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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...

A
Ahmed
From
Kuwait
Very good hotel, I enjoyed alot during my stay (my honeymoon) and I highly recommend for others. Very good hospitality, enthusiastic staff, very good room services. I enjoyed alot with daily night shows. I liked all entertainment team (Hamza, Bibo, Ali, Suzi). I liked the food and helpful waiters at the main restaurant (esp. Alaa).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,912 reviews
Price from
US$370.50
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.

E
Elaine
From
South Africa
Where do I even begin - I wish the stay could have been longer. Jaz Riviera is phenomenal - the perfect balance of elegant, modern design considerations and uncompromised principles of hospitality. Everything from arrival to the very point when you leave, is special. We arrived in the morning, hours before the standard check-in time of 14:00 and Abdallah immediately assured us that a room would be prepped and we should head to breakfast in the meantime, while they finalise. We were given a free room upgrade and settled in the room by 11:30. The food, the beverage options, the variety of restaurants and ample seating between pools and beachfront is unmatched. The service and attentive staff of Jaz Riviera is truly what makes it world class - to our newfound bestie; Abdelrahman, as well as the entire wait staff between all the delicious meals - We are truly in awe. A truly priceless experience and an experience that will be repeated soon. Up to the very last moment when we are checking out to leave and Mahmoud at the front desk helped to organise our transfer to Hurghada- nothing is ever too much to ask for the Jaz Riviera team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$396.35
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.

J
Jakub
From
Slovakia
Care , service , food , marsa mubarak(dugong turtle)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Price from
US$365.02
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
Kristina
From
Denmark
Good food and coffee. Nice balcony restaurant with freindly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews
Price from
US$111.84
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.

A
Aleksandra
From
Poland
Very nice place, very nice staff, especially the reception Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Salem, Hamid, and all the staff are amazing. The Food was amazing and the room had a direct sea view /thank you so much for this amazing holiday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
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.

S
Sergiy
From
Denmark
Everything was excellent! Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews
Price from
US$160.65
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.

A
Alexandra
From
Australia
We had a wonderful stay at Reef House! Moataz was the most welcoming and friendly host, ready to assist us for whatever we needed. The rooms were clean and well sized, and the property is in a quiet area but close to the sea and marina. Love the eco friendly aspect they are working on, would love to see more of that throughout Egypt! Skip the chaos of Hurghada and head straight here for a relaxing stay! The staff were all so lovely and helpful. They can assist you with booking trips or transport at reasonable prices and really do care about your wellbeing during your stay. One of the best hotels we’ve stayed at during our time in Egypt.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel in Port Ghalib

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 &...

R
Rob
From
Thailand
Good friendly service, good location, elaborate buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews
Price from
US$117.40
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Vision Diving Hotel

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

Blue Vision Diving Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Marsa Alam City. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

S
Stefano
From
Italy
everything, the hotel manager helped me realize every wish I had. He is also a great diving instructor with whom to do wonderful dives, all the staff are rare sweetness and familiarity
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Marina view port ghalib

Hotel in Port Ghalib

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.

M
Mai Heikal
From
Egypt
Location of hotel, the stuff are very helpful and kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 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.

From US$289.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

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.

From US$124.82 per night
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

Set in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$256.15 per night
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.

Set in Marsa Alam City, Jaz Aviva offers a restaurant. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy garden views.

From US$20,517.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

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.

From US$27.60 per night
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. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park.

From US$96.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 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.

From US$146.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 289 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 737 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$177.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Blue Vision Diving Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Marsa Alam City. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 428 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.

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From US$315.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Our spontaneous decision to spend our holidays at Steigenberger Coraya turned out to be perfect. From the moment we arrived to the moment we (sadly) had to leave, we were treated with wonderful service. Location: The hotel is beautifully located in Coraya Bay, protected from the strong April winds and surrounded by flowers and palm trees. Though the hotel is a bit older, it’s very well maintained and charming. Our room 1315 had a beautiful sea view. We love snorkelling and spent most of our time on the beach. The beachside service was excellent - always attentive, and my mojitos and margaritas were great! Food: The food was delicious with plenty of variety, including tasty local dishes. There’s a lady by the beach bar who bakes fresh Arabic bread, it smells so great. Lots of vegetables, great meat options, and very little junk food. We ate a lot, but it felt healthy. Activities: There was something going on every day - yoga, tennis, theme nights, volleyball, and more. Big thanks to Freddy and Kristýna from the animation team and to the tennis coach who made my first tennis session so much fun! Service: Mohammed, our warm-hearted waiter, took excellent care of us. Also, Ismael and the entire reception team were incredibly attentive and generously offered us both early check-in and late check-out. Our room was spotless thanks to Ahmed, who was always there when we needed a new beach towel. We truly had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back! Lukas and Tereza
Guest review by
Lukas
Czech Republic
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Second vist to concorde and it was as amazing as the first !! The room was beautiful it was massive, had touch screen controls for house keeping to make your room or not, your own personal WiFi box inside the room which was amazing! The staff made sure I had food as I arrived later on in the evening. The staff everyone was amazing asharf in the lobby bar and the manger in the reception cant do enough for you! The animation are a big part of the hotel not pushy for activies always happy day and night provided shows evenings and daily activities. Restaurant was OK I am a vegetarian and did have to ask the chefs most days if something had meat in as it isn't labelled if it is vegetarian including the salad as sometimes there was meat inside but I did find something to eat every lunch and dinner and the chefs got to know you and would come over to me straight away letting me know if there was meat inside which was amazing!! All the staff are so friendly in the hotel and are always so helpful if you need anything, they are always happy and smiling throughout the day home away from home 🤍
Guest review by
RhiannonMansour
United Kingdom
From US$133.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews
I will never forget this trip thanks to everyone that is working here 🙏🏼 we were able to snorkel and see different kinds of sea animals and corals just few steps from the beach 🥰 they are also quite careful and warning everyone to make sure that nobody ruin the corals or give food to the fishes.. also we had trip to dolphins house and we had wim with them (big thanks to the guys there that took care of everyone and made sure that we had good memories in videos and photos). The restaurant is good the chef was always careful to listen to people’s opinion about food and if they have something more they desire to have ! Rooms are so clean the housekeepers are always careful about minor details
Guest review by
Thameur
Denmark
From US$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 78 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
Kiarna
Spain
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 288 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
Wolfgang
Germany
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Staff is great,helpfull,gently. Food more than enough and delicious. Nice,clean room with Seaview. Beach is beautifull, pools great. The Red Sea always is the best. Unfortunately weather windy, strong waves, difficult snorkeling. But this is not the hotel mistake😉😄 This was my second time visit and I'll be back. Thx everything.
Guest review by
NagyNemes
Hungary
From US$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews
- Excellent customer care provided by Mr Wael, who was very helpful anytime - very nice coral reef with plenty of fishes - nice and clean beach with enough of sunbeds - very good food and its variety - very good massages in spa - modern and well equipped rooms - regular transport from remote areas - quads trip
Guest review by
Daniel
Czech Republic
From US$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
I had an exceptional stay at this hotel. The reception staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. Many thanks for the friendly lifeguard in the marina.
Guest review by
Mohabeldin
Germany
From US$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
Wonderful location with great house reef. Diving centre and boat staff like family, looked after us so well. Food much more varied than we expected, we ate like kings. Nice to have fresh beer, wine and espresso coffee available all day. Great value for money.
Guest review by
jayd
France
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Loved the position of the room with sea view! Food was very good we had no problems! Staff in restaurant was very careful with me and my baby as we were travelling alone. They took care of us! Good diving center and welcoming people! See you next time!
Guest review by
Adriana
Italy
From US$257.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Very nice place, very nice staff, especially the reception Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Salem, Hamid, and all the staff are amazing. The Food was amazing and the room had a direct sea view /thank you so much for this amazing holiday
Guest review by
Aleksandra
Poland
From US$264.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews
What an amazing stay! Wonderful hotel, nice location, good food and for me one of the most important things, the staff! They made our stay unbelievably amazing! Thanks to everybody that works at this hotel!
Guest review by
Helena
France
From US$167.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
All things there was excellent, specially the stuff of panorama restaurant when I request from them to make surprise to my wife in her birthday. They are welcome and made excellent birthday show.
Guest review by
Hytham
Oman
From US$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 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 nasr
Egypt
From US$195.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
5 star diving center, incredible coral reef for snorkeling and diving, many activities and delicious food, very attentive staff, we'll be back soon
Guest review by
Marcos
Netherlands
From US$166.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Stunningly beautiful 🤩 The staff, wonderful food and listening/ watching the waves drinking tea in the Bedouin Tent, at night!!!
Guest review by
judith
United Kingdom
From US$275.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing Aqua is Amazing special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salah
Crimea
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Professional staff Very good quality of food Very good Cleaning
Guest review by
Ahmed
Egypt
From US$177.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews
Good friendly service, good location, elaborate buffet.
Guest review by
Rob
Thailand

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10

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
Andrea
10

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
Rose
United 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
Lars
Switzerland
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 Ruurds
South 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
Menna
Egypt
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
Roland
Switzerland
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
bruce
Egypt
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 Lannoy
Belgium
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
Smile08
Czech 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. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Guest review by
Laurence
Switzerland