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InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort

5.0 of 5
Port Ghalib | Red Sea, Marsa Alam 23, Egypt
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Stourbridge
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The hotel itself any be faulted. Staff are friendly enough but not very consistent. The friendliest members of staff where Dana guest relations who we only saw half we through our trip which was a shame and the gentleman who cleaned are room. The staff don't really engage with the public and I found drinks especially expensive. We ate out... More

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Antwerp
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We have been in Port Ghalib for 10 days in April 2013. We had an excellent holiday in the InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort. This is a very beautiful hotel with the most friendly and hard working staff. We had a standard room which was perfect, breakfast was very good but dinner was of an exceptional high quality. The... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We had stayed in Intercontinental Port Ghalib over May bank holiday 2013 and it was fabulous. Firstly the hotel itself is less than 10 minutes drive from the airport so as soon as you get there you can enjoy the beach&sun straight away without prior spending an hour in transfer. The same applies to departure and check out; literally on... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A perfect place for relaxing and charging your batteries. The hotel has a nice pool and an even nicer reef. We had read some of the negative reviews about the food which had lowered our expectations. Upon arrival we were both positively surprised. When it comes to the prices for food and beverages it's not the slightest higher than on... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is a very good hotel ,it seems new as well. It is huge with a big lagoon and multiple pool, would be great retreat after a diving trip or just going there enjoying the resort. It is also close to the airport (less than 10 min) and walking distance to the Marina , where u can find some shops... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This hotel really lives up to its name ("the Palace"): You are king of the castle and you will be treated as such! The team at the InterContinental is really doing everything possible to give you an unforgettable stay! The service is of an inimitable high level. Other hotels (worldwide) can still learn something! The hotel exudes luxury, the rooms... More

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Salzburg, Austria
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

great hotel guest have to love absolutely friendly and helpful staff tasty theme buffets and top service nice beach with wonderful underwater world unforgettable experience if you want to enjoy hight quality vacation in egypt thats one of the places!!!

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Ghent, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I was in Port Ghalib for the Eastern holidays this year and last year 2012. I want to congratulate the InterContinental hotel with his great staff at the beach. Especially Taher Yassen and his crew ! He was always ready to help whenever help was needed. Information, first-aid, snorkling lessons, swimming etc... Everything you ask for, he will do with... More

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Marc R, Manager at InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time to complete a Trip TripAdvisor review about InterContinental the Palace. All of your kind comments have been shared with our management team and staff in particular Taher from our recreation team who you took the time to highlight by name as providing an excellent standard of customer service. Everybody here is delighted... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Wow! What a fantastic Hotel! A real Beauty. Fantastic meeting facilities. our meetings were professionally handled. We had a wonderful break. Great staff, very at tentative, wonderful views good food good evening entertainment. You could not as for a better place to relax and unwind. The diving is excellent. Probably the best in Egypt. Unspoiled and very clean, unlike sharm... More

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Marc R, Manager at InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time to complete a Trip TripAdvisor review about InterContinental the Palace. All of your kind comments have been shared with our management team and staff and everybody here is delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your holiday experience with us. I am pleased to read of you positive feedback regards our conference... More

Berlin, Germany
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Friendly, clean, hospitable, great spa, direct access to beach with coral reef and fab snorkeling. Friday night had an egyptian theme and a top class dancer in the dervish style which was exceptional and not just tourist film flam.

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Marc R, Manager at InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for taking the time to complete a Trip TripAdvisor review about InterContinental the Palace. All of your kind comments have been shared with our management team and staff and everybody here is delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your holiday experience with us. I am happy you enjoyed the Egyptian theme night where we aim... More

 
 
 
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Also Known As:
Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib Hotel Marsa Alam
Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib Hotel
Address: Port Ghalib | Red Sea, Marsa Alam 23, Egypt
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Region: Egypt > Red Sea and Sinai > Marsa Alam
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Marsa Alam
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Marsa Alam
#2 Luxury Hotels in Marsa Alam
#3 Best Value Hotels in Marsa Alam
#3 Family Hotels in Marsa Alam
Price range (per night): ₹ 3,842 - 6,311
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located deep in the southern reaches of Egypt, between the Sahara Desert and the Red Sea, lies the amazing destination of Port Ghalib. InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort is ideally located at the heart of this exciting destination, overlooking Port Ghalib International Marina, Corniche & Khan and the reserved coral reef of the Red Sea. InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort features 308 premier rooms. All beautifully appointed rooms offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort; the resort offers a choice of three restaurants, The Olive offering International cuisine, Budour's Court offering Lebanese cuisine, and the Pool Deck offering a selection of snacks and seafood delicacies, one bar and a club with superb views over the Red Sea, swimming pool or Port Ghalib International Marina. The resort comprises as well Port Ghalib International Convention Centre, Six Senses Spa, Lulee Kids Club. The resort lies within walking distance from Port Ghalib International Convention Centre offering a meeting space of 1,950 square meters, capable of hosting all types of events from full scale conventions of 2,000 delegates to informal small size meetings, 16 breakout rooms. For shopping lovers, the resort offers an exceptional shopping experience at the International Marina, with a half kilometer stretch of a traditional Egyptian Khan bazaar. InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort is 2 kilometers drive from Marsa Alam International Airport, 210 km from Hurghada and 370 km from Luxor. ... more   less 
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