Normal hotel, not big, quiet and peaceful. More suitable for divers and couples who want privacy. It will probably be boring for children, they really have nothing to do there, + some of his aloofness can scare a little, although it’s not far from Mars - 20 kilometers. The sea is simply wonderful, although dumb: periodically in windy weather it feeds + a small rip current right in front of the pier + a depth of 30-50 m right from the pier.
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Normal hotel, not big, quiet and peaceful. More suitable for divers and couples who want privacy. It will probably be boring for children, they really have nothing to do there, + some of his aloofness can scare a little, although it’s not far from Mars - 20 kilometers.
The sea is simply wonderful, although dumb: periodically in windy weather it feeds + a small rip current right in front of the pier + a depth of 30-50 m right from the pier. "Paradise" for divers. Right on the beach - Monkey Divers with excellent instructors. The cost of diving is $ 35, practically for nothing) The sea is clean and rich in fauna. In the morning from 5 to 6 dolphins regularly ply past the pier, many manage to parade with them) There are also turtles, herons, eagles, etc. %. Mandatory: mask (with snorkel!! ) + fins, without fins is also fine. in calm weather, in turbulent weather - you will have to climb out through the reef straight to the shore, you can no longer get to the panton / pier (Those who can’t swim are better not to go here at all))
In good weather: diving, snorkeling, in bad weather - diving, walking in shallow water, swimming pool, contemplation of raging waves) There are no more activities, unless Hassan, Karolina and Nastya come up with something)
The owner of the hotel fishes every evening on the pier (the fish in the canteen is always fresh, by the way), you can join him.
Eating is simple, but there is always beef, chicken and fish for lunch. Of the fruits, only watermelon and melon, but sweet. What is missing is cakes, pastries, etc. , completely, although this is rather a plus) The chef has set up production normally - the workshop is clean, the food is delicious. Even soups are not rich in Egyptian.
Water is not packed into the bar, only upon arrival. Then you need to take into your container as much as you like in the catering department. A small kettle will not be superfluous - there is only boiling water in the center. catering department, for tea lovers it is not convenient to run after it at all. Tea of .4 types: black, green, hibiscus and cinnamon. Instant coffee. Local beer Sahara bottled. very good, the glasses are big) Another alcohol is self-propelled, although there is significantly less in cocktails, but the fact is that it is better to bring it with you.
The rooms, the furniture, the air-conditioning are noticeably worn, but quite functional. Linen and towels are clean, which is more important. There are no towel cards - you take it when you need it, you throw it anywhere - a special person organizes it all.
I liked the rest in general, from approx. 10 trips to the Red Sea, probably one of the best.
The sea is simply wonderful, although dumb: periodically in windy weather it feeds + a small rip current right in front of the pier + a depth of 30-50 m right from the pier. "Paradise" for divers. Right on the beach - Monkey Divers with excellent instructors. The cost of diving is $ 35, practically for nothing) The sea is clean and rich in fauna. In the morning from 5 to 6 dolphins regularly ply past the pier, many manage to parade with them) There are also turtles, herons, eagles, etc. %. Mandatory: mask (with snorkel!! ) + fins, without fins is also fine. in calm weather, in turbulent weather - you will have to climb out through the reef straight to the shore, you can no longer get to the panton / pier (Those who can’t swim are better not to go here at all))
In good weather: diving, snorkeling, in bad weather - diving, walking in shallow water, swimming pool, contemplation of raging waves) There are no more activities, unless Hassan, Karolina and Nastya come up with something)
The owner of the hotel fishes every evening on the pier (the fish in the canteen is always fresh, by the way), you can join him.
Eating is simple, but there is always beef, chicken and fish for lunch. Of the fruits, only watermelon and melon, but sweet. What is missing is cakes, pastries, etc. , completely, although this is rather a plus) The chef has set up production normally - the workshop is clean, the food is delicious. Even soups are not rich in Egyptian.
Water is not packed into the bar, only upon arrival. Then you need to take into your container as much as you like in the catering department. A small kettle will not be superfluous - there is only boiling water in the center. catering department, for tea lovers it is not convenient to run after it at all. Tea of .4 types: black, green, hibiscus and cinnamon. Instant coffee. Local beer Sahara bottled. very good, the glasses are big) Another alcohol is self-propelled, although there is significantly less in cocktails, but the fact is that it is better to bring it with you.
The rooms, the furniture, the air-conditioning are noticeably worn, but quite functional. Linen and towels are clean, which is more important. There are no towel cards - you take it when you need it, you throw it anywhere - a special person organizes it all.
I liked the rest in general, from approx. 10 trips to the Red Sea, probably one of the best.
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In Egypt rested 7 times. It has always been Sharm El Sheikh. First time in Marsa Alam. Everything is in order. We arrived at 18 pm, we were met at the reception by the owner of the Hotel, the waiter kindly provided two cocktails, I asked for the first floor, we were escorted to the room, after 5 minutes, the animators Nastya, Carolina and Hasan came to greet us.
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In Egypt rested 7 times. It has always been Sharm El Sheikh. First time in Marsa Alam. Everything is in order. We arrived at 18 pm, we were met at the reception by the owner of the Hotel, the waiter kindly provided two cocktails, I asked for the first floor, we were escorted to the room, after 5 minutes, the animators Nastya, Carolina and Hasan came to greet us. They said that there are few people, so all the staff will fulfill all our wishes. We came to a restaurant where it was not crowded, ate as usual, after which the cook came out with a pen and a piece of paper and said, What do you want, I told all the preferences, they were carried out throughout the rest, there were great chicken soups, watermelon and melon were always, the chef cooked great meat in a sweet sauce. Now about the sea. The sea is SUPER!!! ! Goldfish circled around, once a meter sailed a turtle and ate coral, then she waved her flippers and swam away, another huge plus is that there are no sea urchins near the coast and you can hang in a mask in shallow water. The Hotel has a diving center, where people come from other hotels, the sea met all expectations. The sunbeds were right on the pier and you could relax without going ashore. Drinks were brought to the pier, because we expressed such a wish. In the evening it was possible to fish with the owner of the hotel, Akhmet. He is a very good business executive, despite the fact that there were few people, the hotel territory was cleaned, cleaned, watered, sprayed from insects constantly, although there were a lot of free rooms. Animators constantly offered water aerobics, yoga, stretching. The hotel has a great massage. But I wanted to be at sea all the time. The rest was a success!!! ! If you are looking for relaxation, comfort, solitude and communication with nature, then you are here!
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I wanted a small hotel with a good room, good food, interesting flora and fauna. After reading the reviews about the wonders of marine life, I rushed there. I drove a very long time from Hurghada at night. AT . As a result, the first night was lost. No one met us, tired we waited for 20 minutes until a worker of the river came running.
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I wanted a small hotel with a good room, good food, interesting flora and fauna. After reading the reviews about the wonders of marine life, I rushed there. I drove a very long time from Hurghada at night. AT . As a result, the first night was lost. No one met us, tired we waited for 20 minutes until a worker of the river came running. They settled in right away. Invited to a restaurant. But it would be possible not to go: 3 kus. sausages, 3 pcs. cheese. 3 pcs. cucumber and a glass of water! There was no kettle in the room (good thing I took it with me). Wherever I've been, it's been fine. Yes, there is a problem with water in general, 1 bottle on the day of arrival, and then either buy it or steal it! I liked everything in the room, only for my stay there was warm water (they ate flowed) 2 times, the rest of the time it was cold. The restaurant has good service and good food. True, when the first pancakes came, only I had enough_2 pcs. Question: where are the others? . Sea. . . It turns out to be insidious. You can only swim from the pier. But there is a flow. In the morning, coming before everyone else, the sea is still calm, the inhabitants live their measured lives, And then the wind, waves, water becomes cloudy. Nothing to do with kids! The bar is like everywhere else, but there are no vending machines with coffee or tea. Boil the kettle and pour at once. reservoir glasses. I don't recommend going there! Yes, I still did not wait for soap accessories. They give only liquid soap, but it smells like chlorine, and then they gave it almost at the end and a little bit!
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I discovered Egypt after my retirement and I try to go there every year. Until now, I was only in Sharm and suddenly there was an opportunity to visit Mars Alam. If not for a direct flight from Moscow to Mars, I would hardly have decided to fly there via Hurghada. Departed from Terminal C Sheremetyevo. For those who arrive at the airport by Aeroexpress, do not be fooled by a taxi for a thousand, there is a free shuttle to Terminal C.
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I discovered Egypt after my retirement and I try to go there every year. Until now, I was only in Sharm and suddenly there was an opportunity to visit Mars Alam. If not for a direct flight from Moscow to Mars, I would hardly have decided to fly there via Hurghada. Departed from Terminal C Sheremetyevo. For those who arrive at the airport by Aeroexpress, do not be fooled by a taxi for a thousand, there is a free shuttle to Terminal C. They flew in 4.5 hours on a Boeing. There was a crush at the airport and confusion, two flights arrived at once. We filled out the cards and paid $15 to the hotel. 5 people arrived at the hotel, treated us to juice and quickly settled us. The first impression compared to Sharm was not very inspiring, but after going around the territory I immediately calmed down. And after dinner and a walk on the pontoon, he became kinder to the fish. Feeding, as elsewhere in Egypt, for breakfast is scrambled eggs, yogurt with melons, pancakes and cakes. I was surprised by the pale pancakes, I constantly asked to bake them. Juices are not ice, Water is only upon arrival. Lunch and dinner to the dump meat, fish, chicken and. t. In general, the food suited me perfectly, and when 7 people appeared at the table, everything went away in years. I was very lucky, I met wonderful people Lyudmila and Yuri from Ukraine and Tatiana and Sergey from Russia. Laughter and smiles never left our faces. After their departure, it was a bit sad, but the sea and the fish continued to delight. The staff is mostly friendly and welcoming, cleaned daily, no tip, of course, not done, the restaurant poured beer and alcohol without restrictions and friendly. but we did not abuse and behaved quite correctly, unlike some of our compatriots. Ibrahim, who oversees the work of the bars, left a good impression, the bartenders in the restaurant and at the reception were always friendly, which can not be said about the bartender on Muhamed Beach. He was biased towards Russians "joking". that the bar was closed, he poured juices and beer into small plastic cups, at the same time he brought everything to the German family himself and poured it into large glasses, and they went to the beach with them. Such a metamorphosis did not happen to him by chance. I witnessed how he "jokingly" sharpened a knife and pointed to a large bird tied in the legs, in my opinion a stork. After several of our indignations, a German grandfather came up, showed him the handcuffs, threatened him with the police and demonstrated a shot at him from a gun. After that, the animator came running and quickly unleashed the bird and it flew away to freedom. Respect to the German. Now about the Sea. It seemed to me that our reef was the most beautiful of the nearby hotels, I had seen enough of the variety of fish, I saw moray eels several times, dolphins swam in the morning. We rode turtles to Abbu Dabbab Bay for $ 25 on quad bikes, we all really liked it there. We didn’t go anywhere else on excursions, all the more so because it’s again restless there. A very budget hotel, there are boutiques with oils and other Egyptian things, but I did not need this. We went to the gym. Young people for dancing and for the evening show of animators, but the reviews were not very flattering, although the guys try to please everyone. They flew back according to the schedule, we couldn’t stand anything, in the morning they managed to swim, have breakfast and even gave out dry rations for lunch, but boarded at Domodedovo instead of Sheremetyevo, everyone was upset, but this is a charter. In a word, the rest was a success, now skiing and fishing and until the next meeting with the Red Sea
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A great option for those who are tired of the city bustle and noise. For those who are looking for peace and solitude. The hotel is excellent, the rooms are clean, furniture and appliances, bathroom plumbing - everything is relatively new. Well done animators, they work for 5+. The food is varied and tasty.
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A great option for those who are tired of the city bustle and noise. For those who are looking for peace and solitude. The hotel is excellent, the rooms are clean, furniture and appliances, bathroom plumbing - everything is relatively new. Well done animators, they work for 5+. The food is varied and tasty. The contingent is mostly Italians, British and Germans. There were practically no Slavs, except for the Poles... The entrance to the sea is a pontoon... The sea often storms and a red flag is hung out. For a week of rest, it was possible to swim for 2-3 days... To the left of the hotel there is an unfinished hotel and an abandoned pontoon....there are no people there and the storm is somehow not so strong... the reef is beautiful, you can also see reef sharks and manatees and turtles... There is no infrastructure outside the hotel! So, take care in advance about booze, cigarettes, mosquito repellent, medicines, etc. The staff is attentive and polite, the territory is very well-groomed, green... From Hurghada airport about 3 hours drive! Have a nice holiday everyone!
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In Marsa Alam for the first time, although Egypt has already been seen. We rested at the end of December, got on Catholic Christmas. The animation group pleasantly surprised us with a wonderful concert! Well done, especially Nastya and Karima! It would be boring without a concert. They also entertained at the disco and during the day on the beach.
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In Marsa Alam for the first time, although Egypt has already been seen. We rested at the end of December, got on Catholic Christmas. The animation group pleasantly surprised us with a wonderful concert! Well done, especially Nastya and Karima! It would be boring without a concert. They also entertained at the disco and during the day on the beach.
In general, the hotel is very good in everything: food, territory, staff, everything is wonderful.
The sea is deep, the coral is magnificent, you can not go anywhere. But we went; ) For $25, a taxi will take you back and forth to the place where giant turtles and sea cows live, this is Abu Dabab. Inexpressible impressions - the places of the first filming of Jean Cousteau! That alone makes it worth going there.
There are no Ukrainians in the hotel at all, as there is no guide, so plan your vacation yourself.
For the first time we went with AnexTur, I was unpleasantly surprised. The guide was seen only upon arrival, even the departure had to be provided by themselves. No one reported that the flight was delayed by 7 hours! A full day was lost because of this (we sat at the airport).
In general, the hotel is very good in everything: food, territory, staff, everything is wonderful.
The sea is deep, the coral is magnificent, you can not go anywhere. But we went; ) For $25, a taxi will take you back and forth to the place where giant turtles and sea cows live, this is Abu Dabab. Inexpressible impressions - the places of the first filming of Jean Cousteau! That alone makes it worth going there.
There are no Ukrainians in the hotel at all, as there is no guide, so plan your vacation yourself.
For the first time we went with AnexTur, I was unpleasantly surprised. The guide was seen only upon arrival, even the departure had to be provided by themselves. No one reported that the flight was delayed by 7 hours! A full day was lost because of this (we sat at the airport).
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We rested at the Best Western Solitaire Resort 4 * from 11.10. 2010 to 19.10. 2010. This is a small, very green, cozy hotel. The staff is very polite, friendly and smiling. In our race there were very few Russians, mostly Italians, a few Germans. We were given a room on the first floor overlooking the sea, the beach.
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We rested at the Best Western Solitaire Resort 4 * from 11.10. 2010 to 19.10. 2010. This is a small, very green, cozy hotel. The staff is very polite, friendly and smiling. In our race there were very few Russians, mostly Italians, a few Germans. We were given a room on the first floor overlooking the sea, the beach. We didn't pay any money for it. The room is large, the sun from our side was only in the morning. The room was cleaned every day, towels changed every day too. There were no ants in the room. The food is wonderful, varied, a lot of pastries, which are hard to refuse, there was free ice cream 2 times, a large selection of herbal teas that taste very good, a lot of fruits. The waiters immediately removed the dirty dishes, smiling affably. The entrance to the sea is from a pontoon, but there is depth, it is desirable to be able to swim. The sea often stormed and when the red flag hung, swimming is prohibited, but there are two pools on the territory, so you can swim in any of them. It's great for children, because at first it is shallow, and then the depth reaches 150 cm. Animation lovers will be bored here, the territory is deserted, there are no bars, discos, and there are no shops, but it didn’t bother us. The only thing I didn’t like was the work of the guides from Pegasus Sergey, who was late for the meeting, we were waiting for him and incorrectly said the time for an excursion to Luxor, as a result we were late, and a full bus was waiting for us, it was very inconvenient in front of people. And the second guide, Manu, because of the negligent attitude to work, we did not know until late in the evening what time we would leave the hotel on the day of departure. We got the impression that he had completely forgotten that his people were leaving for Moscow tomorrow. We had to look for him with the help of managers at the reception and talk to Manu. Thanks to the reception managers for their help in finding this guide. I can't say how long we waited for him. These are trifles. In general, we are very satisfied with the rest and are glad that we did not make a mistake with the choice of the hotel. Yes, the hotel is located 3.5 hours from Hurghada airport by bus, but it was interesting for us to look at the scenery through the window, although there is only a desert and the sea.
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ATTENTION! The hotel DOES NOT HAVE ITS BAY! The hotel is located between El pfistone resort 4* and Kahramana bech resort 4* on a straight section of the reef. The entrance to the sea is only from a 100 meter pontoon, strong currents and waves near the pontoon, great depth. The reef itself in this place is not very beautiful, but there are turtles, reef sharks and manta rays, there are not many fish at night.
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ATTENTION! The hotel DOES NOT HAVE ITS BAY! The hotel is located between El pfistone resort 4* and Kahramana bech resort 4* on a straight section of the reef. The entrance to the sea is only from a 100 meter pontoon, strong currents and waves near the pontoon, great depth. The reef itself in this place is not very beautiful, but there are turtles, reef sharks and manta rays, there are not many fish at night. The red flag (the sea is closed for swimming) hangs for 3-4 days. The hotel is pleasant, comfortable and very green, the food is 3 (as almost everywhere in Egypt), all information and animation in Italian. From children's entertainment only a disco and a sandbox.
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We were at the hotel from 2.01. to 09.01. 2010. We usually don't write reviews, but when we were going to visit a new region for us, we encountered the problem of the lack of comments from tourists. Therefore, it is as complete as possible. 1. Hotel. The territory is VERY green, well-groomed. It's just a piece of paradise, an oasis.
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We were at the hotel from 2.01. to 09.01. 2010. We usually don't write reviews, but when we were going to visit a new region for us, we encountered the problem of the lack of comments from tourists. Therefore, it is as complete as possible.
1. Hotel. The territory is VERY green, well-groomed. It's just a piece of paradise, an oasis. The area is small, but it is not particularly felt. There are practically no hotels around. We drove to the hotel from Hurghada for 3.5 hours. We were not particularly tired (large bus, air conditioning, toilet).
2. Numbers. One-story bungalows and two-story villas. Almost all of them are located quite well (I mean the view from the window, terraces), but there are also 2-3 with access to the wall of the restaurant, 2-3 with a view of the construction site in the desert (by the way, it is abandoned, and therefore does not interfere). We lived in a villa on the first floor, room 404. Sea view, beautiful lawn, flowers. The room is small, neat. Safe, individual air conditioner, refrigerator. The bathroom is very clean, the plumbing shines. When settling gave 20 bucks. The worker was even embarrassed, it is clear that he has not yet been spoiled. As a result, we learned the number of sea view.
3. Beach. Actually, because of what we went to Marsa Alam. Large, clean, wooden sun loungers (worn out). REEF IS GREAT!! ! A large number of various fish (butterflies, parrots, flutes, stingrays, triggerfish, proboscis, etc. ), squids (not small ones! ). This is a snorkeling paradise! A lot of positive impressions. The turtle was seen on the house reef only once (see photo), but this time it was!! ! In general, the expectations were fully justified! Entrance from the pontoon. It is wooden, wide, stable, with lanterns on the sides. In the evening it is very pleasant to walk along it, admire the sea, marine life, whose silhouettes are visible in the light. Of course, you can enter the sea from the shore, but the depth there is 70 centimeters to the very corals, which, in fact, cannot be reached. But children and those who cannot swim can splash around.
4. Staff. Pleasant enough, not spoiled and not arrogant, as in Sharm and Hurghada. In the restaurant, the waiters work well (dirty dishes are removed from your table instantly, drinks are offered throughout the meal and brought immediately, etc. ), managers monitor the work, and they themselves do not disdain to roll up their sleeves and pick up the baton (the chef left for 2 minutes - the manager himself fried the pancakes, he can bring you your omelet to the table, etc. ). Only 1 person speaks Russian - Ahmet at the reception (intelligent appearance, pleasant, friendly). All the rest are fluent in Italian, a little bit of English. In Russian - "Good afternoon, thank you. "
5. Food. The hotel is small, because there is not a huge amount of food and there was not much variety, but, of course, there was also a lack. BUT everything is delicious. Every evening grill and serving "special" dishes by the chef. Chicken, fish, beef (boiled, stewed, fried, baked, grilled), rice, pasta, potatoes (fried, baked, in uniforms.... ), eggplants (baked, fried. . . ), col. cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes (delicious! ), salads, olives, cheeses. Delicious tuna (huge, baked whole), ram (baked whole), crabs, etc. From fruits - dates, bananas, oranges, melons, apples. Delicious pizza is regularly baked (in a wood-fired oven! ) at the beach bar. Drinks local rum, brandy, gin, wine, etc. - no problem in the lobby, and in the bar on the beach and in the restaurant. Water can only be obtained on tap until 24.00, there are no coolers with drinking water after this time. You have to buy it (only when you check in, put 1 liter of water in the refrigerator). There are no queues anywhere. You don’t need to “get” food or drinks, calmly approached, ordered. True, when ordering a drink, you will be asked to sign an invoice (for internal accounting and control), you do not need to pay anything.
6. Contingent. 50 percent are Italians, there are also Germans, a couple of French, the rest are Russians, Ukrainians. The staff does not distinguish between Russian speakers and others. Bracelets, however, most often we are given pink, and the rest - blue. But, I think, soon the attitude towards us will change. Some Russian comrades behave like a pig: drunk in the morning, rude to the staff, they know everything and teach everyone - it's a shame to be around! But these, it must be said, are not many, apparently the bulk is going to make Sharm and Hurghada happy.
7. Entertainment. They are not here. Animation - 3 Arabs with knowledge of English. and Italian, 1 of which is a dwarf, communication with which is more annoying due to its non-standard than relaxing. Charging on the beach (5 min. ), Volleyball (15 min. ) - that's all. They received an invitation to the show, they came to the amphitheater - "Sorry! no people" Once there was a show: 1 animator portrayed a fakir. In the Bedouin tent, the hookah is disgusting (4 dollars - down the drain). There is no live music.
8. EXCURSION. We went on a trip to Abu Dabab. Drive 15min. The cost is $100 for two (it's obviously expensive). They assigned us a swimmer guide, a cat. does not speak Russian (Guys, here, turtle). Had 2 swims with him. The first is for endurance, 1.5 hours. There is no special beauty there, the corals are very simple. When we felt that we would strangle the guide for such "beauty" on going ashore, we saw a HUGE turtle that surfaced, and we managed to swim a little next to it. The second swim was without "foreplay" - straight to the place with the turtles. We saw dozens of them. When they rise to breathe air, they manage to touch them. They are wonderful! We swam the third time on our own, but saw only 1 turtle. Apparently, they do not graze at lunchtime. So if you are offered a half-day tour, take it. Yes, a videographer filmed us underwater. We bought the photo shoot ($25), which we don't regret a bit.
9. WEATHER. The water is refreshing, 21-23 degrees. In the afternoon 24-30. In the evening, 16 degrees (jeans, sweater, jacket). The season of the winds, with a wind strength of 3 on the pier, a red flag, they are not allowed to swim. 4 out of 7 days swam.
WE RECOMMEND this hotel to all people of snorkeling, diving, to all those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and want to relax in a calm spiritual atmosphere. All lovers of parties, discos are absolutely NOT allowed to go here.
1. Hotel. The territory is VERY green, well-groomed. It's just a piece of paradise, an oasis. The area is small, but it is not particularly felt. There are practically no hotels around. We drove to the hotel from Hurghada for 3.5 hours. We were not particularly tired (large bus, air conditioning, toilet).
2. Numbers. One-story bungalows and two-story villas. Almost all of them are located quite well (I mean the view from the window, terraces), but there are also 2-3 with access to the wall of the restaurant, 2-3 with a view of the construction site in the desert (by the way, it is abandoned, and therefore does not interfere). We lived in a villa on the first floor, room 404. Sea view, beautiful lawn, flowers. The room is small, neat. Safe, individual air conditioner, refrigerator. The bathroom is very clean, the plumbing shines. When settling gave 20 bucks. The worker was even embarrassed, it is clear that he has not yet been spoiled. As a result, we learned the number of sea view.
3. Beach. Actually, because of what we went to Marsa Alam. Large, clean, wooden sun loungers (worn out). REEF IS GREAT!! ! A large number of various fish (butterflies, parrots, flutes, stingrays, triggerfish, proboscis, etc. ), squids (not small ones! ). This is a snorkeling paradise! A lot of positive impressions. The turtle was seen on the house reef only once (see photo), but this time it was!! ! In general, the expectations were fully justified! Entrance from the pontoon. It is wooden, wide, stable, with lanterns on the sides. In the evening it is very pleasant to walk along it, admire the sea, marine life, whose silhouettes are visible in the light. Of course, you can enter the sea from the shore, but the depth there is 70 centimeters to the very corals, which, in fact, cannot be reached. But children and those who cannot swim can splash around.
4. Staff. Pleasant enough, not spoiled and not arrogant, as in Sharm and Hurghada. In the restaurant, the waiters work well (dirty dishes are removed from your table instantly, drinks are offered throughout the meal and brought immediately, etc. ), managers monitor the work, and they themselves do not disdain to roll up their sleeves and pick up the baton (the chef left for 2 minutes - the manager himself fried the pancakes, he can bring you your omelet to the table, etc. ). Only 1 person speaks Russian - Ahmet at the reception (intelligent appearance, pleasant, friendly). All the rest are fluent in Italian, a little bit of English. In Russian - "Good afternoon, thank you. "
5. Food. The hotel is small, because there is not a huge amount of food and there was not much variety, but, of course, there was also a lack. BUT everything is delicious. Every evening grill and serving "special" dishes by the chef. Chicken, fish, beef (boiled, stewed, fried, baked, grilled), rice, pasta, potatoes (fried, baked, in uniforms.... ), eggplants (baked, fried. . . ), col. cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes (delicious! ), salads, olives, cheeses. Delicious tuna (huge, baked whole), ram (baked whole), crabs, etc. From fruits - dates, bananas, oranges, melons, apples. Delicious pizza is regularly baked (in a wood-fired oven! ) at the beach bar. Drinks local rum, brandy, gin, wine, etc. - no problem in the lobby, and in the bar on the beach and in the restaurant. Water can only be obtained on tap until 24.00, there are no coolers with drinking water after this time. You have to buy it (only when you check in, put 1 liter of water in the refrigerator). There are no queues anywhere. You don’t need to “get” food or drinks, calmly approached, ordered. True, when ordering a drink, you will be asked to sign an invoice (for internal accounting and control), you do not need to pay anything.
6. Contingent. 50 percent are Italians, there are also Germans, a couple of French, the rest are Russians, Ukrainians. The staff does not distinguish between Russian speakers and others. Bracelets, however, most often we are given pink, and the rest - blue. But, I think, soon the attitude towards us will change. Some Russian comrades behave like a pig: drunk in the morning, rude to the staff, they know everything and teach everyone - it's a shame to be around! But these, it must be said, are not many, apparently the bulk is going to make Sharm and Hurghada happy.
7. Entertainment. They are not here. Animation - 3 Arabs with knowledge of English. and Italian, 1 of which is a dwarf, communication with which is more annoying due to its non-standard than relaxing. Charging on the beach (5 min. ), Volleyball (15 min. ) - that's all. They received an invitation to the show, they came to the amphitheater - "Sorry! no people" Once there was a show: 1 animator portrayed a fakir. In the Bedouin tent, the hookah is disgusting (4 dollars - down the drain). There is no live music.
8. EXCURSION. We went on a trip to Abu Dabab. Drive 15min. The cost is $100 for two (it's obviously expensive). They assigned us a swimmer guide, a cat. does not speak Russian (Guys, here, turtle). Had 2 swims with him. The first is for endurance, 1.5 hours. There is no special beauty there, the corals are very simple. When we felt that we would strangle the guide for such "beauty" on going ashore, we saw a HUGE turtle that surfaced, and we managed to swim a little next to it. The second swim was without "foreplay" - straight to the place with the turtles. We saw dozens of them. When they rise to breathe air, they manage to touch them. They are wonderful! We swam the third time on our own, but saw only 1 turtle. Apparently, they do not graze at lunchtime. So if you are offered a half-day tour, take it. Yes, a videographer filmed us underwater. We bought the photo shoot ($25), which we don't regret a bit.
9. WEATHER. The water is refreshing, 21-23 degrees. In the afternoon 24-30. In the evening, 16 degrees (jeans, sweater, jacket). The season of the winds, with a wind strength of 3 on the pier, a red flag, they are not allowed to swim. 4 out of 7 days swam.
WE RECOMMEND this hotel to all people of snorkeling, diving, to all those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and want to relax in a calm spiritual atmosphere. All lovers of parties, discos are absolutely NOT allowed to go here.
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My girlfriend and 8-year-old son and I flew by plane to Hurghada. Only in Hurghada we learned that it took about 4.5 hours to get to the hotel - by the time we got there, we almost died! But the subsequent rest paid off everything. The hotel is a one-story detached houses with a veranda (balcony). We were settled instantly, we liked the room - about 25 sq.
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My girlfriend and 8-year-old son and I flew by plane to Hurghada. Only in Hurghada we learned that it took about 4.5 hours to get to the hotel - by the time we got there, we almost died! But the subsequent rest paid off everything. The hotel is a one-story detached houses with a veranda (balcony). We were settled instantly, we liked the room - about 25 sq. m, TV, telephone, mirror, bedside tables, etc. In the bathroom - shower, bath, toilet, bidet, hair dryer. In the hallway built-in wardrobes, refrigerator, safe. Naturally, air conditioning. In general, everything you need for life. For 1 Egyptian pound daily (1 dollar = 5 Egyptian pounds) room cervis created works of art from towels - just fantastic! The food is also good - a wide variety of dishes and all very tasty. Well, desserts and fruits are beyond praise. On the territory there are 2 swimming pools, 3 bars, an amphitheater, a discotheque, a gym, etc. Special entertainment is the "Bedouin's tent", where for a fee (about 3 euros) you can smoke a hookah, drink a refreshing cold drink of hibiscus, etc. The most interesting events for vacationers are also held here - sometimes free, sometimes for a fee. The hotel is located on the first line - its own beach, here you will be given towels (you do not need to carry them with you! ), There is also a bar, various beach games, etc. I would especially like to note the work of the animation team - the guys work at the highest level! If you are bored, you will be entertained, if there is no desire, no one will touch you (which was pleasantly surprised). In general, everyone can find something to their liking - gymnastics, dance lessons, aqua aerobics, volleyball, playing stones, football, checkers, backgammon and even doing nothing in a sun lounger under an umbrella on the beach! And there is also the sea! And in the sea of indescribable purity and transparency, the water, and in it the unimaginable beauty of fish, fish, fish! And the corals! Just a fairy tale! True, I strongly recommend for walks on the sea on foot specials. shoes, and for swimming - a mask and fins. All this can be bought or rented at the hotel. The entire staff is very friendly and unobtrusive. We did not have any questions to the hotel administration during the whole holiday. We handed out tips every other day in advance at the airport with purchased Egyptian pounds. In general, very modestly for everything about 20 dollars. Summing up all that has been said, I think that if there is a paradise in the world, then it is HERE!
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