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Travel Kosher 2026: Top Kosher-Friendly Hotels Around the World

Updated Guide to Kosher Hotels for Winter Vacations, Winter Break & Year-Round Travel

By: TJT Staff | September 20, 2023

Looking for an easy way to plan a kosher winter vacation? This guide highlights top kosher and kosher-friendly hotels around the world that offer kosher food, Shabbat-friendly amenities, and convenient access to Jewish services. From warm-weather escapes in the Caribbean and Costa Rica to European city breaks and year-round resorts, these hotels make winter travel simple and stress-free. Whether you are planning winter break, Yeshiva Week, or a mid-winter getaway, this curated list is a great starting point for traveling kosher with confidence.

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As winter travel planning kicks into high gear, kosher travelers are once again searching for easy, stress-free vacation options. This includes escaping the cold, planning winter break trips, or booking destinations that work well for Shabbat and kosher food all year round.

Traveling kosher today no longer means limiting your options. Around the globe, hotels are stepping up with reliable kosher food, Shabbat-friendly amenities, on-site synagogues, and easy access to Jewish communities. All of this makes it easier than ever to enjoy a winter vacation while staying true to your lifestyle.

From sun-soaked beaches in the Caribbean to mountain resorts in Europe and urban winter escapes, this guide highlights standout kosher and kosher-friendly hotels around the world, excluding Israel where kosher options are widely available. Newly added and updated for 2026 are full kosher beach resorts in Greece, expanded kosher dining in Aruba, and additional kosher hotel options in Georgia and Southern Europe.

If you are planning winter break, Yeshiva Week, or a mid-winter getaway, this is a great place to start. 

The Blue Lagoon kosher hotel in Paphos Cyprus (Photo: The Blue Lagoon)

The Blue Lagoon kosher hotel in Paphos, Cyprus (Photo: The Blue Lagoon)
 

Kosher Hotels in Europe

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Kosher-friendly hotels/B&Bs in Europe

Kosher-Friendly Hotels in The Caribbean & the U.S.

  • NIZUC Resort & Spa in Cancun:  Five-star beachfront resort offering a kosher program under IKM certification with separate kitchens for meat and dairy, daily kosher meals across multiple onsite restaurants, and Shabbat-friendly services. Supervised by Rabbi Berel Simpser of the Cancun Jewish Community, NIZUC combines modern luxury with a reliable kosher infrastructure.
  • Zadún, a Ritz‑Carlton Reserve (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico): Full kosher culinary program under Chabad Cabo, separate meat/dairy kitchen with mashgiach oversight; tailored Shabbat services; ocean-view Reserve‑style private plunge pools, spa, golf and personalized tosanis service.
  • Hotel Las Orquideas (Izu’s Place) in Costa Rica: Located in Jaco Beach, they have a synagogue and kosher restaurant. Great location to see all of Jaco beach’s attractions.
  • Blooma Boutique Hotel, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (NEW): Stylish boutique hotel certified kosher by the Chabad of Santa Teresa with kosher dining available and easy beach access in a laid-back tropical location near Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa Beach.
  • Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas: Has a kosher restaurant and kosher food truck on the beach. It is near Chabad and the Chabad minyan is in the hotel. As of July 2024, there is an Eruv around the entire property (excluding the beach and boardwalk)
  • The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman: Offers packaged kosher meals from​ Sterling Kosher Caterers in Miami (under Hashgacha of the OK). Hotel Guests can order kosher meals to dine in at the Ritz Carlton, orders should be made in advance directly from the hotel.
  • Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic: A luxury kosher-friendly resort in Punta Cana offering kosher culinary program. Guests enjoy access to stunning beaches, private villas, and upscale amenities with the convenience of kosher catering.
  • Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino (NEW): Non-kosher hotel home to Piccolo, a kosher meat restaurant. Located on Palm Beach, it offers a kosher dining experience in one of the Caribbean's most popular islands.
  • The Altair Hotel in Miami: Offerings kosher breakfast, Shabbat meals and daily minyan.
Hotel King David in Prague (Photo: Hotel King David)

Hotel King David in Prague (Photo: Hotel King David)

Kosher Hotel in Japan


Kosher-friendly Hotels in Dubai

Since the war in Israel began in October 2023, kosher offerings in Dubai have become more limited, with many hotels scaling back or discontinuing kosher services. If you're planning a trip, it's essential to confirm availability in advance. One exception is the Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel, which has recently resumed kosher catering by Treat Kosher, under the supervision of Chabad of the UAE. Meals must be reserved separately. 

Conclusion

With more kosher hotels and kosher-friendly resorts available worldwide, winter travel has become easier and more flexible for kosher travelers. Whether you are looking for winter sun, a European city break, or a quiet seasonal escape, there are reliable options to suit every travel style.

Availability and services can vary by season, so it is always best to confirm kosher details before booking. You can find additional options using the hotel search on our website, which highlights kosher hotels open all year round and suitable for winter travel.

Wherever you are headed this winter, travel kosher with confidence and enjoy every moment.