Desert Shade
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Desert Shade

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#1 of 6 campsites in Mitspe Ramon
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Desert Shade Eco-Tent Camp located on the rim of the Ramon Crater and invites you to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the Negev Mountain's scenery. On the edge of the Ramon Crater nature reserve, Desert Shade is your perfect gateway to explore the desert trails. Hidden between the hills north to Mitzpe Ramon, you can enjoy the silence that you want with the proximity to the services that you need. Now with our free shuttle service, you can explore the hiking trails of the Ramon Crater Nature Reserve with ease. Stay with us to get a full desert nature experience.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Wifi
Breakfast available
Conference facilities
Shared bathroom
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Hebrew, Latvian

Location

Kakal Boulevard 1, Mitspe Ramon 8060000 Israel
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 66 out of 100
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Ovda Airport
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Ben Gurion Intl Airport
154.6 km
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Eli Ezra wrote a review Aug 2021
Tel Aviv District, Israel
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome place! It feels like a lost desert village. The accommodation is simple but comfortable. The staff are fantastic. The owner was great - he creates a personal connection with the guests and gave me excellent recommendations for activities that my family loved. The food is traditional Israeli food, which you can't go wrong with. There's tea and Turkish coffee on the boil in the main tent most of the day and I loved sitting in the Bedouin tent, sipping Turkish coffee and looking out over the desert. Absolutely loved it.
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Date of stay: August 2021
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Voyage67493610733 wrote a review Apr 2023
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great location. A wonderful feel of a small community/village. Rooms are clean and spacious. The hosts are very nice and always there to cater for any need. Many places in campground to have your own bonfire. the Breakfast is a bit lean and too simple compare to what you usually gets in Israel. Don't forget to bring your own towels and shampoo - for some reasons they don't provide those. Bottom line recommended!
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Date of stay: April 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Bring your own towels and shampoo - they don't provide those
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Judy N wrote a review Aug 2022
4.0 of 5 bubbles
My sister and I spent 5 days at Desert Shade. This was my second visit and not much has changed. The owners Ziv and Maya are very friendly and made us feel welcome. It's a wonderful relaxing place with a carefree atmosphere and close to shops, public transport and the machtesh (crater). The sunrise each morning is spectacular and directly in front of you and hiking along the crater rim is as easy as walkng out the back gate. We also enjoyed day trips to the surrounds which were organised by Ziv when requested. Thanks again to all the staff and hope to return again in the future. We had a great time.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Explorer409160 wrote a review Aug 2021
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We went as a family for the stars review during the meteor showers. Maybe things changed during Covid, but there was little hospitality. The starts tour was mainly a power point presentation fitting little kids instead of a telescope pointing at the skies. Our room was clean but bare and the private toilet door could not lock. No explanation about the ecological choices of the place was provided. When we tried speaking to the manager, we were told that we must be tourist because we are complaining and that everyone else loves the place. Our advise - go elsewhere: for $330 per night, many pleasant choices around.
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Date of stay: August 2021
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Tamar S wrote a review Oct 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
great place - clean simple rooms, great public area for box games and relaxing, beafutiful location in the desert. we came 3 families with kids and we all enjoyed the stay very much.
we cooked our dinner on a barn-fire on the first night and dined out on the second night.
great location for hiking.
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Date of stay: October 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: it's cold at night
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Björn wrote a review Feb 2020
Paris, France
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I highly recommend to stay at this place. the view is just amazing and the owners are very very friendly and you feel at home when you are there. We stayed with our handicapped teenager who is in a wheelchair. the desert shade has an adapted place for him and we were received with a lot of hospitality and friendship. it was really one of our best if not the best experience during our trip in Israel.
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Date of stay: February 2020
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Maya I, General Manager at Desert Shade
Responded 24 Feb 2020
Dear Bjoern, Thank you for your kind words. We were delighted to host you, you are an amazing family and inspiring. Hope to see you again. Many thanks, warm greetings from the rim of the crater, Maya
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SylvieYaara wrote a review Oct 2024
Jerusalem, Israel
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very pleasant stay, the place is very welcoming, clean, friendly. Maya, her family and her team are very smiling and helpful. They gave us tips and recommendations for walks every day. I highly recommend! It was our second trip to Tzel Midbar.
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Date of stay: October 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Jakov S wrote a review Aug 2022
Haifa, Israel
4.0 of 5 bubbles
the place is very special but if you like desert enviroment
its clean with very good hospitlity .
we liked it were a couple .but prever hotel room with shower included .
still enjoyed there and recommend it for views and sunrise .
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Date of stay: August 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Ben S wrote a review Dec 2019
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We went with friends. We cocked on the fire with a pot we brought. You have a kitchen to cut and wash the dishes.
The staff was kind, nice and helpful. We slept in one of the cabins, it was small but you didn't need more than that.
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Date of stay: December 2019
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from Niv S, Manager at Desert Shade
Responded 1 Jan 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope to see you again.
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Hellen Médicis wrote a review Apr 2018
Brussels, Belgium
1.0 of 5 bubbles
To expensive for this place
This place is not very clean and the staff is not friendly.

The room can't not close and the shower and wc are not clean.

100 $ per Night is very expensive for this place !

For us The place is perfect for backpacker not for people who like clean place.
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Date of stay: September 2017
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Niv S, General Manager at Desert Shade
Responded 17 Apr 2018
Thank you Hellen for your review. Our Eco-Camp does not fit everyone, we welcome people who look for the atmosphere, the silence and scenery more than the facilities. Other than that we are working hard to keep the Eco-Camp clean and pleasent. We are sorry to not meet your expectations.
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Answer from Niv S
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Unfortunately there is light pollution from Mitzpe Ramon so you'll need to gain some distance from the town for professional pictures. As mentioned here, a short walk will make good results. For best results we recommend going down to the crater with a car. 10 minutes ride and you will find zero light pollution.
gcb4 asked a question Feb 2018
Baltimore, Maryland8 contributions7 helpful votes
Do you allow us to bring our dog? He is completely trained and does not bark.
Answer from Niv S
1 contribution
We are sorry but pets, even if are completely trained, are not allowed on the Eco Camp premises.
Answer from Niv S
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נועה שלום רב, את מוזמנת לבדוק זמינות חדרים באתר שלנו או לפנות אלינו במייל שמופיע באתר. בברכה, צוות צל מדבר
Voyage67493610733 wrote a tip Apr 2023
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bring your own towels and shampoo - they don't provide those "
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Tamar S wrote a tip Oct 2022
4 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"it's cold at night"
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Yuexi wrote a tip Sept 2019
Israel39 contributions14 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Dormitories or Studios are both good choices. Studios are more suitable for family."
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Ola A wrote a tip Mar 2019
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"best views"
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chanaleah225 wrote a tip Dec 2017
Pardes Hanah, Hefa, Israel6 contributions1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask to be far from the reception / bathrooms."
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PRICE RANGE
$305 - $455 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IsraelSouthern DistrictMitspe Ramon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Shade
Which popular attractions are close to Desert Shade?
Nearby attractions include Ramon Crater (0.7 km), Circus Class - Formation Workshops And Circus Performances (0.5 km), and HabereH Pub (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Desert Shade?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, free internet access, and conference facilities.
What food & drink options are available at Desert Shade?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Desert Shade?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Desert Shade?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hahavit‬, Vegan Xpress, and Beresheet dairy restaurant.
Is Desert Shade located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 1.0 km away from the centre of Mitspe Ramon.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Desert Shade?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Russian, Hebrew, and Latvian.
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