A bubble in the heart of Eilat: the hotel that offers a "full" vacation without all the mess
In the heart of Eilat, close to everything happening but disconnected from the hustle, the "Astral Maris" hotel manages to create a calm and intimate vacation experience. With less than a hundred rooms, you will find here all the advantages of a boutique hotel, alongside the comfort of a family hotel.
At first glance at the Eilat skyline, it is easy to miss the white structure of "Astral Maris" among the tall hotels surrounding it. But from the moment you step into the lobby, you realize that size is not the story here - but the feeling. On a weekend in the middle of August, at the peak of the summer vacation, when the city is boiling and thousands of tourists crowd the streets, this hotel manages to create a bubble of sterile and pleasant calm.
Disconnecting from the noise outside
"The hotel is 100% full right now, there are close to 300 people here and you hardly feel any movement," the hotel's CEO tells us. And that is exactly the point: with only 96 rooms, Astral Maris enjoys what giant hotels cannot offer - personal attention. The staff knows the guests by name, the managers create personal telephone contact with the vacationers, and the boutique atmosphere is felt even when arriving as a full family.
Adjacent to the hotel is a parking lot that provides free parking for guests arriving by car. In the lobby, a rich coffee corner awaits the vacationers, various types of tea, pastries, and sometimes even a refreshing slushy for children and adults. The corridors leading to the rooms are illuminated with soft and relaxing lighting, one that disconnects you immediately from the noise outside.
Astral Maris hotel won the Tripadvisor Excellence Award and offers a wide variety of accommodation units. The designed rooms come in three sizes - standard rooms, family rooms, and suites, most of which face the view of the sea or the pool. The hotel also offers promotions for reservists (subject to presenting a valid 3010 form) and deals for the holidays.
All of Eilat within reach
The prominent advantage of the hotel is undoubtedly its location: the hotel is in a central and sought-after location on the northern coastline of Eilat. It is located adjacent to the iconic promenade, a two-minute walk from the "Mall HaYam" mall and in a direct line to the "Nine Beach" beach. This means you can forget about the car and walk everywhere.
Looking for shopping and attractions outside the promenade range? The hotel is an excellent starting point: the musical fountain and the Terminal Park are within walking distance, and a short bus ride will take you to the Underwater Observatory, the Ice Mall, or the three-story Jumbo Yoan.
Inside the hotel, there is also plenty to do: a large infinity pool overlooking the Red Sea, alongside which are sunbeds, shading areas, and a children's pool. In addition, the "Astraland", an invested children's club with inflatables and activities, offers activities every day between 09:00-18:00, which also allows parents to take a breath.
In the culinary sector, Astral Maris serves rich breakfasts and dinners: hot pancakes, cheeses, vegetables, and pasta in the morning and a variety of meats and salads in the evening. At noon, the hotel does not serve a meal in the dining room, but the snack bar by the pool closes the corner with hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and chips, alongside soft and alcoholic drinks for a real vacation atmosphere. Are you vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-sensitive? You can contact the staff who will assist you with the necessary adjustments.
Astral Maris is an intimate boutique hotel without long lines or a feeling of mass gathering. This is the place for those who want Eilat "to the fullest" but without the mess, with service at eye level, a winning location, and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home.
