Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms:
5.0
Service:
8.0
Cleanliness:
8.0
Food:
10.0
Amenities:
8.0
Second time visited this hotel. The main selection criterion is a good reef protected from the wind.
Briefly about the tour operator. You probably haven't heard of Corona. The plane was almost completely packed, they saved money on the sleeve - they were transported by overcrowded buses. If on the way to Egypt they gave cola, tea, water - on the way back they gave only a glass of water, the rest for money. In Egypt, everything is fun with dough. First, upon arrival, those who did not have tests were separated, passport control passed in the second place, like a precaution, but then everyone was stuffed into one bus. And who with the test waited until everyone passed the test. In general, a public game. The test is taken at the exit from the airport - there is a special pavilion near the doors. Who with the test to the left, who to take - to the right. At the exit, there is some kind of incomprehensible "boy" and simply asks for a test. I wonder if linden paper will pass? ; -)
Upon arrival, I immediately bought a Vodafone card with the Internet. I bought 20 gig, but for some reason they stopped servicing for 15. Either the package is only for 10 days, or the gigabytes they have are "Chinese". Unclear. Probably will have to change carrier again. Etisalat seems to work, Orange definitely refuse. I got with him - the Internet was not activated at the airport, only calls.
So about the hotel. Settled in immediately. We arrived at 6 am, at 6.15 were in the room. Coffee, breakfast - no problem. I contacted the hotel in advance, asked for rooms, there was also a letter of recommendation from Top Hotel. I got what I asked for, but I lost a little. The preferred room is a rather small, shabby room. I understand everything, but it was possible to tint the furniture during cosmetic repairs. The bathroom is not very comfortable, there is no curtain, water from the shower splashes on the floor by the sink, on the toilet the knees rest against the wall. The TV is old, without USB, left without a movie. The channels are not successful, a continuous talking shop in poor quality. A/C is tired and quite noisy. I had to call the service twice, but they calmed him down. It was more difficult with pigeons, they crawl under the roof and live between the ceiling and the roof. Cooing every day, enough. I would advise taking a superior room, the last time I was in this. It is newer, bigger and better technique.
Cleaned in a day, but pretty good. Towels in the room, now you don't have to carry a card. In general, we did not go to sit in the room.
The territory is huge, there is where to wander, good landscape solutions, everything is clean, well-groomed. But the sidewalk in many, not central, places has already been frankly destroyed.
On the beach there is a new pontoon, wide. It will go down, get up from the water conveniently, carrying crowds of people. Perhaps due to the low occupancy of the hotel. There is an entrance from the shore, gently sloping, but in some places there are stones - I advise you to wear corals. There are enough fish, and for corals - it's to swim from the pontoon. The rescuer does not catch flies, he watches. So don't be afraid of depth. A good diving center, and you can just dive and pass for a certificate. Every day a free trial dive, not far, not deep, just try how it is underwater. I recommend.
The beach bar is disappointing. First, the mode of operation. officially from 10, but people are on the beach from 8 in the morning, beer in general from 11. But they don’t close at sunset, as it is written, but at 17. The sun is the sun, and they have their own sunset. They cut the menu, before, in addition to burgers and pizza, there were also hot dogs. Lost tea and coffee - is this generally why? Is it difficult to bring a kettle and paper cups? From drinks Jupi, cola and beer - which is constantly running out. The barrels were not delivered on time, they brought bottled, but it is not enough for the whole day. Alcohol - only one cocktail of the day - powdered juice and a couple of bottles of something strong mixed in a cooler - no alternatives. In general, there is a bar, but some kind of stripped down.
Separately, I want to say for the local "alcohol". In fact, we pour this into the windshield washer. Beer is nothing, especially bottled. Red wine is tolerable. Everything else - develops from bad to worse. This is not the fault of the hotel, it is like this in all hotels. Everyone has the same manufacturer. But it's better not to count on him. Literally 2-3 cocktails in the evening and in the morning the head is like after a drinking bout. Already many are stocking up at home or in duty free.
Here's what I really liked - the updated restaurant. It is something. New interior, nice and modern. Measures against the corona did not interfere, everything was fast and clear. The choice is large, but the most important thing is the new chef. Dishes have become delicious. Almost European in taste. There is no such sugary sour-fermented taste. For two weeks, although the menu was repeated - but not pall. The sausage that I always take with me had to be taken back home. Very pleased with the "department" of Asian cuisine. Almost like a Chinese restaurant. There was sushi every evening. Yes, without fish, vegetable, but very tasty. No limits. The meat is delicious. Soups are great. Besides borscht - it looks like someone just washed the pan ; -) Tomato, as always, was on top, but I got caught only once. In general, the restaurant has improved a lot, by Egyptian standards - just excellent.
Animation. The animators are great, they try to entertain. The set is traditional - gymnastics, volleyball, water aerobics. But ours are mostly "lying down". Evening animation - "it's kind of a shame. " Oriental dances - so the animator grimaced better than the invited girl danced. Just a set of unfinished pas. Live music - amateur karaoke and that's probably better. Since everything happens on the site at the central bar - no fire show. In general, it's pretty boring. In the evening we went to the city. Nearby there is a pedestrian zone, a market and shops. 10-15 minutes on foot slowly. We went to the old city, but we took a taxi back, uphill, 1-2 dollars, as agreed. Buy traditionally went to "George Clooney" - who cares - google. +201090161408 - via viber, telegram you can order a free transfer. The prices are so good, so also on the volume of discounts, gifts. I ordered excursions through them in the 19th year. Now the store has expanded, rented a larger room next to the old place. Last year, for shopping, I had to buy a third suitcase in the same place. : -)
Departure. The hotel belongs to that rare type when handing over the keys you do not cease to be their guest. Although the tour operator tried to deprive us of lunch, the flight was postponed and the transfer was just at the beginning of lunch. We spat, refused the group tour (a free sightseeing tour of the surrounding hotels and a bonus line at the entrance to the airport), had a quiet lunch before the road, took a taxi for $ 13 - we arrived like white people, without crowds and queues. I recommend the taxi driver, Mohamed Saad +201065105889 - a pleasant, kind person, no problems with the language. You can call via viber, telegram. By the way, a taxi through the hotel cost 25. In general, now I will not use the transfer. Well, it's just an extra headache and rides around Sharm.
The host guides spoke for a long time about the obligation of the meeting, all sorts of horror stories. And take your passport, voucher, insurance - all this is bullshit to give significance. Nothing new. They have all the information from the moment of booking. Vparivat excursions 1.5-2 times more expensive. All the same, they carry the topic with the same locals as from the street. But on the 9th visit - I will not be captivated. Been everywhere and more than once.
I definitely recommend the hotel. The service is quite at the level, the staff is friendly, tries, goes to the meeting. Very good food, very good sea - it is not in vain that excursions are brought to this bay. Due to the pandemic, not everything worked, but it did not cause discomfort. The price-quality ratio is excellent. The bay is quiet, there was not even a yellow flag for 2 weeks. Very comfortable in spring and autumn. We were in the Nabq area - the sea is often closed in the morning. It blows with terrible force.
P. S. Wanted to add to the hotel management. Something needs to be done with the evening show program. It's just a guard. For the first visit, it will still do, but if someone has already been to Egypt... Something needs to be thought about with drinks. Why don't they make mojitos? I was in Monte Carlo - there it is the main cocktail - mint from the flower beds, there are lemons. The range of fruits in the restaurant is rather weak, especially exotic ones for us. The same fig was only a couple of days. Beach bar - where is the tea, coffee? Why limited cocktails? By numbers - well, you can paint over scratches, scuffs on furniture. It's not difficult or expensive.
If possible, it is worth changing the manufacturer of alcohol - it's just some kind of nightmare.
Do something with the sidewalks, in many places they become dangerous due to wear and tear. I do not think that a concrete machine is very expensive.
And most importantly - you see your occupancy. How many will arrive, how many will leave. Can't get ready? On the beach, beach-boys are combing the sand, and people are looking for sun loungers, or dismantling an old barricade. The restaurant does not have enough waiters. Once at dinner I was left without drinks at all - I asked twice to bring it - they didn’t bring it. The second time - right after dessert. Let the "watchers" connect, since they can't cope. And then they stand at the serving table without work.
Briefly about the tour operator. You probably haven't heard of Corona. The plane was almost completely packed, they saved money on the sleeve - they were transported by overcrowded buses. If on the way to Egypt they gave cola, tea, water - on the way back they gave only a glass of water, the rest for money. In Egypt, everything is fun with dough. First, upon arrival, those who did not have tests were separated, passport control passed in the second place, like a precaution, but then everyone was stuffed into one bus. And who with the test waited until everyone passed the test. In general, a public game. The test is taken at the exit from the airport - there is a special pavilion near the doors. Who with the test to the left, who to take - to the right. At the exit, there is some kind of incomprehensible "boy" and simply asks for a test. I wonder if linden paper will pass? ; -)
Upon arrival, I immediately bought a Vodafone card with the Internet. I bought 20 gig, but for some reason they stopped servicing for 15. Either the package is only for 10 days, or the gigabytes they have are "Chinese". Unclear. Probably will have to change carrier again. Etisalat seems to work, Orange definitely refuse. I got with him - the Internet was not activated at the airport, only calls.
So about the hotel. Settled in immediately. We arrived at 6 am, at 6.15 were in the room. Coffee, breakfast - no problem. I contacted the hotel in advance, asked for rooms, there was also a letter of recommendation from Top Hotel. I got what I asked for, but I lost a little. The preferred room is a rather small, shabby room. I understand everything, but it was possible to tint the furniture during cosmetic repairs. The bathroom is not very comfortable, there is no curtain, water from the shower splashes on the floor by the sink, on the toilet the knees rest against the wall. The TV is old, without USB, left without a movie. The channels are not successful, a continuous talking shop in poor quality. A/C is tired and quite noisy. I had to call the service twice, but they calmed him down. It was more difficult with pigeons, they crawl under the roof and live between the ceiling and the roof. Cooing every day, enough. I would advise taking a superior room, the last time I was in this. It is newer, bigger and better technique.
Cleaned in a day, but pretty good. Towels in the room, now you don't have to carry a card. In general, we did not go to sit in the room.
The territory is huge, there is where to wander, good landscape solutions, everything is clean, well-groomed. But the sidewalk in many, not central, places has already been frankly destroyed.
On the beach there is a new pontoon, wide. It will go down, get up from the water conveniently, carrying crowds of people. Perhaps due to the low occupancy of the hotel. There is an entrance from the shore, gently sloping, but in some places there are stones - I advise you to wear corals. There are enough fish, and for corals - it's to swim from the pontoon. The rescuer does not catch flies, he watches. So don't be afraid of depth. A good diving center, and you can just dive and pass for a certificate. Every day a free trial dive, not far, not deep, just try how it is underwater. I recommend.
The beach bar is disappointing. First, the mode of operation. officially from 10, but people are on the beach from 8 in the morning, beer in general from 11. But they don’t close at sunset, as it is written, but at 17. The sun is the sun, and they have their own sunset. They cut the menu, before, in addition to burgers and pizza, there were also hot dogs. Lost tea and coffee - is this generally why? Is it difficult to bring a kettle and paper cups? From drinks Jupi, cola and beer - which is constantly running out. The barrels were not delivered on time, they brought bottled, but it is not enough for the whole day. Alcohol - only one cocktail of the day - powdered juice and a couple of bottles of something strong mixed in a cooler - no alternatives. In general, there is a bar, but some kind of stripped down.
Separately, I want to say for the local "alcohol". In fact, we pour this into the windshield washer. Beer is nothing, especially bottled. Red wine is tolerable. Everything else - develops from bad to worse. This is not the fault of the hotel, it is like this in all hotels. Everyone has the same manufacturer. But it's better not to count on him. Literally 2-3 cocktails in the evening and in the morning the head is like after a drinking bout. Already many are stocking up at home or in duty free.
Here's what I really liked - the updated restaurant. It is something. New interior, nice and modern. Measures against the corona did not interfere, everything was fast and clear. The choice is large, but the most important thing is the new chef. Dishes have become delicious. Almost European in taste. There is no such sugary sour-fermented taste. For two weeks, although the menu was repeated - but not pall. The sausage that I always take with me had to be taken back home. Very pleased with the "department" of Asian cuisine. Almost like a Chinese restaurant. There was sushi every evening. Yes, without fish, vegetable, but very tasty. No limits. The meat is delicious. Soups are great. Besides borscht - it looks like someone just washed the pan ; -) Tomato, as always, was on top, but I got caught only once. In general, the restaurant has improved a lot, by Egyptian standards - just excellent.
Animation. The animators are great, they try to entertain. The set is traditional - gymnastics, volleyball, water aerobics. But ours are mostly "lying down". Evening animation - "it's kind of a shame. " Oriental dances - so the animator grimaced better than the invited girl danced. Just a set of unfinished pas. Live music - amateur karaoke and that's probably better. Since everything happens on the site at the central bar - no fire show. In general, it's pretty boring. In the evening we went to the city. Nearby there is a pedestrian zone, a market and shops. 10-15 minutes on foot slowly. We went to the old city, but we took a taxi back, uphill, 1-2 dollars, as agreed. Buy traditionally went to "George Clooney" - who cares - google. +201090161408 - via viber, telegram you can order a free transfer. The prices are so good, so also on the volume of discounts, gifts. I ordered excursions through them in the 19th year. Now the store has expanded, rented a larger room next to the old place. Last year, for shopping, I had to buy a third suitcase in the same place. : -)
Departure. The hotel belongs to that rare type when handing over the keys you do not cease to be their guest. Although the tour operator tried to deprive us of lunch, the flight was postponed and the transfer was just at the beginning of lunch. We spat, refused the group tour (a free sightseeing tour of the surrounding hotels and a bonus line at the entrance to the airport), had a quiet lunch before the road, took a taxi for $ 13 - we arrived like white people, without crowds and queues. I recommend the taxi driver, Mohamed Saad +201065105889 - a pleasant, kind person, no problems with the language. You can call via viber, telegram. By the way, a taxi through the hotel cost 25. In general, now I will not use the transfer. Well, it's just an extra headache and rides around Sharm.
The host guides spoke for a long time about the obligation of the meeting, all sorts of horror stories. And take your passport, voucher, insurance - all this is bullshit to give significance. Nothing new. They have all the information from the moment of booking. Vparivat excursions 1.5-2 times more expensive. All the same, they carry the topic with the same locals as from the street. But on the 9th visit - I will not be captivated. Been everywhere and more than once.
I definitely recommend the hotel. The service is quite at the level, the staff is friendly, tries, goes to the meeting. Very good food, very good sea - it is not in vain that excursions are brought to this bay. Due to the pandemic, not everything worked, but it did not cause discomfort. The price-quality ratio is excellent. The bay is quiet, there was not even a yellow flag for 2 weeks. Very comfortable in spring and autumn. We were in the Nabq area - the sea is often closed in the morning. It blows with terrible force.
P. S. Wanted to add to the hotel management. Something needs to be done with the evening show program. It's just a guard. For the first visit, it will still do, but if someone has already been to Egypt... Something needs to be thought about with drinks. Why don't they make mojitos? I was in Monte Carlo - there it is the main cocktail - mint from the flower beds, there are lemons. The range of fruits in the restaurant is rather weak, especially exotic ones for us. The same fig was only a couple of days. Beach bar - where is the tea, coffee? Why limited cocktails? By numbers - well, you can paint over scratches, scuffs on furniture. It's not difficult or expensive.
If possible, it is worth changing the manufacturer of alcohol - it's just some kind of nightmare.
Do something with the sidewalks, in many places they become dangerous due to wear and tear. I do not think that a concrete machine is very expensive.
And most importantly - you see your occupancy. How many will arrive, how many will leave. Can't get ready? On the beach, beach-boys are combing the sand, and people are looking for sun loungers, or dismantling an old barricade. The restaurant does not have enough waiters. Once at dinner I was left without drinks at all - I asked twice to bring it - they didn’t bring it. The second time - right after dessert. Let the "watchers" connect, since they can't cope. And then they stand at the serving table without work.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
Comments (6)
leave a comment
Show other comments …
OTHER REVIEWS ABOUT THE HOTEL
- The hotel met expectations
- February 2022
- Comfortable hotel for relaxation
- Great hotel for winter holidays
- Good area and food
SEE ALSO