I have just returned from a week at the Coraya Beach (2 - 9 Feb) and have never felt so pampered and well looked after in any holiday hotel. From the moment you arrive in reception where you are given a welcome drink whilst you fill in the paperwork to the moment you leave you are made to feel very special and nothing is too much trouble for the wonderful staff.
You are given a quick tour of the hotel layout on the way to your room where you will find your bags waiting outside the door. On return you leave the bag outside your room and it is collected and stored until your transfer departs for the airport.
I was in room 1112 and loved it. Very quiet and near to the sea with a large balcony to enjoy the view. It can be very windy by the sea but for me hearing the sea whilst you lay in bed was worth it, there is a window next to the bed so my first view of the day was the sunshine and the sea. Wonderful. The gardens are amazing and very well kept by the army of gardeners who are always around.
My room boy Ahmed looked after me very well and I had a different towel sculpture on the bed each night which is something I have never enjoyed before.
The food was great with lots of choice at both breakfast and dinner with a different theme each night, I was half board so didn't see what the lunch buffet was like but I am sure it was of the same high standard. I used the Palmito beach bar to get a sandwich if needed during the day just a few steps away from all the beach umbrellas and loungers.
I was constantly amazed and delighted by the little extra touches the hotel provides, one night I came back to my room to find a fragrance stick another night it was a little bowl of mixed nuts and lastly a bag of hibiscus tea to take home. Around 4pm each day waiters come round with trays of bite size snacks, just one mouthful of deliciousness but what a lovely treat. The staff are brilliant everyone smiles and says hello and makes you feel that they are glad that you are here. The phrase "it is from me" is one you will hear often but I won't spoil that surprise.
The Thomson rep Arvita was very helpful when I wanted to book some trips. I wanted to go on the shuttle bus to Al Quesir and she was a little worried that a woman (of a certain age) on her own as I am would be rather intimidated so arranged for the guide to show me around. That worked perfectly and I really enjoyed the visit. I also went to Luxor this was a very long day but well worth the effort because it was amazing but don't forget to take a pillow you will need it. I ordered a packed breakfast and late dinner and arriving back after 10pm expected some cold meat and salad but was served a delicious three course meal of salad, hot main course and fruit to finish. Another of the thoughtful touches the hotel provides. I also went on the Super Safari trip which is a 4x4 off road experience with quad biking and camel riding too. I didn't try the quad biking but I loved the camel ride, and the buffet dinner and entertainment afterwards were both very good too.
A wonderful week thank you Coraya I hope to be back soon.
- Iberotel Coraya Beach Hotel
- Hotel Iberotel Coraya Beach
- Iberotel Coraya Beach
