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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Facing the beachfront, Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus offers 5-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private...
A
Ahmed
From
KuwaitVery good hotel, I enjoyed alot during my stay (my honeymoon) and I highly recommend for others.
Very good hospitality, enthusiastic staff, very good room services. I enjoyed alot with daily night shows. I liked all entertainment team (Hamza, Bibo, Ali, Suzi). I liked the food and helpful waiters at the main restaurant (esp. Alaa).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,938 reviews
Price from
US$412.02
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Riviera
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
JAZ Elite Riviera features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
N
Nicole
From
United Arab EmiratesBeautiful new and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
Price from
US$412.02
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Amara
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, JAZ Elite Amara offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.
s
sonia
From
ItalyAmazing service
Very kind staff
Everything impeccable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
Price from
US$381.47
1 night, 2 adults
Wadi Sabarah Lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Wadi Sabarah Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Marsa Alam City. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
L
Lisa
From
AustraliaGorgeous stone buildings
Quiet desert scape
No plastic water bottles
Beautifully appointed rooms
Hearty food - everyday an Egyptian set menu (great idea!) - no choices for meals but beautifully presented and always plenty!
Lovely staff especially the meal staff (thank you Mohamed and staff) 10/10
Wonderful pool
No entertainment, no noise, just wonderful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 819 reviews
Price from
US$114.23
1 night, 2 adults
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Located in Marsa Alam City, Reef House features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.
h
hill
From
Ukrainevery clean , very friendly and helpful people
best place and locai
i highly recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
E
Elisa
From
ItalyAmazing experience in Utopia , I really want to come back. Clean rooms, always smiling staff, good food.
Thanks to Salah, Restaurant Mana
ger and all the staff around him
Big Thanks to all Staff of Euro Divers , for their amazing job! Special thanks to Memed, he makes me feel like at home and I got special diving with him !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$183.70
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.
n
nabil
From
AbkhaziaThe people there are very descent and the staff are humble and nice. The reception members were very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and and the housekeeping staff was super. The weather is perfect and the beach is very good. The food was yummy and the resturant has a very nice vipes. Perfect place to enjoy your holiday. Thank you all 🩵
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Coraya Bay.
J
Jessica
From
Czech RepublicI recently had the pleasure of staying at this exceptional hotel in Egypt, and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of service and overall experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff demonstrated outstanding professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness. Their warm and welcoming attitude made me feel truly valued as a guest.
The cleanliness throughout the hotel was impeccable. Every area, from the guest rooms to the public spaces, was maintained to the highest standard, which greatly contributed to the comfort and enjoyment of my stay.
The culinary offerings were equally impressive. Each meal was expertly prepared, offering a wide variety of delicious and well-balanced options. The quality and presentation of the food were consistently excellent.
In summary, my stay at this hotel exceeded all expectations. It was a truly memorable experience, and I would not hesitate to return in the future. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking exceptional service, comfort, and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews
Price from
US$160.65
1 night, 2 adults
Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
M
Mahmoud
From
Egyptمكان مريح جدا ومناسب لجميع الاعمار the stuff was very good they work hard to make everyone happier the food was good and the place was very clean and the beach are wonderful and the hotel deserve to visit it more then one time very , wonderful ,and I and my family present a thank to Mrs. Ragdah was have very good management, help everyone, and care to maintain the level of service provided We are happy and honored to know Mrs. Raghda. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$140
1 night, 2 adults
Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel in Port Ghalib
The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...
R
Rob
From
ThailandGood friendly service, good location, elaborate buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews
Price from
US$138.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$176.55 per night
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
El Quseir Hotel provides accommodation in Quseir. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$41.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews
The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...
From US$168.96 per night
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
From US$197.12 per night
Beach safari nubian resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Beach safari nubian resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$105.80 per night
Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Set in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$358.60 per night
UTOPIA Blue Resort
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
From US$209.55 per night
Protels Beach Club & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Protels Beach Club & SPA offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$165.10 per night
Budget hotels in Marsa Alam
Oyster Bay Beach Studio
Hotel in Marsa Alam
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster Bay Beach Studio has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park.
From US$96.25 per night
Dolphin Continental Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dolphin Continental Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Quseir and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Deep south Eco-lodge features a private beach area, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews
Marina view port ghalib features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port Ghalib. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Oyster bay Suite 01
Hotel in Abu Dabab
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster bay Suite 01 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Abu Dabab.
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From US$404.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews
Our spontaneous decision to spend our holidays at Steigenberger Coraya turned out to be perfect. From the moment we arrived to the moment we (sadly) had to leave, we were treated with wonderful service.
Location:
The hotel is beautifully located in Coraya Bay, protected from the strong April winds and surrounded by flowers and palm trees. Though the hotel is a bit older, it’s very well maintained and charming. Our room 1315 had a beautiful sea view. We love snorkelling and spent most of our time on the beach. The beachside service was excellent - always attentive, and my mojitos and margaritas were great!
Food:
The food was delicious with plenty of variety, including tasty local dishes. There’s a lady by the beach bar who bakes fresh Arabic bread, it smells so great. Lots of vegetables, great meat options, and very little junk food. We ate a lot, but it felt healthy.
Activities:
There was something going on every day - yoga, tennis, theme nights, volleyball, and more. Big thanks to Freddy and Kristýna from the animation team and to the tennis coach who made my first tennis session so much fun!
Service:
Mohammed, our warm-hearted waiter, took excellent care of us. Also, Ismael and the entire reception team were incredibly attentive and generously offered us both early check-in and late check-out. Our room was spotless thanks to Ahmed, who was always there when we needed a new beach towel.
We truly had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back!
Lukas and Tereza
Guest review by
LukasCzech Republic
From US$175.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Second vist to concorde and it was as amazing as the first !! The room was beautiful it was massive, had touch screen controls for house keeping to make your room or not, your own personal WiFi box inside the room which was amazing! The staff made sure I had food as I arrived later on in the evening. The staff everyone was amazing asharf in the lobby bar and the manger in the reception cant do enough for you! The animation are a big part of the hotel not pushy for activies always happy day and night provided shows evenings and daily activities. Restaurant was OK I am a vegetarian and did have to ask the chefs most days if something had meat in as it isn't labelled if it is vegetarian including the salad as sometimes there was meat inside but I did find something to eat every lunch and dinner and the chefs got to know you and would come over to me straight away letting me know if there was meat inside which was amazing!! All the staff are so friendly in the hotel and are always so helpful if you need anything, they are always happy and smiling throughout the day home away from home 🤍
Guest review by
RhiannonMansourUnited Kingdom
From US$119.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Thanks for the warm welcome!
All resort staff are friendly and always ready to help. Special thanks to Mr. Korashi (manager on reception), Mr.Ahmed( manager of the restaurant), Mr.Osman( chef cook). The hotel Three Corners Happy Life is located on the first line from the sea. From the pontoon you can observe a beautiful underwater world that amazes with a variety of fish, and of course corals.
The territory of the resort is well-groomed, a lot of greenery to trees.
The hotel offers all inclusive. The cuisine, very tasty and varied with many fruits and sweets.
Everyone will find their corner of happiness at the Three Corners Happy Life Resort 😊
Thank you! And I hope to see you soon! Olga Odessa
Guest review by
OlgaUkraine
From US$122.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
The beach and the sea are amazing, really outstanding. The beach areas are beautiful, lots of space and privacy, access to the sea is fantastic and the sea itself with its unique marine life is a paradise. The food is excellent, lots of different dishes that we loved, international or local, a really great food experience, breakfast, lunch and dinner were just delicious. Than you very much to all the staff, for the kindness granted to us 24/7 and for making us feel at home. We loved every single aspect of our stay. Everything was outstanding. Simply PERFECT. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to come back for our next stay at the amazing Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort.
Guest review by
Maria PiaItaly
From US$165.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews
Mr Hassan and his collegues from the reception, and also all the other employees at the resort, are very kind and friendly. Every time I'm there, they truly do their very best, to make my stay the most comfortable as possible. I love the spacious, comfortable and light rooms. It's very clean everywhere. The food is great. Fayrouz has a very nice house reef for snorkeling, and it's great that Marsa Mubarak is only 20 min walk away: this is a bay where there are big sea turtles. I keep coming back, and now my friends are too.
Guest review by
RianneNetherlands
From US$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews
It has been a great experience! Shams Alam is located in the best place of the Red Sea, where you can swim with the dolphins and to see the famous dugong. You can reach Shams from Marsa Alam airport in less than an hour! Every members speak english, italian and deutsch fluently. The cook Mohammed and his staff prepare international and local food every day, three time a day. The chambers are enormous and beautiful!
Let me say thank you Shams! We will carry all of you, in our heart!
Guest review by
RobertoItaly
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews
Great hotel they have a great animation team specially Mr/ youssef (Luka) and all the staff are very good and respectful the food quality is very good and all the bars are great it was a great stay and I will definitely hate it in addition to the hotel's distinguished location and the view of the beach and the presence of many flexible activities inside and the receptionists are very helpful specially Mr/ sherif and Mr/ mahmoud
Guest review by
MinaEgypt
From US$257.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
The people there are very descent and the staff are humble and nice. The reception members were very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and and the housekeeping staff was super. The weather is perfect and the beach is very good. The food was yummy and the resturant has a very nice vipes. Perfect place to enjoy your holiday. Thank you all 🩵
Guest review by
nabilAbkhazia
From US$114.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
The staff was amazing, going above and beyond to make sure that I had everything that I needed.
The room was perfect, clean, good AC and beautiful interior. The food and drinks were really good.
As a solo traveller, I felt so safe and well taken care of by every single person who works at Marina Lodge!
Guest review by
ZinSweden
From US$133.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,341 reviews
The first good impression is by Mr. Mohmoud, the lobby manager and staff, all the staff are positive and try to help.
There is no fly, mosquitoes etc. in room, very clean. The whole lay out of the resort is good.
Guest review by
WeiChina
From US$170.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
It was absolutely great.
Desert, ocean, sustainable philosophy.
Great respect for protecting the nature, reef.
Free water dispensers to avoid pet bottle pollution was a super gesture.
Guest review by
TamaraSwitzerland
From US$168.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews
A lovely design and just 10 minutes away from Marsa Alam airport, also very lovely stuff big thanks for the customer reception Tirza and Loka, also all the reception team
Guest review by
Ahmed SaadUnited Kingdom
From US$196.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
Reception staff super nice and helpful ,wonderful stay, we will definitely come back , Once again many thanks to all the service staff and hotel management .
Guest review by
SergiiAustria
From US$166.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
The location is awesome - you can walk to everything at Abu Dabbab bay, staff were very nice, food was tasty, room was great!
Guest review by
TaniaUnited States
From US$186.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
The food was amazing. We didn’t go diving and still had a great time snorkeling. The staff was very nice too.
Guest review by
AnnaGermany
From US$283.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 857 reviews
Service 100/10, warm hospitality, tasty food with variety of chooses and relaxing atmosphere
Guest review by
ahmedEgypt
From US$119.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
The staff, always nice and suportive
The garden and lovely rooms
Amazing beach
Guest review by
KatarzynaPoland
From US$349.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
From US$179.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Beautiful beach to snorkel, fun slides, good food
Guest review by
NorbertHungary
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Return in Marsa Alam, for me it's always special, and for...
Return in Marsa Alam, for me it's always special, and for all the times I spent there, I return back home always with a good memories.
This time, compared to before, I experienced "Solo" traveler, as recharging holiday, and as it happens on past (with family) it doesn't make me disappoint on it.
Expected to find over Marsa Alam snorkeling 6 Desert safari.
Guest review by
Matteo BarcelonaItaly
10
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya...
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya bay, my husband and I were given a lift there by a golf cart. Alaya staff greeted us at the beach area ,attending to our needs. providing beach chairs, umbrella and bar service . The swimming are is great, water is clean and warm. Snorkeling and scuba diving is available. I did snorkel and it was a great experience.
Guest review by
RoseUnited States
10
Our stay at Porto Ghalib was truly enjoyable.
Our stay at Porto Ghalib was truly enjoyable. The location is beautiful with direct access to the marina and a stunning beach. The room was clean and comfortable, and the food offered a good variety every day. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The snorkeling experience was amazing we even saw sea turtles, which made our trip unforgettable. Overall, a great stay and we would definitely come back again.
Guest review by
Anonymous10
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea...
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea goes. My favourite place of all time is the Concorde Moreen Hotel, with the Hilton coming a strong second.
We only ate at the hotels, because our time was limited.
I used the taxi service offered online by Booking.com, which I found to be very efficient and reasonable. But I am also a seasoned traveller in Egypt and do not find it difficult to negotiate with taxi drivers. (It can be very useful to ask Chat GPT first what an average trip should cost you, if you are unsure, and then use that as a guideline for your negotiations.)
It's an amazing experience to go out on a boat, but picking the right one can make the difference. I will be leaving my review on our experience separately (as it warrants a whole story on its own :))
Guest review by
Annie RuurdsSouth Africa
8.0
A beautiful town, though its glory days are long gone.
A beautiful town, though its glory days are long gone. Unfortunately, as is common in Egypt, the locals have no idea what to do with their trash. It's more of an education issue. However, the people are very friendly, helpful, and always smiling.
Guest review by
tenorbPoland
4.0
The sea was beautiful.
The sea was beautiful. Unfortunately strong winds kept me from going into the sea. We stayed mostly in the lagoons. There was no access to sea from the beach, only from the pier. The life guards were good and attentive.
Guest review by
RolandSwitzerland
8.0
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,...
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,too shallow and rocky not sandy.Took quad ride out in desert was fun.Lots of fish to see on reefs,water very clean.marss Mubarak has resident dugong and turtles but didn't see the dugong on our visit.Overall nice place ,a bit on the windy side but nice relief from heat.
Guest review by
bruceEgypt
8.0
We've been to Dahab, Sharm Al Sheik and Hurghada before.
We've been to Dahab, Sharm Al Sheik and Hurghada before. We really like being in Egypt and particularly the snorkelling the Red Sea has to offer, but we wanted to try something new. Marsa Alam is similar in terms of offerings for snorkelling and diving but much much less crowded and much less shopping options. In fact some of the beaches we visited - Marsa Egla and Tondoba Bay - were virtually empty. There were perhaps us and one other small group of people there. The snorkelling was excellent. I suspect most people holidaying in Marsa Alam stay in resorts and don't leave them much. Package tourism - you see these massive resorts up the coast. Marsa Alam itself looks like a city still under construction. There are more half finished than finished buildings. Half of what look like shops are yet to be occupied. We thought that was fine though - who wants to go shopping on a holiday? If you are into shopping this isn't for you. Noticeably, the people in restaurants and shops hussle and hassle you much less than other places in Egypt. I imagine all this will change in coming years given the volume of development. But for now this is a super quiet sea side spot. A village still developing. This also means there isn't lots of cultural things to do.But, if you like to chill with your travel companions, dive, snorkel, kite surf or just laze on a beach (think rocky Red Sea beaches, not Thailand or Australian white sand beaches) - then you'll probably enjoy this. We had good company, books and cards and had a great time. You'll need to make your own entertainment (or go on one of the many organised tours).
Guest review by
ThomasAustralia
6.0
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t...
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t like. Mainly, I noticed that someone bought a quad bike tour, and they were taken just a little way behind the hotel to ride on a pile of sand for a short while. There was trash and plastic all around, a complete wasteland—nothing pretty. I’m used to greenery, which I understand is lacking in this destination, but I definitely wouldn’t buy an overpriced camel or quad bike tour. Especially because, in that heat, it wouldn’t be an enjoyable experience for me, and with the trash around, definitely not. I did a diving trip, but it ended up being canceled. Unfortunately, they made us leave our things (like backpacks) in a place where locals were moving around, and we had no way to secure them. The original plan was that we would be on a boat. In the end, it didn’t happen, and that was probably for the best. I booked the trip through Booking. I had no particular expectations, even though we were supposed to see dolphins. Eventually, I arranged for diving, and I enjoyed it. Since I’m already a diver, it was easy, but when I saw how they even turn diving into a business, it bothered me. I saw parents forcing their 12-year-old daughter to try diving. She was crying, didn’t want to do it, but the father insisted because it was paid for. I watched her struggle and feel uncomfortable. It saddens me to see that everything can be bought with money, and that’s just wrong.
Guest review by
Smile08Czech Republic
8.0
The place is small but pretty, with nice bars and...
The place is small but pretty, with nice bars and restaurants and lots of opportunities for excursions. The restaurants offer good food, but it's a bit expensive for Egypt; you can tell that tourists are expected to pay more than usual.
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UnentwegteSwitzerland
