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Hotel in the desert: Accommodation that connects you to the place
The Lotan Hotel is currently undergoing renovation and expansion, currently offering 26 guest rooms, all designed in a unique desert style with artistic mud plaster, which creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. After the renovation, the hotel will have 52 rooms, which are already suitable for a variety of types of accommodation - from couples to families of six, including an accessible room. Each room is equipped with a kitchenette, refrigerator, TV and free WiFi, allowing modern comfort alongside the desert atmosphere.
Even before arriving at the hotel, you can plan your vacation with a variety of recommendations from the traveling hotel staff, where the goal is to allow you to discover the area with new eyes, to get to know the landscapes, the routes and the businesses and crafts like the locals.
Unique experiences: Connect with nature and yourself
Accommodation at the Lotan Hotel is much more than just a hotel in the desert. It's an opportunity to slow down, enjoy simple moments and reconnect - with nature, your family and yourself. When was the last time you sat around a campfire under a starry night sky, or enjoyed a picnic and herbal tea on the dunes? Discover the way with the children with the help of a lighted lantern? These are the experiences that make the vacation in the desert unforgettable.
Attractions in the desert: A variety of activities for the whole family
Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel is not just a place to stay, but an excellent base for exploring the wonders of the desert:
- Eco-fun park: An ecological playground built from recycled materials, offers fun and enriching activities for the whole family. Here you can learn about sustainability and ecological life, and learn about the benefits of mud.
- Seasonal swimming pool: A perfect place to refresh yourself in front of the view of the desert mountains (open between Passover and Sukkot).
- Sports activities: Football, basketball and disc golf fields. If you were wondering what disc golf is, it is a unique sport that is similar to golf but instead of a ball you play with a disc that looks like a flying saucer. If you're lucky, you might meet the national disc golf champion here! You can try throwing the disc and play by yourself together with the family!
- Walking along the perimeter path of the kibbutz: A pleasant walk of about 45 minutes, passing by the young date plantation, the ecological neighborhood and overlooking the Adom Mountains. Walking south will lead you to Lutan Dune and provide you with a pleasant location for a coffee before the evening or a lavish picnic of cheese and wine.
The secrets of the desert are revealed: the Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel opens a gate to the adventures of the steppe (credit: PR)
Excursions in the surroundings: Exploring the prairie landscapes
Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel is located at a strategic point, which allows easy access to a variety of fascinating sites:
- Timna Park (20 minutes drive): ancient desert sights await you here, a road trip route for a trip in the family car, challenging routes that combine pegs or boulder climbing, as well as light attractions such as boating in the lake and filling colored sand bottles.
- Other recommended family itineraries in the area - the Red Canyon, Holot Kasui, the bulbous field in Nahal Ya'alon, Amodi Amram.
- A taste of our neighboring kibbutzim: the Benaot Samdar House of Arts (10 minutes): will provide you with a glimpse of a unique cultural experience. Yatbata Inn (10 minutes): tasting and visiting the famous dairy. In the nearby Kibbutz Ketura, you can come and taste the unique beers of Birtzinot Brewery.
- Eilat (40 minutes): The rich underwater world of the Red Sea is a short drive away and invites you to snorkel and dive, to discover the coral reefs teeming with fish and marine life. An exciting experience for the whole family!
Tips for a successful vacation in the desert:
- Stock up on plenty of water, a hat and sunscreen.
- It is recommended to plan trips for the early morning or late afternoon, especially in the summer.
- You should consult and check the chosen route according to the weather that day, and if you need to make a stop in the shade during the hot hours.Choose one day on vacation and plan to get up to see the sunrise. The amazing sunset can be seen from any point in the desert, but you can also plan and see it from more special points, such as in the Red Canyon, or in Papachanga in the hotel.
- check in advance what activities the hotel offers during your vacation and participate in them - the activities are selected and adapted especially for hotel guests so that they will enrich your experience and make your vacation unforgettable.
- Take time to observe nature and listen to the silence of the desert. This is the place to allow yourself to let go of everyday worries, fill your batteries and recharge with the wonderful energy that flows in the desert.
Food and hospitality: Local flavors and ecological approach
Breakfast at the hotel, served in the Eco-Bar, offers a rich selection of fresh and healthy foods, including vegan options and gluten-free dishes. The hotel is proud to be VEGAN FRIENDLY, which indicates its commitment to a sustainable lifestyle, without the use of animal products.
In conclusion, Lotan Desert Travelers Hotel offers much more than lodging in the desert. This is an opportunity to experience the magic of the desert in all its glory, disconnect from routine and reconnect with nature and yourself. Whether you're looking for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a group bonding experience, the Luton hotel provides the perfect blend of desert authenticity, modern comfort, and unforgettable experiences.