Magdala Hotel
Hotel in North District
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hotel
Situated in Migdal, 6.2 km from Tomb of Maimonides, Magdala Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of North District
Available Rooms
1 King • 688 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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4.0 / 10.0
Pool and gym are quite nice and appreciated
Staff is more focused on groups than other guests
Pool staff feels like in a kinder garden, playing between themself and yelling around most of the time, making the experience stressful and not confortable.
All in all the hotel is dedicated to pilgrims groups and being the one an only family in between more than a 100 pilgrims was unexpected and « interesting » to be nice…
7.0 / 10.0
Ambience, service and proximity to site
Pool opening hours
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was basic, but quite sufficient.
I love the history and archaeology that are such a part of the hotel's atmosphere.
All the staff are polite, helpful, and considerate.
A shaving mirror in the bathroom would have been nice.
I really can't think of anything else that I didn't like!
8.0 / 10.0
The Beach is not ready to swimming
10.0 / 10.0
The site is amazing... on the Sea of Galilee, adjacent to the archeological site of Magdala (home of Mary Magdalene). Amazing breakfast and dinner buffets are outstanding. Gardens, pool, spiritual center for prayer of any denomination, celebrating women of the bible, new testament and modern day.
10.0 / 10.0
the. Surrounding and the service
My room 's glasses were not clean enough .the staff came.but he seems used to it.
8.0 / 10.0
staff were so excellent!! kind and always helpful and smiling.
the beach/waterfront area.
9.0 / 10.0
The location nice and easy access to the sea, holy site and church. Peaceful soroundings beautiful flowers in the Garden.
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
The rooms were clean and spacious
Food was okay
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to visit. We came for the concert and decided to stay. Archeological place. A very nice breakfast
8.0 / 10.0
breakfast was extremely good! perfect choice of food. Really rich. Also nice view.
bathroom without door - it's weird(. Unfortunately there is no furniture on the balcony.
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was very helpful and courteous.
More towels. Wish the hot tub was open.
9.0 / 10.0
great facilities, including the antique museum, the lake shore etc. good looking room and great breakfast.
the beds in our room squeaked, but I assume it depends on the room, and it didn’t affect our overall great experience 😊
10.0 / 10.0
very friendly staff
10.0 / 10.0
The food was great. in fact I was surprised.
very clean. decor of room.
right on kinneret.
but it was winter and the beach was not in use. I don’t know what it’s like in the summer
9.0 / 10.0
clean and beautiful location
gym was closed
8.0 / 10.0
the room was lovely
the food in the restaurant was horrible!!! cafeteria style steamed and absolutely no taste!!!
7.0 / 10.0
The altenative room we got was very comfortable, big and with nice view.
The service at the desk and by the night shift manager was top quality
Quiet and peaceful
The nearby church is really breathtaking
Modern design surrouded with archaeological sites
The original room we ordered (Double bed room) was not very clean and poorly managed.
All double bed rooms are facing the parking lot - zero privacy, with motel-like atmosphere.
Dinner was really basic with poor amout of choices - does not match the expectations and price range.
The beach is not maintained - no seating and no lifeguard services.
9.0 / 10.0
excellent staff clean rooms great breakfast.
nothing !
7.0 / 10.0
excellent location , near to Old City and near to Jewish Market. Good israeli breakfast.
despite being a non - smoking hotel, cigarette smoke kept coming into the room ( 5th Floor) via the Aircon. we turned the Aircon off, which helped partially, but the room still smelt of cigarettes. we complained to the reception, who said they would look into it, but 7am next day, more cigarette smoke came into the room via the Air vents .
The rooms are old fashioned with carpets.
9.0 / 10.0
perfect for adults, so-so for kids (small pool and no beach). Great views and public areas, very good food.
7.0 / 10.0
Hotel: The hotel looks quite new and the design of the lobby and the rooms is quite nice. Well cared for lawn in front of the rooms facing the inner yard.
Rooms: Big, clean rooms with enough space to store everything. Good working AC that does not directly blow on your head (something I hate).
Hotel: On magdala.org the hotel is described as: „ Allowing pilgrims to spend a relaxing and comfortable time on this Holy Site to meditate, pray, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Galilee over a few days was always envisioned as a way to help guests find renewal, reconciliation and have an encounter with one´s faith.“
Due to this description we expected a quiet and relaxing atmosphere at the hotel and we expected it to cater to christian pilgrims since the site was blessed by pope Benedict.
Boy, were we wrong. There was one small pilgrim group staying there, the rest were extended families with dozens of children taking no respect to their fellow guests nor the environment. Loud talking outside the rooms till late, children constantly screaming and running around on the hallways outside other guests rooms from early morning to almost midnight, constant screaming and loud music from the pool, guests just leaving their trash on the communal tables outside so nobody else could sit there in the morning. If this place is meant to be for prayer and relaxing it probably should be adults only. Otherwise, the hotel should just be honest and describe itself as a family friendly hotel so that guests who look for peace and quiet are not mislead in staying there.
Food: Breakfast was ok, although the egg dishes weren‘t of good quality. Dinner was a disaster. The food tasted worse than in our canteen at work and this for 160 NIS pP. Dinner room is sterile, cold and really loud with all the families there. Do yourself a favor and go eat elsewhere.
The beach: Somewhere on booking or the hotel homepage it says there is an undisclosed beach right at the hotel but no life guard. Undisclosed beach to me means you can safely access the water. However, there is no beach. There is a stretch of shore behind barriers that say „Danger, no swimming“. It‘s full of garbage.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in North District?
The average price for a rental in North District is £134 per night. This rental is £254 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Magdala Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Magdala Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Magdala Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Magdala Hotel?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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