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Arbel Guest House Shavit Family

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Garden
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Garden
Outdoor pool
Breakfast served, Regional cuisine, pool views

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Arbel Village, Lower Galil, Galil Tachton, 15282
  • Sea of Galilee
  • St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tiberias Hot Springs
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Jetted Tub (Stair Access - No Elevator)

Classic Double Room, Jetted Tub (Stair Access - No Elevator)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Arbel

Located in Galil Tachton, Arbel Guest House Shavit Family is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Arbel and Switzerland Forest. .This guesthouse is 5 mi (8 km) from Tomb of Maimonides and 5 mi (8.1 km) from St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias.
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What's nearby

  • St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tiberias Marina - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Magdala - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tiberias Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hamat Tiberias National Park - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dalia Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Harmonia (הרמוניה) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪סין צ'אן - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Magdalena Chef Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bora Bora Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Arbel Guest House Shavit Family

Guesthouse in Galil Tachton with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Arbel Guest House Shavit Family offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Shavit Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
The Shavit Restaurant - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hebrew

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: ILS 60 for adults and ILS 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Shavit Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (9:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ILS 80.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Israel value-added tax (18%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (18%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ILS 60 for adults and ILS 40 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ILS 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Arbel Guest House Shavit Family Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Was beautiful except you can only enter the “dining area” at certain times, and there is limited ways to get to properly. Also, I left sentimental earrings there and the owner’s son said he sent them, and didn’t (despite offering him $$). :(

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

noa lahav

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Marshall

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Guest House at Arbel

The guest house is just a few minutes from the Arbel, which was our destination. It is charming, low-key, clean, and -as promised-the breakfast was wonderful. One of us asked for orange juice; they went out and picked the fruit from their ample trees, and brought us a pitcher of the most delicious fresh-squeezed orange juice. They aim to please. The accomodations are comfortable but not fancy. We liked it and would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a private room which was very spacious and cozy! It was a great location if you are interested in climbing the cliffs. The food was delicious and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven, raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little getaway location

Great spot for a little R and R. Slightly off the beaten path but close enough to get to Tiberias quickly or other places. I decided to stay put and enjoy the pool and the gardens and some food since I had spent a couple of weeks touring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is breathtaking. Not only that, but the staff were the nicest people we met in Israel. The views are incredible and we will be going back to Israel just to make sure we can stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the shavit family are lovely people and we adored our night with them. The location is fantastic and the rooms large with everything that you would neeD.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below the Horns of Hatin by the Cliffs of Arbel

I have stayed at the Arbel Guest House Shavit Family before and will stay there again. The Shavits are nice and they have a nice guest house and excellent restaurant and chocolate room below. Previously I stayed in a hostel bunk room. This time with three friends, we stayed in a two bedroom apartment with kitchen, the latter which we did not use, having pre-ordered dinner and with breakfast included. Dinner was excellent - we left stuffed, and breakfast was also very good and filling. Each bedroom had a double bed and a single, plus there was a single bed/couch in the living room. We all shared one bathroom. There was a lot of hot water including that which the shower leaked onto the floor, necessitating some towels on the floor to soak it up. It was comfortable, reasonably priced, and the chocolate was wonderful. Just around the corner from the Arbel Cliffs with its cave fortresses and down the road from Tiberius Ilit (Upper Tiberius city), Arbel Guest House is convenient to stay in if you are visiting the Sea of Galilee or Golan. The Horns of Hatin welcome you as you come and go.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful view from our balcony to enjoy sunset. We even had jacuzzi in our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice family experience. A bit away from Tiberias but gives you a nice country feel. Very sweet hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Eli, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioner leaked all over bed. Lost hours of sleep. Staff didn’t even bother to compensate. Just said oiy vey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good guest house

Returning fro second visit as it was very friendly and good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service

FOOD was the star

Really nice family who showed care to their guests, property was lush with fruit trees and flowers, pool was ok. Our room was the attic room and we did NOT like the room at all. It was run down, old, dirty and the a/c barely worked. We were disappointed in the room and the offered us another room for one night and it was a big difference and what we were expecting. The food was excellent as mentioned in other reviews and I highly recommend eating at the hotel for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

AW, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful stay near the Sea of Galilee

We had only a brief stay at Arbel, so we did not use the pool, etc. The room was comfortable, though it is far from new; however, this is to be expected, and the charm and location of the guest house make its age a small issue. Our room had A/C, a television, small fridge, kitchenette, and a large jacuzzi tub. The bathroom itself was small, with a shower (but not in a self-contained unit). We paid for the breakfast, and this was definitely the right decision! Very yummy fruit smoothie, cheeses, fruits, and shakshouka. We would love to return to this guest house and spend more time enjoying the pool and scenery. This guest house was only minutes from the Arbel Nature Reserve (definitely hike this to see the best views of the Sea of Galilee) and even closer to a path that leads to the Arbel Ancient Synagogue. It is only a short drive down to many of the beaches on the Sea of Galilee and the Mount of Beatitudes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique bed and breakfast - highly recommend

We absolutely loved staying at Arbel Guest House. The owners were so welcoming and accommodating. The food was phenomenal! We had dinner there when we arrived. I would say it was one the best meals we've had in Israel, and there are many wonderful restaurants there. The owner makes a lot of his own food, such as jams, smoothies, sorbet, ice cream, limoncello, etc. They have so many fruit trees growing on property, and most of the food was either home made, or from local area. Definitely recommend looking in the basement, where the owner makes his own chocolate, jams and limoncello. Breakfast was really good too. The owner surprises you with every meal. We were so impressed. The grounds are beautiful with beautiful views of the mountain. Room was basic, but comfortable. We would love to return one day. I would definitely recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant family run hotel in a villeage

They welcomed us and gave us thoughtful guidance on our trip plan. We had super delicious dinner twice there. Fruits and vegeables from their garden were very tasty. They had very friendly dog and cats as Welcome Ambassadors.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding heart felt friendliness.

An outstanding restaurant is part of this facility. Israel Shavit is a master chef and the food is absolutely plentiful and delicious. The staff treated me like family.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Hunting Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay near the Sea of Galilee

When we arrived at Arbel guest house we were surprised by the serene environment. It was located on a farm of fruit trees and livestock, amidst what was formerly a Kibbutz. Reminiscent to a quaint California ranch house, this bed and breakfast type of residence was a real oasis in the middle of dry grain farmland. The smell from the kitchen hit our noses as we approached the house, and invigorated our senses, as we were hungry and tired from our travels, as well as in need of some TLC. We had arrived at the right place! Our hosts, Israel and Sarah Shavit, were very loving and hospitable. They showed us to our rooms with Jacuzzi tubs. After we cleaned up, we went back down to the dining room and were served the best meal that I have probably ever had. The Lamb stew was the special that evening, and it was prepared in gourmet fashion. Our experience was a blend of eating at the highest quality restaurant and going home to Mom's house. The real surprise occurred the next morning, when my wife and I awoke before daybreak and headed East for a moderate hike to mount Arbel. My heart burned with joy as we gazed over Galilee, pondering our Lord's footsteps and many works in this region. There is even a ruined synagogue where I believe Jesus preached (see Luke 4:16-30). I've never written one of these reviews, really because no place has ever made such an impression on me as the Arbel guest house has. I highly recommend staying with the Shavit family in Tiberias!

8/10 Good

Alan, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Food

First, the best points. This bed and breakfast is run by a skilled chef so the meals, breakfast and dinner, are outstanding both in taste and presentation. The family that runs this are sweet, kind, and friendly. You will feel like you are staying with dear friends. This Guest House is about 5 kilometers from the town of Tiberias, public transportation is minimal, unless you are driving a car you will be limited to eating and local hiking.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shangri-La in the Galilean Hillside

We loved everything about our stay at Arbel Guest House. Run by two generations, the entire staff was kind, solicitous of our comfort, attentive and fun to talk to. The rooms are lovely and comfortable--hot showers, in-bedroom jacuzzi (ooh la la!) with sun coming through the glass-tiled wall, sconces, comfortable bed with canopy, fridge, coffee and tea available in room, lovely porch for sipping wine or coffee and journaling or just listening to the birds while taking in the mountain views. The grounds are small but gorgeous, a warren of arbors with bougainevillea, geraniums, calla lilies, night-blooming jasmine. The food in the restaurant is amazing!!! Everything was delicious and abundant, with lots of unlooked-for extras: an amuse bouche of mango mocktail, many delicious homemade vegetable side dishes, and a snort of the owner Israel's homemade sherry to top it off. Wine list was ample, with lots of local wines. The owners will invite you to enjoy the wine and chocolate cave underneath the restaurant--don't miss it! We didn't bring our kids but there were other families there--this guest house very well suited for families with kids of any age. Spring is a lovely time to visit the Galilee--and this a totally beautifully nook of it. I was only sad that we couldn't stay longer.