Frequently Asked Questions

The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha is located in the Maale Hahamisha kibbutz in the Judean Mountains, around 40 minutes from Tel Aviv and 15 minutes from Jerusalem.

Your stay at the Gordonia Maale Hahamisha includes a delicious breakfast and a dairy dinner offering a selection of fish dishes. Tasty snacks sampling the best of local cuisine are available during the afternoon. All meals are served in the Gordonia Salon, the beating heart of the hotel, where you can enjoy unlimited soft drinks, hot beverages, and our house wines free of charge throughout the day. Please note: dinner is not served on Shabbat (Friday evening).

Yes. The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha holds kosher certification from the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate (Chalav Yisrael and Gush Katif). The cuisine is dairy and includes fish dishes.

8:00am – 10:30am: Delicious Breakfast
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Snacks Inspired by Local Cuisine
6:45pm – 9:00pm: Dairy Dinner with a Selection of Fish Dishes

Feel free to enjoy yourself! All meals are served in the Gordonia Salon, the heart of the hotel, where you can enjoy unlimited soft drinks, hot beverages, and our house wines all day long

Weekdays: Arrival is possible starting at 1:00 PM (check-in by 3:00 PM).
Saturdays and holidays: Arrival is possible starting at 2:00 PM (check-in by 5:00 PM).

Sorry, no. The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha is an adults-only hotel intended exclusively for guests ages 18 and above.

Up to a maximum of three guests.

The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha takes the privacy and tranquility of its guests very seriously. Out of respect for all our guests, the gates are only open to hotel and spa guests. Friends, family, and other non-guests are not permitted to enter the hotel. Please note that all suites are non-smoking and loud music is prohibited.

The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha has 40 suites, 27 of which have private pools and hot tubs. The remaining suites do not have a pool and their guests are invited to spend time in our large heated infinity pool, sauna, and hot tub overlooking the Judean Mountains.

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The swimming pool is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
During the summer, the Infinity Bar operates from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a food and drinks menu.

Certainly. Heated to 30-35 degrees even in the winter months.

The pools are not covered, but the deck terrace where they are located is equipped with umbrellas. Some of the suites feature a private heated pool (up to 28°C, even in winter) and a hot tub that heats up to 35°C.

Of course! The Gordonia Maale Hahamisha has a wonderful spa staffed by trained professionals that offers a variety of massages as well as face and body treatments for hotel guests. We also offer spa day packages without an overnight stay.

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Yes. Our gym is open 24/7 and includes treadmills, a stepper, and weights.

During the regular season (Sept 1 – June 30, inclusive), excluding holidays (Rosh HaShanah, Sukkot, Passover, Shavuot) and special events (such as festivals):
Cancellations made within 7 business days of the arrival date (regardless of the booking date) will be charged 25% of the total reservation amount.

During the peak season (July 1 – Aug 31, inclusive), including holidays and special events:

Cancellations made up to 8 business days prior to the arrival date (regardless of the booking date) will be charged 25% of the total reservation amount.

Cancellations made within 7 business days of the arrival date (regardless of the booking date) will be charged 50% of the total reservation amount.

*In all seasons, a no-show (without notice) will be charged 50% of the total reservation amount.

*It is possible to make changes to your reservation dates up to 7 business days prior to the original arrival date.

*Full cancellation policy terms and conditions appear on the hotel website.

Unfortunately, late checkout cannot be arranged in advance. However, we will do our best to accommodate the request on your checkout day if the hotel is not fully booked (additional charges apply).

There is a minimum two-night reservation on the weekends (Thu-Sat or Fri-Sun). You can book one night during the week.

Yes, the shelters are located in the spa area and the Mamad (safe room) at the nearby Hotel Ya’arim.

The closest synagogue is at the nearby Yearim Hotel (minyan from 6:30am). There is another in the village of Har Adar (minyan from 5:30am).

There is a grocery store in the nearby village of Har Adar, open from 7:00am to 7:00pm (to 2:00pm on Fridays). Abu Ghosh also has various grocery stores and supermarkets, as well as a pharmacy. Additional pharmacies are available in Mevaseret Zion.

There’s no password. We provide free internet access.

The area around the Gordonia Maale Hahamisha is full of wonderful hiking trails.

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