Isrotel announced the opening of the Kayma Hotel in Ein Bokek, after operating in soft launch mode in recent weeks. The chain promises that this is the most luxurious hotel ever opened in Israel. NIS 128 million were invested in creating an experience that, until now, was reserved only for select hotels around the world.
Kayma is Isrotel’s 26th hotel and its third in the Dead Sea area. But unlike the large hotels with hundreds of rooms, this one has only 40 rooms, spread over an area of about 6,000 square meters, located right on the Dead Sea shoreline with direct access to the water. It is also the chain’s fourth hotel to open during 2025, and the first luxury-segment property to open in the Dead Sea region.
The experience here differs from anything typically seen in Israeli hotels. Instead of a breakfast buffet, guests enjoy personal table service à la carte. Instead of hundreds of guests, there’s an intimate and exclusive atmosphere designed only for couples (accommodation is allowed for guests aged 10 and above). Instead of a standard design, the hotel offers an architectural masterpiece inspired by the colors and textures of the desert and the sea.
Lior Raviv, CEO of the Isrotel hotel chain, says: “Kayma redefines the concept of a ‘luxury hotel’ and sets a new and exceptionally high standard in Israel’s tourism industry. Kayma stands alongside the most prestigious hotels in the world.”
The architectural design, by Feigin Architects, incorporates natural materials such as local stone, white plaster, and eco-friendly bamboo wood. At the heart of the hotel lies a spectacular infinity pool – in fact, two heated semi-Olympic pools merging together to create a seamless waterline that connects visually to the Dead Sea landscape. Some suites have direct pool access, and on the second floor there is a presidential suite featuring a huge terrace and a private pool.
The hotel was designed as an intimate resort village composed of two-story buildings, each containing eight suites. Every suite has a private entrance, a front terrace facing the hotel’s center, and a back terrace overlooking a private courtyard. The main building includes a reception area, lounge, restaurant, and bar, along with a spacious terrace overlooking the pool and the Dead Sea. The hotel also features a luxurious spa with treatment rooms, a relaxation area, saunas, and a hammam.
The culinary experience is overseen by Chef Amir Kalfon, Isrotel’s culinary director. Breakfast, as mentioned, is served to the table rather than buffet-style, and includes specialties such as breads made from unique flours, smoked fish, dates stuffed with Roquefort cheese, and cheeses from Mitzpe Hayamim dairy. The menu offers a variety of egg dishes and vegan options. Lunch and dinner maintain the same refined culinary approach, with a dairy menu featuring fresh fish and handmade pasta prepared in an open-kitchen style. At the pool and beach restaurant, a meat-based menu is served.
The hotel’s name, Kayma, is no coincidence. It was designed based on sustainability principles, including bottle and can recycling, use of wooden cutlery and biodegradable straws, and eco-friendly laundry products.
Tourism Minister Haim Katz congratulated the chain, saying: “Kayma brings a message of innovation, sustainability, and international standards of luxury hospitality. It represents a significant boost to the Dead Sea region’s status as an attractive tourist destination.”
Room rates at the hotel range from NIS 2,682 per night for a couple in a basic midweek room (including breakfast) to NIS 14,400 per night for the presidential suite. Prices include discounts for members of Isrotel’s Sun Club.