Name: Silent Arrow
Address: Dereh Sfat Midbar 1, Mitzpe Ramon, 80600, Israel, Dereh Sfat Midbar 1, South District Israel, 80600, Israel
Rating: 8.9

Silent Arrow

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About this property

Located 15 minutes' walk from the Makhtesh Ramon crater, 900 Meters above sea level, the eco-friendly Silent Arrow offers shared and private tents in the desert, 1.3 km from Mitzpe Ramon centre. This property does not have an electricity supply and provides light in communal areas with solar lamps in the evenings. All tents come with mattresses. Guests have a shared bathroom at their disposal. A shared kitchen with free tea/coffee, and a shared lounge for relaxation, are also available. Bed linen are provided in the bungalows. A grocery shop is located in the centre of Mitzpe Ramon, as well as various restaurants offering a wide range of dishes. BBQ facilities are available at the property. Several activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including archery, horseback riding, Jeep tours and cycling. The local bus stop is 1 km away. Beersheba is 85 km from Silent Arrow.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Bungalow 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Bungalow 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Bungalow 3 single beds and 1 double bed
Mixed Dormitory Room 10 single beds and 10 double beds
Group Tent 4 single beds and 2 double beds or 6 single beds and 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dominik

Germany

“Silent Arrow is a desert camp right outside Mitzpe Ramon. Would be best to have a car to get there. We liked the communal vibe although we had a private room. It was really quiet and nice. Spotless communal bathrooms.”

Arantxa

United Kingdom

“Beautiful setting o close to the desert and canyon. We loved staying in the hut.”

Michael

United Kingdom

“Very simple and lovely if you are up for unplugged experience. The silence is incredible”

Anna

Israel

“This is a good place for families with children. There is a kitchen with utensils, so one can cook for the kids. The toilets and showers are good and clean. The staff was very nice.”

Alexandra

Russia

“Small camping with several big tents under the night sky in the desert. Ideal if you are looking for quiet place for retreat and stars observation. All facilities was clean and cozy.”

Thomas

South Korea

“Silent and wild, good to feel the nature, creation of God”

Wanda

Germany

“I had a great time at silent arrow! Very lively, lovely and pieceful place. Dror is such a kind soul and all the staff is eager to help you and make you feel home. It is easy to adapt to the fact that there is no electricity, it really makes it a...”

Itarlo

Israel

“Dan, the owner, welcomed us like we are the first guests to ever visit. He was so kind and helpful. The place itself is Incredible and pics on booking don't even start to describe how awesome is the place. The place does not have electricity and...”

Jackie

New Zealand

“The feel of Bedouin type tent but with mattress and bedding for comfort”

Frank

Germany

“Super clean and well maintained with heart - not having electricity is part of the positiv experience.”

Managed by dror

Company review score: 9Based on 352 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

A few steps from the cliff of Machtesh Ramon, About 900 Meters above sea level, The Silent Arrow Desert Lodge invites you all to breath the coolest desert air and enjoy the inspiration of the desert.

Property information

Dear guests, We will be happy to host you at Silent Arrow. Some additional information about our site: You can light a fire (either bring firewood or buy from us), prepare a potjiekos stew (we can provide you with a size 3 potjie pot) or make a barbecue (we have grills, you should bring coals). You should bring: warm clothes, personal flashlights, toiletries and towels. If you are staying at the shared guest tent, you should bring sleeping bags or blankets. At the private domes you are provided with clean linen and blankets. We do our best to keep Silent Arrow clean and tidy to make your stay here more pleasant. Please help us maintain Silent Arrow clean and tidy and keep a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere for all our guests. Please do not bring the following: Do not bring any candles, oil lamps, gas burners or anything that may start a fire. Do not bring any pets. You provide your credit details, so that we can confirm the reservation .Payment for your stay is in cash or by credit card upon arrival. ATTENTION! THE WINTER (DECEMBER-FEBRUARY) IN THE DESERT CAN GET VERY COLD. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE NO ANY MEANS OF HEATING IN THE PLACE, SO YOU SHOULD BRING WARM CLOTHING!

Neighbourhood information

Directions by public transportation: Direct bus from Tel Aviv: Take bus no. 660 from Tel Aviv Central Bus Station to Mitzpe Ramon, leaving Tel Aviv at 16:05 Sun - Thurs, or 13:05 on Fridays. You should arrive to the bus station 15 minutes before departure. Through Beer Sheva: Take the bus to Beer Sheva (from Tel Aviv: no. 370 from the Central Bus Station, or no. 380 from Arlozorov Train Station [Terminal 2000]; from Jerusalem - no. 470 from Jerusalem Central Bus Station). From Be'er Sheva continue with bus no. 65\64 to Mitzpe Ramon. In Mitzpe Ramon: Get off at Merkaz Tapuach (Apple Community Center) and walk in the direction of the bus towards the end of town and into the desert, passing through the trees. It's a 10 minutes walk to the Silent Arrow Desert Lodge. You will see a sign on your right.

Languages spoken

English,Hebrew

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 05:00 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 older than 14 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is 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 full payment of the booked stay is due on arrival. This does not apply to non-refundable rates. Please note that the property does not have electricity. Guests are advised to bring their own torches. Camping stoves are not permitted at the property. Please note that sleeping bags, towels, and toiletries are not provided. For reservations over 24 guests\ for reservations of the whole place - different policy will apply. Groups over 24 people or when booking the entire property cancellation up to 14 days after booking, and up to 7 business date before check - in - will be free of charge.