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We arrived in Egypt on June 13.2015, late in the evening. Tour operator - Anekstur. I must say right away that, having read reviews, including about this hotel, and about Egypt itself (friends spat forever), we went to Hurghada with apprehension, and expected the worst. Which, probably, strengthened our pleasant impression of the rest! I will talk about the pros and cons in great detail.
Arrived as said late. In the new terminal, a visa for 27, not 25 dollars, filled out a migration card, passed control. Open passports on your photos and visas to speed up the process; Representatives of Anex send along the desired route. Don't forget to print your e-vouchers - everything is computerized here.
Soon we were already riding in an air-conditioned bus.
An hour and a half later we are already there. We were quickly taken away documents, put on bracelets and sent to dinner. Late dinner is meager, what to expect here - from the leftovers. But acceptable. We went down to the reception again, the rooms were already ready. We were warned that they are all the same, for $ 30 you can get a view of the sea (not the garden or pool), but we are not recommended. That's what we didn't want. Room 2146 - very close to the main restaurant)) It is very convenient to go to eat, especially since people usually crowd at the main entrance, and do not come from the corridor. But about restaurants, as well as about everything else, more below))
ROOM
We had, like everyone else, a nice spacious room. The bed, however, is not a double bed, but two one and a half, but we moved them, and it was fine for us)) As I wrote above, the room is not far from the back entrance to the central restaurant. Which is very convenient, given the peculiarities of hungry people in ol inclusive. There is a second exit - not through the main entrance - it is more convenient to go to the pool. In the room: a refrigerator with ice molds, an iron, a board, a hair dryer, a TV (we never turned it on), air conditioning, a kettle, glasses, a balcony, Cleaning every day, good) we even put jars in the bathroom according to their height)))
RESTAURANT
There are 4 restaurants on site. The main one is in the building itself (there is the largest choice here, and most of all people, in other restaurants, except for the fourth, food is brought from here); the second - Paparazzi - on the seashore - ala Italian. You can get here by appointment once during your vacation and order something from Italian cuisine, some took pizza, we liked veal and fish. The third is the Bedouin. This restaurant can also be accessed by appointment and once. From food - as in the main restaurant, but here is not a fussy buffet, but serving. Get ready that you want to eat more after it))) True, barbecue is a must here. Fourth - Mediterranean: lobsters, lobsters... but all for the money. We didn't go. So they were fed to death.
We were mostly in the main restaurant. Like everywhere in all inclusive, hungry people swoop in for food! Therefore, it is better to be either the first to take a seat and avoid the fuss, or in the second half - when the most hungry have already dispersed. Wrote here about the queue at the tables. I don't know, they never stopped. Always sat at the same lovely table on the balcony.
FOOD
Again, I will be surprised... Some wrote that the food was bad, I want to ask these authors: what do you eat at home? Grilled lobsters and hugu????
The variety in food is great! Every dinner is themed! Either Italian, or oriental, or sea... cuisine. And the theme is not only in tablecloths, but also in dishes. Breakfast is always classic: muesli, cereals, cheeses, sausages, vegetables, cheese like cottage cheese, I mixed with honey, because without the usual cottage cheese I’m ready to climb the wall, pancakes, fruits, jams... For lunch and dinner there was always everything: fish, and meat (several types), and cereals, and vegetables, and potatoes... Salads, however, did not impress me. As for me, they mixed everything that came to hand, and this is often not tasty. But for an amateur, as they say. I don’t even eat potatoes, but steamed / grilled / stewed vegetables - you’ll overeat. Squids were twice in 13 days of rest, fish - daily catfish, more tuna, red, mackerel (every other day). Watermelons - only 4 times, melons - daily every meal))) Oranges and grapefruits too. Sweets - a separate issue! Abundance!! ! And everything is soooo delicious! Can't be put into words. In general, bravo chefs! Especially for those who cook on the balcony (not everyone got there, which is why there were never queues there).
ALCOHOL and DRINKS
Like all all inclusive. Not juices, but yupi, alcohol from plastic, beer - local (but tasty), and what were you waiting for ? ? In my opinion, everything is logical. The cocktails didn't taste good to me. Pour without respecting the proportions. But cola light from a bottle and beer went wonderfully. And wine with orange juice. Fresh - $ 2 each. But I crushed oranges into a glass myself. And what? Oranges then - heaps, and the husband always ate longer - so there was time.
Water in the room upon check-in - two bottles of 0.5. Then you can collect drinking water in them, from the coolers. Coolers throughout the hotel are freely available.
SWIMMING POOL
Cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Not fresh milk. But you can refresh yourself. And then all sorts of people write here that they were freezing, yeah, but if the pool were hot, they would write that it was not possible to freshen up, and that people can’t get out of it! There are three pools. The biggest is the best: the coolest sunbeds, the hardest to hit. It says "do not reserve a seat in advance". We as decent for the first time came right after breakfast - at the beginning of the eighth! But everything was already taken! Everyone who relaxes near the large pool takes sunbeds at 4 in the morning. We did that too. They lay by the pool, where they cooled off. They went swimming in the sea. There is a children's pool. There are no slides. There is one, it seems, but small.
SEA BEACH
We fell in love with Egypt in the first place, thanks to the sea!!! ! Clean, warm, schools of beautiful fish, corals… Bring your masks and enjoy! Quiet, however, for several days during the entire vacation, but the waves did not reduce its beauty! The beach is wonderful too. Wonderful sunbeds, comfortable, free of charge. . . Here they talk about the first two lines, they say, they are paid, ah-ah-ah. . . Yes, they are for the "sultan", but when you get there, you will understand that the first line is no different from the fifth ))) It's even funny to read outrageous reviews on this score. And the reason is in the main minus of the vacation - the sunset. The tides are regular. And even when the tide is high, go 200 meters to the knee)) But this is not a problem, because there is a pantone! You can go down and dive from it. The ships are moored, yes, but they do not dirty the sea, I have not seen, at least. Beautiful, turquoise, transparent, like glass. Put on slippers for corals, put on a mask - and enjoy! And it's good that from Pantone - children do not frolic, preventing adults from swimming.
ANIMATION
There is almost no free space in my passport. And I visited Egypt for the first time. What am I for? To the fact that there is something to compare. So the animation is top notch! Bravo guys! Disco until two in the morning, every evening a new entertainment program, from bingo and miss hotel to fire shows. There is a children's entertainment. During the day - water polo, yoga, zumba, water gymnastics, volleyball, dancing, bocha... Animators - well done. Lilya is a beauty)) But annoying like a leech)) Beware of her)))
GYM
For some reason, I didn’t read about this element of relaxation in any review))) And it is important! True, people mostly came to run for 10 minutes and take pictures. But the hall is important for me and my husband - we were there every day for an hour. Of course, it is poorly equipped: 2 running machines, a stepper, an arbitrek, 2 exercise bikes, a bar without racks, a couple of pancakes that have nothing to fix, one bench, a mat, an intricate simulator that is supposedly multifunctional, but nothing can really be done on it. A couple of dumbbells, But if you want, like ours, you can adapt and do great! And oh, how nice after a workout to flop in the pool! Mmm…
OL INCLUSIVE
Food, drinks are local, games from animators. Wi-fi is paid. $5 an hour. But who needs it when you can buy a local SIM card from the guide for $20 and get 3.5 gigabytes of Internet. I didn’t use all of it, although I didn’t limit myself on the Web. Beach towels can be changed once a day, there are no slippers and bathrobes in the rooms.
CONTINGENT
Mostly Poles and Germans. Russians and Ukrainians are in second place. There are others: Serbs, Turks, French. . . The Germans turned out to be very impudent. I didn’t even expect it))) Still, a little bit and shouted “Tagil! ”. But the Ukrainians are very honored in the hotel))) It's nice, but when we heard the answer to "faith from me? ", We were usually told "Glory to Ukraine! ".
WEATHER
Hot. But the heat was not felt so strongly on windy days, and there were about half of them. The wind did not bother us, it was even a joy after the sintering)) Air - 38-40, felt like 33-34. Sea - 30 degrees. Swimming pool - 28.
No humidity)) What was very pleasing to my curly hair in the rain and near the sea! Here, even irons were never useful! Perfectly smooth hair was provided)))
INSECTS
Flies! Where are they from?? ? They get bullied regularly, but they come back regularly! Minor inconvenience! But how she pissed us off!
HOTEL
The hotel itself is cozy, green territory, many paths - labyrinths, the sea - on the territory, but leaving the main entrance until the moment of swimming, you will walk for 10 minutes (around the hotel, admiring the palm trees and balconies of the rooms, and then along the pantone). Surrounded by a green fence. Yes, he is in the middle of the desert, but you wanted him in Egypt, where 95 percent of the territory is desert? ? But a real oasis has been built! There are no construction projects in sight, a piece of paradise, by God.
TOURS
Don't buy from locals. They will say that it will be cheaper, but then you will pay extra for small things. We took two, through a guide. Take anch-boxes at the reception. They can be taken directly on the day of the tour without pre-ordering. Our tour guides were excellent!
DIVING
$40 per person. We dived twice to a depth of 5 meters. 2 people with an instructor. There were 10 people in the group in total. It will be possible to walk along the bottom)) The ears are pawned, but it's fantastic!! ! It's an incredible experience! Do not spare money and time! This is something you will remember for the rest of your life!
LUXOR
$77 per person. To visit Egypt and not see Ancient Egypt is a crime! We decided not to look at the pyramids, because even Luxor was hard for us. We drove in the heat for over 4 hours. Horror. But the experience was worth it! Tombs more than 3 thousand years old, obelisks, temples - this is a wow atmosphere! But we are very tired. Passed out right after dinner
GUIDE
We waited harmfully for Muhammad))) I even prepared to tell him that I had read a lot about him) But he was not. And a good, serious uncle, who clearly laid out everything on the shelves, is always in zhostupe, lives in a hotel, answers all questions, solves problems. Excursions did not impose and did not intimidate. I brought the phone card on the day of purchase. Punctual like clockwork, which is important for guides.
COMPLIMENT from the HOTEL
My husband had a birthday. They came from the beach, and there was a cake in the room))) It would be better, of course, champagne or fruits, which are not in the restaurant. But also nice)))
STAFF
Smiling, friendly. Compliments were made regularly, but not pestering. The restaurant is cleaned instantly, you can ask them to bring something. They pick up well and quickly. Not intrusive. Don't forget to tip them) At least sometimes) Room-boy and the cleaner. They deserve a dollar for sure ; )
EGYPTIANS
And here is a nightmare... The feeling that absolutely different people live and work in the hotel! Ordinary Egyptians are intrusive, sellers grab hands, men pester, even seeing that you are walking with your husband !!!! ! Horror! I wanted to hide! And I, a blonde in shorts, was scared to walk the streets!
PRICES
Bargain) All I can say. Everything is doubled. This is at least. Buy hibiscus tea. From the anex we had a stop at a store on the way to the airport. We bought hibiscus. Withdrawn from the card 130 UAH for 150 gr.
In general, stock up on the national currency - pounds. There is also an ATM in the hotel, so you don’t have to worry about exchanges. But pay in pounds! With the course they stir up whatever they want. Prices in dollars and euros are the same for two))) But we understand that 10 dollars and 10 euros are different money ; ))) In pounds, everything turns out the cheapest.
SPA and MASSAGE
I can't say anything because I wasn't interested. I only know that it is free only for the "sultan".
EVICTION
I don’t know who and where they cut off the bracelets and kicked us out, we were immediately warned that we would be evicted at 12, and the suitcases were waiting for us in the storage room, and we do what we want, and then we can ask for a room to go to the shower after the beach and change clothes . We left at 2pm, so we didn't need a room. At 12.15 a rumba came for our suitcases, we handed over the keys, they cut off our bracelets, and sent us to dinner. We ate as usual. One of the waiters, realizing that we were leaving, asked to exchange lighters - as a keepsake. They said goodbye to us as to beloved friends. We wish you a happy journey and good mood.
Well. I hope I didn't forget to write anything. If you have any questions, I'm ready to answer.
Of course, there were cons, but for us they did not limit the many, many pluses, and in general an amazing vacation!
Thanks a lot to the team for the story! And yes! Egypt, thanks to the sea and the hotel, became the first country to which I wanted to return.
Arrived as said late. In the new terminal, a visa for 27, not 25 dollars, filled out a migration card, passed control. Open passports on your photos and visas to speed up the process; Representatives of Anex send along the desired route. Don't forget to print your e-vouchers - everything is computerized here.
Soon we were already riding in an air-conditioned bus.
An hour and a half later we are already there. We were quickly taken away documents, put on bracelets and sent to dinner. Late dinner is meager, what to expect here - from the leftovers. But acceptable. We went down to the reception again, the rooms were already ready. We were warned that they are all the same, for $ 30 you can get a view of the sea (not the garden or pool), but we are not recommended. That's what we didn't want. Room 2146 - very close to the main restaurant)) It is very convenient to go to eat, especially since people usually crowd at the main entrance, and do not come from the corridor. But about restaurants, as well as about everything else, more below))
ROOM
We had, like everyone else, a nice spacious room. The bed, however, is not a double bed, but two one and a half, but we moved them, and it was fine for us)) As I wrote above, the room is not far from the back entrance to the central restaurant. Which is very convenient, given the peculiarities of hungry people in ol inclusive. There is a second exit - not through the main entrance - it is more convenient to go to the pool. In the room: a refrigerator with ice molds, an iron, a board, a hair dryer, a TV (we never turned it on), air conditioning, a kettle, glasses, a balcony, Cleaning every day, good) we even put jars in the bathroom according to their height)))
RESTAURANT
There are 4 restaurants on site. The main one is in the building itself (there is the largest choice here, and most of all people, in other restaurants, except for the fourth, food is brought from here); the second - Paparazzi - on the seashore - ala Italian. You can get here by appointment once during your vacation and order something from Italian cuisine, some took pizza, we liked veal and fish. The third is the Bedouin. This restaurant can also be accessed by appointment and once. From food - as in the main restaurant, but here is not a fussy buffet, but serving. Get ready that you want to eat more after it))) True, barbecue is a must here. Fourth - Mediterranean: lobsters, lobsters... but all for the money. We didn't go. So they were fed to death.
We were mostly in the main restaurant. Like everywhere in all inclusive, hungry people swoop in for food! Therefore, it is better to be either the first to take a seat and avoid the fuss, or in the second half - when the most hungry have already dispersed. Wrote here about the queue at the tables. I don't know, they never stopped. Always sat at the same lovely table on the balcony.
FOOD
Again, I will be surprised... Some wrote that the food was bad, I want to ask these authors: what do you eat at home? Grilled lobsters and hugu????
The variety in food is great! Every dinner is themed! Either Italian, or oriental, or sea... cuisine. And the theme is not only in tablecloths, but also in dishes. Breakfast is always classic: muesli, cereals, cheeses, sausages, vegetables, cheese like cottage cheese, I mixed with honey, because without the usual cottage cheese I’m ready to climb the wall, pancakes, fruits, jams... For lunch and dinner there was always everything: fish, and meat (several types), and cereals, and vegetables, and potatoes... Salads, however, did not impress me. As for me, they mixed everything that came to hand, and this is often not tasty. But for an amateur, as they say. I don’t even eat potatoes, but steamed / grilled / stewed vegetables - you’ll overeat. Squids were twice in 13 days of rest, fish - daily catfish, more tuna, red, mackerel (every other day). Watermelons - only 4 times, melons - daily every meal))) Oranges and grapefruits too. Sweets - a separate issue! Abundance!! ! And everything is soooo delicious! Can't be put into words. In general, bravo chefs! Especially for those who cook on the balcony (not everyone got there, which is why there were never queues there).
ALCOHOL and DRINKS
Like all all inclusive. Not juices, but yupi, alcohol from plastic, beer - local (but tasty), and what were you waiting for ? ? In my opinion, everything is logical. The cocktails didn't taste good to me. Pour without respecting the proportions. But cola light from a bottle and beer went wonderfully. And wine with orange juice. Fresh - $ 2 each. But I crushed oranges into a glass myself. And what? Oranges then - heaps, and the husband always ate longer - so there was time.
Water in the room upon check-in - two bottles of 0.5. Then you can collect drinking water in them, from the coolers. Coolers throughout the hotel are freely available.
SWIMMING POOL
Cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Not fresh milk. But you can refresh yourself. And then all sorts of people write here that they were freezing, yeah, but if the pool were hot, they would write that it was not possible to freshen up, and that people can’t get out of it! There are three pools. The biggest is the best: the coolest sunbeds, the hardest to hit. It says "do not reserve a seat in advance". We as decent for the first time came right after breakfast - at the beginning of the eighth! But everything was already taken! Everyone who relaxes near the large pool takes sunbeds at 4 in the morning. We did that too. They lay by the pool, where they cooled off. They went swimming in the sea. There is a children's pool. There are no slides. There is one, it seems, but small.
SEA BEACH
We fell in love with Egypt in the first place, thanks to the sea!!! ! Clean, warm, schools of beautiful fish, corals… Bring your masks and enjoy! Quiet, however, for several days during the entire vacation, but the waves did not reduce its beauty! The beach is wonderful too. Wonderful sunbeds, comfortable, free of charge. . . Here they talk about the first two lines, they say, they are paid, ah-ah-ah. . . Yes, they are for the "sultan", but when you get there, you will understand that the first line is no different from the fifth ))) It's even funny to read outrageous reviews on this score. And the reason is in the main minus of the vacation - the sunset. The tides are regular. And even when the tide is high, go 200 meters to the knee)) But this is not a problem, because there is a pantone! You can go down and dive from it. The ships are moored, yes, but they do not dirty the sea, I have not seen, at least. Beautiful, turquoise, transparent, like glass. Put on slippers for corals, put on a mask - and enjoy! And it's good that from Pantone - children do not frolic, preventing adults from swimming.
ANIMATION
There is almost no free space in my passport. And I visited Egypt for the first time. What am I for? To the fact that there is something to compare. So the animation is top notch! Bravo guys! Disco until two in the morning, every evening a new entertainment program, from bingo and miss hotel to fire shows. There is a children's entertainment. During the day - water polo, yoga, zumba, water gymnastics, volleyball, dancing, bocha... Animators - well done. Lilya is a beauty)) But annoying like a leech)) Beware of her)))
GYM
For some reason, I didn’t read about this element of relaxation in any review))) And it is important! True, people mostly came to run for 10 minutes and take pictures. But the hall is important for me and my husband - we were there every day for an hour. Of course, it is poorly equipped: 2 running machines, a stepper, an arbitrek, 2 exercise bikes, a bar without racks, a couple of pancakes that have nothing to fix, one bench, a mat, an intricate simulator that is supposedly multifunctional, but nothing can really be done on it. A couple of dumbbells, But if you want, like ours, you can adapt and do great! And oh, how nice after a workout to flop in the pool! Mmm…
OL INCLUSIVE
Food, drinks are local, games from animators. Wi-fi is paid. $5 an hour. But who needs it when you can buy a local SIM card from the guide for $20 and get 3.5 gigabytes of Internet. I didn’t use all of it, although I didn’t limit myself on the Web. Beach towels can be changed once a day, there are no slippers and bathrobes in the rooms.
CONTINGENT
Mostly Poles and Germans. Russians and Ukrainians are in second place. There are others: Serbs, Turks, French. . . The Germans turned out to be very impudent. I didn’t even expect it))) Still, a little bit and shouted “Tagil! ”. But the Ukrainians are very honored in the hotel))) It's nice, but when we heard the answer to "faith from me? ", We were usually told "Glory to Ukraine! ".
WEATHER
Hot. But the heat was not felt so strongly on windy days, and there were about half of them. The wind did not bother us, it was even a joy after the sintering)) Air - 38-40, felt like 33-34. Sea - 30 degrees. Swimming pool - 28.
No humidity)) What was very pleasing to my curly hair in the rain and near the sea! Here, even irons were never useful! Perfectly smooth hair was provided)))
INSECTS
Flies! Where are they from?? ? They get bullied regularly, but they come back regularly! Minor inconvenience! But how she pissed us off!
HOTEL
The hotel itself is cozy, green territory, many paths - labyrinths, the sea - on the territory, but leaving the main entrance until the moment of swimming, you will walk for 10 minutes (around the hotel, admiring the palm trees and balconies of the rooms, and then along the pantone). Surrounded by a green fence. Yes, he is in the middle of the desert, but you wanted him in Egypt, where 95 percent of the territory is desert? ? But a real oasis has been built! There are no construction projects in sight, a piece of paradise, by God.
TOURS
Don't buy from locals. They will say that it will be cheaper, but then you will pay extra for small things. We took two, through a guide. Take anch-boxes at the reception. They can be taken directly on the day of the tour without pre-ordering. Our tour guides were excellent!
DIVING
$40 per person. We dived twice to a depth of 5 meters. 2 people with an instructor. There were 10 people in the group in total. It will be possible to walk along the bottom)) The ears are pawned, but it's fantastic!! ! It's an incredible experience! Do not spare money and time! This is something you will remember for the rest of your life!
LUXOR
$77 per person. To visit Egypt and not see Ancient Egypt is a crime! We decided not to look at the pyramids, because even Luxor was hard for us. We drove in the heat for over 4 hours. Horror. But the experience was worth it! Tombs more than 3 thousand years old, obelisks, temples - this is a wow atmosphere! But we are very tired. Passed out right after dinner
GUIDE
We waited harmfully for Muhammad))) I even prepared to tell him that I had read a lot about him) But he was not. And a good, serious uncle, who clearly laid out everything on the shelves, is always in zhostupe, lives in a hotel, answers all questions, solves problems. Excursions did not impose and did not intimidate. I brought the phone card on the day of purchase. Punctual like clockwork, which is important for guides.
COMPLIMENT from the HOTEL
My husband had a birthday. They came from the beach, and there was a cake in the room))) It would be better, of course, champagne or fruits, which are not in the restaurant. But also nice)))
STAFF
Smiling, friendly. Compliments were made regularly, but not pestering. The restaurant is cleaned instantly, you can ask them to bring something. They pick up well and quickly. Not intrusive. Don't forget to tip them) At least sometimes) Room-boy and the cleaner. They deserve a dollar for sure ; )
EGYPTIANS
And here is a nightmare... The feeling that absolutely different people live and work in the hotel! Ordinary Egyptians are intrusive, sellers grab hands, men pester, even seeing that you are walking with your husband !!!! ! Horror! I wanted to hide! And I, a blonde in shorts, was scared to walk the streets!
PRICES
Bargain) All I can say. Everything is doubled. This is at least. Buy hibiscus tea. From the anex we had a stop at a store on the way to the airport. We bought hibiscus. Withdrawn from the card 130 UAH for 150 gr.
In general, stock up on the national currency - pounds. There is also an ATM in the hotel, so you don’t have to worry about exchanges. But pay in pounds! With the course they stir up whatever they want. Prices in dollars and euros are the same for two))) But we understand that 10 dollars and 10 euros are different money ; ))) In pounds, everything turns out the cheapest.
SPA and MASSAGE
I can't say anything because I wasn't interested. I only know that it is free only for the "sultan".
EVICTION
I don’t know who and where they cut off the bracelets and kicked us out, we were immediately warned that we would be evicted at 12, and the suitcases were waiting for us in the storage room, and we do what we want, and then we can ask for a room to go to the shower after the beach and change clothes . We left at 2pm, so we didn't need a room. At 12.15 a rumba came for our suitcases, we handed over the keys, they cut off our bracelets, and sent us to dinner. We ate as usual. One of the waiters, realizing that we were leaving, asked to exchange lighters - as a keepsake. They said goodbye to us as to beloved friends. We wish you a happy journey and good mood.
Well. I hope I didn't forget to write anything. If you have any questions, I'm ready to answer.
Of course, there were cons, but for us they did not limit the many, many pluses, and in general an amazing vacation!
Thanks a lot to the team for the story! And yes! Egypt, thanks to the sea and the hotel, became the first country to which I wanted to return.
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