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Sofia Hotel Sea Of Galilee

Ganei Menora · Israel

12 Hapalmach StView location

8.4/10Excellent119 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Sofia Hotel Sea Of Galilee

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Tomb of Maimonides - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias - 0. 5 km / 0.

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3 mi- Saint Peter's Church - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Dona Gracia Museum and History - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Tiberias Marina - 0. 9 km / 0. 5 mi- Amdur Fine Gallery - 0. 9 km / 0.

5 mi- Casa Dona Gracia - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Switzerland Forest - 1. 7 km / 1. 1 mi- Tiberias Hot Springs - 3. 1 km / 1. 9 mi- Hamat Tiberias National Park - 3. 1 km / 1.

9 mi- Magdala - 6 km / 3. 8 mi- Yigal Alon Museum - 8. 5 km / 5. 3 mi- Kinneret Courtyard - 9. 1 km / 5. 6 mi- Mount Arbel - 9. 8 km / 6. 1 mi- Yardenit Baptismal Site - 10. 1 km / 6.

3 mi. The nearest major airport is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 145 km / 90. 1 mi A stay at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee places you in the heart of Tiberias, within a 5-minute drive of Hamat Tiberias National Park and Tiberias Hot Springs.

This luxury hotel is 6. 1 mi (9. 8 km) from Mount Arbel and 6. 3 mi (10. 1 km) from Yardenit Baptismal Site.

A stay at Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee places you in the heart of Tiberias, within a 5-minute drive of Hamat Tiberias National Park and Tiberias Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mount Arbel and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Yardenit Baptismal Site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Israel Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Israel.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

    The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 4 guestrooms or more.
  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ILS 69 to 120 for adults, and ILS 59 to 99 for children
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    Russian

    English

    Hebrew

Nearby attractions

Tomb of Maimonides 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, Tiberias 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Saint Peter's Church 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Dona Gracia Museum and History 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Tiberias Marina 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Amdur Fine Gallery 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Casa Dona Gracia 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Switzerland Forest 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Hadekel Beach 2 km / 1.2 mi
Tiberias Hot Springs 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Hamat Tiberias National Park 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Magdala 6 km / 3.8 mi
Yigal Alon Museum 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Kinneret Courtyard 9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Mount Arbel 9.8 km / 6.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 120
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
  • Business centre
  • Steam bath
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
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  • Snacks
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BEDDOUBLE • PREMIUM KING BEDDBL.KG-PI

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    DOUBLE PREMIUM KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    PREMIUM KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-PI

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  • Double or Twin PREMIUM WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • PREMIUM WITH VIEWSDBT.PI-WV

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    Double or Twin PREMIUM WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    PREMIUM WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.PI-WV

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  • JUNIOR SUITE LAKE VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • LAKE VIEWJSU.LK

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    JUNIOR SUITE LAKE VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: JSU.LK

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  • FAMILY ROOM PREMIUMFAMILY ROOM • PREMIUMFAM.PI

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    FAMILY ROOM PREMIUM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: FAM.PI

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  • Room PREMIUMRoom • PREMIUMROO.PI

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    Room PREMIUM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: ROO.PI

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  • JUNIOR SUITE CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDJUNIOR SUITE • CITY VIEW QUEEN BEDJSU.CV-QN

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    JUNIOR SUITE CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.CV-QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Sofia Hotel Sea Of Galilee

8.4
Excellent
119 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
48 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
marc
Really nice hotel and view. Room was great as well the pool.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Aliza
Room was spotless and spacious. Excellent bathroom.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2026
Tova
Staff was nice, the hotel was gorgeous. The breakfast was delicious. the only thing was that the walls were thin and you could hear noise in the halls.
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Irit
The staff were very kind, the room was clean and spacious, the breakfast was disappointing...we expected fresh fruits and fresh cheeses, everything felt a bit stale and drylike its been prepared on the try since yesterday
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2025
william

First and last time

Hotel was extremely over priced for what the hotel is. Service,cleanliness,food were mediocre. Staff was nice but not super attentive. Ask for pool towels took an hour to get them. Asked for water to be replaced when the room was being made up which they give you 2 bottles. Never happened. Property was nice but cleanliness was not great a lot of families and lots of kids making messes of eating and pool areas really required more staff and attentiveness to stay on top off it. Holliday’s or not place was extremely over priced for what they are offering at best they are a 3 star hotel asking for 5 star pricing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Elizabet
Beutiful hotel! The stuff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel was spotlesd and the food was good!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
yuval
הגענו לחופשה אני ואישתי חדרים גדולים ומפנקים המלון והחד נקיים במיוחד ושירות יוצא מהכלל היינו בחדר שיש לו נוף לכנרת גם האוכל ברמה גבוה מאד ארוחת הערב מציעות מנוף שף בקיצור חויה אמיתית נהנו מאד ממליץ בחום בטוח אחזור
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Verified traveler

Very good

Clean, good service. A bit busy on rush hours.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2025
Sharon
I had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The room was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

The location was perfect—close to major attractions yet peaceful enough for a relaxing retreat. The amenities, including the pool, fitness center, and dining options, exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety of fresh options.

Overall, a fantastic stay with exceptional service. I will definitely return and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and hassle-free experience!
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2023
Robin

Beautiful space, staff needs help.

Beautiful space,very modern, lovely lobby, public spaces and rooms.however most of the staff were rude, unprofessional, and unhelpful.
The front desk staff were fine, however the people at the pool were the most unprofessional hotel staff I have ever encountered. The life guard was either on his phone or walking around. The food staff did not even acknowledge questions in English. Towels were few and far between .
Also the pool area was very crowded with small children running around. Definitely not a relaxing experience.
The hotel seems to have a laundry issue Towels were collected but not refreshed.issue-
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
DAVID
Nice clean and good location. The breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2023
Esther
Very beautiful facility! Good food! Clean rooms
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2023
Raizy
Beautiful hotel, modern and clean. The breakfast buffet was amazing!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2023
Moshe
It was a great stay very nice and clean rooms great service
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2023
Charanjit Kaur
Really good hotel, food is very good too with a variety, no meat though all kosher. It was excellent though.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2023
Maggie
We stayed at several hotels throughout Israel and Sofia was by far the best. It was clean, updated, and beautiful. The staff was very hospitable and kind and I only wish we had stayed there longer.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2022
Amanda
I would prefer a refund. The location of the hotel is great however despite website saying 3pm check they didnt have room ready until about 7pm. Upon entry to room there was urine in toilet. About half past 8pm a random man entered my room despite me having the door locked. It appeared tl hBe luggage so still not sure if my room was assigned to another guest as well. The view was beautiful and the breakfast was great.
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2022
David

Great new hotel, great views; some run-in issues

The hotel is new and undergoing it’s ‘run in’ period, so expect a few teething issues. With only one staff member on check in, it took 30 minutes due to computer issues. However, the staff member was lovely and very apologetic. The room was clean, spacious and with great amenities. The aircon took a few minutes to come on, so initially we thought it was broken and called Reception. Staff came promptly but the aircon had started by then. Some of the lighting switches did not work, a problem experienced by a friend in another room, so connections need to be checked. The rooftop brasserie is awesome, with a fantastic view over Lake Kinnaret, friendly staff and a good, limited selection of food. We didn’t try the restaurant for dinner but breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of food. The hotel is Kosher.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2022
Hernán
The pool closes to early, at 17 hr
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Apr 2022
Sean
We were not notified that the pool was open only on weekends. Also, the food wasn't anything special either. The rooms are beautiful and so is the view but that doesn't justify the sub-par experience in the hotel.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2022
Jerel

Great place

Great stay! Food was excellent. Rooms were excellent. Nothing negative about this place!
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2022
Victoria
The property was ok its just the staff was not knowledgeable and not friendly i ended up paying the price of a nighly stay just because i had child with me i never heard that before when i ask for explanation they said thats the policy of the hotel i always book via expedia and that never happened to me. I told the manager i understand you are a business but be honest and doint scam people!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2021
Maya and Yaniv
Very nice and very good food
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2021
Verified traveler

worth every penny!!!

we had the most fantastic stay!!!
the service was great and we even got a free upgrade to beautiful room!! the breakfast was delicious and very generous with massive range of foods.... worth every penny extra to come here and we would definitely come again!!! hotel is beautifully built and designed!
a real luxurious stay!
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Sep 2021
lital
They promise room with 1 king bed,single bed and sofa.we came friends and no single bed in the room.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2021
Eden
Amazing, we love the hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Nice hotel. Great breakfast. Difficult parking.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
The reception office did not know how to handle the take-offs we did not receive the room we drove back home
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2021
Karen

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel. Design and architecture was stunning. Breakfast was out of this world
The only disappointment was that it’s not close to the sea. No access except to drive to a public beach. Was hoping to swim in it but never got the chance
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2021
david

Nice weekend in thw sea of galile

A nice weekend, lovely hotel well decorted, with nice small SPA. rooms are very compfort. However a bit noisy because of many young families with children, the breakfast was good but the acoustic in the dinning room is really bad.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2021
Alex

Absolutely not recommended

It’s absolutely not 5* hotel. No standards of service, reception girls deceive and were rude. Check in was at least 30 minutes late, nobody didn’t even try to solve the problem with check in, until I was asking for the manager. Nobody helped with parking, with luggage or other things, “security” and administrators smoked just in front of the main entrance.
And if you are coming for visiting beautiful waterpool - forget about enjoying it. A lot of people and really small waterpool. And of course - not enough loungers near the pool.
In case of cleaning - we found long dark hair in the bed
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2021
maia
New beautiful hotel, only 20 parking lots for 120 rooms? Too much loaded with guests - restaurant swimming pool lifts.
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Jul 2021
yaniv

Service required

The hotel is gorgeous. The service is poor. I won't go back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2021
Kim
Super Nice and really value for Money amazing breakfast.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2021
Adi

Beautiful designed, Bad service.

Hotel is beautiful, everything is brand new and well designed.
Breakfast was great.
Service was terribly poor.
We booked a dinner in the hotel and then was told that no dinner will be served today so had to find another arrangement.
Hotel is right next to living houses and their view of the window is literally you in the pool so it doesn't feel so comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2021
Elise
We enjoyed our stay very much.
Everything was as expected: clean, new and very tasty breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2021
David

Stay 23rd April

A lovely hotel. Great friendly service . Food was good. Lovely infinity pool and fabulous view of the sea of Gaillee. Only 90 minutes drive from Tel Aviv. A great boutique hotel was great facilities in a great location. Would definitely come back again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2021
Gil

Good enough to come back

The notion of service level needs to be recalibrated when it talks about Israel. You can't expect to be pampered by the attendants, but the simple fact that there were a quick check-in and check-out is already happy.
The restaurant service is insufficient, but it is on average what you find in Israel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2021
Itai

I will come back

High quality, big surprise.
Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Not clean at all, big hair ball in shower, dirty tub, the staff didn’t know what to do about it
They didn’t offer any compensation
Also the rooms is not what you see in the picture
In total I’ll never come back...
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Dany
Bonne hôtel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2025
Alain
La Chambre
Le restaurant
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2023
Giuliana

Bom hotel sem boa alimentação

Hotel novo e confortável!
Minha ressalva foi quanto ao restaurante que tinha disponível no hotel.
O serviço era de buffet, não tinha outra opção. A comida não era agradável e não podíamos pedir a la carte.
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Sep 2022
Dolev

חבל על הכסף

מלון יקר מאוד לעומת התרומה שלו,
רמת השירות מתחת לכל ביקורת, ניקיון- כנראה לא שמעו על המושג הזה שם.
ריח של סיגריות במסדרונות, רעש מהחדרים הסמוכים לא יכולנו להירדם דקה אחת בלילה!
הלחם בחדר אוכל היה מאוד יבש, אין מגבות בבריכה, התקמצנו על המגבות בחדר.
אני ובן זוגי הלכנו לחגוג יום הולדת וחזרנו מאוכזבים לא נמליץ לאף אחד!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2022
saul

Lo mejor

Lo mejor del area
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2021
igal
רמת נקיון א, שירות יוצא מהכלל, נהננו מאוד! תודה רבה!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2021
jorge

moderno y excelente hotel

bonito y moderno hotel, muy buena decoración y arquitectura muy buen desayuno
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2021
LIRAN

מעולה, אבל יש להם עוד מה ללמוד

סך הכל מעולה, בריכה מדהימה, ארוחת בוקר מצוינת, מלון חדש ויפה.
אבל - לא קיבלו הודעה על בקשות מיוחדות שביקשנו. היה גם מאוד מבאס להבין שחלק מהחדרים מקבלים חלוקים וכפכפים, ובחלק מהחדרים פשוט שוכחים לשים, במקרה אורחים אחרים סיפרו לנו שאצלהם יש...

בנוסף חייבו אותי על יותר מע\"מ ממה שהיו אמורים. המון אי סדר מבחינת שירות.
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Sofia Hotel Sea Of Galilee
12 Hapalmach St, Tiberias, Israel

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