The Setai Sea of Galilee, view of the Lounge Bar.
Each of the hotel’s 500-square-foot “Kinneret” Villas feature a private, outdoor infinity pool or hot tubs, while Standard Suites offer exquisite views of the hotel’s lush gardens, with perfectly cozy in-room accommodations.
NEW YORK – The Setai – Sea of Galilee, one of two properties within The Setai Hotels brand portfolio in Israel, will add 47 new standalone "Kinneret Villas," each featuring a private garden and an infinity pool, reaching a total of 157 villas and suites in August 2018.
Having officially opened in June 2017, The Setai – Sea of Galilee is a pastoral spa resort situated on the Eastern shore of the historic Sea of Galilee, referred to locally as the "Kinneret," that overlooks the verdant vistas of Northern Israel. The hotel has set a new standard for luxury hospitality in Northern Israel, and is a much welcomed addition to the region's rapidly expanding hospitality offering.
Mere steps from the biblical body of water, and nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Golan Heights, The Setai – Sea of Galilee is the perfect perch for taking in Northern Israel's many marvels. Guests accustomed to the comfort and luxury of The Setai Miami will not be disappointed with this lakeside jewel. With breathtaking views and boasting spacious, serene villas, The Setai – Sea of Galilee has been designed to echo and enhance the tranquility of the region.
Each of the hotel's 500-square-foot "Kinneret" Villas feature a private, outdoor infinity pool or hot tubs, while Standard Suites offer exquisite views of the hotel's lush gardens, with perfectly cozy in-room accommodations. Surrounded by archeological ruins and stunning nature reserves, The Setai – Sea of Galilee is an opulent oasis that sits at the center of the Western Galilee, adjacent to the natural, culinary and cultural marvels and boutique local wineries dotted throughout Israel's Napa Valley-like northern region.
The Setai – Sea of Galilee is home to Israel's largest and most state-of-the-art spa complex, and offers a wide selection of rejuvenating treatments for the body and soul. Relax with a massage or a dip in the indoor mineral pool; unwind in the Turkish Hammam or detoxify in the men's or women's dry sauna. For gourmets and gourmands, The Setai – Sea of Galilee's fine-dining restaurant features region-specific farm-to-table produce for celebrated recipes with an Israeli flare.
Nearby the property sits a treasure trove of natural, biblical and cultural sites for which Israel's Biblical Galilee region is known, including the multicultural city of Tiberias; Mount Hermon, the largest mountain in Israel; the bucolic Kibbutz Ein Gev; Magarsa and Hula Nature Reserves, hotspots for birdwatchers and nature lovers; and the serene sites of the Sea of Galilee and majestic Golan Heights.
Amenities at The Setai – Sea of Galilee include:
- Heated, Indoor Swimming Pool
- Restaurant & Bar
- Full service lobby bar
- 24/7 In-Room Dining
- Well appointed meeting spaces
- Full banqueting and events capabilities
- Spa & Gym
- Beauty services
- 24/7 Concierge Service
- Complimentary WIFI
- Complimentary, in-room international calling
- Complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the property and surrounding area.
- 24/7 Concierge Service
The Setai – Sea of Galilee precedes the opening of The Setai Tel Aviv, located on the Mediterranean Sea at the entrance to the ancient city of Jaffa. The 120 guest room & suite urban resort is the second Setai outpost in Israel following the 2017 opening of The Setai – Sea of Galilee, and is the first property in Tel Aviv to be designated as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World organization, opening in April 2018.
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