Fodor's Expert Review Beresheet Hotel

For sheer natural magnificence, few venues can top the splendor of the most luxurious lodging in Mitzpe Ramon. The blink-and-you-miss-it driveway—you've gone too far if you see the sign pointing to Eilat—doesn't befit its standing as one of Israel's most expensive hotels. The sweeping lobby has glossy marble floors and smashing views of the crater beyond, as do the terraces found in many of the rooms. The private villas, in groups of low-rise buildings, are designed to resemble modest Nabatean huts, but the interiors feature whirlpool tubs, handsome showers, and wooden shutters that open up into sleeping areas. The gorgeous outdoor pool areas are a great perk in the warmer months, while in winter you can swim laps in the candlelit indoor pool. Dinner at the restaurant is better than serviceable, but pales in comparison to the lavish breakfast offerings. Downstairs there's a full spa, a small sauna, and a children's play area.