Overview
Herods Dead Sea Hotel occupies a position in Neve Zohar, set between Mount Sodom and the Dead Sea, approximately 2 kilometers south of the main Ein Bokek hotel strip. The 223-room property operates as a five-star hotel under the Fattal Hotels group (Premium Collection), with designer interiors and romantic touches including extra-large beds with fine cotton sheets in every room.
Herods Dead Sea Hotel sits in Neve Zohar between Mount Sodom and the Dead Sea shore, 2 kilometers south of Ein Bokek, offering 223 rooms with designer interiors, a premium wine cellar, and VIP suites with private outdoor jacuzzis overlooking the water at 430 meters below sea level.
The Neve Zohar location provides a quieter setting than central Ein Bokek, with fewer adjacent hotels and less foot traffic along the promenade. Nearby attractions include Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, Masada National Park, Qumran National Park, and the Zohar Fortress ruins.
Rooms and Suites
Standard rooms include extra-large beds, fine cotton sheets, air conditioning, LCD TV, minibar, safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms provide bathrobes, slippers, and premium toiletries. All rooms offer Dead Sea or desert views.
VIP suites on the seventh floor include private outdoor jacuzzis and Dead Sea-view sun terraces. Presidential Suite guests receive complimentary Vitalis Spa access and business lounge privileges. Garden suites feature semi-private pools and adjoining doors, a configuration particularly suited to families with older children or two-couple groups.
Spa and Wellness
The Vitalis Spa is the hotel’s primary wellness facility, offering treatment rooms, saunas, a Turkish hammam, and a heated Dead Sea water pool with accessibility features including a pool lift for guests with mobility limitations. A sulfur pool is also part of the complex, though periodic maintenance may affect availability.
The hotel provides shuttle service to nearby Leonardo properties when specific spa facilities are temporarily closed for maintenance.
Treatments include Dead Sea mud wraps, massages, facials, and hydrotherapy.
Dining
The Panorama Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with show cooking, where dishes are prepared in front of guests. The restaurant offers a Dead Sea panoramic view. A premium wine cellar stocks both local Israeli and international selections, accessible to all dining guests.
Three bars operate throughout the property, offering snacks, pastas, and lighter fare. All dining is under kosher supervision.
Beach and Pool Facilities
The outdoor pool area features a topaz-colored pool shaded by palm trees, with sun loungers and thatched parasols. A children’s pool operates adjacent to the main pool during warm months.
The private beach provides direct Dead Sea access with complimentary sunbeds, umbrellas, and towels for hotel guests. The beach is within walking distance of the hotel, directly across the road.
Accessibility
Herods has 16 designated accessible parking spaces within 20 meters of the lobby and five rooms designed for guests with disabilities. The Vitalis Spa Dead Sea water pool includes a pool lift. The hotel’s accessibility features are among the most comprehensive at the Dead Sea.
Practical Information
Check-in begins at 15:00; check-out is by 12:00. Free parking is available. Live entertainment and professional staff operate throughout the week. Ben Gurion Airport is approximately 170 kilometers away via Route 90 and Route 31.
The Neve Zohar location means the Ein Bokek commercial area (including the Dead Sea Mall) is approximately a 5-minute drive or shuttle ride away.
Who This Hotel Suits Best
Herods is often recommended for couples, with romantic design touches, Dead Sea view rooms, VIP suites with private outdoor jacuzzis, and the wine cellar at the Panorama Restaurant. The Neve Zohar location provides a quieter setting than central Ein Bokek.
Families with older children may find the garden suites with semi-private pools and adjoining doors well-suited. Travelers prioritizing proximity to the Ein Bokek commercial strip or the widest range of dining options should consider properties in central Ein Bokek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How far is Herods Dead Sea from Ein Bokek?
Herods Dead Sea is located in Neve Zohar, approximately 2 kilometers south of the main Ein Bokek hotel cluster. The hotel provides shuttle service to certain Leonardo Hotels properties in Ein Bokek when needed. The Dead Sea Mall is about a 5-minute drive.
Q2: Does Herods have a wine cellar?
Yes. The Panorama Restaurant at Herods Dead Sea includes a premium wine cellar with a curated selection of local Israeli and international wines. The cellar is accessible to all dining guests.
Q3: What spa facilities does Herods offer?
The Vitalis Spa includes treatment rooms, saunas, a Turkish hammam, and a heated Dead Sea water pool with a pool lift for accessibility. A sulfur pool is also available. Some facilities undergo periodic maintenance, during which shuttle service to nearby Leonardo hotels is provided.
Q4: Is Herods Dead Sea suitable for couples?
Yes. Herods is often recommended for couples, with romantic design touches, Dead Sea view rooms, VIP suites with private outdoor jacuzzis on the 7th floor, and the premium wine cellar at the Panorama Restaurant. The Neve Zohar location provides a quieter setting than central Ein Bokek.
Q5: Does Herods have accessible rooms?
Yes. Herods has five rooms designed for guests with disabilities, 16 accessible parking spaces within 20 meters of the lobby, and a pool lift in the Vitalis Spa Dead Sea water pool.
