Our review

The hotel needs renovation — it still looks stylish, but the furniture is worn and the pools are chipped (a planned renovation is on the horizon, though no specific date is known). However, the food is excellent, with a wide selection of dishes and tasty options, including seafood and fresh juices at breakfast.

The beach is good. No shore entry, but the pontoon is short and drops directly into deep water. The reef isn’t extraordinary, yet still worth a look. 

All private pools in the rooms are heated, but they’re showing signs of wear.

Imported alcohol is served starting at 6:00 p.m. There’s little geared toward children — just a standard animation program — though a twice-weekly professional evening show takes place at Tal Avenu near the hotel.

If you don’t focus on the small details, it’s still a great family hotel overall.