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Reviews of Villa 1000

Villa 1000
Bareket 43, Arad

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 125 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best accommodation in Arad
One of the best accommodation during my Israel trip. The owner is very nice, telling us where to eat, visit and shows a very good hospitality. I will never forget. Thank for for your kindness hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostess, wonderful guesthouse!
Very helpful, efficient and gracious hostess, thanks, we'll be back!

8/10 Good

Doran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute B&B with very helpful staff
The owner was very friendly and extremely helpful. She made dinner reservations at a fun local restaurant and told us about an alternate route to Masada.

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
far away fron the dead sea
It is located un nowhere área very far away from the main attraction in a not accesible área, if you want to waste money and time go for it.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Canada

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Perfect location
We were greeted by the host who gave us some great tips. The place was quiet. If a person wants to do the sunrise at masada, this is the place to stay, its on the rampart side.

2/10 Terrible

Florence, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misleading pictures and dirty old room
This villa was showing as having a kitchenette and the pictures looked great. However, we arrived at 8:30pm, and the host was rude to us, telling us she was about to close down. Then the room was nothing like the descriptions. There was no kitchen, nor hob. The bathroom was old and dirty/full of dust. The paint was scaling off the walls. The bed was quite uncomfortable. None of the services mentioned were available. The host told us that the picture was for the "super villa" - but this was not at all in the booking as an option. As a whole, the room we got was overly price for the quality and service we had. I would not recommend this place at all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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2/10 Terrible

pinchas, Woodlands tx

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the place for 4 nights and the hostess only showed up twice during check-in and check-out no housekeeping, cleaning or otherwise was performed even once during the time when we where, we also didn't get any towels when asked for some I was informed that she stopped providing then "going on vacation bring your own towels" since guests that stayed before used them to clean bicycles but she will provide them to me since I booked the place before that incident I she provide 2 bath towels for 4 days but no hand towels, I will not recommend staying there to anyone

8/10 Good

Charles, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is in a residential neighborhood. Nice room, we felt very comfortable. Short ride to Masada on the Arad side and beaches on the Dead Sea. Cute town.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
What a quant and lovely place to stay. The bed was more comfortable than the 5 star Leonardo we stayed in! Rachelle was so sweet and even provided towels for the Dead Sea which saved us 36 NIS! We very much enjoyed the garden as well. FYI this is a pet friendly hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Timber Bud, Washington State, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful little hotel.
The owner is welcoming and friendly. We stayed 3 nights and by the 2nd day, we were referring to it as 'home'. The best part is the patio- the rooms are all off of the patio so each evening and night we would sit outside and talk. The 1st night she made reservations for us at Musa- a local restaurant with good reviews, which was quite good. She treated us like family. We had 3 problems come up that had nothing to do with the hotel (rental car issues, flat tire, credit card problem) but she helped take care of it, as if we really were family. After we checked out and noticed the flat, she sat and talked with us as 2 of our group went down to get the flat fixed at the shop she recommended. She also spent more than 30 minutes on the phone with the rental car agency for us. Her daughter came to our room the day before to let us use her cell phone to make an international call. Definitely treated like family, but not invasive. This is not an all inclusive hotel but what it is, is a comfortable quiet home away from home where you can interact with a local citizen. Each room has its own bathroom, refrigerator, hot water pot, and microwave. It came with a couple packets of coffee and tea, milk and a pack of cookies. We stayed here while touring the Negev region- one day down to Eliat and Timna park, one day to Masada, En Gedi and a Dead Sea swim- use the public beach at Ein Bokek. This hotel is in a safe residential area of Arad, on the backside of Masada.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Excellent place and staff
Very charming place and great helpful staff. It has a different character from that of a hotel, more like a bed and breakfast, with the rooms in a different location from the main house. Nice terrace and view.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

marlene , canada

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Wonderful Guest House
Fabulous place to stay. Lovely rooms, wonderful terrace with stunning views. Nice breakfast, and friendly helpful owners. Great location for visiting Masada. Arad is a very lovely little town. We highly recommend staying here. Wish we could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Alan, UK

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Home from home
We stayed 4 nights at Villa 1000 during which time we travelled to Masada and Ein Bokek. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with views of the desert. Racheli and Zohar were amazing, great advice, local tips and lots of laughter. Breakfast was tasty and substantial. We really were made to feel part of the family. Hope to return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Allan, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vila 1000
I stayed with my Mom for 1 night while visiting the Dead Sea. We could not stay on the Dead Sea because everything was full so we stayed here. What a pleasant surprise. On the edge of the desert, the rooms were quiet, clean and comfortable with a private terrace to enjoy the cool evening air. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Israel and the owners were helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend Vila 1000.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Very Comfortable
Excellent experience! Very kind and warm staff. Terrific breakfast. Very good location for Dead Sea and Masada.

10/10 Excellent

Lex, Colorado

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Great experience
Clean, quiet and very pleasant. As others have said, the inn-keeper is as charming as they come. The breakfast she cooked for me was delicious! The hotel is away from the touristy part of town. Very quiet with great views of the surrounding desert. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to stay on the way to Madada or the Dead Sea.

2/10 Terrible

barr, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no show
Pathetic. We drove for 8 hours to get there, nobody answered the door or the phone, we knocked, we went around the back, place was deserted.My wife needed the toilet so we left a note and went to another hotel. We booked for one night but ended up staying in the area for 4 nights, their loss. It makes no difference to me where they were, the fact is they were not there

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Regina, Saskatchewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome "home" off the beaten path
I booked at the Villa 100 when I was planning a few days in the Dead Sea area. Several days before arriving, I saw some cheaper deals at some hotels by the Dead Sea and considered canceling, but am so glad I didn't. First, it isn't really a hotel; it is more of a bed and breakfast in a nice, quiet residential area. The rooms all have their own outside entrance, so you can come and go when you want. The yard is beautiful and relaxing, with lots of tables and chairs, a large patio area and a Ping pong table. It has a nice view of the desert hills north of Arad. The room was very nice, clean and modern. It had a large bed, flat screen TV, A/C, a small table and chairs, a bar fridge, a hot plate and some plates etc. if you want to prepare some food in your room. Breakfast was served on the front patio, and was filling and very tasty. The location of Arad is convenient to the west (back) entrance to Masada, and is about a 15 minute drive to the closest Dead Sea beach. I think it was around half an hour to drive to En Gedi. The best thing about the Villa 1000 is the lovely hostess. It may be because I was the only guest when I was there, but I felt like the house guest of a family friend. She is very warm and cheerful, and gave me good information and suggestions for local restaurants and sights. I would love to go back again with my family to stay even longer!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Nice, out of the way place
We enjoyed our stay. If you want something a little different than a giant hotel on the Dead Sea, this is a great and less expensive choice. It's a half hour drive to the Dead Sea but it was nice to be in a little town - very peaceful.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended for relaxing stay
We had two very pleasant nights at Villa 1000, its an excellent location for visiting Masada and the Dead Sea. If you have a car its only a short drive to the Roman rampart walk up Masada which we found an easy climb and nice and shady in the morning. At Ein Bokek (only 20 mins away) we found free parking and a beach with shower so we had an enjoyable float and swim in the Dead Sea. Villa 1000 is much more affordable than the Dead Sea resort hotels and the manager was very friendly and helpful. She prepared an excellent breakfast for us. It is a pretty place with a large shady patio area and the weather in early June was perfect for sitting outside in the morning and evening. The units are small but have basic kitchen items, and a good shower, ceiling fan and air conditioner. We ate at a nearby Chinese restaurant where food and service was excellent and with 10% off and a free glass of wine, the price was very reasonable. In Arad we found a large shopping mall with a good supermarket and easy parking. Do not hesitate to ask the manager for any assistance you require as we found her very keen to help. I hope you enjoy your stay at Villa 1000 as much as we did!

10/10 Excellent

Terri, USA

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We loved our short stay in the beautiful desert town of Arad. Rochelli, the owner, was very personable and gracious. This was the nicest place we stayed in Israel, which is quite expensive. Breakfast was very good too. Arad is a bit out of the way, but the drive there from the Dead Sea was worth it to get a sense of Negev living.

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Houston TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place, Caring Host, Desert views.

8/10 Good

Steve, California

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Very nice alternative
A very nice alternative to the over priced hotels on the Dead Sea. While not fancy, it is very comfortable and the personal attention afforded by the owner more than makes up for any deficiency. Wonderful home made breakfast every morning. I would be happy to return for another stay.

10/10 Excellent

Don, Salem Oregon

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Great Hotel (B&B)
If you are traveling to the Dead Sea or Masada this is an great place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable, albeit small. Breakfast, served on the patio, is outstanding. And Rochelle, the owner/operator, is delightful and full of helpful information. You will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

JBW, North Carolina

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I will return
Clean, quiet room, friendly hostess, fantastic breakfast, beautiful home.

10/10 Excellent

Couple on the move, Haifa, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A surprise in the desert
A cozy bed and breakfast in a residential neighborhood, it was clean, comfortable and quiet. The owner made us a special early breakfast at 7am as we planned to leave early to climb Massada. It was Shabbat and we were directed to the Muza restaurant, the only one open. It was very pleasant and relaxed.

6/10 Okay

a dutch coppel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
small room
The owner was friendly. The room was small and the bathroom very small. Not suitable for a longer stay. The breakfast was good. We did mot like the town. The landscape was great.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice bed and breakfast close to Masada and Dead Se
The owner was super nice, she makes an awesome breakfast, she pointed us to a good restaurant and to a pharmacy. Everything we asked her she was ready to answer with a nice smile and she took her time and was detailed. The place is quite if you like the stillness and is very very clean.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner was very friendly-breakfast was fresh and good.

10/10 Excellent

mp_family, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, very comfortable and great service
We stayed at Villa 1000 during our trip in Israel, it was a great experience! Very convenient to go to Masada and the Dead Sea, the hotel is beautiful, clean and comfortable. In addition you get great service from the tenants, very good breakfast and they are always available to help. Very highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Lovely little bed and breakfast
Our hosts were warm and welcoming and gave us great travel and eatery advice. It is within driving distance to Masada and the dead sea and is much cheaper and less touristy than Ein Bokek where most people chose to stay.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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This is not a hotel or motel .I don't know what ?
The area is amasing and I feel sorry that it does not have a normal hotel .and for villa 1000 the rooms is too small like you sitting in a box ! If I can give a Rating less than a (1) I will do ! Because I never stay in my life in hotel room like this.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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A little out of the way.
Moshe and his wife were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is a little out of the way. We thought it might be convient to Ein Gedi and Masada. The trip through the mountains is a bit tiresome after a day sightseeing. It is also out of the way if you do not have a vehicle. The plus is the view and the peaceful setting.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Louisiana, USA

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Excellent value for visiting the Dead Sea region.
My family of three (includes a thirteen year old son) enjoyed our brief stopover in Villa 1000 (Arad). We were making our way from Eilat to Jerusalem and we chose Arad as our base for the Dead Sea region visit. Part of the reason was the relatively expensive accommodations in the Ein Bokek area. Moshe was a wonderful host and made sure that we have everything that we needed. The beach towels were a nice touch and this was really appreciated. It was a scenic drive from Arad to Ein Bokek. Moshe even suggested an alternate route to Jerusalem (going up on 90 instead of taking our planned route via Route 6); this worked out extremely well for us. He also suggested to head straight to Masada from Eilat, check in and then return to Ein Bokek after the bulk of the crowds left. This also worked out as he described. Breakfast was excellent and my family loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Eran, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Israeli hotel of our 2-week trip.
Villa 1000 was the best hotel out of the five or so we stayed in over our two-week Israel trip. The owners are very nice and helpful, but stay out of your way. The quality of everything (breakfast, sheets, towels, noise) was a notch or two above regular Israeli standards. The rates are very reasonable, and the owner even bumped us up to a better room, for the original price, as he had one available.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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lovely spot
Our hosts were wonderful The hotel was relaxing in a quiet location

6/10 Okay

David, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok fro an overnight stop.
Ok for one night

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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A nice B&B from where to drive to the Dead Sea.
We had a very pleasant stay and experience with our two-day stay at Villa 1000. Moshe and Rachelle were the most gracious hosts. This is a bed and breakfast establishment. I especially appreciated the fact that Moshe sent me a map, showing the path from the entrance to Arad to the building, as part of his acknowledgment of the reservation. The room size was comparable to what is typical in European hotels and not the US, meaning it was adequate but not lavish (the shower is quite high, consisting of an enclosed space with ~ 3'x3' [1 meter square] base, as also in another regular hotel room I stayed at in Israel). Everything, including the refrigerator, worked perfectly including the shower that gave a heavy stream, a surprise, considering it was Arad. Do not expect boutique variety soaps and shampoos. Everything was clean. The breakfast consisted of an omelette, tomato and cucumber slices, cheese in toast, additional bread and jam (butter if requested), juice and coffee/tea. The omelette was fluffy and enjoyable as the rest. Moshe went out of his way to meet the requests I made. We used this establishment as a base to tour the Negev and the Dead Sea area. I would gladly stay there again if I were to stay in Arad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Good place
Had a great time at this place. Arad is an appealing town. Close drive to the Dead Sea, Masada, etc. And the place itself is really interesting, less touristy and a bit more real than a lot of places. Hotel is very nice. The proprietor was great, very warm. Helped fix my son's eyeglasses, and in general made us feel part of the family. People who complain about this place are being ridiculous, IMHO.

10/10 Excellent

joel

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wonderful small hotel b& b type
Service was terrific. Owners made a delayed breakfast for us after we had climbed Masada for viewing sunrise. Very friendly. Defintitely would go back.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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Great little jewel of a homestay in the desert
The couple who runs this hotel are exceptionally friendly. Delicious breakfast and perfect location for hitting Masada for sunrise, then returning for a quick nap before checkout.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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On my way the the Ein Guedi half marathon, I stopped the previous night at Vila 1000. Nice, clean, with an excellent quality of service.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Lovely little hotel
The hotel is clean and charming. The service is very personal and the proprietor an absolute delight. The feel is relaxing and homey-like a little retreat. It is right on the way to the Dead Sea and Masada. A great deal for the price.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great hotel!!
Great hotel, owners are so lovely and helpful! But on friday and saturday there is nothing open in Arad. 30mins from dead sea.