Almog Resort
Northern Dead Sea
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About This Place
Almog Resort is operated by Kibbutz Almog in the northern Dead Sea area. Current sources conflict on the total room count: the operator lists 81 and the regional tourism listing lists 80. Confirm room availability and route details directly before booking.
Amenities
Swimming Pools
Shared Kitchen
Dining Room
Gardens
PARKING
WIFI
Air conditioning
What a Kibbutz Holiday Village Actually Offers
Almog Resort is operated by Kibbutz Almog. Current operator and regional tourism pages disagree on the room total, listing 81 and 80 respectively. Confirm current room inventory, facilities, and travel routes directly before booking.
The Northern Basin Location: Trade-Offs That Matter
The Dead Sea’s Israeli shore splits into two very different bases. The northern basin, where Almog sits, is closest to Jerusalem and to the archaeology of Qumran, but it has no hotel strip; its beaches (Kalia, Biankini, Neve Midbar) are standalone paid facilities reached by car. The southern basin holds Ein Bokek, a purpose-built resort district with a free public beach, a promenade, and more than a dozen hotels.
Choosing Almog therefore means accepting a short drive to the water in exchange for a much shorter drive to Jerusalem. If your itinerary leans on the capital, the route from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea passes practically at Almog’s gate, since the kibbutz stands where the Jerusalem highway meets the Jordan Valley road.
Rooms, Pool, and Facilities at Almog Resort
The operator publishes current room, facility, meal, pool, pet, and accessibility information. Its room count conflicts with the current regional tourism listing, so confirm the current inventory and all booking details directly before reserving.
Beaches and Day Trips Within Easy Reach
For the classic float in water of roughly 34 percent salinity, Kalia Beach is the nearest option, about 7 kilometers away by the operator’s measure, with black mineral mud on the shoreline and full beach services. Neve Midbar Beach, a short drive further, adds a freshwater pool and a family-oriented layout. Both are paid beaches, so budget the entry fee into your day.
The archaeology is the northern basin’s other draw. Qumran National Park, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered starting in 1947, sits just down Route 90. The Qasr al Yahud baptism site on the Jordan River lies nearby, and Masada National Park works as a longer day trip south along the shore. Check opening hours on the official Israel Nature and Parks Authority site before visiting.
Qumran National Park, where the first Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947, lies just off Route 90 near Kibbutz Kalya; the Israel Nature and Parks Authority lists adult admission at 31 shekels and summer opening hours of 8:00 to 17:00, an easy half-day outing from Almog.
Key Facts
| Location | Almog Junction, northern Dead Sea (Route 1 meets Route 90) |
| Category | 3-star kibbutz holiday village |
| Guest type | Budget travellers, families, Jerusalem day-trippers, nature explorers |
| Rooms | 80 or 81, current sources conflict |
| Signature features | 25 minutes from Jerusalem by car; proximity to Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach; shared kitchen self-catering |
| Best season | Year-round (pool seasonal) |
| Guest rating | See current provider reviews |
Almog Resort vs an Ein Bokek Hotel
Compare Almog and Ein Bokek accommodation for the same dates, occupancy, room type, meals, taxes, and cancellation terms. Do not rely on an undated percentage saving.
| Decision factor | Almog Resort (northern basin) | Ein Bokek hotels (southern basin) |
|---|---|---|
| Drive from Jerusalem | About 20 to 25 minutes | Approximately 90 minutes |
| Dead Sea access | Confirm the current route and beach-access conditions | Free public beach on foot, with lifeguards |
| Accommodation style | 80 or 81 rooms, current sources conflict | More than a dozen resort hotels |
| Dining | Breakfast buffet, shared kitchen, barbecue areas | Hotel restaurants, half board options, promenade dining |
| Spa and entertainment | None on site | Extensive spa and wellness facilities |
| Atmosphere | Working agricultural community, gardens, quiet | Purpose-built resort strip |
| Best suited to | Jerusalem and Qumran itineraries, self-catering families, budget travelers | Classic float-and-spa holidays, beachfront convenience |
Who Should Book Almog Resort (and Who Should Not)
Choose Almog only after checking the current room inventory, facilities, rates, meals, beach route, and travel times directly for your dates. Current operator and regional tourism pages disagree on the room total.
Sources
- Kibbutz Almog Hotel, official page, Kalia Dead Sea Tourism
- Almog Resort, Dead Sea Land official tourism portal (deadsea.co.il)
- Qumran Park, Israel Nature and Parks Authority
Swimming Pools
Shared Kitchen
Dining Room
Gardens
PARKING
WIFI
Air conditioning
Location and Surroundings
Confirm current route distances, beach access, attraction hours, and nearby services with the operator, regional tourism authority, and a live mapping service before travelling.
Nearby independent restaurant profiles
For an off-property meal, compare Last Chance near Almog Junction and Me Casa in Vered Yeriho. Call before traveling because schedules and menus can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Almog Resort from Jerusalem?
Kibbutz Almog’s official site lists the drive at about 20 minutes, and DeadSea.com’s profile puts it at roughly 25 minutes to Jerusalem’s Old City via Route 1. Either way, Almog is among the closest Dead Sea accommodations to the capital, which is the core reason to choose it over the southern hotel zone, where the same drive takes approximately 90 minutes.
Does Almog Resort have its own Dead Sea beach?
No. Kibbutz Almog sits inland at the Route 1 and Route 90 junction, and the nearest swimming access is Kalia Beach, about 7 kilometers away according to the kibbutz’s official site. Kalia and nearby Neve Midbar are paid beach facilities with showers, mud areas, and full services, so plan on a short drive and an entry fee for every float session during your stay.
Can guests cook their own meals at Almog Resort?
Yes, and self-catering is one of the property’s main advantages. The kibbutz provides a shared guest kitchen and designated barbecue areas, and every room includes a mini refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle. An Israeli breakfast buffet is served on site, but there is no regular dinner service, so families and groups typically shop ahead and prepare evening meals themselves.
Is Almog Resort kosher, and when does the pool open?
The property is certified kosher under the Jordan Valley Regional Council Rabbinate, according to the kibbutz’s official site. The outdoor pool, which includes a covered toddler section, operates seasonally from April through the Sukkot holiday, with typical opening hours of 10:00 to 18:00. Outside the pool season, guests rely on the nearby Dead Sea beaches and on the garden grounds of the kibbutz.
Is Almog Resort cheaper than an Ein Bokek hotel?
Current rates vary by date, occupancy, room, meals, taxes, and cancellation terms. Compare like for like rather than relying on an undated percentage saving.
