The Jaffa – vacation in history with style
Where old-world Jaffa treats guests to unimaginable modern elegance
A hotel deemed worthy of a place in the Fattal Limited Edition collection tells you plenty. That it’s in Jaffa—Israel’s coolest ancient port—tells you to book fast. This is a city of stories, where Jonah set sail, cedars for Solomon’s Temple came ashore, and now where design lovers, foodies, and culture seekers converge. To hold its own in such surroundings, The Jaffa had to be more than beautiful. It had to be exceptional—and it is.
Set within a 19th-century neo-Renaissance French hospital, the hotel is an architectural marvel. Guests can choose to stay in the original heritage wing, with soaring ceilings, colonnaded balconies and cloistered hallways, or opt for the sleek modern wing by acclaimed architects John Pawson and Ramy Gill, which contrasts the ancient surroundings with minimalist serenity.
Inside its 120 rooms and suites, you’ll find views over Jaffa’s terracotta rooftops, the Mediterranean Sea, or the peaceful central courtyard with its serene pool. Rooms are spacious, with elegant modern furnishings, state-of-the-art amenities, and interiors that reflect both the building’s rich past and its contemporary soul.
Dining is a destination in itself. Don Camillo, the hotel’s Michelin-recommended restaurant, delivers handmade pasta with a subtle New York edge, paired with an award-winning wine list. Golda’s Deli by the pool brings Israeli comfort food to life all day—think bagels, schnitzel sandwiches, and bold local flavours. As the sun sets, the Chapel Bar—set in the hotel’s original chapel with vaulted ceilings—becomes the go-to for expertly mixed cocktails and private events.
The luxury extends beyond the aesthetics. The L. Raphael Genève spa offers six treatment rooms, steam saunas, hammams, and advanced skin therapies. There’s also a 24/7 gym, valet underground parking, and concierge services that know the ins and outs of Jaffa’s thriving flea markets, galleries, and buzzing old port.
So yes, explore Jaffa’s layers of history—but don’t be surprised if The Jaffa Hotel becomes the highlight of your stay.
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