Stella Beach Resort & Spa, Makadi Bay

So, I’m infuriated by the rubbish reviews about this hotel, and can only think they are written by rival hotels/staff! DO NOT LISTEN!! We are half way through a fabulous week here and we have been delighted. Yes, it was a bargain, so we would say it has outperformed our expectations! If you want to get”wrecked” every night, you may find the the local spirits lacking - so just bring your duty free with you; we’re not alcoholics, so have found the cocktails pleasant and like the fact we can have a few without the danger of feeling squiffy (my partner doesn’t drink virtually any alcohol at home); the food IS a little on the bland side for our taste, but as seasoned travellers we appreciate they are catering for the masses; but it’s very easy to spice it up to taste - look out for the sauces and spices corners - want chilli? Add your own! The staff are polite, kind and willing; where else have you been where there is a man dedicated to swatting flies in the bar area (not many seen anyway - they “fog” every two days - or a lady who circulates daily chatting to clients about their stay and actively seeking out any issues? The gardens are stunning and the gardeners deserve a rating of excellent - please don’t forget them in your tipping regime. The massage and pedicures we had were fabulous; even the sales reps who are spreading the word about the available services are fun to chat to and not at all pushy! The pool man is sweet, the flatbread lady awesome, as is the omelette chef. Please DO NOT pay any heed to the bad reviews, they are fictitious in our opinion. It’s rare we revisit a travel destination, but we will be back! Thank you to all the staff who have made our short stay a memorable one ❤️

FOOD. I was apprehensive when coming as I heard some bad feedback from the food. I can honestly say with the diverse group I came here with, everyone found something they enjoyed to eat. Loved the dessert. However there was a few problems with the à la carte restaurants. We booked the Chinese and it was awful. I really didn’t enjoy it at all. We also booked the Italian and the service and food wasn’t too good either. As for the Lebanese…. My daughter asked 2 different waiters on 2 separate occasions if the starter she was ordering contained nuts and they said NO!! Then one of them came back whilst she was eating and said actually YES they do. My daughter had a bad reaction and needed a saline drip and meds. The hotel was terrible with sorting the insurance and didn’t take responsibility really. Both Chinese and Lebanese was in the gardens resort. Otherwise i was happy with the food and the different meals on offer. DRINKS don’t expect to get a good variety of cocktails. I had four different types and they pretty much taste the same. I still was happy as I’m not a big drinker anyway but I ended up buying my own bottle of vodka. SPA. I blocked a full body massage for £25 each so me ans my friend had one together. Even though it was cheap as chips, I don’t feel the people were qualified and I left in more pain than I arrived. At the end the lady made me feel really awkward by putting out her hand and asking me for a tip. I didn’t have money on me as I came straight from the pool so said I will bring a tip later. She took me down to a man and told me to give the money to him. Sorry but I didn’t go back. HOTEL the hotel was very clean and well kept. Couldn’t fault it at all. The staff are all friendly helpful However you will be pestered constantly by the men trying to get you to buy a day trip, tattoo, dinner out, and most of all the hotel spa. my advice is just say no Thank You and don’t engage in any further conversation. Same as the shopping market at the front of the hotel. I was so tired of being told to come into the shops and then pestered on buying things that I didn’t go back. I loved the kittens and their mum that played happily around us too, The pool was so nice and the pool with swim up bar is warm and where we spend most of our time. My fav part of the holiday was the pool. We had a good cold swim in the other pool too which was refreshing, The beach is lovely and we snorkelled from the end of the long jetty. I did really enjoy my holiday here apart from the few issues I have pointed out but they were the downsides and I wanted to be honest. Otherwise it’s a lovely hotel and we all had a lovely time here.

2nd time here and what a brilliant place entertainment was amazing , went to the Chinese and Italian would recommend these , room was cleaned everyday couldn't fault the cleaner was so funny , food so many different varieties to choose from, different themed every night x

Hotel is real value for money and exceeded our expetations. Things we loved the most - confortable beds and cleaness of the room. (Baaha was responsible for this and he is really great, always greets you with a big smile), coral reef and other spot for swimming in the Red Sea, pools, food for breakfast and dinner, looks and maintainance of parks (stunning) and building style is also making whole experience one level up. Things we did not enjoy- totaly unnecessary loud music and very loud screaming from microphone for all animation team activities. This was annoying as it does not have any purpose, guests who participate could enjoy with less loudness.

I have had the most wonderful time in here at the stella Makadi beach resort. Me and partner have spent a week here at this lovely hotel. The food is outstanding the staff are all incredible and very friendly. I will 100% be coning back here in the future.

Great Hotel, everywhere was kept clean and tidy. Praise to every staff member, especially around the pool bar area. Also the entertainment staff too, and cleaning staff. No faults at all. The food in buffet restraunt was enough plenty of choice. We had a great chill out. Staff and food excellent at the Italian and Indian restraunt. Beach restraunt also good. Thank you all for a lovely holiday.