Luxury
Herods Dead Sea
Ein Bokek
Family-friendly spa resort with private beach and large pools.
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Where to stay at the Dead Sea
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Almost all Dead Sea hotels sit on one short strip — Ein Bokek, on the southern shore — where spa resorts back onto free public beaches and calm, shallow water. The wilder northern shore near Ein Gedi and Masada has far fewer beds but puts you next to the nature reserve. Many people visit on a day trip from Jerusalem; stay overnight to pair a Masada sunrise with unhurried spa time.
By neighbourhood
Best areas to stay at the Dead Sea
Ein Bokek
Best for: Almost everyone — the main resort strip
The cluster of spa hotels on the southern shore, fronting free, well-kept public beaches with lifeguards and the calmest floating. Walkable between hotels, restaurants and the beach promenade.
Northern shore & Ein Gedi
Best for: Hikers and nature lovers near Masada and the reserve
A quieter, wilder stretch with the Ein Gedi nature reserve and the kibbutz hotel, closer to Masada and the Qumran caves but with far fewer resorts and beaches.
Where to stay
Best hotels at the Dead Sea
Luxury
Isrotel Dead Sea
Ein Bokek
Full-service spa hotel with sulphur pools and beachfront access.
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Best value
David Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Ein Bokek
Big resort with a vast spa complex and mineral-pool circuit.
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Best value
Leonardo Club Dead Sea (All-Inclusive)
Ein Bokek
All-inclusive option popular with families and longer spa stays.
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Best value
Ein Gedi Kibbutz Hotel
Ein Gedi
Set in a botanical garden on the quieter northern shore near the reserve.
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How much to budget
Rates swing with the season — expect peaks around Jewish holidays, Christian Holy Week and summer. These are typical guide ranges; tap any hotel above for live, exact prices.
Luxury / spa resorts
from roughly $300+/night
Full-service Ein Bokek spa hotels with private beaches, sulphur pools and treatments.
Mid-range & all-inclusive
roughly $190–250/night
Large resorts and all-inclusive options in Ein Bokek, plus the Ein Gedi kibbutz hotel.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stay at the Dead Sea? +
Ein Bokek, on the southern shore. It is where nearly all the spa hotels are, and they back directly onto free, lifeguarded public beaches with the calmest, easiest floating — no need for a car once you arrive.
Should I stay overnight at the Dead Sea or visit on a day trip? +
Either works. The Dead Sea is about 90 minutes from Jerusalem, so a day trip is easy. Stay overnight if you want a Masada sunrise, more time in the mineral spas, or a slower pace away from the tour-bus crowds.
Is Ein Bokek or the northern shore better? +
Ein Bokek for resorts, restaurants and easy beach access; the northern shore (Ein Gedi) for nature, hiking and proximity to Masada, but with far fewer hotels and amenities.
Do Dead Sea hotels have private beaches? +
Many Ein Bokek resorts have their own beach access and pools, but the public beaches along the strip are free, clean and lifeguarded, so you are never far from the water wherever you stay.
By The Visit Israel Editorial Team · Last updated