Rest for the soul. The only minus - the guide was not seen

Written: 23 january 2020
Travel time: 6 — 12 january 2020
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
9.0
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Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 9.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 8.0
By tradition, they celebrated Christmas by swimming in hot countries. The sea is the warmest in comparison with Sharm and Hurghada. Brought a mask with you - and did not regret it. The hotel is 10-15 km from Dahab. So if you are looking for entertainment - then you are not here. Although there is a free bus from the hotel to Dahab in the evening for 3-4 hours. The place is wonderful. Ahead of the sea) bay) and on three sides of the mountain. We arrived at half past ten in the evening, the last 1.5-2 km - off-road, without mood. We went in - the waiter on a tray brought cold hibiscus tea in glasses, because they were late for dinner - they gave rations. We chose the number to our liking. A porter in livery helped with the suitcase. Everything works in the room. (One Russian channel) Wi-fi at the reception is good From 11 to 14. And from 18 to 22) Balcony, two large armchairs - a view of the mountains. The photo of the hotel on the website is actually more beautiful. Very decent service.
Cleaning every day (although I don't need it - don't live like pigs and you will be clean). The occupancy of the hotel was 30%. Almost only Europeans (Germans, Czechs, Poles, our brothers Slavs began to appear before departure) with loud neighing, and full plates of food. There are no queues in the cafe. The beach has red sand. Shoes are not needed - entering the sea from a pontoon - next to a coral reef - a lot of fish. Everyone found shells - but you can’t take out large ones, they left them... Sunbeds, mattresses, towels. Coffee, beer. Hire of fin masks, scuba gear.
I would recommend: a) calm couples b) romantics - in love with) extreme people - youth (you can dive, you can ride ATVs, climb mountains) the hotel is guarded from all sides. Near the village of Bedouins with camels.

The only negative is the guide from Joyne up. He was never seen. Through another guide, they called him - they asked for an excursion to the monastery of St. Catherine (near Mount Moses - they were last year, but the monastery was a glimpse). So the guide offered us an INDIVIDUAL tour (at the price you imagine). At the reception - also offered individual tours. In the evening, we took a hotel bus to Dahab in 15 minutes, went to the local excursion bureau and Russian-English-Arabic (I know 40-50 words) and, using jargon and gestures of the deaf-mutes, agreed on an excursion 2.5 times two and a half times cheaper, on two 60 dollars. Departure at 7 am (we took rations) and returned by 2 pm. Busik for 6 people.
If you go in winter - the monastery is at the foot of the Sitnai mountains - a very strong wind. In the monastery, pay attention to the "museum of the book" - for the Orthodox 3 dollars or 40 pounds. Books, manuscripts, icons from the 4th century. I was struck by the icon of the Apostle Peter (6th century). Unlike traditional and equestrian painting with eyes rolled under the forehead - live bangs, our contemporary - look on the Internet).
One word for this hotel - CLEAN. I did not see a single cigarette butt on the street and on the beach. It is clear that this is subjective... Therefore, if you are not used to 5 towels in a room with a change twice a day, to silver dessert spoons - you can safely go here. By the way, the food was good (I liked the soup with shrimp, but the mussels are so-so). Last but not least, the hotel is generally English-speaking. So learn the language, gentlemen! Success.
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