Located 15 minutes' walk from the Makhtesh Ramon crater, 900 Meters above sea level, the eco-friendly Silent Arrow offers shared and private tents in the desert, 1.3 km from Mitzpe Ramon centre. This property does not have an electricity supply and provides light in communal areas with solar lamps in the evenings. All tents come with mattresses. Guests have a shared bathroom at their disposal. A shared kitchen with free tea/coffee, and a shared lounge for relaxation, are also available. Bed linen are provided in the bungalows. A grocery shop is located in the centre of Mitzpe Ramon, as well as various restaurants offering a wide range of dishes. BBQ facilities are available at the property. Several activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including archery, horseback riding, Jeep tours and cycling. The local bus stop is 1 km away. Beersheba is 85 km from Silent Arrow.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
20 single beds
4 single beds
and
2 double beds
or
6 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
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  • Wanda
    Germany Germany
    I had a great time at silent arrow! Very lively, lovely and pieceful place. Dror is such a kind soul and all the staff is eager to help you and make you feel home. It is easy to adapt to the fact that there is no electricity, it really makes it a...
  • Itarlo
    Israel Israel
    Dan, the owner, welcomed us like we are the first guests to ever visit. He was so kind and helpful. The place itself is Incredible and pics on booking don't even start to describe how awesome is the place. The place does not have electricity and...
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The feel of Bedouin type tent but with mattress and bedding for comfort

Managed by dror

Company review score: 8.9Based on 599 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A few steps from the cliff of Machtesh Ramon, About 900 Meters above sea level, The Silent Arrow Desert Lodge invites you all to breath the coolest desert air and enjoy the inspiration of the desert.

Property information

Dear guests, We will be happy to host you at Silent Arrow. Some additional information about our site: You can light a fire (either bring firewood or buy from us), prepare a potjiekos stew (we can provide you with a size 3 potjie pot) or make a barbecue (we have grills, you should bring coals). You should bring: warm clothes, personal flashlights, toiletries and towels. If you are staying at the shared guest tent, you should bring sleeping bags or blankets. At the private domes you are provided with clean linen and blankets. We do our best to keep Silent Arrow clean and tidy to make your stay here more pleasant. Please help us maintain Silent Arrow clean and tidy and keep a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere for all our guests. Please do not bring the following: Do not bring any candles, oil lamps, gas burners or anything that may start a fire. Do not bring any pets. You provide your credit details, so that we can confirm the reservation .Payment for your stay is in cash or by credit card upon arrival. ATTENTION! THE WINTER (DECEMBER-FEBRUARY) IN THE DESERT CAN GET VERY COLD. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE NO ANY MEANS OF HEATING IN THE PLACE, SO YOU SHOULD BRING WARM CLOTHING!

Neighbourhood information

Directions by public transportation: Direct bus from Tel Aviv: Take bus no. 660 from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station to Mitzpe Ramon, leaving Tel Aviv at 16:05 Sun - Thurs, or 13:05 on Fridays. You should arrive to the bus station 15 minutes before departure. Through Beer Sheva: Take the bus to Beer Sheva (from Tel Aviv: no. 370 from the Central Bus Station, or no. 380 from Arlozorov Train Station [Terminal 2000]; from Jerusalem - no. 470 from Jerusalem Central Bus Station). From Be'er Sheva continue with bus no. 65\64 to Mitzpe Ramon. In Mitzpe Ramon: Get off at Merkaz Tapuach (Apple Community Center) and walk in the direction of the bus towards the end of town and into the desert, passing through the trees. It's a 10 minutes walk to the Silent Arrow Desert Lodge. You will see a sign on your right.

Languages spoken

English,Hebrew

Property surroundings

Facilities of Silent Arrow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules

Silent Arrow takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2+ years
Extra bed upon request
₪ 85 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Silent Arrow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note that full payment of the booked stay is due on arrival. This does not apply to non-refundable rates. Please note that the property does not have electricity. Guests are advised to bring their own torches. Camping stoves are not permitted at the property. Please note that sleeping bags, towels, and toiletries are not provided. For reservations over 24 guests\ for reservations of the whole place - different policy will apply. Groups over 24 people or when booking the entire property cancellation up to 14 days after booking, and up to 7 business date before check - in - will be free of charge.

FAQs about Silent Arrow

  • Yes, Silent Arrow is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Silent Arrow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Silent Arrow is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Silent Arrow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Silent Arrow is 0.7 miles from the centre of Mitzpe Ramon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.