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Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Sea of Galilee

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee is near Tiberias Hot Springs and Hamat Tiberias National Park. Guests enjoy the convenient location, onsite spa with massage treatments, rooftop terrace views, in-room WiFi, and hotel bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double or Twin Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Family

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
12 Hapalmach St., Tiberias, North District, 1424546

What's nearby

  • Tomb of Maimonides - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tiberias Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tiberias Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hamat Tiberias National Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroma - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Decks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cafe At Big Fashion - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee

Hotel near Sea of Galilee
Located close to Tiberias Hot Springs and Hamat Tiberias National Park, Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A reception hall, an elevator, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 120 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ILS 69 to 120 for adults and ILS 59 to 99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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.

The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 4 guestrooms or more.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ILS 69 to 120 for adults, and ILS 59 to 99 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Reservations are required for massage services; 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 allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Sofia Sea Of Galilee Tiberias
Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee Hotel
Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee Tiberias
Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee Hotel Tiberias

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from November 1 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee located?

Located in Tiberias Old City, this spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sea of Galilee and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tiberias Hot Springs and Hamat Tiberias National Park. Mount Arbel and Yardenit Baptismal Site are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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