Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee

Hotels
Independent
12 Hapalmach St., Tiberias, North District, 1424546 , Tiberias , IL

Facilities

Full-service spa
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Outdoor furniture
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Overpriced
Poor cleanliness
Lack of attentive service

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Cleanliness was poor, with many areas needing more attention due to families making messes.
Service
1
Staff was nice, but not very attentive. Service could improve.
Location
1
The property was nice but did not stand out as a significant factor.
Room Quality
1
Room quality was standard, but issues with replenishing water bottle service were noted.
Amenities
1
Average amenities were provided, but not worth the price.
Value for Money
1
Hotel is overpriced for what is offered, not good value for money.
Food and Beverage
1
Food was rated as good, providing a slight positive aspect.
Overall Experience
1
Overall experience was unsatisfactory, leading to a negative impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 21:34

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities:
Indulge in a relaxing spa day with massages, unwind in the steam room, or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool for ultimate rejuvenation.

Fine Dining and Entertainment:
Savor delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant or grab a quick bite at the coffee shop. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Services and Comfortable Rooms:
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, and wedding services. The hotel offers well-equipped rooms with Smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and modern amenities like safes and desks.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee and experience the perfect blend of comfort and leisure in the heart of Tiberias.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
W
william
6
First and last time
Pros:

Hotel was extremely over priced for what the hotel is. Service,cleanliness,food were mediocre. Staff was nice but not super attentive. Ask for pool towels took an hour to get them. Asked for water to be replaced when the room was being made up which they give you 2 bottles. Never happened. Property was nice but cleanliness was not great a lot of families and lots of kids making messes of eating and pool areas really required more staff and attentiveness to stay on top off it. Holliday’s or not place was extremely over priced for what they are offering at best they are a 3 star hotel asking for 5 star pricing.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
E
Elizabet family
10
Pros:

Beutiful hotel! The stuff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel was spotlesd and the food was good!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Very good
Pros:

Clean, good service. A bit busy on rush hours.

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Sharon
10
Pros:

I had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The room was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

The location was perfect—close to major attractions yet peaceful enough for a relaxing retreat. The amenities, including the pool, fitness center, and dining options, exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety of fresh options.

Overall, a fantastic stay with exceptional service. I will definitely return and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and hassle-free experience!

2025-03-25 via Nuitee
R
Robin
6
Beautiful space, staff needs help.
Pros:

Beautiful space,very modern, lovely lobby, public spaces and rooms.however most of the staff were rude, unprofessional, and unhelpful.
The front desk staff were fine, however the people at the pool were the most unprofessional hotel staff I have ever encountered. The life guard was either on his phone or walking around. The food staff did not even acknowledge questions in English. Towels were few and far between .
Also the pool area was very crowded with small children running around. Definitely not a relaxing experience.
The hotel seems to have a laundry issue Towels were collected but not refreshed.issue-

2023-09-01 via Nuitee
D
DAVID partner
10
Pros:

Nice clean and good location. The breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend.

2023-08-14 via Nuitee
E
Esther family
10
Pros:

Very beautiful facility! Good food! Clean rooms

2023-08-04 via Nuitee
R
Raizy partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, modern and clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing!

2023-04-25 via Nuitee
M
Moshe partner
10
Pros:

It was a great stay very nice and clean rooms great service

2023-04-19 via Nuitee
C
Charanjit Kaur
10
Pros:

Really good hotel, food is very good too with a variety, no meat though all kosher. It was excellent though.

2023-01-21 via Nuitee
M
Maggie partner
10
Pros:

We stayed at several hotels throughout Israel and Sofia was by far the best. It was clean, updated, and beautiful. The staff was very hospitable and kind and I only wish we had stayed there longer.

2023-01-14 via Nuitee
A
Amanda
6
Pros:

I would prefer a refund. The location of the hotel is great however despite website saying 3pm check they didnt have room ready until about 7pm. Upon entry to room there was urine in toilet. About half past 8pm a random man entered my room despite me having the door locked. It appeared tl hBe luggage so still not sure if my room was assigned to another guest as well. The view was beautiful and the breakfast was great.

2022-09-12 via Nuitee
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David
8
Great new hotel, great views; some run-in issues
Pros:

The hotel is new and undergoing it’s ‘run in’ period, so expect a few teething issues. With only one staff member on check in, it took 30 minutes due to computer issues. However, the staff member was lovely and very apologetic. The room was clean, spacious and with great amenities. The aircon took a few minutes to come on, so initially we thought it was broken and called Reception. Staff came promptly but the aircon had started by then. Some of the lighting switches did not work, a problem experienced by a friend in another room, so connections need to be checked. The rooftop brasserie is awesome, with a fantastic view over Lake Kinnaret, friendly staff and a good, limited selection of food. We didn’t try the restaurant for dinner but breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of food. The hotel is Kosher.

2022-07-24 via Nuitee
H
Hernán family
10
Pros:

The pool closes to early, at 17 hr

2022-06-14 via Nuitee
S
Shoshana
10
Pros:

2022-05-21 via Nuitee
S
Sean partner
6
Pros:

We were not notified that the pool was open only on weekends. Also, the food wasn't anything special either. The rooms are beautiful and so is the view but that doesn't justify the sub-par experience in the hotel.

2022-04-07 via Nuitee
J
Jerel
10
Great place
Pros:

Great stay! Food was excellent. Rooms were excellent. Nothing negative about this place!

2022-03-02 via Nuitee
V
Victoria
2
Pros:

The property was ok its just the staff was not knowledgeable and not friendly i ended up paying the price of a nighly stay just because i had child with me i never heard that before when i ask for explanation they said thats the policy of the hotel i always book via expedia and that never happened to me. I told the manager i understand you are a business but be honest and doint scam people!

2022-02-17 via Nuitee
M
Maya and Yaniv
10
Pros:

Very nice and very good food

2021-12-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
worth every penny!!!
Pros:

we had the most fantastic stay!!!
the service was great and we even got a free upgrade to beautiful room!! the breakfast was delicious and very generous with massive range of foods.... worth every penny extra to come here and we would definitely come again!!! hotel is beautifully built and designed!
a real luxurious stay!

2021-10-07 via Nuitee