Desert Iris Hotel

This is a nice, clean, and comfortable hotel. The breakfast is, like breakfasts generally in Israel hotels, plentiful, varied, and healthy. Yeruham is not exactly a major tourist center, and one doesn't expect luxury there; this place provides a good, comfortable place to stay. I would add that we were here during the war in Gaza, and it may well be that the hotel would be livelier and have a different feel in ordinary times.

This is a lovely hotel in an unexpected location, the small town of Yeruham. Our room was great, included a small but comfortable living room with a couch, table and desk. The bedroom was spacious and the bed very comfortable. There is a large pool with chairs around. Meals were very good with plenty of choices. The dining room staff are wonderful! We had a small issue at checkout but it was resolved. The only issue we had was the high price but this is the going rate in this area.

bell'albergo essenziale ben posizionato per le escursioni nel deserto del neghev. Camere e bagni spaziosi e luminosi. Ristorante self service, con buona diversificazione e qualita' del cibo. Personale disponibile.

My husband wanted a short getaway and decided on visiting Yerucham which is in Israel's Negev Desert. We chose the Desert Iris Hotel, and we are so happy that we did. The staff is professional and courteous. The rooms were clean and comfortable with a refrigerator , and each room has a small porch looking out on a common courtyard. The pool was large and the food was fantastic. There is a ramp leading into the hotel and a small elevator that brings people up 1/2 flight from lobby level to hotel level. Two of the rooms are completely wheelchair accessible. Each room has a bedroom and sitting area as well as a bathroom with stall shower. The food was delicious. For people who keep kosher, the food is certified by the local Yerucham rabbinate. You can choose bed and breakfast or 1/2 board which includes dinner. No lunch except on Saturday (Shabbat). It is close to great desert hiking trails in the Big and Little Machtesh and is only 45 minutes from Machtesh Ramon.. There is a small room that is converted to a synagogue on Shabbat and there is a Sefer Torah. I think the room can accommodate 30 people - small but adequate. Also, Shabbat keys are available. The lobby has a small bar but adequate. This is a great option for couples or families.