We have travelled far and wide and stayed in Egypt many times, this certainly wasn't the best hotel, but was good value for money, the location is great although not on the beach, a good choice of local and international cuisine/entertainment right on the doorstep.
Hotel was tired, basic but OK, the recent adjustment to a 3-star probably appropriate.
Cleaning staff in room 104 were poor, seeming to clean the rooms when they liked and to a variable standard we were told they were better elsewhere. We do believe that someone stole my daughters phone?! and as stated elsewhere, Wael, the manager, was uninterested to say the least.
Pools and pool bars were great, I always take a 1 pint hot cup, which negates the small glasses these places always supply!
Only 1 bar open in the evening, a real shame the pool bar doesn't stay open later, as this would be a really social place to sit under the stars, however this encourages you to go out and about.
Food was fine, there was always something to eat, with the pasta counter a great fall back.
Rooms had a separate bedroom, which was great, usually we have to share a single room between the 4 of us.
I'm sorry for Mark below, they were poorly advised by their friends and the rep, which wasn't the fault of the hotel, once your stress levels are up it's hard to come back down! Please be advised to GO ALL INCLUSIVE constantly putting your hand in your pocket (and it's not cheap) when others don't have to always adds to the stress, we tried to provide drinks, even gave a bracelet, but the bar staff are pretty astute!
Other guests paid 5* prices and were understandably disapointed, not fair to blame the hotel though.
We had a great time and for that money (look at: onthebeach.com / Hotels4u) would definitely return. Most guests were pretty happy, it's always the unhappy who post comments!
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