Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms:
8.0
Service:
9.0
Cleanliness:
8.0
Food:
7.0
Amenities:
8.0
Traveled with Tez Tour via I. C. I. Tour
Settlement.
Arrived at the hotel at 11:30 am. Check-in from 14.00 People waiting for check-in are sleeping in the reception hall. It’s hot outside, there are hundreds of flies in the hall (unfortunately, they are everywhere in Egypt because of the proximity to the desert), and, in addition to everything, I still have a warm jacket in my hands (I flew out of Kyiv - it was cold). I approach the administrator and ask them to give me the number now. He says that now, unfortunately, no, but perhaps it will be in 30 minutes. I'm waiting for 15, I ask again. He says that another 20 have to wait ...and dumps. I wait another 5 minutes, go to another and say that I can’t wait any longer, I don’t want and don’t intend to, give me a number! He asked why, I said that I wanted to take a shower, I was tired of flies, etc. He says that, in principle, there are no free rooms, but he will find me. Gave me the keys. I even wanted to give 5 bucks - he didn’t take it ...But then he didn’t talk to me, he just looked (didn’t go to Naama Bay with him) But in general he is very pretty and pleasant, Mukhtar, I think his name is.
1 day.
The porter escorted me to the room, from the joy that they quickly gave me the room and the admin did not take the money, I handed these 5 bucks to the porter. He took it, was delighted, quickly photographed with me. But it’s better not to give so much anyway, the receptionist is of little use.
An hour later, almost all the hotel staff knew me - almost everyone came up to get acquainted. Pleasant, but a little annoying. I think it's all because I was alone. So, if you go with your husband or loved one, everything will be ok.
Food.
I don’t know about anyone, but I don’t have Egyptian cuisine at all. Egyptians add bell pepper and baraka everywhere. Maybe someone likes it, but, firstly, I don’t like either this or that, and, secondly, even if someone loves it, it is still very monotonous in taste because of these seasonings.
There are almost no fruits. Only apples, oranges and bananas. 1 time was guava. There is no mango at all. I bought it only at the mango bazaar on the way from Cairo.
Water.
They say that you can't even rinse your mouth with it.
I don’t know how anyone, but I had excellent smooth and soft hair from their water, they even stopped falling out. So Egyptian water suits me.
Service.
To leave or not to leave 1$-2$ is a purely personal matter. I was removed anyway. I left $2. But they don’t care, once they forgot to remove it at all ...But I reacted loyally to this. Once the toilet dripped - she called the cleaner, showed - everything was fixed. The only thing is that, as far as I understand, they don't even sweep the rooms. I killed some kind of butterfly on the bathroom door - so the trace of it was not removed until the end of the holiday. But you can close your eyes to everything.
Staff.
All are very friendly. I liked it. Let them be better a little intrusive than indifferently pass by and not pay attention. Cocktails are made as you ask, they don't make you wait.
Everyone speaks Russian and Italian. And, of course, in English. BUT!!!
They understand Russian as long as they want to understand it. Just a little - I don't speak russian!
Animation.
Doesn't shine with variety. Been there 3 times in a week. And then, the first day is the best. There was a foam disco. After 3 days there was some movement by the pool. It was only one day when you could swim in the pools until 24.00 (usually until 18.00 - then chlorination until 6 in the morning - you can’t climb into the water).
Territory.
Small, one might even say small, but quite cozy
Hookahs.
We kindly ask you not to buy cheap hookahs for 10 and 15 dollars! I tell you why. They have thin glass and bad metal. If he falls - damn the hookah! I didn't know you couldn't take it in hand luggage. Therefore, I was wrapped up at the last customs point. Came back to check in luggage. I was not the only one. Arriving in Boryspil, I went to pick up luggage from the tape. ALL hookahs were with broken glass bowls - they could not stand the flight, they were cheap.
And only one, mine, hookah was intact! Well, if you need cheap ones, then pack them in a suitcase.
Papyri.
When leaving the hotel on the left there is a new shop with papyri. Seller Adam. There's a huge selection. And do not believe if the guide says to buy everything in Cairo at the papyrus factory. Everything is 3 times more expensive there, not because it is better, but because all the guides have an agreement with specific stores and they all soar that “only here and nowhere else” is not worth buying.
Tours.
I went on excursions with TEZ TOUR. It is possible and cheaper with others, but it is better not to risk it. Moreover, the trips were cheaper than in the price list.
ATVs.
That's great! What could be better than to meet the dawn in the desert? ! One minus for me is a little speed. Price - 25$
Cairo.
According to the price list, Cairo was $85 - we went for $60. Guides advise you to go on the Super Cairo tour, because you can see more. They also visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque. I will tell the truth that "Simple Cairo" is enough.
All "no" people were already on the pyramids - the heat, the long bus ride did their job. Everyone comes "killed". But the whole bus ran out to the mango market anyway. Mango there for $ 4 per kg. And oh so delicious. So if you go "Super Cairo", you will be shown more, but you will see less, there will be no desire. Departure from the hotel at 1.30 am, return - at 1 am.
Israel.
The trip was also much cheaper than the price list - not $220, but $160. You appear at the border around 12 at night, passed customs quickly, in 1.5 hours. They were both in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and near the Wailing Wall (it’s a pity that you couldn’t take photos there close – it was Saturday, Shabbat). Then we went to Bethlehem (it turns out that this is Palestine already). And then - the Dead Sea ...To be honest, I was not impressed. On the street +44, water +42. But these 2 degrees are felt all the same)) The water seems oily, like vegetable oil, but it is washed off well. But the skin after it - super!
It is unrealistic to walk along the bottom - everything is in balls of salt with a diameter of 5 centimeters. But it's good - they were not there for long. There, in general, you can stay in the water for no more than 15 minutes - there is a load on the heart. For those who have problems with pressure - generally 5 minutes. With guides as well as with papyri. First, they bring them to the store and say - ONLY here you can buy, but in the market you can’t communicate with anyone - almost all thieves are there. They even intimidate. But it's all "Chess"
All.
If you are going on excursions, and not hang around a week in a hotel, do not even think about taking AI. There is absolutely no point!
Sea.
I forgot to add about the sea - the sea is VERY shallow, but sandy. If you walk 2 km along the coast, walk along the pier, there are wonderful corals and lots! the most beautiful fish. Grab your mask and snorkel and let's go! No Ras Mohammed needed!
In general, my ratings:
Location - 4 (far from the sea, but through the beautiful hotel Laguna Vista)
Meals - 3
Entertainment - 3
Service - 4
Rooms – 4
Bottom line: the hotel does not pull at 4 *, a maximum of 3+, although it was quoted at 5.
Settlement.
Arrived at the hotel at 11:30 am. Check-in from 14.00 People waiting for check-in are sleeping in the reception hall. It’s hot outside, there are hundreds of flies in the hall (unfortunately, they are everywhere in Egypt because of the proximity to the desert), and, in addition to everything, I still have a warm jacket in my hands (I flew out of Kyiv - it was cold). I approach the administrator and ask them to give me the number now. He says that now, unfortunately, no, but perhaps it will be in 30 minutes. I'm waiting for 15, I ask again. He says that another 20 have to wait ...and dumps. I wait another 5 minutes, go to another and say that I can’t wait any longer, I don’t want and don’t intend to, give me a number! He asked why, I said that I wanted to take a shower, I was tired of flies, etc. He says that, in principle, there are no free rooms, but he will find me. Gave me the keys. I even wanted to give 5 bucks - he didn’t take it ...But then he didn’t talk to me, he just looked (didn’t go to Naama Bay with him) But in general he is very pretty and pleasant, Mukhtar, I think his name is.
1 day.
The porter escorted me to the room, from the joy that they quickly gave me the room and the admin did not take the money, I handed these 5 bucks to the porter. He took it, was delighted, quickly photographed with me. But it’s better not to give so much anyway, the receptionist is of little use.
An hour later, almost all the hotel staff knew me - almost everyone came up to get acquainted. Pleasant, but a little annoying. I think it's all because I was alone. So, if you go with your husband or loved one, everything will be ok.
Food.
I don’t know about anyone, but I don’t have Egyptian cuisine at all. Egyptians add bell pepper and baraka everywhere. Maybe someone likes it, but, firstly, I don’t like either this or that, and, secondly, even if someone loves it, it is still very monotonous in taste because of these seasonings.
There are almost no fruits. Only apples, oranges and bananas. 1 time was guava. There is no mango at all. I bought it only at the mango bazaar on the way from Cairo.
Water.
They say that you can't even rinse your mouth with it.
I don’t know how anyone, but I had excellent smooth and soft hair from their water, they even stopped falling out. So Egyptian water suits me.
Service.
To leave or not to leave 1$-2$ is a purely personal matter. I was removed anyway. I left $2. But they don’t care, once they forgot to remove it at all ...But I reacted loyally to this. Once the toilet dripped - she called the cleaner, showed - everything was fixed. The only thing is that, as far as I understand, they don't even sweep the rooms. I killed some kind of butterfly on the bathroom door - so the trace of it was not removed until the end of the holiday. But you can close your eyes to everything.
Staff.
All are very friendly. I liked it. Let them be better a little intrusive than indifferently pass by and not pay attention. Cocktails are made as you ask, they don't make you wait.
Everyone speaks Russian and Italian. And, of course, in English. BUT!!!
They understand Russian as long as they want to understand it. Just a little - I don't speak russian!
Animation.
Doesn't shine with variety. Been there 3 times in a week. And then, the first day is the best. There was a foam disco. After 3 days there was some movement by the pool. It was only one day when you could swim in the pools until 24.00 (usually until 18.00 - then chlorination until 6 in the morning - you can’t climb into the water).
Territory.
Small, one might even say small, but quite cozy
Hookahs.
We kindly ask you not to buy cheap hookahs for 10 and 15 dollars! I tell you why. They have thin glass and bad metal. If he falls - damn the hookah! I didn't know you couldn't take it in hand luggage. Therefore, I was wrapped up at the last customs point. Came back to check in luggage. I was not the only one. Arriving in Boryspil, I went to pick up luggage from the tape. ALL hookahs were with broken glass bowls - they could not stand the flight, they were cheap.
And only one, mine, hookah was intact! Well, if you need cheap ones, then pack them in a suitcase.
Papyri.
When leaving the hotel on the left there is a new shop with papyri. Seller Adam. There's a huge selection. And do not believe if the guide says to buy everything in Cairo at the papyrus factory. Everything is 3 times more expensive there, not because it is better, but because all the guides have an agreement with specific stores and they all soar that “only here and nowhere else” is not worth buying.
Tours.
I went on excursions with TEZ TOUR. It is possible and cheaper with others, but it is better not to risk it. Moreover, the trips were cheaper than in the price list.
ATVs.
That's great! What could be better than to meet the dawn in the desert? ! One minus for me is a little speed. Price - 25$
Cairo.
According to the price list, Cairo was $85 - we went for $60. Guides advise you to go on the Super Cairo tour, because you can see more. They also visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque. I will tell the truth that "Simple Cairo" is enough.
All "no" people were already on the pyramids - the heat, the long bus ride did their job. Everyone comes "killed". But the whole bus ran out to the mango market anyway. Mango there for $ 4 per kg. And oh so delicious. So if you go "Super Cairo", you will be shown more, but you will see less, there will be no desire. Departure from the hotel at 1.30 am, return - at 1 am.
Israel.
The trip was also much cheaper than the price list - not $220, but $160. You appear at the border around 12 at night, passed customs quickly, in 1.5 hours. They were both in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and near the Wailing Wall (it’s a pity that you couldn’t take photos there close – it was Saturday, Shabbat). Then we went to Bethlehem (it turns out that this is Palestine already). And then - the Dead Sea ...To be honest, I was not impressed. On the street +44, water +42. But these 2 degrees are felt all the same)) The water seems oily, like vegetable oil, but it is washed off well. But the skin after it - super!
It is unrealistic to walk along the bottom - everything is in balls of salt with a diameter of 5 centimeters. But it's good - they were not there for long. There, in general, you can stay in the water for no more than 15 minutes - there is a load on the heart. For those who have problems with pressure - generally 5 minutes. With guides as well as with papyri. First, they bring them to the store and say - ONLY here you can buy, but in the market you can’t communicate with anyone - almost all thieves are there. They even intimidate. But it's all "Chess"
All.
If you are going on excursions, and not hang around a week in a hotel, do not even think about taking AI. There is absolutely no point!
Sea.
I forgot to add about the sea - the sea is VERY shallow, but sandy. If you walk 2 km along the coast, walk along the pier, there are wonderful corals and lots! the most beautiful fish. Grab your mask and snorkel and let's go! No Ras Mohammed needed!
In general, my ratings:
Location - 4 (far from the sea, but through the beautiful hotel Laguna Vista)
Meals - 3
Entertainment - 3
Service - 4
Rooms – 4
Bottom line: the hotel does not pull at 4 *, a maximum of 3+, although it was quoted at 5.
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