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The Yacht Hotel Opens in Herzliya Marina with Nearly One Billion Shekel Investment

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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026

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The Yacht, a luxury hotel on an artificial island in Herzliya Marina, opened after a nearly one billion shekel investment. Designed by architect Ilan Pivko, it features 325 rooms, extensive amenities, and a nautical-inspired design. The hotel aims to revive Herzliya’s tourism appeal and offers premium experiences with rooftop pools, fine dining, and custom art installations.

01The Yacht hotel opened in Herzliya Marina with a nearly one billion shekel investment.
02Designed by Ilan Pivko, the hotel’s architecture evokes a luxury yacht experience.
03The hotel has 325 rooms, including 85 suites and a presidential suite.
04Amenities include two rooftop pools, a spa, gym, and multiple restaurants.
05Construction overcame engineering challenges due to the artificial island location.
06The hotel aims to restore Herzliya’s tourism buzz and competes with Tel Aviv.

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