Lotan Desert TravelHotel

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Looking for a special vacation and experience? Welcome to the southern Aravah and Kibbutz Lotan – here, the desert sets the rhythm, surrounded by pastoral primal landscapes – desert mountains, picturesque sand dunes, desert plants, fascinating wildlife, clear air and plenty of quiet. Desert hospitality lets you relax, enjoy quality time with simple pleasures and connect with nature – a bonfire under starry skies, a picnic and herbal tea on the dunes.

Kibbutz Lotan is located in the southern Aravah where “wind and earth meet” – you are welcome to stay with us at the Lotan Desert Travelers’ Village and enjoy a desert hospitality experience suitable for couples as well as families and groups. The kibbutz features multiple attractions such as enjoying the Eco-Kef – a photogenic and colorful ecological park, mud and ecological workshops, and a special gathering with locals to get to know the world of creative ecology and sustainability.

What are the accommodation options for groups? Team building and fun in the magic of the Arava

Lotan Desert Travel Hotel offers a unique and enjoyable accommodation experience for groups in the Arava. Groups can enjoy a wide range of activities within the kibbutz and the surrounding area, including access to sports facilities, basketball and soccer courts, a seasonal swimming pool, and the Eco-Kef Park offering creative workshops. The hotel also serves as an excellent base for trips to Ramon Crater, Timna Park, and impressive natural sites in the nearby area.

swimming pool

Kibbutz Lotan has a large swimming pool on a green lawn. Outside the pool you can find hammocks, shady corners, a volleyball net, play areas, restrooms, and showers. The pool, open during the summer months, serves the members of the kibbutz and various guests.

Eco-Bar

The breakfast is rich and varied, made from fresh produce and includes salads, cheeses, breads, and more. It is served at the beautiful Eco Bar, located within the ecological complex, Eco-Kef. Breakfast is kosher under the supervision of the Eilat Rabbinate. All ingredients are kosher under Rabbinate certification, and the hotel is certified Vegan Friendly. For groups and by prior arrangement, guests can enjoy a traditional experiential poika meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The warm atmosphere and personal service turn every meal into an unforgettable experience.

Eco-Kef ecological park

The Eco-Kef is a tourist attraction for all ages – a shaded and colorful park, with seating areas, a large playground, ecological activity areas, gardens, and more.

Rooms

The hotel features 52 guest rooms: 26 Arava Studio Rooms suitable for a couple and two children (a double bed and a sofa that opens into two separate beds), 21 Adama Studio Rooms suitable for a couple and two children (a double bed and a sofa that opens into two separate beds), 4 rooms suitable for a couple plus three children (a double bed and a pull-out bunk bed), one accessible apartment suitable for a couple plus four, and one holiday apartment accommodating up to 8 guests. The rooms are designed in a perfect desert vibe, immersing guests straight into the atmosphere of the Southern Arava.

Throughout the hotel, guests can enjoy cozy seating areas and decorative mud benches under the shade of the trees, inviting a connection with the desert nature, expansive skies, and the Edom Mountains at sunset and sunrise. All rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave, coffee kit, electric kettle, and mini refrigerator, as well as a TV and free Wi-Fi.

Arava Studio

4
Pleasant guest rooms designed in a desert spirit, coated with artistic mud plaster and located in a shaded, unique complex. Each room features air conditioning, a shower, a kitchenette with...

Neve Midbar Family Apartment

8
The Neve Midbar Apartment accommodates up to 8 adults and a baby, combining spacious comfort with a serene desert atmosphere. The apartment includes a living room suitable for 2 adults...

Adama Studio

4
Cozy guest rooms covered with artistic mud plaster and located in a special complex. Each room has air conditioning, a shower, a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave and kettle....

Tamar Family Apartment

6
The Tamar Apartment accommodates up to 4 adults and 2 children, combining comfort with a tranquil desert atmosphere. The apartment includes two double bedrooms with the option of twin beds,...

Family Studio with Bunk Beds

4
Cozy guest rooms covered with artistic mud plaster and located in a special complex. Each room has air conditioning, a shower, a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave and kettle....

Attractions Attractions

Attractions and Activities for the Whole Family in Walking Distance The Eco-Kef Park, made entirely of recycled materials, features shaded seating areas, organic gardens, mud-building compounds, biogas system demonstration stations, and compost. Our tip: Visit the Eco-Kef for an independent interactive tour. It’s open 24 hours a day, free of charge. There's nothing like a swimming pool with a desert mountain view!  You’re invited to visit the Kibbutz Lotan pool (seasonal – from Passover to Sukkot). Additional attractions within walking distance: A soccer field and basketball court, disk golf facilities, a tour of the special ecological campus with the mud domes, bonfires or morning yoga in the geodesic dome, and endless little nooks looking out on the Edom Mountains. Attractions and Hikes in the Southern Aravah In the southern Aravah, within a 30 minute drive, you can enjoy a tour of the Arts House in Neot Smadar, a tour of Kibbutz Ketora, ice cream and a visit to the Yotvata Park, a walk through the wondrous Timna Park, a tour of the Five Senses Greenhouse in Elipaz, the market in Eilat, and, of course, everything Eilat has to offer. The dolphin reef, the underwater observatory, malls, the Big compound, the beach, ice skating, and more.

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