Sherry's Take
Stay on North Beach for the promenade and restaurants, or Coral Beach for diving. Feb–May is the sweet spot: warm sea, cheaper than December peak.
Best For
BeachFamilyDivingWinter sunCouples
Go in
FebruaryMarchAprilMayOctoberNovember
Avoid if possible
JulyAugust
Where to Stay
North Beach (Lagoon)
Promenade, hotels, restaurants, family pools
Coral Beach
Reef diving, snorkeling, calmer atmosphere
Royal Beach / Marina
High-end resorts, walking distance to nightlife
Kibbutz Eilot
Desert hotels, quieter, free shuttle to centre
Money-Saving Tips
- 1Eilat is a VAT-free zone — hotels typically cost ~17% less than the same brand elsewhere in Israel.
- 2Day-use passes to luxury hotel pools (₪150–250) beat booking the room when you just want the pool day.
- 3Half-board hotel meals are usually 30% cheaper than the same restaurant à la carte.
Getting Around
- 1Buses 30 and 15 cover the entire hotel strip for ₪5; pay with Rav-Kav contactless or coins.
- 2Ramon (ETM) airport is 18 km north — Egged 282 runs every 30 min for ₪10; fixed-rate taxi ~₪80.
- 3Walking the promenade from North Beach to the marina takes 25 min — easier than parking.
Most Common Mistake
Booking a "city" hotel without a pool in summer — Eilat tops 42 °C and you will need pool access.
Ideal Stay
3–5 nights
Combine with
- • Petra, Jordan (2h border crossing)
- • Timna Park (30 min)
- • Red Canyon (45 min)
