Summer in February

Written: 15 march 2013
Travel time: 9 — 16 february 2013
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
9.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 6.0
Service: 8.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 10.0
Amenities: 9.0
The first vacation in another country, I had to spend it wonderfully. And so it happened, more about this . .
We bought vouchers in TEZ TOUR, friends advised us this travel agency. Good staff of the company, everyone advised, helped to choose. As a result, we chose Albatros Aqua Vista Resort & Spa, 4 *, all inclusive. The only thing is that when I picked up the tickets, at least they said a kind word in the end, like "Have a good trip" or something else, well, okay... I'm already picking on)))
Everything was wonderfully organised. They flew well. True, the plane with the departure was delayed for an hour, but these are trifles) We were all in anticipation) We waited 3 months for this trip, another hour, or even five, you can wait!
In Hurghada, at the airport, we quickly issued visas from Tez Tour representatives, 17 dollars (not 15) and they filled everything in for us) Customs in Hurghada is friendly and "indifferent", they quickly put a stamp and cheers, we are on vacation)

Representatives of the Tez tour met us, immediately assigned to the buses. Buses are comfortable, comfortable and beautiful).
Of course, my first impression of the trip was not very good) A huge pile of garbage outside the window, gray sand, incomprehensible unfinished buildings... all this created a terrifying impression on me. But for a week of rest I got so used to it all that now Hurghada seems so dear)))
We were brought to the hotel at 15 o’clock, they immediately handed out questionnaires to fill out, and we sat down to wait for our keys) We didn’t receive the keys right away . . We were called by a hotel representative and said that we should have “standard” rooms, but if we want better conditions and a good view, pay 20 dollars and everything is ok) In general, we thought so, we no longer want to spoil our vacation and paid. Speaking of which, our friends didn't pay and ended up being given a desert view room with 3 beds even though they are a married couple. We were given a pool view room on the 3rd floor. Nice interior, great balcony. It's not that great, I honestly expected more. The room was cleaned every day, we were given and then changed beach towels, we were given a bag for towels. Cleaned up quickly but cleanly. The only thing I didn’t really like was that our turn for cleaning came up to 15 o’clock, when we already wanted to relax after the beach, but they didn’t let us into the room, they cleaned it.
Now about food, this is generally a separate and pleasant story. There are 4 restaurants on the territory of our hotel (Fish, Italian for example), i. е. you can be in any and eat in the same way in any. There is a huge number of hot, cold appetizers, cakes, soups and everything you can choose from. There is a separate children's menu and a diet menu. Tomorrow they are beautiful with their omelettes (which are cooked to order in front of you) and pancakes with different sauces))) We didn’t go for lunch, maybe we ate on the beach. On the 1st line (we were on the second) the sea, near which there is a bar where you can have a delicious meal: hamburgers, pizzas (cooked with us), drinks and sweets, fruits and vegetables. I don't want to eat). On vacation, I had a "dry law", because drinking local drinks is simply unrealistic. My husband drank whiskey with cola, but I couldn’t do it) In general, maximum beer, it’s not bad for me. But for lovers of good real beer - not an option.

The beach is nice, clean, with beautiful fish. The sea was not very hot. But what Russian tourist would not climb into the water on vacation? ))) In general, of course, they swam and went diving from Tez Tour. Everything is perfectly organized, both food and the event itself. The only thing I did not like on this tour was that in the end they began to openly collect money for tips, as it was not very beautiful.
Of the excursions were also in the desert, rode buggies, quad bikes and camels, there were 2 meals a day, performance. I liked it very much) It's just a delight on the quadrics)))))
With regards to entertainment in the hotel itself, respect to the animators, they tried very hard. Every evening there were either contests or performances. Everything is so unobtrusive and well organized. In general, I don’t laugh very often at any comedy shows, but here I laughed heartily. Of course, maybe the sea air also influenced, but I enjoyed it. After the show itself, we went to drink a cup of good cappuccino and ran to a disco with live modern music), songs of the Ruki Vverkh group, etc. pleasantly pleased)
Separately, about shopping) You need to bargain to the last, unfortunately we were "warmed up" in one shop, but let's not talk about sad things. Prices are good. Remarkable quality children's T-shirts for 120 rubles, good beautiful mugs for 90 rubles, towels for 230 - very cool. We went by taxi to shops, a hypermarket. Strawberries 60 r / kg, stunned))) The most important thing is that they bought the child Disney toys, which we have from 1500, there for 300 rubles))))
You can write a lot about the rest, only positive impressions, of course, everything is not perfect, after all, this is not Europe and not a 5 * hotel. But everything is on the level and with love. This is not advertising or PR, no one will pay me money, of course, but I strongly advise my friends and you to visit this hotel or another ALBATROS chain, you will not regret it) is always ready to answer your questions, because before the trip I was looking for those who I will answer them)
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