3 Best Hotels in Kiryat Shmona, Upper Galilee and the Golan

Orchards surround this small hotel, so the heady aromas of the peaches and nectarines will bring you closer to nature as soon as you arrive. Views of the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon, and the Lebanon Mountains can be enjoyed from the pool, which is never crowded because it's shared by just five suites. Freshly brewed coffee and snacks baked on the premises are served throughout the day. This place feels like home after even a short visit. The owners take you on orientation tours of the area and give you recommendations of activities that will enhance your stay.

The waters of the Hermon Stream flow through a glass-covered channel in the lobby of this laid-back lodging. It's the one place where nature has been corralled, as everywhere else you look you'll see the snow-covered peaks of Mount Hermon or the rolling Naftali Hills. Although the rooms are simply decorated, they are perfect for families. There's a health and wellness center with indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a soothing spa. Kayaking and walking tours are available.

Part of Kibbutz Kfar Blum, this hotel in the Upper Hula Valley has spacious and elegantly appointed rooms. The spa offers unusual experiences, such as a rain cave and a Turkish-style steam bath. An Olympic-size swimming pool is a great place to relax after a day of exploring. The kibbutz offers kayaking on the Jordan River and a chamber-music festival every summer. It's 8 km (5 miles) southeast of Kiryat Shmona.