Scots Hotel

The historic Scots Hotel is set overlooking the Sea of Galilee and is located on the edge of the town of Tiberias.

The property was opened by the Scottish Church in 2004 in the former compound of a 19th-century Scottish Hospital and combines the original 19th-century basalt buildings with a modern structure.

Accommodation is in 39 somewhat dated rooms divided between the new and original buildings. Each room has a plasma television, coffee corner, hair dryer, minibar and safe. The 20 Deluxe rooms are in the new building and have Scottish-inspired décor, while the 19 Antique rooms in the original buildings have a period feel and feature high ceilings and exposed basalt stonework.

Antique rooms are divided between the house of the Scottish Hospital’s founder Dr David Watt Torrance, and the house of the Manse and Minster. Some rooms have lake views.

The Scots Hotel’s attractive landscaped gardens and terraces extend towards the Sea of Galilee and across a bridge to an outdoor (seasonal) swimming pool. Onsite leisure facilities include the Lakeview Wellness Centre and Spa, run by L’Occitane and complete with a fully equipped gym, Turkish Bath, treatment rooms, and a relaxation room. Dining at the Scots Hotel is at the Torrance Restaurant, where the buffets combine Israeli cuisine with Galilean cooking traditions and influences from Scotland.

Light meals and a wide range of beverages can be enjoyed at The Ceilidh Bar. Tiberias’ lakefront promenade and a number of other dining options are within easy walking distance from Scots Hotel.