Carmel Forest Spa Resort, HaifaCarmel Forest Spa Resort in Haifa, Israel has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 33 hotels we score in Haifa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $741 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located within the Carmel Forest Reserve, this five-star, adults-only resort sits on a 7.5-hectare site surrounded by gardens and woodland. The property offers a range of rooms and suites, many of which overlook the forest or gardens. Guests can access indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 25-metre heated indoor pool, and a spa providing various health and beauty treatments. On-site dining options and a gym are also available. The resort is suitable for travellers seeking a quiet environment for relaxation. While the spa and pool facilities are extensive, some of the guest rooms and general facilities show signs of age.What stands out

Adults-only environment

Extensive spa facilities

Indoor and outdoor pools

Forest and garden views

Watch out for

Some rooms feel dated

Facilities are slightly outdated

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