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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...
D
Daniel
From
LuxembourgWe would like to thank the management for choosing such special people, you are very lucky to have a great team and please read this message to everyone because they deserve it.
Best RECEPTION and CONCIERGE team: taking care of every guest needs;
Great HOUSEKEEPING Service: room was so clean that you can eat on the floor, always clean towels and beautiful flower compositions on our bed;
Amazing ANIMATION Team: Bibo and Hamsa you are the best! We had so much fun that since we are back home we dance every night with your move:Yallah Yallah!;
GYM attendant: Mr. Mohamed is the best physioterapist ever. He helped us a lot for our back problems and teach us good exercises;
POOL guardian: Ayman was taking care of us every day and always with a smile;
RESTAURANTS: ALL your team is amazing, very professional, always making sure that nothing is missing from our table, also CHEFS who serves the food explained always what they were serving;
Our favourite restaurant is MASHAWI Restaurant: we would like to mention an amazing service from Abu Gabel, Ebd Al Ram, Hamad, Hasan, Osman and all BAR Team and Ahmed Gaber Anicar.
Every day we take our Espresso at the LOBBY BAR and we dont order cause Hamir already knows it and he bring it to us also very good service from Abd Alla
BREAKFAST at the Sultan Buffet Restaurant usually served by Ahmed a very helpful and professional guy. The woman of the bread: I wish I was able like you to do my bread
A very big thank you to Mr. Yasser working @pier and pool, we speak so much with him, he knows everything about turtles and dolphins
2 MAINTENANCE guys doing a job with some tubes in front of the yoga room by the beach and they spend only 15 minutes, did the job perfectly and always with a smile;
GARDENERS taking amazing care of your beautiful plants
PAINTERS fast and professional;
Please excuse us if we forgot to mention someone really ALL the staff is amazing. We wish to come back at your hotel to meet you soon in shaa alleh. Sara and Daniel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,908 reviews
Price from
US$321.15
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.
H
Hannah
From
GermanyThe location, the modern touch!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 470 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.
A
Angelina
From
UkraineAmazing NEW hotel with friendly and super helpful stuff, high food quality, comfortable big rooms, adorable beach and sea, i recommend it to everyone!
# Food:
• The main restaurant offers good food, but during my two-week stay, I felt that it lacked variety.
• Breakfast (7:00–10:00): There were always two types of salmon, fresh juices, smoothies, omelets, poached eggs, pancakes, waffles, strawberries, and plenty of fruits.
• Lunch (12:30–14:30): Always a choice of meat or fish. The pasta with garlic, shrimp, and cream in the main restaurant is highly recommended.
• Splash Bar (12:30–16:30): Great pizza, crispy chicken schnitzel, and fresh salads.
• Bay View (12:30–16:00): Highly recommend the salmon sandwich and cheesecake.
• Dinner (18:30–21:00): Tasty dishes in the main restaurant and both à la cartes.
• Tao à la carte: Delicious soups and sushi.
• Bay View à la carte: Highly recommend the baked salmon.
• Also, great beachfront restaurants at Jaz Riviera and Iberotel.
# Staff
• Mr. Mohammed Khaled is a heart of this place.
Special thanks to him – a highly professional manager who solved my issue within 10 minutes.
• Thanks to Abdullah (reception) for the warm welcome and farewell gifts.
• Excellent staff:
• Alaa (Bay View): Attentive waiter.
• Mahmoud Khali (main restaurant): Friendly and polite.
• Mahmoud (lobby bar): Quick service, remembers your drink preferences.
• Isabelle and Amélie (animation team): they both are friendly and amazing.
# Territory
• Green, well-maintained, with multiple pools and a large jacuzzi, plenty of sun loungers.
• Nice evening walks between Jaz Riviera and Iberotel, but a nearby construction site makes it less pleasant.
• On-site: pharmacy, mini-market, souvenirs, ATM (withdrawal fee: $4).
• Diving center on the beach.
# Rooms
• Spacious, modern rooms with soft linens and comfortable pillows.
• Glass bottled water, kettle, tea, coffee, paid minibar, iron available on request.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
US$251.44
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.
J
Johannes
From
GermanyVery nice, relaxing and quiet location. Great breakfast and dinner, very clean rooms, Swimmingpool (very nice) and beach. Great balcony with view over the sea.
Everything was great and we highly recommend the lodge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
Price from
US$112.08
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.
S
Sara
From
SloveniaThe style of rooms, the cleanness, the vie, the location, but most of all the hospitality. The room made me feel like I am in the mountains in Switzerland and then I looked out of the window and there was the sea and the palm trees🥰 Mustafa was always ready to help, advise and meet my special requirements. Amer made me feel like I am visiting old friends, he showed me around and was making my stay so much more special. It was a wonderful time, and it will for sure be my go to location every time I visit Qusier. Thank you🙏🥰🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 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.
A
Aleksandra
From
PolandVery 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.
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, 585 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.
J
Jan
From
Czech RepublicStuff was good, reception also good and everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$108
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.
h
hill
From
Ukrainevery clean , very friendly and helpful people
best place and locai
i highly recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
E
Elisa
From
ItalyAmazing experience in Utopia , I really want to come back. Clean rooms, always smiling staff, good food.
Thanks to Salah, Restaurant Mana
ger and all the staff around him
Big Thanks to all Staff of Euro Divers , for their amazing job! Special thanks to Memed, he makes me feel like at home and I got special diving with him !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 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 8.2
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$121.72 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, 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
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 258 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
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$256.15 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
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
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.
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. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park.
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, 239 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
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 291 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 8.4
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, 80 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.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 429 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.
Red Sea Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Set in Marsa Alam City, Red Sea Hotel offers a terrace. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.
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From US$167.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Oasis", i had an idea and picture in my mind of the meaning of this word before our trip.
After our trip, i can truly say i found a little gem of a diversparadise in Marsa Alam.
From arriving in the airport to saying goodbye at the end of our trip, we were greeted with so much warmth, kindness and professionalism that will blow your mind totally in the positive way 😁
The hotel, a collection of little houses with seaview, and opendeck restaurant give you the feeling of being in a tiny community, actually divefamily.
Food is buffetstyle in the morning and evening and even possible for lunch. We chose a la carte for lunch. Always tasty, never blend or boring and even spicy is an option 😉
We stayed 7 nights and were never offered the same dish twice.
Divecenter
I have dived all over the globe and can honestly say that this divecenter exceeds all expectations.
Very personal and professional service: top notch briefings, enthousiastic and kind guides, helpfulness of all the divepersonel (in house and after dives), decent equipement and so on...
A big thank you to all of you @ Oasis, i had an amazing holiday and hope to be back some day!
Guest review by
HettyBelgium
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Very attentive and friendly staff throughout. The Hotel Manager, the reception staff, and everybody else were very courteous and helpful and I felt well taken care of. They even have a guest relations Manager, (Nancy Mahmoud I think) who was super friendly and arranged dinner at the beach.
I loved the pools and my room - everything worked as expected with decent WiFi and AirCon.
The food was good for a buffet style - it did get crowded at breakfast and while it wasn't always top quality the value for money is superb. There was a good mix of buffet classics and local cuisine although I would have liked a bit more information about the local foods! The special dinner option is a quality step up for sure.
There are plenty of bars for drinks and snacks and there is an air conditioned Gym available too.
All in all I had a great stay!
Guest review by
MarkAustria
From US$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
The beach and the sea are amazing, really outstanding. The beach areas are beautiful, lots of space and privacy, access to the sea is fantastic and the sea itself with its unique marine life is a paradise. The food is excellent, lots of different dishes that we loved, international or local, a really great food experience, breakfast, lunch and dinner were just delicious. Than you very much to all the staff, for the kindness granted to us 24/7 and for making us feel at home. We loved every single aspect of our stay. Everything was outstanding. Simply PERFECT. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to come back for our next stay at the amazing Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort.
Guest review by
Maria PiaItaly
From US$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
We had really good time in Sea World Resort. We enjoyed every minute of our holiday. Staff was very nice and smiled all the time. We also appreciate nice surprices from the hotel and late check out because our flight departed next day early morning . I have to highlight Marzena, she cared if everything is ok or can help us with something all the time.
Guest review by
HanaCzech Republic
From US$195.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
We stayed in the tent and chalet. It’s a different experience but both are wonderful. Everything centred around and well organised for guests to enjoy underwater life to the max. The concept attracts a certain type of clientele, mostly divers, who are not there to party and make noise but to enjoy and respect nature. Wonderful to disconnect.
Guest review by
jaydFrance
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
This is my second stay at Concord Moreen and certainly will not be the last one, everything exceeded my expectations, the room was spacious with an astonishing view, the beach was amazing, for relaxing and snorkeling, The staff was very friendly, and went out of their way to help, especially Mr.Saad
I highly recommend Concord Moreen
Guest review by
SherifEgypt
From US$121.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
fully recommend this hotel. Very nice people, tasty food. Lots of attractions, you can't complain about boredom. Very clean, rooms cleaned daily. The people at the reception are very professional and nice, they will help with everything! I will definitely come back here!
Guest review by
MarcelPoland
From US$315.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Very nice place and staff (many thanks to Esraa, main
restaurant manager!).
Good reef for snorkeling.
Very recommended for people with disabilities. My mother was even able to go swimming in the sea.
Kindest regards from Jennifer Grasser.
Guest review by
JenniferAustria
From US$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
Food great, accomodation great and sustainable.
Seen the turtles and beautiful coral bays snorkeling) Place is situated at the territory of Wadi el Gemal National park, water very clean, nature well preserved.
Hope to come back soon
Guest review by
ShashlykovaRussia
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
AleksandraPoland
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Great resort with a very nice atmosphere, awesome kids pool with slides, very good house reef for snorkeling, rooms in the new blocks are modern and comfortable. Reception staff are accomodating and polite. Will be coming back.
Guest review by
AhmedSingapore
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Everthiing is great hospitality great staff great Muhammed at reception he is super now we have friend at Egypt great nature.We like the foods
Guest review by
ardaTurkey
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Excellent food. Everything was fresh.
Room brand new ( block 48)
Very attentive staff & management
Nice garden, well maintained
Guest review by
TanjaGermany
From US$167.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 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$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
The location is awesome - you can walk to everything at Abu Dabbab bay, staff were very nice, food was tasty, room was great!
Guest review by
TaniaUnited States
From US$117.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,208 reviews
Very helpful staff, an incredibly unique culinary experience, and a beautiful beach.
Guest review by
ÁdámHungary
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
salahCrimea
From US$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Everything was included! Love the water park !! And so many food options!
Guest review by
MarivilyGreece
From US$255.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews
Everything was fantastic : Staff , food , yoga, beach ✅
Guest review by
OrianaSwitzerland
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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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Guest review by
LaurenceSwitzerland
