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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus

Hotel in Coraya Bay

Facing the beachfront, Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus offers 5-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private...

F
Fadi
From
Canada
My recent stay at the Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and impeccable hospitality from the staff. Their genuine kindness and eagerness to ensure my comfort truly made my experience unforgettable. The resort itself is a paradise nestled along the pristine coastline, boasting luxurious amenities and breathtaking views. The attention to detail in every aspect of the property is evident, from the meticulously maintained grounds to the elegantly appointed rooms. It exudes an air of sophistication and tranquility that instantly put me at ease. One of the highlights of my stay was the abundance of crystal-clear pools scattered throughout the resort. Whether I was seeking a refreshing dip or simply lounging by the water's edge, each pool provided a serene oasis to unwind and soak up the sun. Moreover, the resort's proximity to the magnificent coral reefs and stunning beach only added to its allure. Exploring the vibrant marine life while snorkeling or simply strolling along the powdery white sands was an experience like no other. Above all, it was the exceptional service and genuine hospitality of the staff that truly set this resort apart. From the moment I arrived until the moment I reluctantly departed, they went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my stay exceeded expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews
Price from
US$360.32
1 night, 2 adults

JAZ Elite Riviera

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

JAZ Elite Riviera features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

Y
Yancheng
From
China
Just open for 7 days we are very lucky to enjoy the brand new hotel! Everything is perfect! Room is big and comfortable. Swimming pool is so nice! Especially the juice and food are so delicious! We must thank Mr. Hady Mohamed for his excellent service and help us to make call with GoBus and confirm the pickup point!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$345.44
1 night, 2 adults

JAZ Elite Amara

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

Facing the beachfront, JAZ Elite Amara offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.

J
Jakub
From
Slovakia
Care , service , food , marsa mubarak(dugong turtle)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$360.32
1 night, 2 adults

Wadi Sabarah Lodge

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

Wadi Sabarah Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Marsa Alam City. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Sjoukje
From
Netherlands
For meit was the second stay in this absolutely amazing hotel, Guido joined me this time. The colours, the serenity, the library and the beautifull botanic garden grabs you. Mindblowing. The table serverd authentic Egyptian food was so delicious. Don't worry if you travel on your own. You will be invited by the GM Moustafa Elkerdani to join dinner at the so callled communitytable and meet up with staf and other guests. Simply to let us have an splendid holiday. For sure a place to vistit again.....our next stay is already booked! As we are divers it was great that Emperor Divers new divecenter is located in this hotel. They offer a diversity of diving possibilities. Either housereef, nearby shorediving locations or with one of their boats. We dived with them and met super professional diveguides and staf aswell as boat and groundcrew. Sjoukjand Guido
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews
Price from
US$112.92
1 night, 2 adults

Reef House

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

Located in Marsa Alam City, Reef House features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.

E
Ebraam
From
Netherlands
Every thing was excellent great location activity onboard pick-up from bus delivered to airport clean organic food rare to find such category of food beside the place also serves vegetarian food so I recommend it don't miss the dolphin exceptional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort

Hotel in Port Ghalib

Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.

A
Aurora
From
Italy
Everything is up to the standard of a 5 stars hotel. All the staff is very helpful and ready to give you a hand at any time (starting from the reception staff, restaurant and cleaning service) so you can relax and enjoy the hotel. An enormous buffet in every meal and a lot of service in place (scuba diving; kite surf school, and more)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults

Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam

Hotel in Coraya Bay

Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Coraya Bay.

X
XUAN
From
Malaysia
it’s perfect! and the reception speaks Chinese! amazing sea view with garden was a wonderful and way better than the jaz group next to them
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
Price from
US$160.65
1 night, 2 adults

Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel in Port Ghalib

The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...

M
Marcel
From
Poland
fully recommend this hotel. Very nice people, tasty food. Lots of attractions, you can't complain about boredom. Very clean, rooms cleaned daily. The people at the reception are very professional and nice, they will help with everything! I will definitely come back here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Vision Diving Hotel

Hotel in Marsa Alam City

Blue Vision Diving Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Marsa Alam City. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.

M
Martina
From
Croatia
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They were very flexible with check in and check out times for what we are very grateful. As soon as we arrived they helped us organizing activities-diving,sightseeing very beautiful beaches. The dinner was super delicious and tasty like homemade. The owner Mohamed is always available doing his best to please the guests. I can recommend this hotel to everyone. Now I remember one more important thing: My husband has a birthday the day before we arrived. In our room was big birthday cake and one big plate fully filled with fruits 😃 Really nice surprise ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Marina view port ghalib

Hotel in Port Ghalib

Marina view port ghalib features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port Ghalib. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

M
Mai Heikal
From
Egypt
Location of hotel, the stuff are very helpful and kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews

The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...

From US$301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Protels Crystal Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a fitness centre, garden and private beach area.

From US$124.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Beach safari nubian resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$105.80 per night

Set in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$295.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Protels Beach Club & SPA offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$152.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Bliss Nada Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.

From US$154.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Oyster Bay Beach Studio has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

From US$96.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Deep south Eco-lodge features a private beach area, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in Marsa Alam City.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Marina view port ghalib features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port Ghalib. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.

From US$344.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Oyster bay Suite 01 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Abu Dabab.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.

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From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Review I would like to share my fantastic experience with all those people who have not yet been to this wonderful place. The location of the property is excellent, just a few minutes from the airport, the services are extraordinary, nothing is missing, free wi-fi, extraordinary cuisine that satisfies all the tastes of the various guests from all over the world. Unexpected holiday that far exceeded expectations. My extremely positive comment is especially for those who work within the structure who know how to make the stay very familiar. I therefore thank the general manager Atef Osman, an exemplary leader attentive to the satisfaction of his customers. special thanks to the factotum Mahmoud, an exceptional guy who accompanied us throughout the holiday. Thank you thank you thank you Mahmoud. In every resort there should be a person like Mahmoud who does not abandon his guests and was an important link that united us guests with the structure. All the staff work with a smile, happy and transmit their serenity to their customers too. I thank the two chefs Ahmed and Osman who are always ready to cook with all their commitment and ability, bringing out delicious dishes from the kitchen. The kitchen manager Ahmed Ali was a fantastic, unique person and above all very good at his job. I had the opportunity to meet equally special people like Wafe who monitored everything in the pool with a careful eye, Wael who accompanied us to the wonderful Italian restaurant Dolce Vita, Hassan, Abanou b, Beshoy, Alaa all excellent waiters and staff of the structure. With these people the holiday was extraordinary. The spacious, clean rooms, all with balconies or outdoor spaces facing the sea or swimming pools. Pools with warm and clean water, fun slides, very engaging and pleasant entertainment and above all a pier that leads to a wonderful coral reef. Three corners Happy Life is a guarantee in everything. One word to sum it all up: EXCELLENT
Guest review by
Giovanni
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
I stayed at this hotel on my last night in Egypt before going to airport. I wanted to having a relaxing day at the hotel and I couldn't have chosen better! :) As a solo female traveller for the first time in Egypt, it felt great that the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The hotel has a great vibe for an all inclusive resort! Full of gardens with flowers and birds, walking around is a paradise! I have arrived to the hotel earlier and they did me a free room upgrade and let me check in immediatly! Also I has my flight was 9pm, it was great the hotel had the option for late check out! The beach was a 5min walk from the room, white sandy, very comfortable chairs and what a reef! I have booked this one due to the comments about its reef, and it is true! It is unbelievably beautiful! They have some hotel restaurant there and a diving centre. Also some activities take place throughout the day! The room was great, with a lovely balcony with see view, mattress was very comfy (and the hotel has a possibility to change the mattress if you are not happy with yours!) I really enjoyed the quiet pace, the kindness of the staff, and that they don't have people bothering you to sell stuff too often (tours, spa, etc). Also the hotel has a lot of sustainable measures in place, almost no plastic and strong policies to preserve their reef! Unfortunately, I only stayed 1 day, but I want to come back! It is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun! It does indeed feel like a home far from home!
Guest review by
Carolina
Portugal
From US$210.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Second vist to concorde and it was as amazing as the first !! The room was beautiful it was massive, had touch screen controls for house keeping to make your room or not, your own personal WiFi box inside the room which was amazing! The staff made sure I had food as I arrived later on in the evening. The staff everyone was amazing asharf in the lobby bar and the manger in the reception cant do enough for you! The animation are a big part of the hotel not pushy for activies always happy day and night provided shows evenings and daily activities. Restaurant was OK I am a vegetarian and did have to ask the chefs most days if something had meat in as it isn't labelled if it is vegetarian including the salad as sometimes there was meat inside but I did find something to eat every lunch and dinner and the chefs got to know you and would come over to me straight away letting me know if there was meat inside which was amazing!! All the staff are so friendly in the hotel and are always so helpful if you need anything, they are always happy and smiling throughout the day home away from home 🤍
Guest review by
RhiannonMansour
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
The Resort is wonderful and the staff is kind and very professional My room was water front very spacious and very clean The spa and gym are well equipped and super organised Aquapark and swimmng pools amazing and funny Speaking about staff, they are all special, kind, and helpful with all clients Hosni the guest relationship manager is kind, always available, ready to help everyone, his italian is perfect... Mohamed, the restaurant responsible, now at Panorama rest, became our good friend, helping us to find a good table in every occasion, always smiling, and kind, we will miss him. diving center and his staff well organised, ready toy help you to refresh memory, beautiful dives with lots of fishes and beautiful colours At the reception Mahmoud can speak italian to solve any kind of problem. We had very good relationship with all the staff!!! we will miss the atmosphere and all Akasia resort, but for sure we will be back as soon as possible
Guest review by
Laura
Italy
From US$148.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews
We had an amazing experience during our stay at Gemma Resort. From the moment we arrived, Hazem at the Main Desk made us feel welcome, and his exceptional kindness and availability were present until the moment we left. He was always there to make sure we were comfortable and at ease. We were also very well taken care of by Mahmoud at the beach - always with a great smile - and the entire restaurant staff, especially Sameh at the beach restaurant, where we had lunch daily. Thank you all for your hospitality. A special thanks goes to the Submarine Diving Center, to our fantastic instructor Abdo, and his entire team for an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for these incredible 7 days, Gemma Resort. We will definitely be back and have already started recommending you to our Portuguese friends. 10/10
Guest review by
Carmo
Portugal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
The beach and the sea are amazing, really outstanding. The beach areas are beautiful, lots of space and privacy, access to the sea is fantastic and the sea itself with its unique marine life is a paradise. The food is excellent, lots of different dishes that we loved, international or local, a really great food experience, breakfast, lunch and dinner were just delicious. Than you very much to all the staff, for the kindness granted to us 24/7 and for making us feel at home. We loved every single aspect of our stay. Everything was outstanding. Simply PERFECT. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to come back for our next stay at the amazing Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort.
Guest review by
Maria Pia
Italy
From US$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
It was very close to the Abu Dabab beach, which was one of the best beaches I've ever been to, with amazing snorkelling, sunbathing and diving opportunities, and some nice bars to get some cold beers. The rooms were clean, cosy, and comfortable, and the area around was full of flowers and greenery, which gave such a nice feel to the place. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, always making sure we were ok, and the food in the restaurant was great. This place is great for SCUBA divers or people who like to spend most of their time by the ocean.
Guest review by
Kiarna
Spain
From US$275 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
Goodmorning, We’re having a great time here, everything is absolutely stunning! Amazing beach and pool! The staff is kind and polite, food is delicious! It’s such a pity that tomorrow we have to leave… I’m going to write a nice review on trip advisor as soon as i’m back home and suggest my friends to come and visit this wonderful resort! We’re planning to come back soon for sure! Thank you for your service! You’ ve been great!
Guest review by
Sabrina
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Everything is up to the standard of a 5 stars hotel. All the staff is very helpful and ready to give you a hand at any time (starting from the reception staff, restaurant and cleaning service) so you can relax and enjoy the hotel. An enormous buffet in every meal and a lot of service in place (scuba diving; kite surf school, and more)
Guest review by
Aurora
Italy
From US$301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
fully recommend this hotel. Very nice people, tasty food. Lots of attractions, you can't complain about boredom. Very clean, rooms cleaned daily. The people at the reception are very professional and nice, they will help with everything! I will definitely come back here!
Guest review by
Marcel
Poland
From US$156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Wonderful location with great house reef. Diving centre and boat staff like family, looked after us so well. Food much more varied than we expected, we ate like kings. Nice to have fresh beer, wine and espresso coffee available all day. Great value for money.
Guest review by
jayd
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
The stuff attitude was amazing. especially Mr. ismaeel (manager) and Mr. ahmad (reseption in charge). They helped us celebrate our anniversary. Arranged us special decoration and offered extraordinary anniversary gifts at the restaurant.
Guest review by
Mohamed
United Arab Emirates
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Everything was amazingly wonderful. The staff is super nice and helpful. The taxi service inside also. The beach is beautiful and snorkeling in the coral bay is inimitable.
Guest review by
Eniko
Hungary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Stunningly beautiful 🤩 The staff, wonderful food and listening/ watching the waves drinking tea in the Bedouin Tent, at night!!!
Guest review by
judith
United Kingdom
From US$279.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
Great vacation! Amazing staff, warm and clear sea, beautiful reef, delicious food, what more could I want!
Guest review by
rumen
Bulgaria
From US$103.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Great value for what you pay. The room was huge, the view was wonderful. The staff was nice.
Guest review by
Roxana
Romania
From US$278.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing Aqua is Amazing special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salah
Crimea
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
The sea view from the balcony and the pregnant cat for company
Guest review by
Morocco 1988
Belgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Amazing location and sensitively designed
Guest review by
Philippa
United Kingdom

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Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your...

Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your only purpose is water and nature because is the only thing that there is there. Desert and Marine life. iy you love adventures, that is the place.
Guest review by
Andrea
10

The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya...

The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya bay, my husband and I were given a lift there by a golf cart. Alaya staff greeted us at the beach area ,attending to our needs. providing beach chairs, umbrella and bar service . The swimming are is great, water is clean and warm. Snorkeling and scuba diving is available. I did snorkel and it was a great experience.
Guest review by
Rose
United States
10

Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels.

Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels. Nice bars, good restaurants and friendly people. On Saturdays there is now a Cruiseship visiting Port Ghalib, hopefully the effects on the reef etc. will be not too negative.
Guest review by
Lars
Switzerland
10

I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea...

I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea goes. My favourite place of all time is the Concorde Moreen Hotel, with the Hilton coming a strong second. We only ate at the hotels, because our time was limited. I used the taxi service offered online by Booking.com, which I found to be very efficient and reasonable. But I am also a seasoned traveller in Egypt and do not find it difficult to negotiate with taxi drivers. (It can be very useful to ask Chat GPT first what an average trip should cost you, if you are unsure, and then use that as a guideline for your negotiations.) It's an amazing experience to go out on a boat, but picking the right one can make the difference. I will be leaving my review on our experience separately (as it warrants a whole story on its own :))
Guest review by
Annie Ruurds
South Africa
10

Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing.

Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing. You can swim anywhere. No so much facilities ( food places, supermarkets,..) and pharmacies located around hotels. Weather is hot, limited gas stations and road is not preferable to be taken at night.
Guest review by
Menna
Egypt
4.0

The sea was beautiful.

The sea was beautiful. Unfortunately strong winds kept me from going into the sea. We stayed mostly in the lagoons. There was no access to sea from the beach, only from the pier. The life guards were good and attentive.
Guest review by
Roland
Switzerland
8.0

Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,...

Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,too shallow and rocky not sandy.Took quad ride out in desert was fun.Lots of fish to see on reefs,water very clean.marss Mubarak has resident dugong and turtles but didn't see the dugong on our visit.Overall nice place ,a bit on the windy side but nice relief from heat.
Guest review by
bruce
Egypt
10

"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès.

"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès. There are already so many wonderful things to do like snorkeling, diving, massages and especially the many activities offered by Captain Mahmoud's extraordinary team and the high quality shows performed in the evening. All the staff are adorable, attentive, attentive both on the beach and by the pool as well as in the various restaurants, not to mention the maintenance staff and gardeners, the cooks, the waiters (mention special for Ahzem from the main restaurant, Abd Allah at the pool restaurant, Mostafa who is part of Mahmoud's team, Hod Hod on the beach and many others of whom I don't really know the spelling of their first name. are all very courageous, with a sense of humor and kindness like I have rarely seen. Everything is put in place so that you only want to do one thing... come back as quickly as possible."
Guest review by
Valérie Lannoy
Belgium
6.0

I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t...

I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t like. Mainly, I noticed that someone bought a quad bike tour, and they were taken just a little way behind the hotel to ride on a pile of sand for a short while. There was trash and plastic all around, a complete wasteland—nothing pretty. I’m used to greenery, which I understand is lacking in this destination, but I definitely wouldn’t buy an overpriced camel or quad bike tour. Especially because, in that heat, it wouldn’t be an enjoyable experience for me, and with the trash around, definitely not. I did a diving trip, but it ended up being canceled. Unfortunately, they made us leave our things (like backpacks) in a place where locals were moving around, and we had no way to secure them. The original plan was that we would be on a boat. In the end, it didn’t happen, and that was probably for the best. I booked the trip through Booking. I had no particular expectations, even though we were supposed to see dolphins. Eventually, I arranged for diving, and I enjoyed it. Since I’m already a diver, it was easy, but when I saw how they even turn diving into a business, it bothered me. I saw parents forcing their 12-year-old daughter to try diving. She was crying, didn’t want to do it, but the father insisted because it was paid for. I watched her struggle and feel uncomfortable. It saddens me to see that everything can be bought with money, and that’s just wrong.
Guest review by
Smile08
Czech Republic
8.0

Some places offer excellent takeaway food.

Some places offer excellent takeaway food. There is a public beach a little further away (a short walk across a small desert area) with exceptional underwater flora and fauna. Bring shoes for walking in the water. Please stay above or near the coral (personally, I didn't know there were risks to swimming too far from the reefs, namely sharks. But I didn't see any. On the other hand, there were some exceptional fish! Port Ghalib is a tourist spot but much, much quieter than Hurghada. If someone tries to sell you something, just say ‘La, chokram’ with a smile and everything will be fine. Don't forget to tip a little, as Egyptians earn very little (around €400 per month for a family of four). For activities, I recommend Royal Sea Tours (royalsea-tours.com), who are really great. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Guest review by
Laurence
Switzerland