Stayed at the hotel from 4 to 11 August 2023. large family company of 10 people. Some of us have already been 3 and 4 times, but we didn’t see any special buns. Settled in the most distant buildings numbers 2421.2210; 2209.2103. Far from everything. After long conversations, we were promised only the replenishment of the minibar every day (and it is replenished only upon arrival with 2 juices and 2 cans of cola, sprite) and slippers with bathrobes.
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Stayed at the hotel from 4 to 11 August 2023. large family company of 10 people. Some of us have already been 3 and 4 times, but we didn’t see any special buns. Settled in the most distant buildings numbers 2421.2210; 2209.2103. Far from everything. After long conversations, we were promised only the replenishment of the minibar every day (and it is replenished only upon arrival with 2 juices and 2 cans of cola, sprite) and slippers with bathrobes. But even then, after reminders, they replenished the minibar only in our room. They did not replenish the rest, the guys did not want to bow again. And slippers with bathrobes remained in words))). The cleaner Mahmoud in room 2421 is very well done, the cleaning is of high quality, shampoos, gels, etc. have always been in abundance. Even once twisted the boat. The room is spacious and everything worked. Huge balcony - there would be more beds. Safe is free, kettle, coffee, tea is always available.
The territory is huge so you can use clubcars for free. You need to dial #1 from a landline phone and the Clubcar will drive you where you need to go.
You can from the number, you can from the poolbar. From the reception just go to their parking lot. The driver Anuar was very memorable. Polite, attentive, humorous.
There is only one main restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Everything is European. You can still eat at the pool bar - it's lunch or who was late for breakfast. The food is in abundance, everything is delicious and I fully subscribe to the positive reviews about the food. Huge respect to the cooks. A
'la cards are also valid, especially Italian. Fish will do the same, it's just that there is less choice. Every Wednesday gala dinner with a lane, a slide of cocktails, fandu and sushi.
Bars 2 on the reception floor are the lobby and the sports bar. And also the poolbar. They drank local Stella beer in a glass (poured into a glass), cocktails (almost always and everywhere delicious) and yes ...packaged juices.
One of the pools has a trampoline water complex. There are always a lot of children there, and adults can do the same there, a lifeguard is watching, everyone is wearing vests.
There is a relaxation pool and another one, which is heated in winter and the largest pool, where activities take place. As well as small pools with tents for children on the territory of the children's club. We didn’t visit the kids club, we don’t have such small children anymore. We saw that there was a mini disco in the amphitheater.
In the area of the building of the fish restaurant there are buildings where the pool is right on the roof with sun loungers and a bar. But they didn’t go there, it’s more convenient for those who live there.
Lots of beautiful photo locations.
The sea is peculiar: it is ebbs and flows. That is, shallow, but on the left, just a little bit to go from the territory of the neighboring hotel and a normal entry, sand and there is a house reef with different fish. I'm even glad that the sea is shallow due to the latest shark incidents.
The animation is unobtrusive. During the day, all sorts of activities with local animators: bocce, darts, aqua aerobics, volleyball, water polo, fly yoga, dancing, archery.
In the evening, there is often live music on the pool bar, various shows in the amphitheater, mostly weak, but there were also stronger ones, for example, Kinian acrobats, Miss and Mr. Hotel. The night club is open only 3 times a week, the bar is paid from 00:00 at night.
Used the services of third-party representatives located on the territory of the hotel walking on ATVs through the desert. But honestly, the quadrics are dead, and the price tag is expensive.
But in Cairo, the Pyramids and the museum went from 1oneguide. com The trip was VIP, on a separate minibus without stopping at other hotels. Our group was 8 people. This is not the first time we use the services of this guide, the price is very democratic.
In general, the holiday was a success, I liked the hotel. Thanks to all the staff for their responsiveness, the desire to make the rest more comfortable. Special thanks to the guest relations department Galina. Maybe we'll come back here if the price is right.
The territory is huge so you can use clubcars for free. You need to dial #1 from a landline phone and the Clubcar will drive you where you need to go.
You can from the number, you can from the poolbar. From the reception just go to their parking lot. The driver Anuar was very memorable. Polite, attentive, humorous.
There is only one main restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Everything is European. You can still eat at the pool bar - it's lunch or who was late for breakfast. The food is in abundance, everything is delicious and I fully subscribe to the positive reviews about the food. Huge respect to the cooks. A
'la cards are also valid, especially Italian. Fish will do the same, it's just that there is less choice. Every Wednesday gala dinner with a lane, a slide of cocktails, fandu and sushi.
Bars 2 on the reception floor are the lobby and the sports bar. And also the poolbar. They drank local Stella beer in a glass (poured into a glass), cocktails (almost always and everywhere delicious) and yes ...packaged juices.
One of the pools has a trampoline water complex. There are always a lot of children there, and adults can do the same there, a lifeguard is watching, everyone is wearing vests.
There is a relaxation pool and another one, which is heated in winter and the largest pool, where activities take place. As well as small pools with tents for children on the territory of the children's club. We didn’t visit the kids club, we don’t have such small children anymore. We saw that there was a mini disco in the amphitheater.
In the area of the building of the fish restaurant there are buildings where the pool is right on the roof with sun loungers and a bar. But they didn’t go there, it’s more convenient for those who live there.
Lots of beautiful photo locations.
The sea is peculiar: it is ebbs and flows. That is, shallow, but on the left, just a little bit to go from the territory of the neighboring hotel and a normal entry, sand and there is a house reef with different fish. I'm even glad that the sea is shallow due to the latest shark incidents.
The animation is unobtrusive. During the day, all sorts of activities with local animators: bocce, darts, aqua aerobics, volleyball, water polo, fly yoga, dancing, archery.
In the evening, there is often live music on the pool bar, various shows in the amphitheater, mostly weak, but there were also stronger ones, for example, Kinian acrobats, Miss and Mr. Hotel. The night club is open only 3 times a week, the bar is paid from 00:00 at night.
Used the services of third-party representatives located on the territory of the hotel walking on ATVs through the desert. But honestly, the quadrics are dead, and the price tag is expensive.
But in Cairo, the Pyramids and the museum went from 1oneguide. com The trip was VIP, on a separate minibus without stopping at other hotels. Our group was 8 people. This is not the first time we use the services of this guide, the price is very democratic.
In general, the holiday was a success, I liked the hotel. Thanks to all the staff for their responsiveness, the desire to make the rest more comfortable. Special thanks to the guest relations department Galina. Maybe we'll come back here if the price is right.
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We would like to share our impressions...The territory is very large and beautiful, there are many plants and mysterious white birds. Cleanliness everywhere, the room is cleaned every day very well; a fruit plate, tea, coffee, pastries and a few cold drinks on the day of arrival - it was all there. Shampoos, gels, soap and 1 liter of water were brought every day.
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We would like to share our impressions...The territory is very large and beautiful, there are many plants and mysterious white birds. Cleanliness everywhere, the room is cleaned every day very well; a fruit plate, tea, coffee, pastries and a few cold drinks on the day of arrival - it was all there. Shampoos, gels, soap and 1 liter of water were brought every day. There are no mosquitoes. We had a premium class room - everything is new, cozy and beautiful, 5 minutes walk to the restaurant, 2 minutes walk to the sea. The beach is well-groomed and convenient entry into the sea, or you can walk along the pier and swim in the depths, see the living creatures. There are very few guests in the hotel, maybe because of the winds and cool water in the sea. Although we swam a little every day. (I especially liked the boat trip with fishing to Paradise Island: we bought it as a guide, the prices are reasonable, Join Up and the Sky Up airline are pleasing).
Vacationers are mainly from Germany, Switzerland, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, from Egypt itself ...
Animation on the territory is normal, but in the evenings it was boring, 2 times in 7 days we saw the performance. The food is good, a lot of different fruits, salads and meat, with seafood they save. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful, the waiters speak English, German and Russian without any problems. But! These waiters have one oddity (which made us uncomfortable) - a couple of times, while we were eating, they come up and ask if they can change the change in coins for paper money. We don't want to know what it was supposed to mean, we're on vacation, not at a quiz. To these strange questions of theirs, we answered that "change! " No. Agree, this creates inconvenience. For a Luxury hotel, this does not fit into any framework. We sometimes left tips for certain guys. Therefore, this behavior of waiters needs to be reconsidered by managers !!!
In general, the hotel is good. Might come back if it wasn't for those "Can you change the little thing to bills? " during meals.
Special thanks to Alina (guest relations) for a pleasant mood.
Vacationers are mainly from Germany, Switzerland, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, from Egypt itself ...
Animation on the territory is normal, but in the evenings it was boring, 2 times in 7 days we saw the performance. The food is good, a lot of different fruits, salads and meat, with seafood they save. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful, the waiters speak English, German and Russian without any problems. But! These waiters have one oddity (which made us uncomfortable) - a couple of times, while we were eating, they come up and ask if they can change the change in coins for paper money. We don't want to know what it was supposed to mean, we're on vacation, not at a quiz. To these strange questions of theirs, we answered that "change! " No. Agree, this creates inconvenience. For a Luxury hotel, this does not fit into any framework. We sometimes left tips for certain guys. Therefore, this behavior of waiters needs to be reconsidered by managers !!!
In general, the hotel is good. Might come back if it wasn't for those "Can you change the little thing to bills? " during meals.
Special thanks to Alina (guest relations) for a pleasant mood.
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Room 5022. The hotel is worth its price. The territory is very large. Cosy. Landscape designer at his best. The pontoon is not very long. Corals are beautiful - like in Sharm. The room is large and bright. To the sea 30 meters. The room has everything you need except an iron and scales. Good beach towels. In the mini-bar 2 soda cans + 2 juice bags (once every 10 days).
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Room 5022. The hotel is worth its price. The territory is very large. Cosy. Landscape designer at his best. The pontoon is not very long. Corals are beautiful - like in Sharm. The room is large and bright. To the sea 30 meters. The room has everything you need except an iron and scales. Good beach towels. In the mini-bar 2 soda cans + 2 juice bags (once every 10 days). Water (1.5 l) + tea + coffee replenished every day. Cleaning quality. The bed is comfortable. One Russian-language channel.
The food is normal for Egypt. Strong drinks are better not to use - local. Beer is average. Good rosé wine. Very tasty croissants (like in Belgium). Excellent chef. Although there is not much variety, everything cooked is very tasty. No worse than in Tsentar in the Maldives and Burj Al Arab in Dubai. In the mornings, it was customary to drink ginger tea. To be honest, I would give it a Michelin star.
I especially want to note the high professionalism of the staff. I have visited 52 countries, but rarely where they care about their customers. And although I rarely visit the same hotel twice, I will definitely return here. Thank you that in this difficult time there are hotels where it is nice to return.
The food is normal for Egypt. Strong drinks are better not to use - local. Beer is average. Good rosé wine. Very tasty croissants (like in Belgium). Excellent chef. Although there is not much variety, everything cooked is very tasty. No worse than in Tsentar in the Maldives and Burj Al Arab in Dubai. In the mornings, it was customary to drink ginger tea. To be honest, I would give it a Michelin star.
I especially want to note the high professionalism of the staff. I have visited 52 countries, but rarely where they care about their customers. And although I rarely visit the same hotel twice, I will definitely return here. Thank you that in this difficult time there are hotels where it is nice to return.
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I can say about the Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay that it is good, we liked everything: the food, the animators, and everything else. The pools are amazing, the rooms are great. Minus - the sea, it is not there at all, since at low tide, you can walk 1 km and it will be knee-deep, even less. As usual, upon arrival, we were put in a bad room, then we moved to another, as I understand it, this is the standard for Egypt, such a settlement.
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I can say about the Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay that it is good, we liked everything: the food, the animators, and everything else. The pools are amazing, the rooms are great. Minus - the sea, it is not there at all, since at low tide, you can walk 1 km and it will be knee-deep, even less. As usual, upon arrival, we were put in a bad room, then we moved to another, as I understand it, this is the standard for Egypt, such a settlement. There is nothing special near the hotel, only excursions are where to buy.
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For a winter holiday, the hotel is very excellent, friends recommended this place to us, who were here a few months ago. We got into it already closer to dinner, so settled in general quickly. We liked everything in the room, the bed and plumbing are very comfortable, there is a lot of space, everything worked perfectly, but the air conditioner was not really turned on, the cleaning was on a level, there are no complaints.
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For a winter holiday, the hotel is very excellent, friends recommended this place to us, who were here a few months ago. We got into it already closer to dinner, so settled in general quickly. We liked everything in the room, the bed and plumbing are very comfortable, there is a lot of space, everything worked perfectly, but the air conditioner was not really turned on, the cleaning was on a level, there are no complaints. The territory is pleasant, everything is pleasing to the eye, clean, well-groomed, there is where to take good photos for memory, there is a warm pool, and this is a big plus. We had to walk a little to the beach, there were no problems with sunbeds. The beach is quite roomy, but it’s really only possible to swim from the pier, it wasn’t a problem for us, but we really didn’t like the water temperature, it’s just cold, the locals say they don’t remember such a cold winter, God forbid that the sea warms up by May. So it was really not possible to enjoy the underwater world, but the hotel is not to blame, this must be understood. During the season, the price here will be twice as high, that's for sure. We tried to walk a lot along the beach, went to the neighbors, just went around the whole of Makadi and the best beach of course at the Tia hotel, it is huge, sandy with excellent entry into the water, but in terms of its level, the level of food and service is exactly an order of magnitude lower, if not more. We really liked the food at the hotel, everything is very tasty and varied, there is always a choice, both meat dishes and poultry and vegetable dishes, I generally keep quiet about side dishes and desserts. Alcohol is not bad, so you probably can not take it with you. The staff is all trained, neatly dressed, they are constantly interested in the quality of the rest, one guy even refused to take a tip, it's funny of course. The animation at the hotel is not bad, we really didn’t go during the day, but in the evening we were never bored, there were always very interesting performances with the participation of invited artists, and our guys didn’t miss, the general atmosphere, of course, is very positive. Of the minuses, I can only note the inflated prices for various additional services or trips, but this is understandable, since it is far from the city and there are not many alternatives. The only option is to try to order something on the Internet, as we, for example, visited Cairo and twice went on a super desert safari through tibatur on quadrics, we were already on fire to buy such an ATV. The contingent of tourists was very decent, mostly Western Europeans, there are very few Russian speakers, there may not even be, there are also a few rich Arabs with excellent English, at least it was in our race. So I definitely advise the hotel, and if, for example, you don’t like the beach or entering the sea, then in general it’s not so far to go with the neighbors, no one drove us away, although we even took one sunbed for ourselves for a while, in short, I definitely recommend this region.
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What can I say, the hotel itself is of course beautiful and the location is about 30 km from the city, so the sea is clean, there is no dirt around, the only problem is to catch the normal price, there are no last-minute tours here, and the price floats plus or minus two hundred or three hundred dollars every other day , but on the other hand, the price cuts off the people with whom it would not be entirely comfortable to rest.
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What can I say, the hotel itself is of course beautiful and the location is about 30 km from the city, so the sea is clean, there is no dirt around, the only problem is to catch the normal price, there are no last-minute tours here, and the price floats plus or minus two hundred or three hundred dollars every other day , but on the other hand, the price cuts off the people with whom it would not be entirely comfortable to rest. We got to the hotel early, breakfast had just begun, I didn’t really want to pay extra for early check-in, so we worked according to the old scheme, waited for bracelets, left our suitcases, changed clothes and went to the beach, I always take one large towel for such cases with me. I will say that I really liked the beach, we came at about eight and there were always two free sunbeds nearby. When we wanted to snorkel and watch the underwater life, we went to the pier, but it is long, you can burn until you get there, but there is something to see, there are interesting corals, we saw both a stingray and a moray eel, and you can’t count small multi-colored fish. And when you just sunbathed, it is a very convenient entrance to the sea, it’s even convenient that it’s shallow, you can quickly dip or freshen up and back to the sunbed. We enjoyed the food in the main restaurant. The choice is very large, there is more than enough meat in different forms, of course, the most delicious on the grill, sweets and pastries are very tasty, even soups were pleasant. We went once to additional restaurants, in one I liked the service more, and in the fish menu. The territory of the hotel is of course very large, if you wish, you can always find something to do. We went to volleyball, there is a football field, my husband went to the gym for exercise machines a couple of times, he says that they are normal. There are several pools, here it is sometimes a problem to take a sunbed, but we came to the sea, there is a pool and houses, so we didn’t rest there. About the animation, I’ll say that it exists, here who needs what from the rest, you can always play something with them, they cope with this. In the evening, animation for fans, something they liked, something not, but whoever is in Egypt for the first time, it will probably be interesting. Prices on site and nearby in stores are naturally overpriced for everything, since the city is far away, so do not forget the little things like sunscreen at home. Trips with a guide from the operator are very expensive as for me. I advise you to search the Internet for tibatur, you will definitely save half. We took a tour to Luxor there, a great historical trip and were on a super desert safari, my husband liked to drive cars, and I liked the sunrise in the Bedouin village more, very romantic. The service at the hotel is at the level, the staff is polite, we did not notice any rudeness, all our small requests were resolved quickly. So we were quite satisfied with our rest, and it is quite possible to advise the hotel even to close acquaintances or friends.
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Hello !!! ! I would like to share my impressions about staying at the Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay 5 *.... I must say right away, the hotel is 3 *. . . maximum.... The location of the hotel is good, clean, tidy, polite staff, swimming pools, sun loungers.... don't stick around. . . but our purpose of stay was the beach, the sea.
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Hello !!! ! I would like to share my impressions about staying at the Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay 5 *.... I must say right away, the hotel is 3 *. . . maximum.... The location of the hotel is good, clean, tidy, polite staff, swimming pools, sun loungers.... don't stick around. . . but our purpose of stay was the beach, the sea. . . All this was, but in order to swim and dive, I had to go 800-900 meters to the pier. . . because because of the ebb and flow it was impossible to fully swim, the sea is of course warm, the water is clean, transparent, coral reefs, underwater world, fish just like from an aquarium, beauty !!! ! This is where the admiration ends.... Let's start with the room. . . I read the previous comments, the most plausible to me seemed to be Phill's comment (sorry if I didn't name you correctly), five years ago. . . Well, it turns out that nothing has really changed! If only the room now already has a kettle, tea bags, and even coffee. The room needs to be renovated. . . on the floor, the fugue is moving away from the tiles, crumbling, sticking to the feet, the fugue is scattered throughout the room. . like pebbles.... Of course, every day the room was cleaned, but the "pebbles" appeared again. . . in the bathroom there was water in the shower. . . it did not immediately merge, the sink was apparently clean, but under the edging, if you bend down a little and look, there is dirt that is no longer wiped off. . . If you manage to upload photos, you can be sure. . The room was described to us and booked as "Superior". . , as such, is not. Why the hotel administration turns a blind eye to this is not clear, people have repeatedly described this problem on the German website. . . Our trip cost us 3400 euros. . two adults, two children aged 8 and 13. , 10 days, in my opinion, it's not worth that kind of money !!!! . On account of food. . also not happy! Constantly all the same, spicy, with spices, a lot of what was left from lunch to dinner. . Breakfast. . there was nothing to eat except scrambled eggs and an omelette. There was a lot of things, but what is not edible. Oh yes, the croissants were delicious! The buns are not tasty, half-dried, though small cakes were baked there, in the tandoor, so you could eat them, delicious. . Cheese, sausage. . . everything is not tasty, and these are not only my words, I talked with many German tourists. . the reviews are the same. . . Of course, I don’t know what it was connected with, but most of the vacationers, this also affected my family, had severe indigestion, pain in the stomach. . . very unsatisfactory and uncomfortable on vacation. . . , who goes there on vacation, stock up on medicines !!! ! General impressions are not very good. . . when compared with Turkey, it is more expensive here, further (5 hours flight) and not tasty. . . In Turkey, I liked it more !!!! ! I don’t want to offend anyone, but whoever left reviews of admiration, to be honest, they pretended to be !! !
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Normal hotel for your money. There are shortcomings, but in general they chose what they planned, and most importantly, in my opinion, they did not overpay. The beach is a nuance. Even 1 line. The beach is in two parts. On the one hand the entrance is good on the other corrals. There is a pontoon. The entrance is very gentle to a depth of more than 100 meters.
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Normal hotel for your money. There are shortcomings, but in general they chose what they planned, and most importantly, in my opinion, they did not overpay. The beach is a nuance. Even 1 line. The beach is in two parts. On the one hand the entrance is good on the other corrals. There is a pontoon. The entrance is very gentle to a depth of more than 100 meters. Lots of new sunbeds. Stationary umbrellas wind protection. There are several volleyball courts. There is an area where children can play comfortably. But in general, if you plan to relax without children and want to swim without going God knows how far from the coast, it is better to choose another hotel. At that moment, we didn’t care, we just wanted to sunbathe and see excursions. There were options to choose a hotel with a better beach, but there was no interest in overpaying. Good numbers. The room we had was spacious. There is a tea corner. Very large balcony-terrace. Sun loungers will be provided upon request. Modern electronics. Slippers on request. It is because of this terrace that we chose this accommodation option. But in general they say that the rooms are all in good condition. Internet is free in the lobby and by the pool. We've had enough. Several pools. There is a heated pool and a children's pool. True, they didn’t bathe in one. The main thing was proper nutrition. Grilling outside. 2 a la carte restaurants for 7 days, one visit for free. Fish, vegetables, chicken, veal, lamb, turkey. Crabs. 5-8 kinds of fruits. In general, the choice is not very large. There is no baby food as such. Drinks are average for an amateur, but in the lobby bar they make pretty tolerable cocktails. Generally good. Now there were many places on excursions, but the trip to Cairo was the coolest for us. Pyramids sphinx museum popyrus exhibition everything is super interesting and transport is excellent. And not expensive. And the guide is just great. And they saved a lot of money. Animation is active with a good program. Large animation team of 16 people. More than half are Russian-speaking animators. The disco is open until 2 am. (drinks are free). The lobby bar is open around the clock. In general, if not for the beach, the hotel could be called very good!
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We were at the hotel for the first time, before that we rested in Forest Arabesque near the coast. I really liked the hotel area, everything is well-groomed and very clean, room service, housekeeping, cleaning by the pool, cleanliness in the restaurant and bars. Special admiration for the kitchen. The food, without exception, is delicious, varied.
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We were at the hotel for the first time, before that we rested in Forest Arabesque near the coast. I really liked the hotel area, everything is well-groomed and very clean, room service, housekeeping, cleaning by the pool, cleanliness in the restaurant and bars. Special admiration for the kitchen. The food, without exception, is delicious, varied. The waiters are attentive and you don’t have to wait for them, they remember their regular customers and serve (they don’t refuse tips) Animators work constantly, but unobtrusively. There are programs in the evening, but the noise does not interfere with rest (a big plus). The entrance to the sea from the side of the hotel is shallow, you can from the pier or a neighboring hotel. During the rest you can find your option... all are good. There are corals and a variety of fish. A good diving center and a water sports center. The beach is also clean and the service of the bar waiters is pleasant. We would like to visit this hotel again.
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One of the best hotels in Egypt. The coral reef is excellent (there is diving). Large selection of dishes. The animation is excellent (for Egypt). The rooms are large and comfortable (there is WiFi in the room and on the beach)
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One of the best hotels in Egypt.
The coral reef is excellent (there is diving).
Large selection of dishes.
The animation is excellent (for Egypt).
The rooms are large and comfortable (there is WiFi in the room and on the beach)
The coral reef is excellent (there is diving).
Large selection of dishes.
The animation is excellent (for Egypt).
The rooms are large and comfortable (there is WiFi in the room and on the beach)
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