I stayed at Nofey Gonen for 3 nights in February 2010 with a group of 40 and had a wonderful time.

The Grounds: The kibbutz is beautiful and resembles a resort with gorgeous views of the surrounding hills. There is an abundance of flowers and greenery around the kibbutz. There is a small petting zoo/farm, a minimart, a reception/lounging area complete with bar, ice cream bars, and free wireless internet access, and more. There are peacocks roaming around, as well as a few cats and some friendly dogs that belong to the residents of the kibbutz. Be forewarned - there are many steep hills and/or stairs throughout the grounds, so your legs will get a good workout!

Rooms: There were 2 types of rooms in our building - those upstairs had only 1 room, and those downstairs, where ours was, had a bedroom with 2 comfortable twin beds and a television, separated from the "living area" with another bed, TV, kitchenette, and washroom with toilet, sink, and shower. The room was very comfortable with both heat and air conditioning. The door was a bit irritating as you had to use the key to lock it from the inside, therefore you can't go out and leave anyone in the room without locking them in as you lock the door behind you on your way out. The shower was just a showerhead on the wall with no ledge on the floor to block the water from flooding the bathroom floor, and because the tiles were not sloped towards the drain, the floor was soaked after each shower. We'd wind up using all of our towels to dry the floor and avoid slipping. We also had a loose tile in the middle of the bathroom floor and we had issues with the water seeping under it and squirting up when stepped on. Another issue with the room was a small bee-hive in the making in our doorframe outside the door, with 3 resident bees. Fortunately the room was cool enough and they did not make their way in. I did tell the reception staff and was told someone would come remove it, however it was still there the following day. None of these issues ruined our stay though.

Food: We ate many meals on the kibbutz, including all breakfasts, 1 lunch, and a few dinners. The dining room is about a 5 minute walk (uphill!) from the rooms, and the area and food is shared with the residents of the kibbutz. Overall, the variety and taste of the food was excellent. Breakfast consisted of countless types of cheese, fresh breads, a large salad bar, different kinds of eggs, french toast, etc. Some items at dinner were cabbage rolls, chicken schnitzel, chicken wings, chicken stir fry, salads, and more. There were also coffee machines, different juices, etc available at all meals.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and the resort-like atmosphere combined with the cottage-like rooms were perfect for our needs. I would highly recommend staying here if looking for a place in the upper Galilee.

This kibbutz was amazing. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Very quiet relaxing place. Food was best on my trip and the rooms very clean and comfortable. Which is always a plus. Alot of things to do on the kibbutz with beautiful views and friendly people all around

Our family (2 adults, 3 children under 10) had a great stay here. We were on a family vacation, and this was a wonderful base to explore the Golan and Upper Galil.

We stayed in one of the chalets, which was in excellent condition. They are designed as one large room, with a large bed separated from a living space by a small kitchenette. The couches plus trundle were perfect for our three boys, but you are clearly all in one large room.

The bathroom was small by U.S. standards, but perfectly adequate and large by Israeli: sink, stall shower, toilet.

The kitchen had a small fridge, sink and microwave. They stock the cabinets with plates, glasses and flatware. While you really couldn't do much cooking here, it was convenient for a snack or light meal.

The rate includes breakfast at the dining hall, which is a five minute walk from the chalets, closer to the other accommodations. Clearly, you are eating in a common room of a kibbutz, but the food was very good. Typical Israeli fare: fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade cheeses and salads, coffee, juice, fresh baked bread, cold cereal. At the time of our visit, Kashrut was under the Kiriat Shemona Rabbinate.

They have a minimarket on site, which is really a small grocery serving the kibbutz residents. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, snack food, beverages, convenience items. This was a very welcome amenity for our family.

Overall, this is an excellent place to stay if you are exploring the north: easy drive to Tel Dan, Banias, Katzrin, etc.

We stayed in a 1 bedroom unit. This means a living room w/a twin bed and small kitchenette (sink, electric kettle, small fridge, glasses and spoons). There is also a separate bedroom with a reasonably comfortable double bed.

Highlights:
1. amazing breakfast--make sure to try the freshly-made preserves (don't be scared to try the egglant and cherry tomato types!)
2. nice swimming pool
3. friendly staff who will help arrange day trips
4. great location for exploring northern Israel

Problem:
1. ants in our kitchen. This started the 2nd day, even though we kept our kitchen scrupulously clean and always washed our dishers.
2. Loud barking dogs and howling cats--hard to get to sleep).