Despite the complex security situation and the widening range of rocket fire toward Eilat, Israelis appear determined to stick to their holiday routine. Hotels in the southern resort city are already nearing full occupancy, and it is becoming difficult to find available rooms for Seder night on Passover. Those who did not book in advance will likely have to settle for arriving a day or two before the holiday to secure a spot.
The high demand is largely driven by limited alternatives: fighting continues in the north, central Israel and Jerusalem remain under constant threat, and Ben Gurion Airport is operating on a reduced schedule, complicating travel abroad. Concerns about disruptions at crossings to Sinai and Egypt have also made Eilat the most viable and safest option for many families.
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Despite rocket and missile fire, Israelis are flocking to Eilat
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In the southern city, efforts are being made to maintain routine. Restaurants, cafes and malls are operating as usual, with attention to proximity to protected spaces. Ultimately, despite the challenges, Eilat remains the primary getaway for the upcoming Passover holiday.
“The pace of bookings for the Seder night and the holiday is unprecedented, especially among extended families. Availability is rapidly running out,” Anat Aharon, deputy CEO of the Brown Hotels chain (Israel Canada Group), told Ynet.
Liron Dalal-Arad, sales manager for Africa Israel Hotels, which operates brands including VERT, Crowne Plaza, Poli and Indigo, said Israelis are not going to give up their holiday break. “Ahead of Passover we are seeing a clear rise in demand for vacations in Israel, with an emphasis on ‘blue-and-white’ holidays," she said. "Even before the war, demand for Passover was very high across all our hotels, but since the fighting began — with no end in sight — and as the holiday approaches, more and more Israelis prefer to vacation in Israel rather than give up a holiday break.”
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This is what we found when searching for a hotel room for a couple plus two children including Seder night or during the intermediate days of the holiday:
Passover Eve:
Almogim Eilat: Fully equipped apartments with kitchens and a protected room on each floor. Family studio with bunk beds and a balcony from 4,224 shekels ($1,354) (room only).
VERT Eilat (April 1–5): 4 nights for a couple + 2 children from 11,181 shekels ($3,584) (B&B) or 13,473 shekels ($4,318) (half board, including holiday dinner).
Isla Eilat (April 1–5): 4 nights from 14,620 shekels ($4,686) (B&B).
Isrotel Agamim (March 30–April 2): 3 nights from 10,470 shekels ($3,356) (B&B) or 12,722 shekels ($4,077) (half board).
King Solomon Hotel (April 1–4): From 12,277 shekels ($3,935) (B&B) or 14,529 shekels ($4,657) (half board).
Royal Beach (March 31–April 2): 2 nights from 11,118 shekels ($3,563) (B&B) or 13,398 shekels ($4,295) (half board).
Herods Boutique Eilat (April 1–4): From 15,840 shekels ($5,077) (B&B) or 19,950 shekels ($6,394) (half board, duplex lagoon suite).
U Splash Eilat (April 1–4): All-inclusive from 12,546 shekels ($4,021) (superior room) or 13,847 shekels ($4,438) (kids garden room).
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Passover in Eilat? There may not be many options. Pictured, the Dan Eilat hotel
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Dan Eilat (April 1–3): Minimum 2 nights, requires booking 2 rooms (no family rooms available): 12,400 shekels ($3,974) (B&B) or 16,080 shekels ($5,154) (half board).
Even in the desert resort MOA, availability is scarce: for Chol Hamoed (April 4–7), 3 nights for a couple + 2 children start at 8,282 shekels ($2,655) (room only) or 10,027 shekels ($3,214) (half board).
Chol Hamoed Passover:
Isla Brown Eilat (April 5–9): 4 nights from 9,850 shekels ($3,157) (B&B).
VERT Eilat (April 5–7): 2 nights from 5,378 shekels ($1,724) (B&B) or 6,298 shekels ($2,019) (half board).
Isrotel Agamim (April 7–10): 3 nights from 10,470 shekels ($3,356) (B&B) or 12,212 shekels ($3,914) (half board).
Royal Beach: No availability during Chol Hamoed.
Dan Hotel (April 5–9): 4 nights for a couple from 23,640 shekels ($7,577) (B&B) or 28,280 shekels ($9,064) (full board).