went there in a group of 16 for lunch. the spread was excellent. the chicken was cooked to perfection. salads, fish , beef and veggies tasted great. but the best thing i liked was the desserts. not less then 14 options for desserts.
Ramat Rachel Hotel
About Ramat Rachel
Only a few minutes’ drive from the bustling Jerusalem city center and the Old City, among the tranquil fields of Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, stands the Ramat Rachel Hotel. The unique location – a kibbutz adjacent to the city – makes the Ramat Rachel Hotel the ideal place for those who prefer a quieter home-base with a country feel, but do not want to compromise on convenience and proximity to Jerusalem attractions.
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities for every possible activity: romantic getaways, family vacations, private events, professional conferences, tours, and sports and leisure activities. The hotel’s restaurant serves three kosher meals during the day. There is also a coffee bar open till midnight at the hotel’s lobby, a synagogue, gift shop, and the Kibbutz’s supermarket where you can have a “old times” shopping experience.
The Hotel’s Rooms
Ramat Rachel Hotel offers 165 spacious and fully-equipped rooms with magical panoramic views of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Judean Desert. There is a variety of room types and categories, and all rooms are perfect both for a romantic getaway and for a happy rural family vacation. In addition, the hotel’s rooms are big and have all the facilities necessary for the accommodation of children and infants.
Events
If you’re planning an event, private or professional, Ramat Rahel Hotel is the right choice for you. The hotel’s conference center boasts 15 fully-equipped meeting rooms of different types and sizes with everything you can possibly need for a successful gathering. In addition, the hotel has four beautifully designed indoor and outdoor banquet halls for any type of event: weddings, birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and more. The experienced staff will help you to design precisely the event you envision and will accompany you every step of the way.
Hotel Facilities
The guests may enjoy numerous unique activities:
- Free entry to the new luxurious country club, including a compound of 3 swimming pools (outdoor seasonal summer pool, advanced toddlers pool and indoor half Olympic pool).
- Tanning lawns.
- Tennis courts.
- Turkish bath.
- Jacuzzi overlooking a breathtaking view.
- Wet and dry sauna.
- Spacious gym (entrance fee required).
- SPA treatments for special prices (requires pre-order).
The guests of the hotel enjoy free entry to the ecological animal farm located in the premises of the kibbutz.
Activities, tours, and leisure
Ramat Rachel Hotel will also introduce you to an authentic Israeli rural experience with guided tours in subjects of archeological, agriculture and history of the kibbutz. If curiosity is part of your nature and you love to explore your surroundings by yourself, the hotel offers independent tours. To the olive park in the kibbutz, to Mitzpe Yair and a historical, archaeological park. Additionally, we provide you with picnic baskets and offer bike rental, so you’ll enjoy real independence during your explorations. We can also book guided tours of the kibbutz and the agricultural area around (requires additional payment and a group of no less than ten persons). There is also exciting riddle tour following the footsteps of Hamitzar and Ramat Rachel treasures. You’ll learn about the ecological movement in Eyal Farm and see amazing landscapes of Jerusalem and nearby villages – this activity takes place at Mitzpe Yair.
The various activities and enriching leisure will make your stay unforgettable for all times.
Outdoor Photography: Oded Smadar
Hotel Photos: PR
TripAdvisor Reviews
Positives:n- Quite good food served from the hotel restaurant, but unfortunately providing only nice food is just not good enough, see the list of negatives belownNegatives:n- Some staff can be nice and helpful at times, but others are totally hopeless and generally speaking, client satisfaction is definitely not a priority for this hotel.n- After...
MorePositives:n- Quite good food served from the hotel restaurant, but unfortunately providing only nice food is just not good enough, see the list of negatives belownNegatives:n- Some staff can be nice and helpful at times, but others are totally hopeless and generally speaking, client satisfaction is definitely not a priority for this hotel.n- After one of the rooms got flooded (because the toilets of another room located in the same corridor was apparently blocked), hotel staff failed at first to provide another room easily accessible to disabled people (i.e. wheelchair accessible) even though one person couldn’t get around without a wheelchair and/or a walker. Arguing was necessary to get a proper room which didn’t require climbing some additional stairs at an upper floor (an intermediate floor with additional stairs to climb up was the only option offered by the hotel at first, before they could change their mind and gave another room eventually)n- At first, we said we didn’t want to have breakfast on our last day, but then we realized the hotel charged extra money for something we didn’t want in the first placen- Hotel staff failed to register the guest names on the list of people authorized to have breakfast (on our last day before checking out, so we've been turned down at first when walking into the breakfast area)n- After arguing for a good 10 min in order to explain (by going through the bill details) that additional breakfast was actually charged when paying during the check-in process, a first hotel staff acknowledged there was a mistake on their side and apologized accordingly, so we thought everything was fine regarding this aspectn- Unfortunately, when checking out, another hotel employee thought we had breakfast on our last day without paying for it, by pretending there was still some money missing, so we had to explain it all over again (by going through the details of payment, based on the individual price of the breakfast which was communicated at first by the hotel in one mail)n- Hotel staff pretended the mail sent regarding the actual price of breakfast was “probably” not coming from them, and pretended the fare given in the mail was not “up to date” as it didn’t match their current price for breakfastn- After arguing for another half an hour during check-out, and after emphasizing the fact that, normally, after so many things which have been mishandled (having to argue about not receiving a new room which was not wheelchair accessible because there was a water damage in the first room / no apology about the water damage / having to argue again about the fact that all payments were in order, including for the last breakfast which we didn’t want initially), hotel staff finally stopped asking extra money for something we have already paid forn- Extra taxes have been charged by the hotel staff for non-Israeli travelers regarding breakfast, even though there are normally no taxes applied in this situationn- Some staff (with a few exceptions though) can be pretty stubborn and will not hesitate to give customers a very hard time. In any case do not expect empathy or a commercial gesture in return if there are some unexpected events (such as a water damage or a mistake in the bill calculation). We understand people can make mistakes, but past a certain point, this is simply bad will and bad management. Hope these reviews are read by the hotel management, so they can realize they have a lot of margin for improvement.n- Otherwise, except a few rooms with a higher price in a new part of the hotel, most of the rooms need redecoration (fitted carpet is old and stained). There is no walk in shower, people must stand up in the bathtub which is quite slippery (it is mandatory to use an anti-slip rubber mat). Pool opens only at 11am until 5pm on Sundays, but reception does not communicate about the fact that there is actually a limited amount of time to take advantage of the pool. Also found kind of weird there isn't any single fresh fruit or fruit juice served at breakfast for a Kibbutz hotel.
LessThe Ramat Rachel Hotel is a gem. Customer service was very good. The hotel is clean, quiet, and has thoughtful amenities you don't find in other places (like - a night light in the bathroom!) Every aspect of the hotel rooms and resort area - the pools, large lawn, and health club - is...
MoreThe Ramat Rachel Hotel is a gem. Customer service was very good. The hotel is clean, quiet, and has thoughtful amenities you don't find in other places (like - a night light in the bathroom!) Every aspect of the hotel rooms and resort area - the pools, large lawn, and health club - is well-planned and designed for guests' enjoyment, as are the additional on-site summer programs for families. The food was excellent. Our multi-generational family had a wonderful time.
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Standard room
This 26 square meters room with huge windows overlooking a panoramic view of Jerusalem’s nature provides the right atmosphere for a perfect vacation.
The room accommodates up to 2 adults + 2 children + an infant
- LCD cable TV
- bathtub
- hair dryer
- air conditioner
- Wi-Fi
- safe
- mini refrigerator
- coffee/tea kit

Superior Room
A luxurious room of 30 square meters with a wonderful view of the Judean Mountains. The perfect room to watch the dessert washed in golden colors during sunset or sunrise. The room is fully equipped and reservation includes free entrance to the hotel’s fitness center.
The room accommodates up to 2 adults + 3 children + an infant
- LCD cable TV
- bathtub
- bathrobes
- slippers
- cosmetics kit
- hair dryer
- air conditioner
- safe
- Wi-Fi
- mini refrigerator
- coffee/tea kit
- cookies
- mineral water
- free entrance to the fitness room

Superior Plus Room
The hotel’s largest, most luxurious and exclusive room with a large Jacuzzi bath tub that will give your romantic getaway the perfect final touch.
The room accommodates up to 2 adults + 4 children
- LCD cable TV
- bathtub/Jacuzzi
- bathrobes
- slippers
- cosmetics kit
- hair dryer
- safe
- Wi-Fi
- air conditioner
- mini refrigerator
- coffee/tea kit
- cookies
- mineral water
- free entrance to the fitness room

Garden Room
This sunny and spacious room of 26 square meters offers the ultimate rural experience. Enjoy your morning coffee outdoors while breathing fresh Jerusalem air on your private sitting area surrounded by the hotel’s beautiful green lawns.
The room accommodates up to 2 adults + 1 child + an infant
- LCD cable TV
- bathtub
- bathrobes
- slippers
- cosmetics kit
- hair dryer
- air conditioner
- safe
- Wi-Fi
- mini refrigerator
- coffee/tea kit
- cookies
- mineral water
- free entrance to the fitness room
Amenities
Suited for
- Conventions
- Couples
- Events
- Families
- Kosher
Services
- Air Conditioning
- Baby Crib
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Fax / Photocopying
- Heating
- Kettle
- Laundry
- Restaurant
- SPA
- Safe
General
- Accessibility
- Event Hall
- Free Parking
- Free WIFI
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Meeting Room
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Synagogue
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 10:00 AM