Carmey Avdat Farm is a family-run property in the Negev Desert, 5 minutes' drive from Sde Boker. It offers rustic chalets with natural pools and hammocks. Homemade wine is available to taste and buy. Carmey Avdat is built on the site of a 1,500-year old agricultural settlement on the ancient spice route. Its chalets are scattered around the grounds and feature a private patio with dining area. The kitchenettes come with an espresso machine and free wine, milk and fruit. This property is all about being at one with nature. There are no TVs or DVD players to interrupt the peace and quiet. It is also eco-friendly and uses solar energy and a water purification system. Guests are asked to recycle. The property also promotes a community involvement project by offering free accommodation to children with special needs. Set on the Negev Desert's wine route, Carmey Avdat produces 6,000 bottles of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wine a year. The ancient wine cellars of Avdat are 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
3 sofa beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Midreshet Ben Gurion
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • E
    Ester
    Israel Israel
    The rooms the views everything was truly amazing the place was quiet it was the perfect get away for me I will definitely be coming back
  • Anna
    Israel Israel
    The location special and quiet So beautiful and private The rooms great Love it !
  • Reut
    Israel Israel
    The cabin was clean and nice, the staff were great! Very helpful, they carry our bags to the room back and forward and they make sure everything is ok. There are amazing desert views and great facilities for a real resting vacation , with a hot...
  • David
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great, friendly staff. Amazing location, big comfortable bed in the studio we had.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    We loved the location. The accommodation. The food.
  • Alena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing breakfast, super friendly staff, very comfy and really nice dogs (they took us on a “guided walk” around the farm!)
  • Steven
    Netherlands Netherlands
    friendly staff, lovely free wine tasting, amazing breakfast, lovely terrain with cute dogs, jacuzzi, charming studio accommodation with lots of nice private outdoor space
  • Anna
    Israel Israel
    Fantastic place! So quiet that the silence is ringing. The staff is very nice and caring, the breakfast was enough to keep us full for the most of the day. Complimentary wine was tasty, we also enjoyed free wine tasting. We rented a house with...
  • Hanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little piece of heaven in the desert, hammock and tiny pool to just chill under the olive trees. Thanking the farm dogs who came with and actually guided us as we walked up the mountain trails around the farm.
  • Jenny
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great property in the desert. The cabin was big and spacious, the little pool was great for relaxing and the jacuzzi was great for the chilly evenings. The breakfast is really nice and they have wine tastings for free for the guests.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Desert Estate Carmey Avdat
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Plunge pool
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hebrew

House rules
Desert Estate Carmey Avdat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, guests with a tourist visa to Israel are exempted from paying VAT for their reservation. Israeli citizens and residents ("non tourists" as defined in the VAT law) must pay VAT. This tax is automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation for domestic customers. For guests booking from outside of Israel, the tax is not included in the total price.

Please note that the pools are open from April until October. Please note that check-in on Saturday is from 16:00 until 20:00. In order to get to the property, guests travelling from North should take Road 40 towards the Desert Shanti Youth Village junction. Then keep driving southwards until you get to the property, which on the road signs is called as Karme Avedat.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Desert Estate Carmey Avdat

  • The prices at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat include:

    • Chalet
    • Studio
  • Check-in at Desert Estate Carmey Avdat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Desert Estate Carmey Avdat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Happy hour
    • Steam room
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Desert Estate Carmey Avdat is 3.1 miles from the centre of Midreshet Ben Gurion. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.