Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel

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Orchid Hotels & Resort
8.1 (3452 reviews)
On The Dead Sea Shore , Ein Bokek , IL

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast mentioned multiple times
Warm, attentive staff (several named and praised)
Excellent location with direct beach access and near mall
Spa and salt pools praised
Good value / attractive deals
Rooms match photos and many found them pleasant
Cons:
Persistent lobby/pool bad smell noted by several guests
Overall cleanliness issues in rooms and facilities reported
Unresponsive staff in isolated incidents (lost items, reception complaints)
Kiosk at pool lacks sufficient items for children
Small, under-equipped gym
Missing promised items (e.g., coffee machine) and lack of lobby toilets/smoking areas
Some guests find dinner/food variety average

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests complained about cleanliness and strong unpleasant smells in the lobby and by the pool; several reviews explicitly ask to improve room and facility cleaning, though a few guests noted their rooms were very clean.
Service
9
Many glowing mentions of staff by name and excellent, warm service; a few isolated reports of unresponsiveness (lost items, reception not listening) but overall service is a clear strength.
Location
9
Consistently praised: central location, very close to the beach and mall with direct sea access — one of the hotel's strongest points.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as matching photos and in several cases very clean and pleasant; however some guests reported issues related to room cleaning and facility maintenance.
Amenities
7.4
Spa and salt pools receive high marks, but there are negatives: small/limited gym, insufficient kiosk offerings for children, missing promised items (coffee machine), lack of toilets/lobby facilities and limited smoking areas.
Value for Money
8.5
Several guests said the deal was worth it and explicitly mentioned good value; overall perceived as good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast is frequently praised as excellent; some comments request more variety for breakfast and dinner and note average evening meals — generally positive but with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.1
Many guests recommend the hotel, highlight memorable stays (weddings, friendly staff) and say everything was great; however recurring cleanliness and occasional service lapses temper the score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 08:48

Property Description

Luxurious Dead Sea Oasis

Spectacular Sea Views: Enjoy stunning views of the Dead Sea from select rooms at Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel.

Entertainment and Relaxation: Unwind by the salted-water swimming pool on the sea-view terrace or head to the beach with complimentary sunbeds and parasols. Evening entertainment activities are also provided by the attentive staff.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Benefit from free Wi-Fi, international satellite TV, and air conditioning in all rooms. Make use of the free phone calls to international destinations, internet points, and bikes for exploring the area.

Experience luxury and comfort at Herbert Samuel Hod Dead Sea Hotel - book your stay now for a rejuvenating getaway.

Important information:

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note that on Saturdays and during Jewish holidays, check-in is only possible 1 hour after sunset. Children aged 15 and under are not allowed in the Spa.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3452 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Angelina • couple • il
9
Pros:

Очень красивый вид с комнаты, просторная, огромная кровать, бесплатное вино, хорошее обслуживание персонала.

Cons:

Старовато все, спа не очень чистое и меню в ресторане не самое вкусное.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Liubov • couple • ru
10
Я не уверена, но кажется мне повысили класс номера бесплатно. В целом мне все понравилось
Pros:

Чисто, удобно. Очень вкусный завтрак.

Cons:

Заселение/выселение долгое.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • il
5
Pros:

The dead sea and the massage

Cons:

Room style, peeling paint in roof, beit Knesset also had paint peeling and was too cold to pray, no parking

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Michal • extended_group • il
8
lovely room with a beautiful open sea view
Pros:

stunning sea view

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
N
Noy • couple • il
6
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • il
7
תמורה טוב למחיר
Pros:

גישה ישירה לים, מתחם הבריכות הפנימיות נעים, יחס של צוות הקבלה, ארוחות מגוונות.
תמורה טובה למחיר של דיל שבת עד ראשון.

Cons:

סרחון נוראי מהשטיח הספוג במים במסדרון ליד החדר.
לא ברור איך עובדי הניקיון דורכים בתוך השלולית ולא מדווחים על הבעיה.
מגבות בריכה ממש לא נראות טוב, אפורות, בחדר היה חסר קומקום ולקח המון זמן עד שהביאו.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
אנה • couple • il
6
חבל מאוד וטוב שהיה רק לילה אחד
Pros:

מיקום
חדר
צוות

Cons:

אוכל על הפנים
איאפשר לאחול
לא טרי ולא טעים

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
רונן.ה • couple • il
5
Pros:

הספא

Cons:

אוכל ניקיון ושעת קבלת החדר אכזבה 😚😚😚

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
אילוז • solo_traveller • il
3
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
A
Anat • family_with_children • il
1
עוגמת נפש, אין הלימה בין המחיר ששילמנו של מלון יוקרה כפי שמוצג באינטרנט לבין המציאות העגומה
Pros:

ארוחת בוקר סבירה, עובדים לא אסטטיים שחור בציפורניים, בלי שיניים
עובדים כאלה אולי לא מתאים שיחלקו אוכל

Cons:

המלון כולו מוזנח, השטיחים מאובקים ודהויים ומלוכלכים, הדלתות מתקלפות, משקופים שבורים
מרצפות שבורות מחוץ למעלית קירות מלוכלכים, במקלחת עובש וחור
בקרמיקה בידית הטוש, סבונים משומשים נשארו שם, אסלה רופפת,
מרפסת מטונפת, תחתוני גבר בארון, ניקיון מתית לכל ביקורת
מדרגות חיצוניות מטונפות עם צואה שכמעט דרכנו עליה, ריחות לא נעימים עולים במעברים ועוד...

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
B
Boaz • couple • il
10
Was great relaxing place
Pros:

Excellent money to value👌
Yulia spa just great
Hagit booking in charge excellent work, jamal ( shef) did his best to feed us( gluten free!!!)🙏

Cons:

Moment when pool crauded

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
B
Boaz • couple • il
10
Excellent relaxing place
Pros:

The best combo sea and thermo pools!!!
The team( yulia)
Did her best to make us comfortable 🙏

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lea • solo_traveller • lv
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • il
5
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ludmila • couple • il
9
Pros:

Не в первый раз в этом отеле. Еда как обычно на высоте,чисто, работники улыбаются что очень приятно, но пора делать ремонт.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
V
Vladimir • couple • il
9
Cons:

Гостевые карты до заселения не дают право заходить на пляж...

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Adrianus • couple • nl
9
Erg genoten van ons verblijf van 1 dag. Ook na uitschenken mochten er van de faciliteiten gebruik blijven maken
Pros:

Mooie ligging en ruime kamers. Uitstekend buffet en uitgebreid ontbijt

Cons:

Hotel is wat verouderd. Details worden slecht onderhouden of niet hersteld

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
A
Adrianus • couple • nl
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Muna • couple • il
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Evgeniy • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee