Condé Nast Traveler, the international luxury magazine, has announced the results of its annual 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Six Senses Shaharut resort selected as one of the Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. This is an exceptional achievement for both Israel and the global Six Senses group.

Over 757,000 readers from around the world rated their travel experiences in the magazine’s reader survey, which is considered one of the most prestigious and influential tourism awards globally. The awards reflect the places, experiences, and brands that inspire travelers and set the highest standards in the global tourism and hospitality industry.

The Six Senses Shaharut, part of the world-leading luxury hotel chain Six Senses, first launched in 2021. Even before its opening, it was considered one of the most intriguing projects in the international hotel world and was even selected as one of the world’s 100 best hotels. The Six Senses brand is renowned for its holistic hospitality philosophy and deep commitment to sustainability and well-being, all alongside the highest global standard of hospitality.

Brian Gardiner, CEO of Six Senses Shaharut, expressed his delight: “We are proud and excited that Six Senses Shaharut has been chosen as one of the top ten hotels in the Middle East by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. For us, this win is not just an achievement for the resort and the international Six Senses chain, but a moment of true Israeli pride. The award reflects our team’s deep commitment to exceptional hospitality standards and creating a unique experience of a desert paradise in the heart of the Negev – establishing Six Senses Shaharut at the heart of the global tourism map. We will continue to lead and innovate, with a deep connection to the desert landscape and the spirit of the place”.

About Six Senses Shaharut

The Six Senses Shaharut resort, one of the luxury group’s flagship hotels, offers a vacation experience of international standards without having to leave Israel – located just 45 minutes north of Eilat. The complex spans 188 dunams (approx. 46.5 acres) and includes 60 suites and villas designed in perfect synergy with the desert landscape, which is painted in natural pigments.

The resort features a lavish spa with six treatment rooms and a presidential spa suite, saunas, steam rooms, a hammam, and innovative treatments; two swimming pools—a main pool of 150 square meters and an indoor pool of 120 square meters; a wellness area with a gym and a yoga studio boasting desert views; alongside a rich culinary experience of chef-prepared dishes that embrace the global chain’s culinary philosophy. Additionally, the resort offers multi-purpose spaces and a desert activities center, where retreats, workshops, and unique activities connecting guests to nature and the spirit of the place are held from time to time.

Photo: Amit Giron