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Reviews of Camp Sahara

ים המלח, Kalia

#2 of 5 hotels in Kalia

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Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic. We would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only very minor things: There was a strange odour - gas of some sort - in the room. We couldn't find anyone when we checked out at 8:30 am the next day so make sure you fill out the emails they send about your check in/check out time - we had done so for check in but missed the one for check out. Plus we hadn't expected there would then be no staff around at that time. We didn't have an Israeli phone to call them but I expect that would have fixed the issue very easily. The beach access area is dated but that is not part of Camp Sahara property it seems - just good to know ahead that it's a bit of a time capsule. There are flies/bugs that bite in the evening.

    The facilities exceeded what we had hoped for - clean, quiet, comfortable and just all around lovely. We were there in a heat wave (45+ degrees) but the AC worked great and the room felt very luxurious for what it was (i.e. camping). The beach access 'after hours' was a major bonus. I would book here again if only for that because evenings in the water are so much better on hot days.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very comfy and clean! Staff were really amazing and we had a great experience! Very well priced!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Great experience for first time glamping, pleasant suprise with the facilities in the tent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some visitors did not respect music restrictions and at 23:30 there was still music playing which disturbed us.

    My first glamping experience at Dead Sea Camp Sahara was simply unforgettable. The luxurious tents, and breathtaking views of the Dead Sea. Watching the sunset over the Dead Sea was a highlight.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice place ti visit dead sea and exciting experience to stay in the tents.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its quite noisy when you want to sleep and staff is cleaning the area or other people pass your tent talking loudly. There is the open kitchen but you don’t find any plate, silverware, salt etc., just pots and pans.

    Very nice done with the tents and super clean. The tents have fridge, freezer and aircon. Beach is ok and great to float. Staff was nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    the beach included is quite dirty (the other two adjacent beaches are better) when arriving had to wait for receptionist to let us in loud air conditioners a bit far if you arrive by bus

    beach included nice tents clean

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean room. Good facilities. Only the wifi wasnt working in the tent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    An amazing outdoor vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a big deal, but you should know that the walk to the beach is about 10 min.

    Amazing place for a family vacation! Great facilities, the staff is very service aware and so clean!!! We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect for an outdoor vacation, specially with small children. I definitely recommend.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    8.0
    Very beautiful place with amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The private beach was not beautiful and was not equipped. The restaurant closed very very early.

    Really like the tent and the atmosphere, the staff members were very kind.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    8.0
    nice place, clean and quite, good staff, great beds, hot showers
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    the place was not in season, the beach was very dirty (biankini). We could feel it is not the middle of the seaon but the price is not off season....

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because the geodome does not allow full sound isulation, it makes the place less suitable for dogs sensetive to noise

    Cozy room with nice furniture and great view. Even during a cold winter night we were warm. The flat layout of the ground, makes it accessable to people with walking difficulties

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach is not the most comfortable, far away and untidy. Bad dining room. Not tasty. cold food

    Cleanliness of the place. Clean showers. An arranged fire dining area.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    10
    We had an enjoyable stay and found everything we needed. Would visit again and definitely recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although we personally didn’t experience too many pest issues, it’s a great idea to regularly treat the tents and bathrooms for bugs, flies and spiders.

    The camp was clean and well designed for Sukkot.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    8.0
    Excellent - clean, good location and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It can be hard to reach by foot, especially at night. I recommend trying to arrive in daylight

    Exceptionally clean, excellent and ever-present staff and I was amazed by the comfort of what in photos looks like a tent, but actually is more comfortable than most hostels I've ever stayed in. Air-con was excellent. You can also use a pool and beach at the nearby (1 minute walk) complex.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    8.0
    A different kind of experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would change if I was the owner of the place was to offer towels for free, specially with the price charged per night. We stayed in 6 different hotels/airbnbs in this trip and payed less than Sahara and all offered towels. And I would cover the roof in the kitchen area, one night we wanted to go use the kitchen and it was raining and we couldn’t because the kitchen was not cover. Other than this two small changes, the place is wonderful.

    The place was super cute and walking distance to the Dead Sea. The staff was super helpful and kind, they let us storage our bags with them while we took a three day trip to Jordan. Parking was inside the compound and very secure. Remember you are in the middle of nowhere so don’t expect for things to be around you, the nearest gas station is like 2 miles away, so bring everything you need if you don’t have a car. There is not food around the place at night time.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    9.0
    great experience !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    facilities close between 6 and 7

    camping with electricity, aircon, wifi and comfortable beds = glamping in style !!! brilliant experience

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tissue issue in the bathrooms, the covers of the bed i feel like alittle but itchy

    Rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathrooms too far, beach far

    roomy space, good pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    6.0
    reccomended ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    no towels at place , fork , kniives

    good communocation with srtaff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    absolutely nowhere to eat nearby - we almost starved stuff speaks almost no English

    flexible about changing the arrival day

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is part of a larger, much more run down complex that promised high amenities I the listing but since it was obviously low season, nothing was open or running, not the game room, not the food. We didn't want fully self contained camping and thought the amenities would come through. It appears to be situated next to a dump and smelled like it in the morning. You have to call to get service, including to get in or out.

    The tents, the bathroom, the whole campus was awesome. The tents are cozy and epic, the kitchen was great, the bathrooms were great. The people were lovely.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    4.0
    Bad choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    facility is so poor the price is so high

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    5.0
    we expected much more for the money we paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is only one place to eat, it is an ok canteen, but prices are 1.5 times higher than in a first class restaurant in Jerusalem. there is no private bathroom in the tent, so you need to walk in the night. there is slight smell of rubber in the tent. you have to ask for towels as they ate not given to you by default, and you have to pay for them. for this kind of money you would expect more.

    personal was trying to help. The beach is not bad and not too far away (some 8 minutes walk). the beds were good. the property is clean.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    6.0
    Pricey Glamping in surroundings that lost their glamour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s just really expensive. There are no shops, restaurants or bars on the compound itself, but instead you have to go to the dilapidated resort Biankini - and that’s a mess. We tried the restaurant and they wanted to charge ILS 150 for a buffet that looked very sad. The beach was a mess too - old pieces of scaffolding wood and other damaged and unused building materials are scattered everywhere and it just looks very dirty. To come back to the expensive part - a stay in the tents set us back over ILS 800. While the tents are great, that price should give you nice surroundings and better facilities.

    The tents are great. Spacious, comfortable beds, heater and AC and not very noisy.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Israeli managed structure in Palestine...

    nice tends and clean toilets / showers

    Stayed in November 2022

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