Where do I even begin.

People who upon the arrival to the hotel were surprised to find themselves in the desert, apparently did not pay too much attention in geography classes or did not take an effort to use Google Earth before booking their holidays in Taba. Party animals complaining about the nightlife or lack of thereof must have confused this place with Sharm el Sheikh, “party” clearly being their only association that comes up upon hearing the word Egypt. And lastly, people complaining about the hotel facilities probably (and how sadly) are the kind of people who come to holidays to scrutinise interiors of their rooms instead of going out and enjoying the life that is outside.

Hospitality level is the one that can usually be observed only in guest-houses that sleep 30 people and is generally non-existent in hotels of this size, by which I mean that is was amazing. Here everyone seems to care. Even about the things that are beyond their job description. It looks like the Staff just like working with each other.

Food – of a good quality and surprising variety (don’t tell me that back home you eat a different thing for each meal, 3 times a day for 14 days. If so – kudos!). Beach – it is certainly not 15 mins away but if the distance still seems too big to cover, you can always use the shuttle bus. Sun – ever-present. Water – crystal clear. Additional attractions: astounding moon and divine stars, visible super clearly due to no city lights and the location ‘in the middle of nowhere’, as someone mentioned in earlier reviews. Animation – the dream team making every effort to keep guests entertained (which is not the easiest task of all in the instances when only very few people are willing to cooperate...)

I travelled alone (truth be told - not without hesitation) and ended up making some friends. Inadvertently. And there were also quite some Oh-My-God moments and breathtaking views that have been committed to memory forever (well, at least as long as my memory decides to last). All things considered, my stay was short but sweet, just like life...

The sol y mar sea star is the most friendly hotel I have ever stayed at from the manager all the way down to the pool staff . The bar staff and restaurant staff can not do enough for you . I had a talk with the head chef and told him what my favourite meal was and the next day he made it for me . I could not say thank you enough to all the staff for a great two weeks that my wife and I spent at the sea star . Cheers Reda , Abdul ,Ashraf Amir and Magot

Sol Y Mare Sea Star is the best hotel in which i was. I spent there great time. Staff was very nice and always cared about tourists. The food was delicious, and what is important,varied menu everyday. There can't be bored, the great animation team - Johnny, Lol and Tata care about our free time. In the morning was gymnastics on the beach and later shared fun and games. Of course there couldn't miss disco.On each disco waiting for us additional attractions- unforgettable shows and joint activities organized by the guys. Animation team was really friendly and were interested in whether we nice spending the time.They are very creative, friendly, open and see that they like what they do, they have a good attitude to tourists, and can organize time and play, so the time spent there is really wonderful. It was a brilliant time and i am sure that i come back to Sol y Mare Sea Star!!!

I've only been back just over a week and I am already planning my return to Sol Y mar sea star. I had a brilliant time and wish i had stayed longer.

For a start the hotel is fairly close to the airport so you transfer will be half the time of other hotels near by, i dont like long coach journeys in 30+ heat so this was perfect for me. The hotel itself was very clean and well maintained, the rooms have air conditioning so you can always get it to a comfortable temperature should you need to.

The food was always great! there is a lot of variety to suit all tastes. Breakfast had everything you could want. I always went was went for pancakes or an omelette, they guy making them was brilliant, highly skilled and very funny!

Lunch and dinner again loads of variety, fresh salads a long with a large selection of meals which you are free to sample all. Dinner in the evenings was extra special as there was always a mouth watering BBQ.

The staff were great from the reception, to the pool staff and the animation staff. i'd like to thank them all

Animation team , Yassiff, ashry and johnny
Pool staff mahmoud and ahmed
All the bar, restaurant and reception staff

Also make sure you have a massage and use the sauna and steam room facilities.

I'll be back in October !