Reviews of HI - Massada Hostel
Massada D.N. Yam Hamelah , Ein Bokek, 86935, Israel
#14 of 14 hotels in Ein Bokek
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 105 hostel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.2
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Jacqui
Israel13 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Israeli breakfasts are the best
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Peter
Australia49 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Convenient location, good size rooms, good facilities, secure parking. Good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lots of flies courtesy of the dead sea nearby.
We wanted to be near the park and could not have been any closer. We were able to walk to the snake path from the hotel. The accommodation was spacious, offered us separate rooms, and a good size bathroom. Breakfast was included.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Rod
France42 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Generally very satisfhed”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff attitude at breakfast could have been better
Breakfast fine...
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Akamartin
Netherlands25 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great stay. Worth repeating.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Dinner at evening. Swimming pool. Near the entrance of Masada Reserve.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Rebekka
Australia13 reviews8.0“Perfect location for visiting Masada.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom could be a little cleaner and whilst the room was serviceable a little bit of colour or art etc wouldn’t go astray.
The location is very convenient for visiting Masada, and the staff suggested a late check out as it was Shabbat and I had to wait for evening for a bus after visiting the site. Coming back to a shower and the pool after a very hot morning on top of Masada was a delight! The Friday night meal was delicious.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Cheryl
Israel15 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Ines
Portugal101 reviews23 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A little outdated and expensive for what it offers.
Good location just in front of massada complex. Breakfast was good. Staff was nice.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Rusty
United States8 reviews8.0“Great stay!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good
Good Breakfast options
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Laia
Spain12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
towels were super small and the bathroom was not the cleanest!
great location! the views from the Hostel are breathtaking!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Hoegsdal
Germany81 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“High-end hostel in a very speical location,”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It is a hostel, for us it was fine, but do not expect a hotel.
High-end hostel in a very speical location, Breakfast is excellent, dinner worth the money. Friendly and heplful staff, nice swimming pool.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Jonathan
New Zealand1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
staff were a bit abrupt
location
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Pieter
Netherlands56 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Awesome place. Refreshing pool.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very, very noisy when buses with students arrive at the Hostel. For me it is ok when staff uses guest facilities like swimmingpool. But then they should blend in like proper swimming outfit, no eating in the pool, no playing loud music. There were used Tuna Fish cans in the hallway. Strange.
Awesome location. Clean refreshing swimminingpool. Complete breakfast. Nice reception. Simple but good room.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Katrin
Germany13 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great hostel if you wish to walk the snake trail for sunrise”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All good!
We had a great one night stay at the hostel because we wanted to walk the snake trail for sunrise, the room was big with 3 bunk beds and 2 single beds. We arrived late, but just in time to have dinner (extra costs) which is served until 8.30 in a buffet style, everything was delicious. In the morning we took the trail, and returned for breakfast around 8.30, breakfast is served until 9.30 and was delicious as well. After that, we enjoyed the pool until we left around noon. The hostel is located just at the entrance to the snake trail in the middle of the desert.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Shelly
United States6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Gem of a hostel right next to the entrance to Masada, great for hikers + pool is great for families!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It could be a little cleaner but definitely adequate.
Great location near ein gedi sights and especially Masada, super good value, amazing pool! Good breakfast with plenty of food and spacious dining room. Friendly staff. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Mark
United States1 review8.0“good value for the price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
cafeteria style dining felt like eating in a hospital or school as opposed to comfortable like at home. Food was good though.
proximity to Masada. Clean. Staff was nice. I liked the mattress and pillows very much.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Shawnee
South Africa1 review7.0“Massada hostel Good Place”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food is good, close to Dead Sea and too Massada Cable Car.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Rodrigo
United Kingdom61 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Best location for snake path at sunrise”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
every room has 5 beds, but the price is not adjusted to number of guests, so we felt price was expensive for two guests.
location at the base of Masada Park, a few meters of park entrance, ideal for the snake path at sunrise.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Adi
Israel32 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“overall-good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
breakfast is very basic
location, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Magdalena
Germany32 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite expensive for a hostel.
Great location for a hike to Masada and travel to the Dead Sea. Big choice for breakfast, clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Mirjam
Netherlands13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Fantastisch”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hostel at the feet of Massade. Great view from the lobby. Room with a lot of space! Lovely breakfast. Lovely!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 7 March 2023
טלי
Israel9 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pool was closed for winter season, dry chicken
Location
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Rusty
United States8 reviews8.0“overall great value. great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
wasn’t clean. stuff under beds corners etc
location
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Adrian
Switzerland13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Nice Hostel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I rate the accommodation as a youth hostel! It is not a 5 star hotel. The hostel is well managed. Very helpful staff at the check-in. The rooms are functional. It has a pool. The location in the desert is unique. Personally I think it is a nice hostel. Clean, lots of parking. Also, you can hike from there to Masada early in the morning to see the sunrise. Me and my group (was there with 18 people) were very satisfied. Really a good youth hostel. I had a misunderstanding with the front desk regarding dinner. They refunded the money on my credit card within minutes. Again: Staff was very accommodating.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Tourista
Israel27 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Love Masada!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I am very sad that they stopped serving dinner. The price stayed the same, but includes one less meal. The area is remote so it is important to be able to eat in the restaurant.
I like the proximity to Masada and the fabulous breakfast.
Stayed in November 2022
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