Dekel Beach — Attraction in Eilat

2022: Well structured for the beach lover. Clean bathrooms. Good bar service. The site is split into two different styles: north side has a large wooden deck, suited for those who want to sit by the tables, close to the bar and restaurant; south side is rustically styled, with straw shades (and also a large canvas tent during summertime). There is chair, table and sunbed rental service available at official prices on both sides. During summertime they also place a floating deck with sunbathing sofas and cushions for rent.

Entry to water is made through carpets on definite corridors in order to prevent visitors from revolving the stones and corals, which is a nice idea. Updated 10/23: entry to the water had been improved by them having removed the larger stones from under those carpets as it was quite impossible not to stumble on them, once we were never able to know where they were. Updated 3/25: The place is clean, beach service has improved. The floating deck isn't there as summer hasn't begun, the beach bar is run by a nice team, and Anna is always serving with her sweet smile and kindness. The only negative points are the lack of trash pots really close to the waterline, as the typical Israeli is spoiled and used to litter and then have someone around to clean and collect after them. Also dog owners are requested to have them leashed at the entrance and then leave them to circulate freely among the bathers, peeing on or even pooing at chairs, sunbeds and even on people's bags, towels and clothes, something unacceptable.

Updated 25/4/2025: The entrance to the water is downgraded as the carpets have been relocated over the rolling stones. I could not find the previous southern path which was comfortable and ready to walk in as the stones had been removed before the setting of the carpet. It's now very hard to walk on it, as the stones under the carpet make it uncomfortable and unbalancing for those to walk in the path. The beach also still lacks trashcans close to the waterline, as the existing ones are located about 8-10 meters from it; I've seen many pieces of paper, plastic cups and popsicle wrap on the sand. Anyway it's still the best...

I gave a low score because of my expectations. Maybe they were too high. Not sure.

I come from Haifa. In Haifa the beaches have sand when you enter the water, here there are rocks, so you better bring footware to enter the water. The area of the beach is also very small and no free shade on the sand. There are no changing rooms, so we had to change in the toilets which is very strange for a beach. Showers were only outdoor ones - also very strange IMO.

So if you expect to have a changing room, indoor showers where you can get naked, free shade and easily to enter the water without shoes - this place sucks.

Otherwise the water is nice, and I had fun swimming...

Definitely my favourite beach in Israel, beautiful and relaxing. The beach is not crowded due to it's size and it has plenty of shade. They have a big raft with beds and a bar. You can also rent a boat on the raft. There is the option of renting beach chairs and beach beds for a cheap price. The water is nice, cool and very clear with corals and beautiful fish you can see while snorkeling. They have a restaurant and a bar with amiable staff. There's a lot of dish options for you to choose from as well as drinks and cocktails. Very good Middle Eastern food. I personally like to go to the beach in the early morning or late afternoon. Highly...