NorthStar58638668102
July 15, 2023
I have to say this was the most luxurious dorm that I have ever stayed in! You have ocean views from all the windows in the room. I've never had that at any hostel in the world other than Hotel Prima Music.The room is for 8 people and there are 2 toilets and 2 showers in it (1 half toilet, 1 shower, and 1 toilet/tower bathroom). It also was the only dorm that I've ever stayed in with a rainwater shower! Because it's a hotel who just happens to offer a dorm, it's not really a hostel in the sense that there's a full kitchen for you to use but it wasn't an issue for me as I just needed a minifridge which they had. Room came with small lockers as well, plenty of storage under the bunks, and a big screen tv (didn't use though). The staff was also really kind exchanging a couple old bills for me from when I was last in Israel in 2009. No other hotel would help me out exchanging them for me. Only Prima was nice enough to do it for me. I remember things like this.... The breakfast is well worth the money (didn't have dinner here) and wasn't that much imo (was an extra $14 USD for dorm guests...used Booking for my reservation). I stuffed myself silly to get me through most of the day. Best bourekas that I have ever had. The hotel is geared towards families and there were a lot of them with crazy kids running all over the place (literally including using a scooter). I believe they have 2 pools but only 1 was open as the hotel is doing a lot of repairs it seems. I wanted to go in but the place was covered with kids and kids piss in pools so I didn't go in. The location was perfect for me as I was in Eilat just to snorkel. I don't care about nightlife or shopping. If being in town is important for you, this isn't the place you want and there are plenty of hostels in town. I wanted the cheapest place nearby where I could easily snorkel in front of the hotel or walking distance. I recommend the snorkeling off the beach in front of Diver's Village but if take the bus the stop by the abandoned Princess Hotel is the best in Eilat. You do have a tiny market right under the hotel which is really like a 7/11 imo and not really a supermarket at least by American standards. Didn't eat at any restaurants right by the hotel as I'm on a budget unfortunately. Public transportation.....You really cannot get lost in Eilat as it's small with few bus lines. If you have heavy luggage like I did or a lot of luggage, I would recommend taking a taxi even though the bus stop near the hotel because the hotel is uphill. It was really hot (it's July afterall) when I arrived and it was difficult making it up from the bus stop (was easy going down though due to it being downhill returning). With no luggage, it's just a 5 minute walk or so going uphill or downhill to the bus stop which will take you either to the snorkeling beaches, to town, to the bus station, etc. Just some small suggestions. I did see a small roach crawling around the floor of the dorm room. Don't know if