Eilat

This boutique beachcombing property is one of South Beach's favorites because it's one of the few with direct ocean access. — Fodor's

About five minutes from the Egyptian border, Eilat's southernmost hotel is also one of its most luxurious. — Fodor's

Part of the well-managed Isrotel chain, this low rise affordable hotel set around a pool offers no-frills rooms and suites last renovated in 2012. — Frommer's

The name means "lakes," so it's no surprise that this cluster of four-floor buildings is set amid palm trees, emerald grass, and tropical plants, around a lagoon-shaped pool with hammocks and swing chairs. — Fodor's

One of the most sprawling hotels on the Red Sea, this hotel blends comfort, glamour, and sophistication. — Fodor's

Across from Coral Beach, this charming property has a six-story wing where most of the rooms have balconies facing the sea, as well as a couple of three-story buildings set amid private gardens. — Fodor's

Designed with the legendary king in mind, this massive hotel is all about over-the-top opulence and Vegas-style pizzazz. — Fodor's

The palatial entrance of this grand hotel is certainly fit for a queen, capped with a pillared dome rising between two turrets. — Fodor's

Solomon's entire court could easily have been accommodated at this huge and comfortably furnished family hotel. — Fodor's

The first thing you'll see when you enter this hotel is its breathtaking view of the shimmering sea and the mountains beyond. — Fodor's

Sitting along the Promenade, this hotel near the beach and the marina puts everything within walking distance. — Fodor's

Its size (only 70 rooms) and stylish decor give credence to this recently opened hotel's claim to boutique status, but its location overlooking the runway at Eilat Airport falls well short. — Lonely Planet