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Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee

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

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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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Reviews

Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beutiful hotel! The stuff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel was spotlesd and the food was good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

Clean, good service. A bit busy on rush hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay very nice and clean rooms great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The room was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect—close to major attractions yet peaceful enough for a relaxing retreat. The amenities, including the pool, fitness center, and dining options, exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety of fresh options. Overall, a fantastic stay with exceptional service. I will definitely return and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and hassle-free experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Very beautiful facility! Good food! Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I would prefer a refund. The location of the hotel is great however despite website saying 3pm check they didnt have room ready until about 7pm. Upon entry to room there was urine in toilet. About half past 8pm a random man entered my room despite me having the door locked. It appeared tl hBe luggage so still not sure if my room was assigned to another guest as well. The view was beautiful and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful space, staff needs help.

Beautiful space,very modern, lovely lobby, public spaces and rooms.however most of the staff were rude, unprofessional, and unhelpful. The front desk staff were fine, however the people at the pool were the most unprofessional hotel staff I have ever encountered. The life guard was either on his phone or walking around. The food staff did not even acknowledge questions in English. Towels were few and far between . Also the pool area was very crowded with small children running around. Definitely not a relaxing experience. The hotel seems to have a laundry issue Towels were collected but not refreshed.issue-
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

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

Great new hotel, great views; some run-in issues

The hotel is new and undergoing it’s ‘run in’ period, so expect a few teething issues. With only one staff member on check in, it took 30 minutes due to computer issues. However, the staff member was lovely and very apologetic. The room was clean, spacious and with great amenities. The aircon took a few minutes to come on, so initially we thought it was broken and called Reception. Staff came promptly but the aircon had started by then. Some of the lighting switches did not work, a problem experienced by a friend in another room, so connections need to be checked. The rooftop brasserie is awesome, with a fantastic view over Lake Kinnaret, friendly staff and a good, limited selection of food. We didn’t try the restaurant for dinner but breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of food. The hotel is Kosher.
View from rooftop brasserie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and good location. The breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raizy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, modern and clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charanjit Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good hotel, food is very good too with a variety, no meat though all kosher. It was excellent though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at several hotels throughout Israel and Sofia was by far the best. It was clean, updated, and beautiful. The staff was very hospitable and kind and I only wish we had stayed there longer.

6/10 Okay

Giuliana

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

Bom hotel sem boa alimentação

Hotel novo e confortável! Minha ressalva foi quanto ao restaurante que tinha disponível no hotel. O serviço era de buffet, não tinha outra opção. A comida não era agradável e não podíamos pedir a la carte.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hernán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool closes to early, at 17 hr
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sean

Disliked: Amenities
We were not notified that the pool was open only on weekends. Also, the food wasn't anything special either. The rooms are beautiful and so is the view but that doesn't justify the sub-par experience in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerel

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

Great place

Great stay! Food was excellent. Rooms were excellent. Nothing negative about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

saul

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

Lo mejor

Lo mejor del area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Staff & service
The property was ok its just the staff was not knowledgeable and not friendly i ended up paying the price of a nighly stay just because i had child with me i never heard that before when i ask for explanation they said thats the policy of the hotel i always book via expedia and that never happened to me. I told the manager i understand you are a business but be honest and doint scam people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya and Yaniv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and very good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

worth every penny!!!

we had the most fantastic stay!!! the service was great and we even got a free upgrade to beautiful room!! the breakfast was delicious and very generous with massive range of foods.... worth every penny extra to come here and we would definitely come again!!! hotel is beautifully built and designed! a real luxurious stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jorge

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

moderno y excelente hotel

bonito y moderno hotel, muy buena decoración y arquitectura muy buen desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

lital

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
They promise room with 1 king bed,single bed and sofa.we came friends and no single bed in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, we love the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great breakfast. Difficult parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
The reception office did not know how to handle the take-offs we did not receive the room we drove back home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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