Nadejda O
1. december 2024
This was our first time in Egypt, we didn’t know what to expect and can’t compare with other hotels. Overall it was a rather successful experience. Especially considering the magical crystal clear sea. I read a lot of reviews about the hotel before the trip and was worried in advance. It's economy class service but not all bad in main characteristics. 1. The beach is great. Wide, sandy, measured - 350 meters. Several rows of umbrellas (4-6). There was never a time when we didn't find an umbrella. Not the first line, of course, they are reserved early in the morning. But we always found it, and the employees helped. Clean. Never seen such huge umbrellas for 4 sun loungers before. There are several coral reefs nearby, where we went diving and snorkeling from the beach. It was well organized. 2. The hotel area is large, green and well-groomed. We walked 10 thousand steps a day without much effort. 3. The food is of normal quality, never had any problems with it. They save money on fish; it is always tilapia. But the chicken and beef are delicious. Vegetables are both fresh and prepared. There were no lines for food or tables. Tables are cleared quickly. Drinks are not offered during meals; guests go for non-alcoholic ones themselves. Alcohol - in the bar. There is an Italian and Arabic restaurant à la carte, they are included in the price of staying. It's worth going at least once. Nice food and service, especially in Italian. And there is fish restaurant on the beach for extra money, I highly recommend spending the money - it’s very tasty, and there’s not only tilapia there. They provide set menu for reasonable money. 4. There were no problems with water. The hotel proides 2 bottles in your room every day, and if you have a good attitude - as many as you want. Bars are open from morning to night also and always have safe filtered water. There are several bars on the territory, including two beach bars. We didn’t suffer from diarrhea, although we stocked up on pills. And we brushed their teeth with bottled water. 5. About the noise. At first we were given a room in a noisy area, next to the reception. They changed it at our request after 2 days, but it is needed to be persistent and remind. 6. All services required good treatment and a tip was expected. It was annoying. But we were prepared in advance based on the reviews and decided to immediately include tip money in the cost of the trip as part of the cost. This is true everywhere in Egypt, part of the culture. Prepare about 50 euros per tourist for small tips - dollars or euros. Local currency is less welcomed. 7. The animation in the hotel is active, don't miss it. Animation team is friendly and proactive. During the day, sports classes are held on the beach, next to the towel counter: yoga, stretching, aqua and step aerobics, dance classes. For entry level, everyone can do it. It seems to me that I have never swam or gone to sports in any vacation before as much as here. 8. Tips were expected
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