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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Facing the beachfront, Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus offers 5-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private...
J
Jonas
From
SwedenIncredibly luxurious hotel. Food was top-notch, breakfast buffet magnificent. Good gym. Beautiful garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,873 reviews
Price from
US$360.32
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Riviera
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
JAZ Elite Riviera features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
T
Teresa
From
AustriaWe had a very nice stay at the Jaz Elite Riviera. The staff is very friendly and helpful in all circumstances. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed the food a lot. There is a large food buffet at breakfast, lunch and dinner times. However, also between these there are the possibilities to order food at a late breakfast and lunch at other restaurants at the pool and the beach. We prefer local food, but there is a great variability in joices and plenty of western food, but also some Arabic dishes to chose from.
The beach is beautiful and plenty of sunbeads are available and there is even services for drinks delivered directly to you at the beach.
We enjoyed our stay a lot!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$327.42
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Amara
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, JAZ Elite Amara offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.
M
Magali
From
BelgiumFabulous hotel, recently built. We did enjoy our one-week holiday to the fullest.
Everything was perfect:
- friendly and helpful staff (reception, room service, restaurants, bars, beach, entertainment)
- spacious and clean rooms (as a family we even got two connecting rooms and our children got twin beds, which they did appreciate)
- very clean common areas (staff is constantly cleaning the floor near the swimming pools and maintaining the green areas) - 5 huge swimming pools (+ 2 for young children) - does not feel crowded at all!
- live qualitative shows every evening (great artists)
- friendly and discreet entertainment team
- last but not least great food offer in all the restaurants.
We liked the fact that the hotel has a reasonable size and that it does not exceed two storeys.
Thank you all at Jaz Elite Amara for making our stay memorable and enjoyable ;-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
US$245.96
1 night, 2 adults
Wadi Sabarah Lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Wadi Sabarah Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Marsa Alam City. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
K
Kate McKay
From
New ZealandAmazing place to stay in Marsa Alam, very luxurious. We had the full board option and all the food was amazing (would highly recommend the full board option as there isn't anywhere else to eat around the resort unless you have a car). They can also provide a takeaway lunch if you are going out on a day tour. Beautiful buildings and great views. Lovely big pool with lots of beds to lay on. The staff were all very friendly. The only downside to this accommodation is that although there is a beach in front of the resort, you cannot actually swim here due to a reef and if you do want to swim you have to walk about 10 minutes down the beach to a pier which enters the water about 100metres out where you can snorkel (although is very deep here). It think this is quite common for a lot of the resorts along Marsa Alam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Price from
US$112.72
1 night, 2 adults
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Located in Marsa Alam City, Reef House features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.
M
Massimo
From
ItalyThe staff is very friendly
The food is great
That’s the reason why I recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
El Quseir Hotel provides accommodation in Quseir. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
T
Tomás
From
PortugalEverything. I was just perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.
M
Mantas
From
LithuaniaExceptional Experience – A Perfect Couples’ Getaway!
Our stay at this resort in Egypt was absolutely exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and taken care of in every possible way. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation to the fullest.
The food was delicious with a great variety of options, and the drinks were top-notch, thanks to the amazing bartenders. The property itself was stunning—beautifully maintained, clean, and offering breathtaking views.
A special shoutout to Mohamed salim from reception, who went above and beyond to assist us with everything we needed. Also, a huge thank you to Taha, the barman, who made our evenings even better with his amazing cocktails and friendly attitude. The entertainment team truly made a difference in our stay—Yousaf Mohamed and Rico, you guys are incredible! Your energy and enthusiasm made every activity and show so much fun.
We loved every second of our stay and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for an unforgettable vacation! 10/10!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Protels Crystal Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a fitness centre, garden and private beach area.
G
Gabor
From
AustriaGreat hotel for a great price. The rooms are big and clean, the staff are super friendly and child-friendly. The pools are clean, these are perfect for the kids. Also the short is swallow and it's great with kids and there are more options for diving. The food corner was tasty and varied, there is international and Egyptian food.
I really liked the hotel and would recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$87.30
1 night, 2 adults
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Coraya Bay.
J
Juris
From
LatviaWe really enjoyed staying at the hotel. If there was something we were not happy about the managers were able to sort it out straight away.
+ Beautiful place and a lot of green and blooming plants. You can see that there are very professional gardeners
+ A several swimming pools
+ A choice of food
+ Animations and discos every night
+ A very welcome and helpful staff
+ The managers always available and immediately sort out everything you need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
Price from
US$144.59
1 night, 2 adults
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, MG Alexander The Great Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
C
Carola
From
Italythe hospitality was amazing. Mohamed Salah made us feel home!
We spent here only two days but wished for more!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Facing the beachfront, MG Alexander The Great Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
From US$115.81 per night
Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$163.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...
From US$133.31 per night
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
Beach safari nubian resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Beach safari nubian resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$105.80 per night
Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Set in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$295.72 per night
Protels Beach Club & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Protels Beach Club & SPA offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$152.40 per night
Bliss Nada Beach Resort
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Bliss Nada Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$154.42 per night
Budget hotels in Marsa Alam
Oyster Bay Beach Studio
Hotel in Marsa Alam
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster Bay Beach Studio has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
From US$96.25 per night
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
Deep south Eco-lodge features a private beach area, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in Marsa Alam City.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Marina view port ghalib features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port Ghalib. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
UTOPIA Blue Resort
Hotel in Quseir
Cheap hotel
Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
Oyster bay Suite 01
Hotel in Abu Dabab
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster bay Suite 01 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Abu Dabab.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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From US$284.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews
A Perfect Getaway – We’ll Definitely Be Back!
This beautifully maintained hotel is set in a stunning bay, with a scenic seaside promenade perfect for walks. Snorkeling is easy right off the beach, and there’s even a dive club on-site for the more adventurous.
The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped — ideal for a relaxing stay. The resort features three lovely swimming pools with plenty of loungers; no need to rush or reserve.
The food is great: the buffet is varied and enjoyable, and the à la carte restaurant rivals a top European brasserie in quality and atmosphere.
The staff — from the pool and evening bars to the restaurants — are friendly, helpful, and multilingual. They’re present without being pushy, especially when it comes to tips, which makes you feel at home.
The entire resort — rooms, gardens, bars — is kept spotlessly clean. The reception and PR officers are always available and eager to help.
Entertainment runs all day and well into the evening, with something for every age. Fun pool games, darts, volleyball, and more are on offer daily.
This place ticks all the boxes for a great holiday — we’ll definitely return!
Guest review by
freddyBelgium
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews
I don’t even know where to start... Everything was AMAZING! This Hotel is just THE PERFECT place to relax and have a lot of fun on the sun.
They keep their pride in keeping everything clean and beautiful, and all the people working there are extremely helpful and friendly.
They attend to their guests with every need, the freshly prepared food is so delicious with different choices and varieties.
Every day there are many activities around the pool such as Zumba, Yoga, Water polo, Aqua gym, Volleyball, Pètangue, Darts, Etc.
After the delicious dinner, the Animation Team led by Shaggy, will make sure to keep you entertained and laughing every night with different programs and shows such as The Oriental show, Dance show, Comedy show, Fire shows, Mic show, and many many more.
You just feel like you are a part of that Happy Life Family during your stay, so that is why this name is Just perfect for this hotel and I thank you all so much for a wonderful holiday.
I will most definitely return again and this time with more friends so they can also experience what it feels like to be living The Happy Life! ;-) Merci
Guest review by
HanaEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Exceptional Experience – A Perfect Couples’ Getaway!
Our stay at this resort in Egypt was absolutely exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and taken care of in every possible way. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation to the fullest.
The food was delicious with a great variety of options, and the drinks were top-notch, thanks to the amazing bartenders. The property itself was stunning—beautifully maintained, clean, and offering breathtaking views.
A special shoutout to Mohamed salim from reception, who went above and beyond to assist us with everything we needed. Also, a huge thank you to Taha, the barman, who made our evenings even better with his amazing cocktails and friendly attitude. The entertainment team truly made a difference in our stay—Yousaf Mohamed and Rico, you guys are incredible! Your energy and enthusiasm made every activity and show so much fun.
We loved every second of our stay and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for an unforgettable vacation! 10/10!
Guest review by
MantasLithuania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews
We had an amazing experience during our stay at Gemma Resort. From the moment we arrived, Hazem at the Main Desk made us feel welcome, and his exceptional kindness and availability were present until the moment we left. He was always there to make sure we were comfortable and at ease.
We were also very well taken care of by Mahmoud at the beach - always with a great smile - and the entire restaurant staff, especially Sameh at the beach restaurant, where we had lunch daily. Thank you all for your hospitality.
A special thanks goes to the Submarine Diving Center, to our fantastic instructor Abdo, and his entire team for an unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for these incredible 7 days, Gemma Resort. We will definitely be back and have already started recommending you to our Portuguese friends. 10/10
Guest review by
CarmoPortugal
From US$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
It was very close to the Abu Dabab beach, which was one of the best beaches I've ever been to, with amazing snorkelling, sunbathing and diving opportunities, and some nice bars to get some cold beers. The rooms were clean, cosy, and comfortable, and the area around was full of flowers and greenery, which gave such a nice feel to the place. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, always making sure we were ok, and the food in the restaurant was great. This place is great for SCUBA divers or people who like to spend most of their time by the ocean.
Guest review by
KiarnaSpain
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
thank you to the entire hotel team for a wonderful stay. special thanks to the reception, where Kiro, Hani and Shazly are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, I especially appreciated the large selection for vegetarians. The restaurant also has very friendly staff. Amer was very nice to my niece and she liked him very much. Overall, the hotel has a magical atmosphere and, most importantly, everything is beautifully clean!
Guest review by
JessicaCzech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Marina Lodge is lying silently at the bay of Port Ghalib, nearby is the own beach (5 minutes on foot or by shuttle service). The reef with beautiful corals and many colourful fishes is very easy to reach from the beach.
Marina lodge is a very fine hotel, the meals have so many dishes of very good taste. The staff was very friendly and helpful. So I can recommend this hotel very much.
Guest review by
WolfgangGermany
From US$156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
Everything , including the location just next to Wadi el Gemal National Park. it offers wide range of different activities including big dive centre , quad bike dives over the desert and desert safari . Stuff is friendly and always very helpful. food is amazing, doesn’t matter what dietary restrictions you’ll find something delicious. I’m vegan and had plenty of meal options.
Guest review by
AgataUnited Kingdom
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Warm Welcoming and fast check in with nice welcome drink .Lobby Bar staff very professional and working hard.Food very nice and tasty.Beach and coral amazing.highly recommended .Thanks too much F&O manager Mr Ahmed as He is very professional and kind person
Guest review by
SerhatTurkey
From US$202.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
Absolutely brilliant hotel manager Hosni who went above and beyond to make us feel the most welcomed and ensured we had a wonderful comfortable stay.
Good facilities, Aqua park , beach . Our see view room was very nice.
Guest review by
AnnaUnited Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
It was absolutely great.
Desert, ocean, sustainable philosophy.
Great respect for protecting the nature, reef.
Free water dispensers to avoid pet bottle pollution was a super gesture.
Guest review by
TamaraSwitzerland
From US$161.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Kind, helpful and super supportive stuff.
Great location for diving and snorkeling.
Very relaxing and natural friendly place.
Food is just amazing!
Guest review by
a.e nasrEgypt
From US$215.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
It was a paradise that just appeared in a great location... most of the staff were amazing just some could have been more helpful.
Guest review by
SarahUnited Kingdom
From US$168.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Stunningly beautiful 🤩 The staff, wonderful food and listening/ watching the waves drinking tea in the Bedouin Tent, at night!!!
Guest review by
judithUnited Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Very friendly staff, good buffet restaurant, nice entertaining with good warm pool and evening spectacles. Very recommended!
Guest review by
RossiconeItaly
From US$278.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
From US$133.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
luxory appartment, nice reef plenty different fishes pool etc .i love it
Guest review by
imreHungary
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
The sea view from the balcony and the pregnant cat for company
Guest review by
Morocco 1988Belgium
From US$225.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Room, swimming pool and food are perfect
Guest review by
ThomasUnited Arab Emirates
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Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your...
Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your only purpose is water and nature because is the only thing that there is there. Desert and Marine life. iy you love adventures, that is the place.
Guest review by
Andrea10
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya...
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya bay, my husband and I were given a lift there by a golf cart. Alaya staff greeted us at the beach area ,attending to our needs. providing beach chairs, umbrella and bar service . The swimming are is great, water is clean and warm. Snorkeling and scuba diving is available. I did snorkel and it was a great experience.
Guest review by
RoseUnited States
10
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels.
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels. Nice bars, good restaurants and friendly people. On Saturdays there is now a Cruiseship visiting Port Ghalib, hopefully the effects on the reef etc. will be not too negative.
Guest review by
LarsSwitzerland
10
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea...
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea goes. My favourite place of all time is the Concorde Moreen Hotel, with the Hilton coming a strong second.
We only ate at the hotels, because our time was limited.
I used the taxi service offered online by Booking.com, which I found to be very efficient and reasonable. But I am also a seasoned traveller in Egypt and do not find it difficult to negotiate with taxi drivers. (It can be very useful to ask Chat GPT first what an average trip should cost you, if you are unsure, and then use that as a guideline for your negotiations.)
It's an amazing experience to go out on a boat, but picking the right one can make the difference. I will be leaving my review on our experience separately (as it warrants a whole story on its own :))
Guest review by
Annie RuurdsSouth Africa
10
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing.
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing. You can swim anywhere.
No so much facilities ( food places, supermarkets,..) and pharmacies located around hotels.
Weather is hot, limited gas stations and road is not preferable to be taken at night.
Guest review by
MennaEgypt
4.0
The sea was beautiful.
The sea was beautiful. Unfortunately strong winds kept me from going into the sea. We stayed mostly in the lagoons. There was no access to sea from the beach, only from the pier. The life guards were good and attentive.
Guest review by
RolandSwitzerland
8.0
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,...
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,too shallow and rocky not sandy.Took quad ride out in desert was fun.Lots of fish to see on reefs,water very clean.marss Mubarak has resident dugong and turtles but didn't see the dugong on our visit.Overall nice place ,a bit on the windy side but nice relief from heat.
Guest review by
bruceEgypt
10
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès.
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès. There are already so many wonderful things to do like snorkeling, diving, massages and especially the many activities offered by Captain Mahmoud's extraordinary team and the high quality shows performed in the evening. All the staff are adorable, attentive, attentive both on the beach and by the pool as well as in the various restaurants, not to mention the maintenance staff and gardeners, the cooks, the waiters (mention special for Ahzem from the main restaurant, Abd Allah at the pool restaurant, Mostafa who is part of Mahmoud's team, Hod Hod on the beach and many others of whom I don't really know the spelling of their first name. are all very courageous, with a sense of humor and kindness like I have rarely seen. Everything is put in place so that you only want to do one thing... come back as quickly as possible."
Guest review by
Valérie LannoyBelgium
6.0
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t...
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t like. Mainly, I noticed that someone bought a quad bike tour, and they were taken just a little way behind the hotel to ride on a pile of sand for a short while. There was trash and plastic all around, a complete wasteland—nothing pretty. I’m used to greenery, which I understand is lacking in this destination, but I definitely wouldn’t buy an overpriced camel or quad bike tour. Especially because, in that heat, it wouldn’t be an enjoyable experience for me, and with the trash around, definitely not. I did a diving trip, but it ended up being canceled. Unfortunately, they made us leave our things (like backpacks) in a place where locals were moving around, and we had no way to secure them. The original plan was that we would be on a boat. In the end, it didn’t happen, and that was probably for the best. I booked the trip through Booking. I had no particular expectations, even though we were supposed to see dolphins. Eventually, I arranged for diving, and I enjoyed it. Since I’m already a diver, it was easy, but when I saw how they even turn diving into a business, it bothered me. I saw parents forcing their 12-year-old daughter to try diving. She was crying, didn’t want to do it, but the father insisted because it was paid for. I watched her struggle and feel uncomfortable. It saddens me to see that everything can be bought with money, and that’s just wrong.
Guest review by
Smile08Czech Republic
8.0
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
There is a public beach a little further away (a short walk across a small desert area) with exceptional underwater flora and fauna. Bring shoes for walking in the water. Please stay above or near the coral (personally, I didn't know there were risks to swimming too far from the reefs, namely sharks. But I didn't see any. On the other hand, there were some exceptional fish!
Port Ghalib is a tourist spot but much, much quieter than Hurghada. If someone tries to sell you something, just say ‘La, chokram’ with a smile and everything will be fine. Don't forget to tip a little, as Egyptians earn very little (around €400 per month for a family of four). For activities, I recommend Royal Sea Tours (royalsea-tours.com), who are really great.
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LaurenceSwitzerland
