Six Senses Shaharut opened in August 2021 with 48 suites and 12 villas in the Arava Valley. See the reported $100M cost, nightly rates and the IHG brand link.
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Six Senses Shaharut is a 60-unit luxury resort in the Arava Valley of Israel's southern Negev desert that opened in August 2021 with 48 suites and 12 villas, according to IHG and Hotel Scoop. It is operated under the Six Senses brand, which IHG acquired in early 2019. Hotel Scoop reported a construction cost above $100 million and a 12-year development.
Where is Six Senses Shaharut and what does it offer?
Six Senses Shaharut sits in the Arava Valley, around a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Tel Aviv, according to The Hotel Journal. The site covers almost 46 acres, according to Five Star Alliance.
At opening the resort had a spa with six treatment rooms, the Alchemy Bar, two pools, an Earth Lab showing its sustainability approach, gardens and an open-air amphitheatre, TTG reported on August 5, 2021. Activities include kibbutz experiences, stargazing and camel treks. The Hotel Journal said the architecture recalls the Nabataean community that occupied the area, and Hotel Scoop noted in 2021 that no road connected the hotel to the nearby village.
When did Six Senses Shaharut open, and why did it take so long?
Six Senses Shaharut opened in August 2021, according to IHG's development page and TTG, after earlier announcements pointed to a June 2020 opening. Falstaff and Luxury Travel Magazine both reported the planned June opening in 2020, so the launch slipped by about 14 months by Olam's arithmetic.
The Points Guy noted that the resort opened while foreigners still found it hard to visit Israel, and staff told the writer the first guests were mostly Israelis. Hotel Scoop said the project took 12 years to build.
How much does Six Senses Shaharut cost per night?
Published rates at Six Senses Shaharut range from about $850 to about $1,950 a night depending on the room and the source, with no single figure covering every date.
| Source | Rate reported |
|---|---|
| Hotel Scoop, 2021 opening review | Suites from $850, villas from $1,950 |
| Travel Weekly listing | $850 to $1,600 |
| The Points Guy review | About $1,000 a night for the reviewer's July stay |
| Tripadvisor listing | $1,028 to $1,601 average for a standard room |
These are published or listed rates, not average daily rate, which is a measure of what guests actually paid. Olam found no published ADR figure for the property.
Who operates Six Senses Shaharut?
InterContinental Hotels Group operates Six Senses Shaharut under the Six Senses brand, which became part of IHG in February 2019, according to Falstaff. IHG's development page lists it as a 60-room new build that opened in August 2021.
Olam did not find a published statement naming the property's owners, so this profile does not name them.
How does Six Senses Shaharut fit with other Israeli luxury hotels?
Six Senses Shaharut opened about a decade after Isrotel launched its Exclusive Collection in 2011 with the Beresheet Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon, according to B/T Design's rebranding case study. Both are desert resorts, one run by an Israeli chain and one by an international operator. See Olam's Isrotel profile for the Beresheet side.
Anyone comparing the two should compare rate sources, dates and room types, since the published rates above vary by more than $1,000 a night. For the wider sector, see Who Owns the Israeli Hotel Sector.
Six Senses Shaharut FAQ
What is Six Senses Shaharut?
Six Senses Shaharut is a 60-unit luxury resort in the Arava Valley of Israel's southern Negev desert, operated under the IHG-owned Six Senses brand.
When did Six Senses Shaharut open?
Six Senses Shaharut opened in August 2021, according to IHG and TTG.
How many rooms does Six Senses Shaharut have?
The resort has 60 units, which Hotel Scoop breaks down as 48 suites and 12 villas.
How much does Six Senses Shaharut cost?
Published rates range from about $850 to about $1,950 a night depending on room type and source. Hotel Scoop reported a construction cost above $100 million.
Who operates Six Senses Shaharut?
IHG operates it under the Six Senses brand, which IHG acquired in February 2019, according to Falstaff.
Index: this is the Six Senses Shaharut profile in the Israeli Hotels cluster. Capstone: Who Owns the Israeli Hotel Sector. Operator profiles: Fattal, Isrotel and Brown.
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