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Written: 23 may 2009
Travel time: 12 — 20 may 2009
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For business travel; For families with children; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 10.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 7.0
Amenities: 10.0
We chose a hotel for a long time and everything turned out to be not bad...
In order. We flew via Tez Tour. First time in Egypt. Prior to that, more and more rested in the Crimea.
The flight is also the first time I don’t know how other planes fly, but our Boeing seemed to me like a Cossack in the sense that it’s just as noisy in the cabin. During the flight they were given drinks and lunch.
We arrived at two o'clock in the afternoon. Tez Tour representatives met at the airport. As already written by many and earlier at the counter, the visa costs 17 USD if you step aside and do not rush. they won’t leave without you, then the visa will cost 15 USD.

We quickly took shape and went out on the street with a string of signs, representatives of the mes stood at the direction of the bus. the bus is large, comfortable with air conditioning, which was very convenient. We sat down and waited for the rest and went to the sofitel, we were taken last so that we had the opportunity to look out the window at other hotels.
In the hotel itself at the reception, we were given a room for no 20 USD. we did not put in the passport. (True, a girl stood in front of us, she came from a coral traveler, as I understand it, she was settled in the very depths of this small toel and for a house overlooking the sea she was offered to pay extra 100 USD). We got a good room on the second floor from the balcony we could see the sea and the pool and the main restaurant.
The room itself was quite comfortable. I don’t know why the furniture in this hotel didn’t please everyone : ) in my opinion, it’s completely normal. The bed is comfortable, the shower is hot, there was always a minibar, TV, trellises, a safe in the room, everything is great. Well, yes, maybe the furniture is a bit old, but everything looks very decent. The cleaner we came across was not the most conscientious polyon, of course, he wiped the bed, covered the towels, changed it, but his hands did not reach the window sills and did not help not a dollar or two left for a tip, so after two attempts he cleaned without a tip : ).
Beach. The beach, as already written earlier, is gently sloping sandy and this was the main advantage for us in choosing a hotel. There are corals about 60-70 meters from the shore where you could look at the fish. I personally saw an igloo, hedgehogs and some other kind of three or four fish. In general, not bad compared to the Black Sea. but those who rested in charm were disappointed.
To the left and right of the main beach there are two wild beaches, if you want privacy, you can go to them. There were enough sunbeds for everyone, my wife and I came at 9 in the morning and at 4 in the evening and there were always empty seats. There is also a bar on the Thai beach, they pour water, cola, juices, cocktails. All inclusive : ) In exchange for the cards that you receive at the reception, towels are issued. Large and comfortable. You can also borrow a mask, fins and snorkel for free for two hours once a day.

Entertainment. the animators, though not Russian-speaking, tried their best to entertain the audience in the evenings, there was a disco for children, then a show, and then a disco for adults.
Also during the day you can shoot a bow (quite an exciting activity), play tennis, ping-pong, visit the gym or jacuzzi. All this is included in the ticket price. In general, I do not complain about entertainment, I was satisfied.
Restaurant. Meals take place in a restaurant. There was always enough food. Only here with a variety let us down. It was especially annoying that everything was predictable down to the dish all week. I especially disliked the breakfasts. for breakfast they offered scrambled eggs and everything that can be made from eggs. The meat selection was two three courses. If you come later for an hour from the beginning, then from one : ). You won't die of hunger, that's for sure. By the way, at the expense of the soups that the Egyptians cook poorly, try and see what you like. I personally liked the lentil soup. It is very tasty to cook sweets, I myself love sweets very much and I must say that the Egyptians are great. There has always been a variety of cakes and pastries For children, muesli with milk. Fruits in chocolate jam. By the way, at the expense of fresh fruits, the assortment included bananas, oranges, dates, melons and several times strawberries. For lunch and dinner, a bottle of cold water is on the table. coffee tea in unlimited quantities in the restaurant during the day in the bars. Juices. I don’t know why everyone scolds them so much no worse than from gas-water machines, or maybe better.
Wine and beer. as for me, that wine reminds me of Isabela in some way, and beer is also beer in Africa : )
In the pool bar you can always eat shawarma (or its likeness) and hamburgers. Also eat ice cream.
Arabs. they behaved decently, they didn’t pester either on the beach or in the dining room, if they need something, they don’t need to, they don’t interfere. I think normal people.
Territory. not to say that it is big but not small enough to take a walk. Everything is green and beautiful.

result. An excellent hotel for families, holidays with children and those who do not like the crowd.
In general, if you have any questions, I will answer.
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