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Elma Hotel and Art Complex

Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Balcony view
At Elma Hotel and Art Complex, unwind with a facial or hot stone massage at the onsite spa or enjoy breathtaking ocean views from one of the two on-site restaurants. Relax by the poolside bar, explore the garden and library, take in some fresh air on the terrace, indulge in a coffee from your favorite coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Room options

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Terrace | View from room

Superior Room, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Balcony view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Artist Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Artist Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Yair Street, Zikhron Ya'aqov, 3094260

What's nearby

  • First Aliyah Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zikhron Ya'akov Pedestrian Mall - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nili Museum-Beit Aaronsohn - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carmel Winery - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Ramat Hanadiv - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Netanya Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪המייסדים 16 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Aroma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hobbit - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tishbi Winery - Restaurant & Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪משיגנע בית קפה טבעוני - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Elma Hotel and Art Complex

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Elma Hotel and Art Complex and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in aromatherapy, reflexology, and Ayurvedic treatments at Elma, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 95 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 40 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oratorio
  • The Cube

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that check-in starts at 6 PM on Saturdays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 buffet breakfast: approximately USD 40 per person

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel Zikhron Ya'aqov
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Zikhron Ya'aqov
Elma Arts Complex Luxury
Elma Hotel Art Complex Zikhron Ya'aqov
Elma Art Complex Zikhron Ya'aqov
Elma And Art Complex
Elma Hotel and Art Complex Hotel
Elma Hotel and Art Complex Zikhron Ya'aqov
Elma Hotel and Art Complex Hotel Zikhron Ya'aqov

Frequently asked questions

Does Elma Hotel and Art Complex have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Elma Hotel and Art Complex pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Elma Hotel and Art Complex?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elma Hotel and Art Complex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elma Hotel and Art Complex?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Elma Hotel and Art Complex provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Elma Hotel and Art Complex located?

Situated in Zikhron Ya'aqov, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of First Aliyah Museum, Zikhron Ya'akov Pedestrian Mall, and Somek Estate Winery. Nili Museum-Beit Aaronsohn and Carmel Winery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Elma Hotel and Art Complex Reviews

7.8

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent, and stimulating place

Really enjoyed our stay, welcoming staff, amazing breakfast and clean rooms & facilities. Loved the unique atmosphere, incredible art everywhere. Would recommend to anyone that is looking for something that is not run of the mill.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While views and food are spectacular, the property seems understaffed and maintenance of rooms is poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Or

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing surroundings, but the rooms are dirty, outdated, and poorly maintained. Not a place I’d return to, especially given the high price that doesn’t match the value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky hotel, good location for stopover

Quirky, arty, really great swimming pool and gardens. Breakfasts were very good with ample variety. Location good for a stopover and an enjoyable walk into the centre of town. Housekeeping was very hit and miss - could do with a more structured timetable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view but rundown property needs repair and attention.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

HAGGAI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked a half board stay at a significant premium, expecting dinner on arrival. However, we were only offered a sandwich or soup in the bar. Dinner the next night did not even include soft drinks. Also had maintenance issues in the room. When we complained and asked to talk to the manager, there was sympathy but no call back from manager and no compensation whatsoever. Service is sympathetic but not effective. Value for money, especially for the half board upgrade, is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mahshid

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Our experience at Elma Hotel

My family and I had a two night stay at this property. The location and view from our room was amazing. The service on the other hand was not great. We stayed in suite 501 which is right above the garage opening which creates tremendous noise from banging against the drainage system of the garage that translated straight to our room about 400 to 500 times a day. We asked for our room to be serviced and it was not. For the price we paid we expected a lot better quality of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Hadar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
People were smoking around the pool, garbage was left on the floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Pascal

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

We had booked a specific type of suite. When we arrived they had downgraded us without informing us. We were given the keys and when we got into the room were shocked by the downgrade. Eventually we were moved to a better room which was still not the category that we had reserved. We were obviously given compensation for that but our disappointment was great because we didn’t have the view that we hoped for. We selected this hotel for the view and therefore booked the best accomodations there but our stay was with no view. One of the biggest complaint is that we were not informed beforehand that we would not be getting the room reserved. We were not treated with consideration. Our room was not cleaned during our two nights stay and we had to request the maid to come. They came and they only changed towels and did not clean bathroom and bedroom. Definitely not the type of service you expect for a five star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Yuval

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

beautiful but can be amazing

great place beautiful view. the room lacks a comfortable seat for reading or watching TV. the lobby area lacks places to seat and have fun the entrance to the indoor pool is prohibited for children. they were very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ishai

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Amazing architecture. Very poor service.

Great location for a relaxing weekend. Amazing architecture. A must be for architects. But the service is horrible! The food is just fine what you would expect for a luxury hotel in Israel. But the Frontdesk is unbelievable incompetent. Everything we needed or asked has to be asked three or four times and even than it’s not happening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lilia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel, but the service is not what is expected for the money. First booked one room but were put in a cheaper option, had to change. No cleaning came to clean the room on the second day of the stay. Breakfast is very good with lots of options of food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service Great breakfast Nice view Poor exchange relative to the high price Basic room standards and facilities For the price I would expect a hot tub in the patio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Liron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Too expensive, room could improve

Value for money makes it not worth the stay. Room and facilities didn't live up to expectations. Food was excellent, location and views are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Family vacation

Great hotel for families, nice pool and amazing view ! Tasty breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Inbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay in a quaint town- be sure to visit botanical gardens. Food was plentiful snd yummy- wish they had weeknight concerts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Renee

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

Poor upkeep of an otherwise beautiful facility

After having read a number of negative reviews by other guests regarding the poor level of cleanliness in the hotel, we decided to add a note in our own on-line reservation requesting/demanding a clean room. Despite that, upon entering our room we were shocked to discover that the floor and the carpet were full of lint and other dirt, the glass doors out to the two porches, as well as their glass walls, were stained and had clearly not been cleaned for quite a while, the mirror inside the room was also stained and worst of all, the sheets in our bed were very wrinkled making us wonder whether they had been changed since the previous guests. There were numerous dirty and otherwise poorly maintained areas in the dining room as well, including sticky floors and birds' feces on the ledge of the balcony, where the guests who did not want to sit inside were invited to have their meals, only to find themselves seated on filthy, discolored chairs on many of which the paint had also peeled off. To top our disappointment in the level of maintenance in the hotel, despite several complaints to the personnel, most of our complaints were totally ignored. On the positive side, the meals were excellent, the room we had was spacious and comfortable and the entire swimming pool area, including the pool itself, was beautiful and well taken care of and offered a breathtaking view of the coast.
One of many stained chairs on the dining room balcony
Ledge of the dining room balcony
Corner in the dining room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

decevant

nous venons de passer une nuit dans cet hotel, la chambre était sale, le mobilier vieux et succin, la propreté laisse énormément à désirer, nous avons demandé de changer de chambre , on nous a répondu que la manager allait s'en occuper , on attend encore son avis ?? + de 500 € la nuit!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

SHLOMIT

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

amazing experience

An amazing 5-star hotel experience. Not only a hotel - but also an art gallery, the best view in Israel, close to many attractions (we visited Megido, Mount Carmel / Muchraka, Haifa), excellent food and of course beautiful Zichron-Yaakov.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Idan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing service

- Room toilet wasn't clean when we checked in. - Room wasn't trolley accessible - Poolside wasn't clean - Bad smell inside the room - Maintenance guy left a mess in the room after he was called to fix something
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a lovely stay at the Elma hotel

nice experience. we've got 1/2 rooms before check in time. food was good, pool was good. service was a bit slow. we've asked for another bed/ open the sofa when we did the reservation, and we had to wait a while (the room was not set to 3 people)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful retreat

Beautiful hotel but needs to be cleaner. Too much animal droppings & dust. Otherwise beautiful hotel, design, art & outstanding food & views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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