Quick Answer: Eilat has three main areas for holiday accommodation. North Beach is the hotel and promenade area, with the Marina at its center offering restaurants, entertainment venues, and cruises. Shahamon is a large residential neighborhood with apartment buildings alongside private homes, convenient for those arriving by car. Eilat City Center is close to the city's services, but not on the sea. The table below compares the three areas.
Pictured: 5-bedroom villa in Shahamon, one of Livo's active properties.
What's in the North Beach and Marina Area?
North Beach is Eilat's hotel and promenade area, adjacent to the city's northern beaches. At the center of the promenade is the Marina: according to Karamel's guide to Eilat Marina, it features food and entertainment businesses and hotels. Cruises in the bay depart from the Marina. Eilat Port, on the other hand, is a cargo port and not an entertainment area.
Pros: Sea, promenade, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.
Cons: Can be noisy in the evenings and during peak summer.
Suitable for: Families who want everything within walking distance, and couples and friends who want to go out in the evening. The guide Eilat Nightlife details the bars and restaurants in the Marina and on the promenade.
What Characterizes the Shahamon Neighborhood?
Shahamon is a large residential neighborhood in Eilat, with apartment buildings alongside private homes, gardens, and relative quiet. Some of the private homes in the neighborhood are rented for holidays: Livo offers villas and penthouses in Shahamon marked with a private pool, which appear on the Villa with a Pool in Eilat page. All active Livo villas, including those in Shahamon, can be found on the Villas for Rent in Eilat page.
Cons: Further from the center and North Beach, and most convenient for those arriving by car.
Suitable for: Groups and families who want an entire home, quiet, and independence.
Prices: Each property card shows a "starting from" price based on the upcoming month's calendar – for an exact price, enter dates in the website search.
Who is Eilat City Center Suitable For?
Eilat City Center is suitable for those who want to be close to the city's services and don't need the sea right outside their door. The area is not on the beach, and for any sea activity, you need to drive or walk to the promenade.
Suitable for: Those coming for business, or planning to spend most of their time on land. City center apartments are displayed on the Holiday Apartments in Eilat City Center page.
How Do the Three Areas Compare?
The three accommodation areas in Eilat differ mainly in their distance from the sea, noise level, and type of properties. The table below summarizes the differences; the price of each property is shown on its card, and for an exact price, enter dates.
Table: Eilat Neighborhoods for Holidays – Comparison by Character, Sea, and Audience
| Area | What's There | Distance from the Sea | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beach and Marina | Hotels, promenade, restaurants, and bars in the Marina | Adjacent to the northern beaches | Families who want everything within walking distance, couples and friends |
| Shahamon | Residential neighborhood: apartment buildings alongside private homes, and in Livo also properties with a private pool | Further from North Beach, convenient by car | Groups and families with a car who want an entire home and quiet |
| Eilat City Center | City services | Not on the sea | Business, those who spend most of their time on land |
Chosen an area? Now choose a property. Families with children will find apartments, penthouses, and villas on the Family Holiday in Eilat page, with each property's neighborhood on its card. The cards are not filtered by dates, so to see only available properties for your dates, enter them in the website search. Undecided between two areas? Send us a WhatsApp message with how many people and your dates, or call 050-780-1370.
Note: The Coral Beach Nature Reserve is located on Eilat's South Beach, and it is a marine nature reserve – there are no accommodation properties there.
FAQ
Which neighborhood should I rent a holiday apartment in Eilat?
It depends on what's important to you: North Beach – the hotel and promenade area, near the sea and the Marina with restaurants, bars, and cruises; Shahamon – a large residential neighborhood with apartment buildings alongside private homes, and Livo also has properties with private pools there; Eilat City Center – close to the city's services, but not on the sea.
How much does a holiday apartment cost in North Beach?
The price depends on the property and dates. Each property card on Livo shows a starting price based on the upcoming month's calendar – for an exact price, enter dates in the website search.
Is there a big difference between neighborhoods in Eilat?
Yes. North Beach and the Marina are the tourist and entertainment area, and they are busier in the evenings. Shahamon is a relatively quiet residential neighborhood, and most convenient for those arriving by car. Eilat City Center is close to the city's services but not on the sea.
Is it worth renting an apartment in the Shahamon neighborhood?
It's worth it if you're looking for relative quiet and an entire home, and you're arriving by car. Shahamon has apartment buildings alongside private homes, and Livo also has villas and penthouses with private pools there. It's less suitable if you want to walk to the promenade and Marina.
Where are the restaurants and yachts in Eilat – at Eilat Port?
No. Eilat Port is a cargo port. The restaurants, entertainment venues, and cruises are concentrated in the Marina, at the center of the North Beach promenade.
What's the closest property to the Coral Reserve?
The Coral Beach Nature Reserve is located on Eilat's South Beach, and it is a marine nature reserve with no accommodation. If proximity to the South Beach is important to you, send us a WhatsApp message or call 050-780-1370, and we'll help you check the property's location before booking.
עודכן לאחרונה: October 11, 2026