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Eilat luxury holiday destination

Eilat

Israel's Red Sea playground for sun, dive & spa.

Best time
October–May
Flight time
Around 5 hours from the UK
Currency
Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Language
Hebrew & Arabic (English widely spoken)

About Eilat

At Israel's southern tip, Eilat offers year-round sunshine, coral-reef snorkelling and dolphin encounters. A five-hour flight from the UK to a tax-free resort city on the Red Sea.

First-hand Eilat advice

5 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.

Adam Huberman, travel expert

Adam Huberman

Director & Founder

Personally stayed here★ Specialist3 hotels experienced
Ilana Epstein, travel expert

Ilana Epstein

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Ilana Shalev, travel expert

Ilana Shalev

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Monique Plein, travel expert

Monique Plein

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Paul Richman, travel expert

Paul Richman

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited★ Specialist

Things to do

  • ✦ Coral Beach Reserve
  • ✦ Dolphin Reef
  • ✦ Ice Mall
  • ✦ Mount Tzefahot hike

Excursions we love

  • ✦ Red Canyon
  • ✦ Timna Park
  • ✦ Petra day trip (Jordan)
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Eilat

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Italian

Pastory

Eilat's most-loved Italian for a quarter of a century — homemade pasta and Adriatic seafood.

Seafood

The Last Refuge

Coral Beach institution built on stilts over the Red Sea — order the whole grilled fish.

Steakhouse

Ranch House

Isrotel's signature steakhouse — imported cuts, a proper wine list and desert views.

Ready to plan your trip?

Speak with one of our travel advisors for tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked hotels and ATOL-protected peace of mind.