Our pick
Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
Ashkelon, IL
★ 0-star7.6/10249 reviews
1.4 km (0.88 mi) from original
English
Blue Sky in Ashkelon vs Similar Hotels
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
7.8Mixed reports — some rooms renovated and pleasant, others show wear (worn furniture edges, holes in blackout curtains) and occasional pest problems.
Cleanliness
4.8Multiple reviews report strong mold/mildew smell, visible dust, dirty carpets, at least one report of cockroaches and generally poor maintenance; housekeeping also entered a room without knocking.
Location
9.2Repeatedly praised: central location close to the marina and convenient for excursions.
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Key differences
Suite by the Sea amenity advantages
Spa/wellness center
Tamara Ashkelon Hotel amenity advantages
Swimming pool24-hour front deskRoom serviceBusiness centerConcierge service
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
9.1/10Suite by the Sea
8.9/10Avrora Luxury Apartment
9.8/10Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
7.6/10Rooms
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
7.8Mixed reports — some rooms renovated and pleasant, others show wear (worn furniture edges, holes in blackout curtains) and occasional pest problems.
Cleanliness
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
4.8Multiple reviews report strong mold/mildew smell, visible dust, dirty carpets, at least one report of cockroaches and generally poor maintenance; housekeeping also entered a room without knocking.
Location
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
9.2Repeatedly praised: central location close to the marina and convenient for excursions.
Service
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
8.4Staff are often described as friendly and tried to help; some guests noted polite service and helpfulness, although there are isolated reports of very poor service and unresolved issues.
Sleep & Noise
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
—Food & Breakfast
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
8.4Breakfast is often described as copious/okay, though some guests found shabbat meals and variety disappointing and one report described breakfast as unacceptable.
Amenities & Facilities
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
7.8Pool and breakfast available and pool described as clean, but limited pool hours (closed early), no proper changing rooms, and limited on-site bar/food options.
Value
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
—Suite by the Sea
—Avrora Luxury Apartment
—Tamara Ashkelon Hotel
6.8Several guests felt the stay did not justify the price paid given cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Landmarks
Blue Sky in Ashkelon
כנסיה ביזנטיתSuite by the Sea
קברים מהתקופה הרומיתAvrora Luxury Apartment
טיילת אשקלוןTamara Ashkelon Hotel
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