Ga'aton Motel

it's too closed in almost like a prison. And extremely tiny rooms.

Although centrally located, this was a far cry from being a motel. It was more like a boarding house. As the only guests, our “host” placed us into a very small room that could barely accommodate our luggage. The towels that weee provided had no absorbing power left in them, the shampoo bottles were used, half empty, and there was nobody to speak to in the evening. As per the Expedia ad, there was a pool available, free parking, and a gym. No such things were available. We had to pay 80 NIS per night for parking. After complaining about our room and the dirty kitchen, the host moved us to a larger room. At check in, the host proudly showed us the kitchen and told us that we were welcome to use it. The plastic tablecloths were filthy, there was no dish soap available, nor paper towels. The toaster oven was broken and the trash had not been emptied in who knows how long. It smelled awful! Stay away from this place

The owner is very friendly, helpful, caring and does his best for the quests

Once the property was located, it was easily reachable, and in a nice location close to the beach. The motel is small, as are the rooms, and the owner (very friendly) maintains the property in excellent condition.

Israeli style hotel. Motti was extremely attentive, pleasant and helpful for all our needs.

It was a a very friendly owner. Nice location.

This is my third stay at this motel and I will definitely go back 😊

מוטי המנהל מאוד מסביר פנים, עוזר בכל הזדמנות. יתרונות של מטבח ומקרר גדול, חדר גדול. חסרונות - צמוד לכביש הראשי - רעש מבחוץ עד שעות מאוחרות וריח רע מהגעתון/ פחי זבל. טלוויזיה בחדר הורים מחוברת לזו בסלון כך שלא ניתן לראות תוכן שונה מזה של הילדים ואיכות הצפיה בה נמוכה (מגורגר מאוד). חדר אמבטיה קטן וישן, מגבות נקיות אך ישנות,

The service was fantastic and the place was spotless.

It's old but homey. With old world BB charm.

We enjoyed the reception, and location

The room and the surroundings were very clean and the service was amazing. The people that run the place were very nice and determined to make our stay the best

This is a very basic, typical Israeli hotel. Not at all a luxury hotel, by American standards, but fine by Israeli standards. Clean and comfortable. Excellent location! The staff was extremely helpful at all times. The breakfasts were delicious. My only complaint was that it was too hot in the dining area. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

Lovely very simple spotlessly clean. Lovely owner great location. If this is what you are looking for in Naharia by far look no farther

Nice location , room was nice and cozy , the guy at the reception ( probably the manager ) , was very nice and helpful. Located right at the city center , near the shore

The management was very helpful, he was assisting anything we ask for

The place was very nice and close to the beach. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

The Hotel/Motel was what the label said on the tin. It was a basic room and facilities. The management were extremely helpful, and the location excellent.

One sign on the building calls this place the Ga’aton Motel. Another calls it the Gat’aton Hotel. At night, the part-illuminated sign just says “HO.” It’s more of a “ho” than anything. As in “ho, ho, ho.” Neither a hotel nor a motel. There is no breakfast provided, virtually no “amenities” – we’ll come to that later - and beds like boards. The rooms are small, with inadequate space to store or spread anything out. The cleaner, Mr. Moti's wife, comes in only every few days so expect to have to empty your bins sometimes. The worst aspect is the small broom-cupboard-like space which is a combined shower and toilet, the floor of which is more or less permanently soaked as there is no shower tray. The length of the combined shower and toilet is approx 166 cms. (five feet four inches)with a maximum width of about 77 cms. (two feet five ins) . That’s measured from where the toilet waste pipe comes out of the wall. The usable space is much less as the WC takes up about a third of it. If you are sitting on it, your trouser bottoms getting soaked, your head touches the shower curtain. So, as some of these hostel-like so-called hotels in Israel don’t seem to have grasped the notion that the water from showers can easily be contained in a tray, and drained away without flooding the entire floor, the shower/toilet enclosure is awkward and annoying in the extreme. In our first room the shower drain was not properly designed to facilitate drainage, so we were forever slopping water about. The makeshift solution was to put towels down, one to stop some of the floor flooding and another to stand on to stop some of the water getting on our clothes. You had to get dressed and undressed outside this ridiculous space. Unless you are prepared to buy three expensive meals a day out you need to have some form of cooking facility. There’s a kettle and fridge in the room but that’s about it. There is a sort of communal kitchen. The large, rough-looking fridge is full of junk. Not a fridge as such….(!) There is a microwave, where I managed to make porridge (oatmeal) . But there is zero provision of any cooking utensils. No so much as a plastic spoon or plate, let alone saucepans, knives and forks etc. We were only able to eat here by borrowing bowls, spoons and so forth from our family, who live nearby.Unless you are prepared to fly the Atlantic/Med with a case full of dishes and so on, forget eating at this “ho.” You might not be amused. The two of us paid 280 Shekels a night for a twin-bedded room, about £62 at the rate of exchange we got, or about $78, depending on the rate of exchange. Anywhere in North America or the UK, where we have stayed in many hotels, you would get a reasonable hotel with excellent facilities and breakfast for that. Plus comfortable beds and a proper bathroom, with shower trays. I got up in the early hours one morning to use the toilet, only to find all the power off. The same was true all down our wing. Around 6 am a Hebrew speaking lady got through to the owner, followed his instructions at the Consumer Unit and got the lights back on. They went off again and once more she got them on. When we saw Moti, the owner, that afternoon he had the cheek to ask me what I had been doing to cause the lights to fail! Well, sleeping actually. Of course, this can be seriously disruptive to the electrical system…..The lights also went out the next night. In Israel, which urgently needs some professionally-run American or UK hotel chains to come here and provide a good service with proper, modern facilities, the Motel is relatively inexpensive. Which shows you that in some ways Israel is still a young, developing country with a long way to go.

very basic and way too expensive

The Manager is very warm and accommodating! Note that you need to check-in by 7pm.

Un petit hôtel très sympa, propre surtout juste à côté de la plage, la promenade et le gérant est d'une grande qualité par les explications, le temps pour expliquer où on peut se balader...

Was told not to expect anything special but it was perfect for our 1 night stay. The manager was friendly and helpful and even showed us a few rooms and let us choose which one we liked best and helped us rearrange furniture to accommodate our baby. Clean and each room has a fridge with complementary bottle of water which is a nice touch and rarely seen these days. Bed was super comfy too. Cant fault the place at all!

When my friend and I arrived at the Ga’aton Motel, she discovered that her purse with her passport was left on the bus. Moti, the owner, called the bus company and his wife drove her to the bus station to get her purse. We were able to keep our luggage in our room, at no charge, while waiting for the 1st train after Shabbat ends. Moti and his wife were outstanding hosts going above and beyond to accommodate our requests.

This modest hotel is VERY convenient location to beach, town, shopping, night life, restaurants. Easy to get to. Parking is easy and block away. Room was clean and comfortable. Great refrigerator, electric kettle, small table. Our window overlooking boulevard and almost beach. Still quiet for sleeping. Comfortable air too. Motti, host, is always conscientious to make sure we have everything we need! Thank you for great visit :-)))

The hotel Is very clean the owner is very cooperative and very nice location is excellent the only problem I saw was no maid service on Saturday ... this is the place we stay every time we come to visit Nahariyyah.

staying 4 days at the hotel

硬件太差了！尤其是卫生间，臭味很重，我居然忍了两晚没洗澡。

Hotel is under construction. The window blinds are locked shut so there is no light, it is like being in a room with no windows. Water which was provided, and highlighted as being complementary during the tour of the facility, was already open and not full. Shower pressure was dismal.

The location was perfect the hotel was very clean and very convenient for everything we need ...we will definitely be back to that hotel anytime we come to Nahariyyah

Nice Weekend hotel and wonderful Management

room was very small. owner is the manager. very accommodating.friendly. speaks little english. room is a good value considering prices they charge in netanyah, but all israeli hotels are expensive considering what israelis earn.

A group of 9 of us booked 4 rooms for a night. The snobbier ones were shocked initially but nobody could fault the cleanliness or friendliness of the owner who couldn't have done more to make us feel as home. We were all totally won over by his hospitality and that 'nothing was a problem' attitude. I'd definitely go back if it was another pit-stop holiday... Or a long term place to base oneself as there are self catering facilities available. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and even a supermarket nearby. Moty is a charming man who cares deeply about his hotel/motel. And his joie de vivre is infectious!

The manager did everything to make us comfortable. It will NEVER be part of the Hilton chain, but it was clean and all we needed. Main street of a charming town, a block from the sea.

The hotel is nice and clean and the owner takes personal pride in making sure all guests have everything they need and are enyoing their stay. Hotel isnudeally located besides the beach and on the Main Street of Nahariya. Room are absolutely great and comfortable

I, as an American citizen, am not supposed to pay the 17% VAT tax. However, the manager of the hotel, after promising me to refund that money after he sees my passport, stiffed me. He was rude and abrupt with me and my tour guide. Beware fellow non-Israeli citizen travelers.

We stayed for a one night business trip. The hostel was clean and satisfied all our needs, including a hot shower and a nice basic air conditioned room. The hostel is a few steps from the beach and a minute walk from nice cafe's and bars. The athmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. A good value for the price.

The room was within our budget and we were only there to sleep one night as we were traveling. Unfortunately, the price was the only positive thing about it. The construction next door which began at 7 AM, the lack of an elevator, having a twin top sheet on a full size bed (really!), the lack of storage space and furniture in the room were all reasons why, even for the price paid, we're not sure we would return.

Everything was fantastic, would definitely stay again. The only negative was the lack of easily accessible parking nearby.

I recently stayed here for a couple nights during a long holiday weekend. I found the place to be exactly what we needed which was a clean, centrally located inexpensive motel. The place offered more then I expected including free wifi (when it worked) fridge in room with bottled water. I would recommend this motel to travelers on a budget.

The place looks very shabby and run-down on the outside but it's perfectly pleasant inside. Basic facilities but plenty of hot water, good air conditioning, sporadic wireless. No breakfast. Great location a block from the beach, and the owner-operator Moti is very eager to do anything he can to make your stay more pleasant.

Just wanted to check out the town and was a perfect base of scouting out the city.

Very pleasant relaxing place

Moti and Dani were great hosts. this place is near the bars that are are in Nahariyah and also the beach. highly recommended.

While touring the north, we stayed in the Gaaton Motel, expecting to find dormitory like quarters. The rooms were set up aesthetically, very clean, and comfortable. The owner, Motti, went overboard to make our stay comfortable and personable. He even turned on the heat before we arrived, so that the room would be cozy and warm! I would definitely recommend staying here. Though we stayed here in the winter, it's worthwhile to point out, that the motel is one block from the beautiful Nahariya beach and boardwalk, with many restaurants and cafes in the area.

Great location, 5min walk to the beach and very close to the shops and restaurants! The room was very clean and comfortable enough. The owner welcomed us with flowers,he and his son were very accommodating. We highly recommend this place to everyone looking for affordable accommodation in a great location.

Great location, 5min walk to the beach and very close to the shops and restaurants! The room was very clean and comfortable enough. The owner welcomed us with flowers,he and his son were very accommodating. We highly recommend this place to everyone looking for affordable accommodation in a great location.

The stay was according to our expectations. The Room was simple but very very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Close to the sea is a great advantage.

We stayed here for one night. It's clean, comfortable enough, reasonable price, very nice owner. Good location near beach and restaurants, but be aware the area has a lot of new construction. I wouldn't recommend for more than an overnight stay.

Owner was rather inflexible about our time of arrival at the hotel.

although lots of spacious rooms in the pictures and although the hotel seemed nearly empty we received a small room with room for just a bed and a refrigirator counter

If you are anything like my wife and me then a hotel/motel room is nothing more than a place to sleep. At this price you can't expect the Ritz but I have never been treated better at any hotel no matter how many stars they earned. The owner allowed us to enter the room early took us into his office and on his computer showed us the must see sites in the area and gave us a discount book so that we would save money going to the attractions. He and his friend have recently opened the restaurant at the front of the motel and after a long day of sightseeing we sat down to perhaps the best meal we have had thus far in Israel. If Acre and Rosh HaNikra are not on your list of sites to see then they should be and if you are visiting the beautiful North in Israel then Nahariyya is a perfect beach town to stay in. I recommend motel G'Aton. One minute from the beach, close to transportation and anything else you might possibly need. And if you find that you do need something, just ask for it. The owner will go out of his way to provide for your every need.

We wanted a base to explore Northern Israel and this was an ideal spot, not a long walk from the railway station. The room was not ready when we got there (it was about 10.30 am) but we were able to leave our bags. The proprietor kindly arranged for a taxi to take us to Rosh Hanikra. We returned early evening from Akko to check in. We had an en-suite triple room which had three single beds, a table and chairs, plus tea and coffee making facilities - no mugs only paper cups - and a fridge. It wasn't a huge room but big enough for what we needed for one night. As we were escorted to the room, I was given some flowers by the proprietor which was a nice touch - shame we couldn't take them with us the next day - and he pointed out where everything was. He then returned a short while later with some biscuits for us to have with our drinks. There was a complimentary large bottle of water in the fridge. We ate out, but there was a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwaves and table and chairs if anyone wanted to self-cater. Everywhere seemed clean and the beds were comfortable. We wanted to head off early in the morning so the lack of breakfast was not an issue and we had been told where to leave the keys on departure.

My wife had to spend a night alone here at the hotel as she was going to a small village close by for her dance course. This is a very small basic hotel but he owner is extremely sweet and very helpful. She had extremely good things to say about the hotel and requested me to write the review on her behalf especially mentioning all the help she got from the owner a single woman traveller.

Though the proprietor is friendly, pleasant and available (mostly) the attention to guests needs a little help. The room was not cleaned nor towels replaced daily. We had to reuse our damp towels. WE were also rudely awakened at 2am by loud "guests" dragging their suitcases down the steps and yelling loudly.

The owner was personable and nice. They showed me where i could eat and what to do. If you want a friendly family oriented hotel where the people are there for you stay here. My highest rating AAA+

Our group of five adults arrived here for a one night stay late in October. The rooms are not large, but all of the hotels we used in Israel had small rooms. That goes with being a budget hotel. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. We did have to carry our luggage upstairs, but that wasn't much of a problem. The owner of the motel very kindly shipped the voltage converter which I had left behind to our hotel in Jerusalem. It arrived there promptly in good condition. There was free parking nearby as well as multiple restaurants. The location is good too - close to the grotto on Israeli-Lebanon border and village of Akko. All in all, this is a good value for the budget traveler. Not for you if you expect the Waldorf-Astoria at a bargain price

This small motel offers 17 small but comfortable and clean rooms just off the main street. Free parking just meters away. Does not include breakfast, but it is possible to obtain discounted voucher for restaurant just down the street. The property is non-smoking, but I received a room which clearly had a smoker staying there prior to my visit. No problem, they upgraded my stay to a better room (only one available) so not to suffer the bad smell. Location is great near the beach and good for touring the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel.

Modest and comfortable, very close to the beach. The owner was extremely welcoming; flowers and cookies. We loved the reception but most of all appreciated how clean the room was. The area is filled with beach front restaurants and is quite fun.

The hotel is located in the northern beach city of Nahariya. Convenient for basing day-trips to the Upper Galillee. Not much more to do in town. The hotel is small, basic, renovated and located in a central place in the town. 5 min walk from the beach. The manager Moti is very helpful and outgoing. Parking on the street right next to the hotel was easy. The rooms are small, clean, minimal, functional. We got our money's worth.

Moti was very welcoming on our arrival a bit later in the evening having made a last minute booking... However all the paperwork was there and nothing was too much trouble, including a drink dinner suggestions and how to get around the town. The room was really tidy and had everything one needed!

Nahariya is the undiscovered gem of Israel. The Ga'aton Hotel is for the sincere traveler who can do without breakfast, phones, bathtubs, elevators, daily room cleanings, concierge service or 24-hour onsite management. It is more like renting a room than staying in a hotel, which exactly fit the bill for a week of rest and relaxation. The hotel's location is excellent, set back off the main street, just one block from the beach. Moti and his wife, Batya, were robustly gracious hosts, greeting at check-in with fresh flowers and cookies. They promptly provided anything needed during the stay -- towels, soap, water, toilet paper, etc. They even loaned the use of a cell phone to be in touch with friends locally. Since sound travels easily in this hotel and gets quite noisy at times with people talking in the hallways or adjacent rooms, it's less than ideal for families with children.

The proprietor made sure that we understood everything and that he was there to help us, and he did. The hotel is not fancy, but it's clean and near the beach (if that matters to you). The room was quite small, but there was no need for it to be bigger, and the beds were comfortable.

It was good

Very hospitable

The owner of the hotel knows a lot about surrounding, and his advices are very helpful. He gave us very useful tips about Rosh HaNiqra and Akko, including places to park and eat. He was very pleasant. Location of the hotel is very nice, very close to the beach and many caffe and shops.

The statement on the Expedia confirmation form that the hotel rate includes taxes--is inaccurate. Did not expect: a) Breakfast is not included, b) Feeding public parking meter beginning 8am.

The friendly staff made sure to answer all questions and honor all requests before heading home for the evening. Kitchen has tables, chairs, microwave oven, plenty of dishes and clean-up materials. I recommend this hotel for the able-bodied, self-sufficient budget-minded traveler.

We were welcomed very warmly and a lot of attention was given to make sure we were happy and had what we needed. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.

The guy at the front desk was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel looks like it has been redone recently. If not, it is extremely well-kept up (on the inside). It is a very charming place right on the main street downtown but by the ocean so the location is perfect for beach-goers and shoppers alike. However, it is far enough back from the road that it's not noisy at night.

Good stay. Very helpful staff. Room small but clean and adequate. Rooms cleaned buy request.

I stayed at the Gaaton Motel for over 2 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed every moment.The Motel is located in the perfect location,walking 10 steps from the hotel you are practically on the beachfront.There are numerous shops,bakeries and restaurants within walking distance plus taxis are available close by to take you to wherever you wish to travel.The main train station is located about 5 minutes from the Motel allowing you to travel all over Israel (with a direct train straight to Ben Gurion airport).A reasonably priced supermarket is located within a 5 minute walk from the hotel. The rooms are practical,clean and maintained to a high standard.Complimentary coffee,tea,shampoo and shower gel are available in your room on arrival.Clean towels are also available on a daily basis.All rooms also have a kettle,fridge/freezer and air-con. The staff were friendly and were always there to help.They were conscientious about their work and had an excellent knowledge of the local area.So whether I needed to know the best places to eat or the time schedules for the local trains they were there to help with my every need.The staff are multilingual and are willing to cater for any special requests that you might have. The Motel prices were very reasonable and for the service I received my stay was definitely value for money.I will definitely be going back to the same Motel next year as I had such a comfortable stay.