovely and big with a great shower and lots of hot water. We were on the ground floor and the pool was only a short distance from our patio door.

Review 11：Staff at the reception was not friendly at all. A ping pong table is provided, but when you ask for raquets they look like they have been taken out of the farbage (which kind of ruins it at a hotel of this standRd). Sun chair at the beach are almost all broken.

Review 12：Location is the top 1 quality of this hotel. And the breakfast was very good

Review 13：If you are coming to Eilat to dive, the hotel is just near the diving centres and all the diving sites. It is the best location for that purpose... Otherwise it is far from the center..

Review 14：too expensive for such a hotel, never found a free parking, too far from the city center, i have been charged about 300$ for extra bed ! the mini-bar is empty, and the electricity stopped working for about a 4 hours and we had to stay without air condition in 39 degree .....

Review 15：close to water activity center

Review 16：The beach that belongs to the hotel is used by the kite surfers on windy days, which makes it impossible to snorkel or swim there. However, the adjacent beaches are very nice, too.

Review 17：Lovely, relatively small hotel, family friendly, good facilities, friendly staff. It is very well located, just outside of the city, between the nature reserve and the dolphin reef, with stunning views of the sea and the desert mountains all around. Excellent breakfast.

Review 18：There was a bit of smell (from dampness) in the hallway in front of our room, but it did not extend to the room.

Review 19：I believe that, generally, this is the best hotel on the stretch outside of the city judging by value-for-money, location (right on the beach, unlike other hotels in the vicinity) and somewhat private beach with crystal-clear water, but at the same time close to the center of Eilat (7-minute ride in a taxi). Some members of the staff were outstanding (namely, Joel, was just excellent - recommended very good restaurants in town, assisted with organizing an excursion to Petra and generally was very pleasant and attentive), others were merely ok. Good location of the hotel for those not wishing to be in the center of the city, but near the reef, where the water is crystal clear. Very nice beach with a good restaurant and on the beach waiter service; also very pleasant and attentive restaurant staff.

Review 20：Wrong room on arrival and told to park in wrong place so 50 USD fine. For the price the quality is not as other countries. but typical for Eilat it seems

Review 21：Once they realised we had problems the management tried to make it up - free bottle of wine and fruit - thanks for that

Review 22：Only problem we had was with the t.v. control, which didnt work properly, and we had to turn the t.v. on manually, also the volume.

Review 23：The hotel is right on the beach, swimming pool is reasonable size. Pleanty of light in the room, artificial and natural.

Review 24：Uncomfy beds, too hard Music at poolside very repetitive

Review 25：Staff were helpful Away from main town of Eilat but close enough to visit Close to Coral Reef and Observatory

Review 26：Loud music from bar behind hotel played from early evening until midnight and loud music on the beach made it impossible to read. too much cigarette smoking on beach. should divide into smoking and non-smoking areas. reception staff were not friendly and did minimal to help. not engaging. they said free kayaking, but did not have a license.

Review 27：the breakfast was amazing and the location near the coral reef nature reserve was perfect for me.

Review 28：there is not sufficiant parking for all visitors the parking is fully booked if you arrive late at night. the parking outside requires payment between 9:00 and 21:00

Review 29：The beach is like private, swimming distance to Coral beach national park excellent

Review 30：We picked this hotel mostly because we hoped to see coral reef, but the hotel does not stand for its name. Apparently hotel have no own beach, plus the public one located neaby is not too interesting, with no reef and few fishes. You have to go to natural reserve ~1 km away (and pay for it) to see real reef and even the natural reserve is not as good as private beaches in Egyptian red sea hotels. Hotel car parking costs nearly the same price as a daily parking fee for entire Eilat, so why bother with this particular hotel at all? Rent a room in just any Eilat hotel you like and simply drive to the natural reserve by car. Most of the interesting places in Eilat are located far away from the hotel and we ended up with driving to central part of Eilat nearly every day. Our room view was to an oil terminal. Can't say this is exactly what I hoped for. To make thing worse, there was a private cafe right next to the hotel with a very loud music. This music sounded for just one day (weekend) and noise stopped well before 9 pm, but our first impression was ruined. I don't know what will be there in a high season, but I suspect that music won't be limited to weekends. Opposite side of a hotel was nice and calm, through.

Review 31：Excellent rooms with a beautiful interior, bathroom and plenty of space. Very clean. Very nice breakfast by Israeli standards Small pool starting practically right in the room on ground floor on one of the sides in hotel. Note that its only a small fraction of rooms. Other rooms on first floor have exits to a bigger common pool instead of a balcony.

Review 32：Reception and staff wasn't too nice. Sea view equals road view with some water, while the nice sea view is called swimming pool view.

Review 33：Proximity to beach, distance from ugly city (Eilat), calmless of the place, great swimming pool, nice room, equipment

Review 34：Swimming pool without warming, so in winter months is no use of it. WiFi works but very slow

Review 35：Great location. Free shuttle bus to center. Comfortable rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly stuff.

Review 36：The staff. I have never been to a hotel - and i have been to a lot - where the staff were so unserviceminded. Never a smile, a welcome, a have can I help you etc. A better staff would help a lot

Review 37：The beach A couple of good restaurents around

Review 38：Had to sleep on the sofa beds with one of the kids which is why the bed comfort is less. But actually no complaints.

Review 39：Very accommodating policy to allow you to use the facilities for a few hours after you have booked out. Great recommendations of restaurants around. We'll be back.

Review 40：This place is the best place to stay for scuba diving in Eilat! Right next to two excellent diving clubs. It is right on the waterfront, which is unique.

Review 41：It was a little disappointing that I could not check in early on my arrival (at 7.30am) since the hotel was not at all full, but this was just a small issue and not really a problem.

Review 42：I was in Eilat specifically for diving so the location was perfect for me. There was a sensational restaurant next door recommended by the reception staff and I liked the room very much. It is walking distance to the Aquarium and Dolphin Reef and is right on the Red Sea. The lovely blonde receptionist was very friendly & helpful and I would definitely stay here again.

Review 43：one night there was loud music from a neighboring resaurant. a bit annoying.

Review 44：everything was very good. breakfast rooms position staff. there was an exceptional manager on duty when we arrived named eyal. not sure if he id still there but he was excellent.

Review 45：The noise some gests made until very late on Friday night; the hotel should stop this sort of unconsiderate bahaviour

Review 46：Location, far from Eilat and near the Coral Reserve. The wonderful staff. The large and comfortable room

Review 47：Very little... I'm spoiled way too much - it'd be good to have an American 120V receptacle in bathroom. Would be even better to have an electronic keylock from pool-deck to our room... It'd be very nice addition to have a large parking lot - I've been cursing it every night when needed to park my car. I've got 100NIS parking ticket... But all the above is not relevant to how much I value this hotel!

Review 48：Everything. Please keep up your great service! Thank you very much!

Review 49：There's nothing I would call bad

Review 50：Good location, quiet and comfortable. Great beach. The hotel is very good: room, service, staff. We are very pleased with our stay at the hotel.

Review 51：Most kind staff (especially the Hindi guy at the reception desk). Room with pleasant view, private beach, clean swimming pool. We will definitely come back, this time with our kids. Breakfast was more than delicious. Highly recommended!

Review 52：The staff at the front desk were unfriendly and unhelpful.

Review 53：The rooms and facilities are very nice. Breakfast was great.

Review 54：Too Loud music from the beach near by on Friday afternoon/early eve .

Review 55：Location. Great beach & very good facilities at the beach.

Review 56：Returning traveler, second stay. Excellent experience, great location with a private beach.

Review 57：unfriendly staff; cost free calls offered but did not work; extremely bad cost/benefit ratio, much too expensive

Review 58：Parking is difficult

Review 59：Small hotel great location , away from the crowd

Review 60：Too strong wing for water sport beginners

Review 61：You can run around the hotel to Sinai direction or do water sports

Review 62：Not near any restaurants/ nightlife

Review 63：Day beach experience

Review 64：Nothing!

Review 65：Lovely small hotel. Great pool. Huge rooms with great decor. Lovely pool and fantastic breakfast.

Review 66：Wunderful beach

Review 67：Hotel is in a wonderful location away from the main city. The reef is magnificent and the hotel breakfast is unbelievable.

Review 68：bed wasn't so comfortable occasional bad odor in the room should improve cleaning

Review 69：location and service good atmosphere good breakfast

Review 70：Didnt get the type of room ordered.Special Request written inBooking's confirmation were not transfered to hotel ( as per hotelreception)

Review 71：perfect location away from the huge ugly hotels on a gorgeous snorkeling beach

Review 72：Location, luxury, staff, food, diving, beach beds to lie down, free bikes canoes, coffee etc etc

Review 73：Bad meals in the beach restaurante

Review 74：Close to the best beaches in Eilat, nice and very comfortable standard room.

Review 75：breakfast was amazing

Review 76：Couldn't even pay to stay a bit later on checkout

Review 77：Clean, nice rooms in a great location.

Review 78：The breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and the complimentary bus card came in handy when travelling to tourist attractions around Eilat.

Review 79：few restaurants nearby.

Review 80：I did not find anything what not to like

Review 81：Nice and quite, good place for relaxing holiday

Review 82：Wish it was closer to city central

Review 83：Impressed with property

Review 84：everithing was great better then many 5star hotels in israel

Review 85：Amazing healthy delicious breakfast, ocean view, lovely room, polite staff

Review 86：fantastic breakfasts; very large room with comfortable bed and large bathroom with plenty of room for placing of toiletries

Review 87：Very good, service, very clean, comfortable room with excellent shower. Great Breakfasts.

Review 88：No room service. Shuttle service ended too early.

Review 89：Awesome breakfast. Loved the free water sports amenities.

Review 90：Nice hotel, right on the beach.The rooms on the ground floor facing the pool are very nice. The rooms are modern clean and spacious

Review 91：the price we booked before is much higher than that the day we checked in

Review 92：breakfast is perfect

Review 93：No kosher restaurants near by. No late night shuttle.

Review 94：Room was spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff.

Review 95：No option for dinner in the evenings

Review 96：Generous and tasty breakfasts, Comfortable bed, fabulous shower, great massage, close to the sea

Review 97：A bit noisy

Review 98：One of the male receptionist is excellent, the other female receptionists are just ok. Good facility

Review 99：Small hotel parking and outside of it you will get ticketed immediately after 10am

Review 100：Best place to stay with kids

Review 101：nice,clean,good staff

Review 102：Nice pool, hot tub with our suite and welcoming staff. Find and ample parking. Very close to tourist attractions

Review 103：Large and comfortable room Good breakfast Free wifi

Review 104：There is no shuttel at the evening to the center

Review 105：The beach The breakfast The bed

Review 106：Nice hotel, a little far from the city. Good restaurants next to hotel. Very good breakfast buffet.

Review 107：Price. Israelis stop ripping us off.

Review 108：Pool next to my balcony. Water is cold. Still nice.

Review 109：Parking accommodations

Review 110：Great pool and friendly helpful staff.

Review 111：The food was good but not the coffee.

Review 112：The location of the hotel is great, there is a variety of free services offered by the hotel.

Review 113：Perfect location, beautiful rooms, nice pool and an amazing beach.

Review 114：Being straight on the beach next to the kitesurfing club. Great fresh breakfast. Nice modern room with sea view made it as a very pleasant stay.

Review 115：No wifi in the restaurant or beach area. Unfriendly staff. Houseflies in the restaurant. Housekeeping did not replace towels after taking them away. Lousy beach which was for water sports only so one would have to go to the public beach next to it to dip in the water. Do not expect a sandy beach as it's more like a stone & pebbles surface, even inside the water which can get dangerous if one were not walking with care. Far from city centre. One of the hotel staff rang me to ask me if I would like a free city tour; it turned out to be a 10-min drive to the Eygptian border for a look-see, then to a diamond outlet where I had to watch a video clip & then had to tour the shop which tour almost an hour. So don't fall for this one.

Review 116：My room was spacious, as was the bathroom. There was no need for password for wifi in the room. My room had a balcony with a partial view of the sea & full view of the the property next door (not necessarily a good or bad thing, depending on one's perspective). Good spread of breakfast selection.

Review 117：The sofa could have done with a shampoo.

Review 118：The warm welcome of the staff and the enormous variety of a buffet breakfast. they even had fresh oranges for you to juice!

Review 119：The staff was unfriendly and unprofessional. Lack of attention to details and very uncooperative. WIFI never worked, no one seemed to care.

Review 120：The location is amazing and the hotel is beautiful. The room is very pretty and comfortable.

Review 121：The seaside is quite small and placed near the windurf/scuba club. When we were there, it was a windy weather and a lot of windsurfers enjoyed their time... leaving lack of place to swim in the Red sea. Just check the weather forecast if you plan to visit this hotel for enjoying sea and you will not face same issue.

Review 122：Very good hotel, with bright comfortable rooms, big TV, stable WiFi, their own beach. Staff is kind and polite, always ready for help. Food is perfect, really great cheff works there. Its a great place to stay.

Review 123：This hotel is the only hotel in Eilat situated right on the beach; it takes 2 minutes to get to the beach from your room. Rooms are big enough, nicely decorated, the bathtub is wide, breakfast is good - plenty of vegetables. Hotel staff is helpful and attentive, especially two young women - Olga and another Olga. Free shuttle to the city and its hustle -bustle

Review 124：our rooms where not that clean and and some things would needed to be repaired

Review 125：the staff was very nice and friendly. and the breakfast was huge! it is not situated in the center of Eilat around 5min drive away. you can like that or not for us it was ok.

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