Your rating of this hotel:
3.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms:
4.0
Service:
4.0
Cleanliness:
4.0
Food:
2.0
Amenities:
3.0
Rested in Siwa at the beginning of January of this year.
I chose it, tempted by pictures from the Internet and videos with a chic territory.
Let me tell you straight away: I am satisfied with the rest. But! Saved the weather: 28 in the sun, there was no wind and water temperature 25.
Otherwise, I don't know how I would behave. . .
I read reviews, many of which wrote some kind of frank freaks. Especially delivers about "excellent food", "attentive staff", "wi-fi at the reception", "buy alcohol in the dutik" (and for what... do you buy all-inclusive then, my children? ), "tune in to rest and everything will work out" and other verbal garbage of lovers of the so-called positive thinking.
Guys, we actually PAY MONEY for this. And if there is a certain price - it must be worked out. I understand that more expensive - it should be better. I did not expect in Siwa Rixos. But I was not ready to buy a Lada at the price of Hyundai. And Siwa is exactly that case.
So in order.
Settlement. January, not the season, the crown... in general, there were 50 people in this huge hotel. We were settled immediately upon arrival at 9 in the morning, all with a view of the sea, I gave $ 15 (it was necessary 10) and chose on the 6th floor room overlooking the palm trees and the sea - one of the best in the hotel. View - beautiful, on the bay, sunrise and sunset to meet - super high!!!
The room itself is tired, there is no point in describing it, there are problems with hot water in the shower, with air conditioning, the furniture is old, they brought me a flat TV, I watched football. Bed linen is old. Cleaning was every day, every morning I put a chocolate bar from those brought with me, but the cleaner treated his duties carelessly and had to poke his face in what and where. Towels were changed every day (they don’t wash them very well), I took soapy-ryl ones with me - in the hotel there were two pieces of cheap soap and sachets of no less cheap shampoo.
In the evening, there are mosquitoes on the balcony, take sprays and ointments with you, do not keep the door open (it was dusty) to the balcony. Summary: you can live with a grating heart, old, but working, the view from the 6th floor (1640) is bombing. Cleaning - no ice.
Territory - large, also tired; the grass is not a "football field", palm trees, flowers are beautiful, they are looked after, but poverty and wretchedness are felt. There is a construction site nearby, but at the stage of finishing, growls, grumbles, but the worst is behind.
The hotel building itself - high-quality materials were invested back in 2007 (it is like a chic American car of the 60s in Cuba in 2021), but it is very dilapidated, you have to put up with it and take it as it is. Wretched.
The beach is cascading, three-level, there are wooden sunbeds, there are plastic ones for everyone. There were no small children, there were no screams, so I really liked the beach. He is being looked after. There are only positive impressions.
The sea is gorgeous. beautiful clean and not overly exciting. Gorgeous coral reef. I'm not a big fan, but it's very beautiful. Entry from the pontoon! Through "O" this word is written, ignoramuses!!!!!!! ! The pontoon is also not new, next to the entry from the rusty bridge, the carpet is also old... tolerable. The sea view from the beach is excellent, from the sea to the beach and the hotel is also super.
Food - feed for livestock. And what kind of idiots wrote laudatory reviews here? I'm not picky about food, I love fast food, but. . . guys, this is bottom-bottom. The smell is like a Soviet canteen. The fish is cooked the same way. Milk-hot water colored white. Soup - hot water with pieces of vegetables. Puree - worse than from packages. Vegetables can keep for several days. Baking synthetic. But vparivat fresh juices for 2 bucks and "for so" from the packages. Sausages and sausages made of paper mixed with sand. Paper omelet. Once again I say - I do not pretend to be the quality of Rixos, but this is just a mockery. People with me often go to complain to the manager. Four people left the next day. I ate once - when I went to an "Italian restaurant". Something more or less like a decent Turkish "three-hotel". At the same time, an Arab constantly runs around and sells "seafood" for $ 15 per person. Pecks brains every day, he has 7 children in Cairo and he has nothing to live on. It's not my fault that he doesn't use condoms and doesn't want shrimp. Many eat what they brought with them, someone buys in the market, someone, like a rich Arab guest, Sir Mustafa, eats in restaurants. Personally, I went hungry and finished off my stomach with cakes, adding a tummy and sides.
Alcohol - beer in small glasses from cans, weak, no red wine there. Cocktails with a mountain of ice and a little local swill on top. No, but sho, you'll be all in the all-inclusive in the "duty" pokpat, right?
The bartenders are constantly hinting at tips or chocolates, and again trying to get a whole bottle off for $5. There is a bar on the beach, a piano bar and a bar near the reception. In general, a paradise for healthy lifestyles and non-drinkers.
Staff - work and work. The waiters in the canteen stupidly extort tips and the purchase of bottles, the chefs impose as much as they see fit. But you can ASK FOR SUPPLEMENTS IN ALLINCLUSIVE, otherwise how!
Intrusive masseurs, tour guides, merchants. Because of the salesman Misha, who rushes like a jaguar to his prey, he had to make a detour on the way to the canteen. I understand his job, but they "no" is for them "yes".
Personally, I gave a tip to the porter during check-in and check-out for a dollar, in an Italian restaurant to a waiter 20 pounds, put a chocolate bar on the bed of a hack-cleaner every morning and gave a chocolate bar to the bartender near the reception (he then begged for more).
The animator made a good impression - a pleasant, unobtrusive guy, speaks good Russian (not critical, I can speak English, only the Arabs can’t really), the guide Mukhamed tried to sell the tour, I refused and he immediately lost interest, although, in his resume it is indicated that he "will be happy to help you in all matters" (if it works).
By the way, Soho is nearby, this is a series of boutiques with burnt clothes of famous brands and perfumes and souvenirs, plus several catering outlets, nearby local "Bedouins" ride a camel for 10 bucks per circle, you can go around Soho once or twice in 5 minutes. But with nothing to do, you can take a walk. There is a minibus stop on the freeway nearby, to Naama Bay and the Old Town 15 pounds one way - from local 10, you can take a taxi, there are a lot of them at every step and taxi drivers are also intrusive, but these are 10-15 dollars.
TOTAL.
Who can recommend Siwa?
Yoga for example. Do not eat, do not drink, meditate and bathe.
Ready to go eat elsewhere.
Ideological fighters and stoics.
People who are exclusively interested in the sea and corals.
People who appreciate the view from the balcony in the room, I personally could not tear myself away.
He is not worth his money.
Although, if they changed the food, adjusted the water supply in the shower, fixed the air conditioner and poured better wine - you can spread yourself with a spray in the evening, sit on the balcony and endure the shabbyness of the room and territory.
Otherwise, look for this money and you will find it.
I repeat once again - the picture will meet your expectations (one of the best views from the balcony in Sharm). Everything else will be annoying. I am silent about demanding guests - hang yourself.
I note: there were guests who came to Siwa far from the first time. That's what the view and the sea do to people.
For the money, Otium Amphora is better in Naama Bay.
I chose it, tempted by pictures from the Internet and videos with a chic territory.
Let me tell you straight away: I am satisfied with the rest. But! Saved the weather: 28 in the sun, there was no wind and water temperature 25.
Otherwise, I don't know how I would behave. . .
I read reviews, many of which wrote some kind of frank freaks. Especially delivers about "excellent food", "attentive staff", "wi-fi at the reception", "buy alcohol in the dutik" (and for what... do you buy all-inclusive then, my children? ), "tune in to rest and everything will work out" and other verbal garbage of lovers of the so-called positive thinking.
Guys, we actually PAY MONEY for this. And if there is a certain price - it must be worked out. I understand that more expensive - it should be better. I did not expect in Siwa Rixos. But I was not ready to buy a Lada at the price of Hyundai. And Siwa is exactly that case.
So in order.
Settlement. January, not the season, the crown... in general, there were 50 people in this huge hotel. We were settled immediately upon arrival at 9 in the morning, all with a view of the sea, I gave $ 15 (it was necessary 10) and chose on the 6th floor room overlooking the palm trees and the sea - one of the best in the hotel. View - beautiful, on the bay, sunrise and sunset to meet - super high!!!
The room itself is tired, there is no point in describing it, there are problems with hot water in the shower, with air conditioning, the furniture is old, they brought me a flat TV, I watched football. Bed linen is old. Cleaning was every day, every morning I put a chocolate bar from those brought with me, but the cleaner treated his duties carelessly and had to poke his face in what and where. Towels were changed every day (they don’t wash them very well), I took soapy-ryl ones with me - in the hotel there were two pieces of cheap soap and sachets of no less cheap shampoo.
In the evening, there are mosquitoes on the balcony, take sprays and ointments with you, do not keep the door open (it was dusty) to the balcony. Summary: you can live with a grating heart, old, but working, the view from the 6th floor (1640) is bombing. Cleaning - no ice.
Territory - large, also tired; the grass is not a "football field", palm trees, flowers are beautiful, they are looked after, but poverty and wretchedness are felt. There is a construction site nearby, but at the stage of finishing, growls, grumbles, but the worst is behind.
The hotel building itself - high-quality materials were invested back in 2007 (it is like a chic American car of the 60s in Cuba in 2021), but it is very dilapidated, you have to put up with it and take it as it is. Wretched.
The beach is cascading, three-level, there are wooden sunbeds, there are plastic ones for everyone. There were no small children, there were no screams, so I really liked the beach. He is being looked after. There are only positive impressions.
The sea is gorgeous. beautiful clean and not overly exciting. Gorgeous coral reef. I'm not a big fan, but it's very beautiful. Entry from the pontoon! Through "O" this word is written, ignoramuses!!!!!!! ! The pontoon is also not new, next to the entry from the rusty bridge, the carpet is also old... tolerable. The sea view from the beach is excellent, from the sea to the beach and the hotel is also super.
Food - feed for livestock. And what kind of idiots wrote laudatory reviews here? I'm not picky about food, I love fast food, but. . . guys, this is bottom-bottom. The smell is like a Soviet canteen. The fish is cooked the same way. Milk-hot water colored white. Soup - hot water with pieces of vegetables. Puree - worse than from packages. Vegetables can keep for several days. Baking synthetic. But vparivat fresh juices for 2 bucks and "for so" from the packages. Sausages and sausages made of paper mixed with sand. Paper omelet. Once again I say - I do not pretend to be the quality of Rixos, but this is just a mockery. People with me often go to complain to the manager. Four people left the next day. I ate once - when I went to an "Italian restaurant". Something more or less like a decent Turkish "three-hotel". At the same time, an Arab constantly runs around and sells "seafood" for $ 15 per person. Pecks brains every day, he has 7 children in Cairo and he has nothing to live on. It's not my fault that he doesn't use condoms and doesn't want shrimp. Many eat what they brought with them, someone buys in the market, someone, like a rich Arab guest, Sir Mustafa, eats in restaurants. Personally, I went hungry and finished off my stomach with cakes, adding a tummy and sides.
Alcohol - beer in small glasses from cans, weak, no red wine there. Cocktails with a mountain of ice and a little local swill on top. No, but sho, you'll be all in the all-inclusive in the "duty" pokpat, right?
The bartenders are constantly hinting at tips or chocolates, and again trying to get a whole bottle off for $5. There is a bar on the beach, a piano bar and a bar near the reception. In general, a paradise for healthy lifestyles and non-drinkers.
Staff - work and work. The waiters in the canteen stupidly extort tips and the purchase of bottles, the chefs impose as much as they see fit. But you can ASK FOR SUPPLEMENTS IN ALLINCLUSIVE, otherwise how!
Intrusive masseurs, tour guides, merchants. Because of the salesman Misha, who rushes like a jaguar to his prey, he had to make a detour on the way to the canteen. I understand his job, but they "no" is for them "yes".
Personally, I gave a tip to the porter during check-in and check-out for a dollar, in an Italian restaurant to a waiter 20 pounds, put a chocolate bar on the bed of a hack-cleaner every morning and gave a chocolate bar to the bartender near the reception (he then begged for more).
The animator made a good impression - a pleasant, unobtrusive guy, speaks good Russian (not critical, I can speak English, only the Arabs can’t really), the guide Mukhamed tried to sell the tour, I refused and he immediately lost interest, although, in his resume it is indicated that he "will be happy to help you in all matters" (if it works).
By the way, Soho is nearby, this is a series of boutiques with burnt clothes of famous brands and perfumes and souvenirs, plus several catering outlets, nearby local "Bedouins" ride a camel for 10 bucks per circle, you can go around Soho once or twice in 5 minutes. But with nothing to do, you can take a walk. There is a minibus stop on the freeway nearby, to Naama Bay and the Old Town 15 pounds one way - from local 10, you can take a taxi, there are a lot of them at every step and taxi drivers are also intrusive, but these are 10-15 dollars.
TOTAL.
Who can recommend Siwa?
Yoga for example. Do not eat, do not drink, meditate and bathe.
Ready to go eat elsewhere.
Ideological fighters and stoics.
People who are exclusively interested in the sea and corals.
People who appreciate the view from the balcony in the room, I personally could not tear myself away.
He is not worth his money.
Although, if they changed the food, adjusted the water supply in the shower, fixed the air conditioner and poured better wine - you can spread yourself with a spray in the evening, sit on the balcony and endure the shabbyness of the room and territory.
Otherwise, look for this money and you will find it.
I repeat once again - the picture will meet your expectations (one of the best views from the balcony in Sharm). Everything else will be annoying. I am silent about demanding guests - hang yourself.
I note: there were guests who came to Siwa far from the first time. That's what the view and the sea do to people.
For the money, Otium Amphora is better in Naama Bay.
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