The Most Misleading Hotel Award

Blue Bay Hotel and Spa, as described on the website (with pictures of gorgeous rooms, a stunning pool, and a beautiful exterior):
"The new Blue Bay Hotel and Spa lies on a cliff at a beautiful location, by the sky blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel's location, 20 miles north of Tel-Aviv, is far from the city's commotion yet close to shopping and entertainment centers. The pastoral atmosphere provides a perfect setting for the hotel rooms located on the cliff, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea."
Rates are affordable, and the website gives you the urge to book. But, as one TripAdvisor reviewer writes, "I call this place the Hotel from Hell. I'd seen pictures of this hotel before I came and I thought it looked good so I thought everything would be fine." Another writes, "The online picture of this hotel is beautiful as is the outside of the hotel, but only from a distance." It seems that lots of people fall for the website. But, as the reviewers write, in fact the "new" hotel is old, with worn carpeting and furniture, a virtually non- existent Spa, nasty staff, bad food, bugs and ants in the room, and broken gym equipment. Even so, the Blue Bay still seems better than some of the other hotels in Netanya. Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, IsraelGuest is simply posting its own opinion, based on TripAdvisor reviews and other indicated sources. IsraelGuest representatives have not been guests of the hotels.

Netanya Hotels

Yes, we know- a dirty, gross city overrun with French people. Who would go there?
But even so, this city has over a dozen beachfront hotels. But which hotels are best? The results:
Netanya has virtually no good hotels. Most of the TripAdvisor reviews and photos are so horrible. Luckily, we can still recommend three hotels.

1. The Seasons
Yes, you predicted it. Reviewers appreciate cleanliness, large rooms, sea views, and kind staff, although there are complaints about the dated decor, and the exterior looks like it could use an update.
2. King Solomon
This hotel is a "regular" Israeli hotel, with pretty good food, a basic although old pool, and renovated interiors that are described as clean and pleasant. The rooms here are very nice (compared to other Netanya hotels).
3. Residence Beach
This hotel has great reviews, praising the staff and large accommodations, and amazing views. But the hotel's interior looks really dated, and the exterior makes the Seasons' look good.
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, IsraelGuest is simply posting its own opinion, based on TripAdvisor reviews and other indicated sources. IsraelGuest representatives have not been guests of the hotels.