We're going for a week, next month.

Two adults and one 7 year old.

Diamond with Hilton, but don't really care about that concept.

I know there are are a few "Kid" things there to do and would like to be pretty close, walking distance.

I did E-mail Hilton to see if we booked a standard room would we get a suite or even breakfast (AAA rate does not include breakfast) We all really enjoy Israel breakfast.

Is there a question?

Things to do with kids:
theres an IMAX with some interactive exhibits great for kids. Like sitting at the oval office and other cool things

Go on a desert tour... check out desert eco tours

check out the Ice Space... its overpriced but would be fun for kids.. its super small but has an ice slide.. check for 2for1s

if your kid likes shows check out the EVO show (if its still playing) its a cirque type of performance.

The boardwalk is always nice. They recently changed where the shops were and it took away a bit of its charm in my mind but its still nice to stroll.

Obviously you will want to check out:
Dolphin reef -where you can get up and close to Dolphins

the underwater observatory- Where you can see marine life up close under the sea and even take an glass bottom boat ride.

The new Ice mall has a large ice skating rink

King City- A small kids amusment park with a water ride and a lot of interactive things


For some of these attractions you can buy from your hotel an Attraction pass which gets you like three of them for a discount, I believe it is Kings City, Underwater Observatory and a Jeep ride.

Thanks for the great set of ideas.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a hotel? We are going to be driving from TLV but would like a hotel near things to do and by water.

As for hotels I would look for an all inclusive or a half board. I've stayed at the Leonardo plaza with half board. It's directly on the beach with an entrance to the boardwalk. Really great location and rooms.

The also have another property that is all inclusive that is geared towards family.

I've also stayed at the magic sunrise. It's not on the beach or even technically in Eilat but a kibbutz 3 mins north of Eilat. It's all inclusive with activities and stuff geared towards small kids. They offer a shuttle to Eilat for free

The drive from TLV to Eilat takes over four hours (at what hour does your flight arrive?). Alternatively you can fly directly from TLV to Eilat: look at the Arkia and Israir websites for schedules and fares.
If you drive down there is a lot to see along the way. You may want to stay overnight in Mitzpe Ramon or the Dead Sea, for example.
Will you have the car for the entire week in Eilat? You can drive to Timna and Yotvata.
You can also take a day tour to Petra (but you can't take the car across the border).