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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...
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Kim2906
From
South AfricaAll staff are amazing, I have to name, Mohamed Nassef, he is the heartbeat of this hotel. He is an asset to the hotel. We thank you Mohamed for your attentiveness. Also to Abd El Rahim, who looked after our room daily! Your attention to detail, your kindness...thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
Price from
US$360.32
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.
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Adam
From
PolandThe hotel is beautifully designed, and really nicely furnished. We stayed in a family room with pool access - it's not so much a private pool, because it's shared with a few other rooms, but you have a section of it to yourself. The hotel was opened just a few weeks ago, so it was almost entirely empty. Everyone was super nice and friendly, especially Ahmend and Khalifa in the beach bar! Location is excellent - directly in front of the hotel there is an underwater meadow, which brings turtles and sea cows in every day, there's a diving centre on the beach and the reef can be found a short swim away to the edge of the bay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Price from
US$345.44
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.
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Loubna
From
NetherlandsAmazing food! A lot of all-inclusive resorts don’t have the best quality of food but Jaz Amara really had great food! Snorkeling at the beach is one of the best snorkeling places I’ve ever seen and it’s right in front of the hotel. Beautiful coral with amazing fish and you easily spot turtles and stingrays as well. I haven’t been able to see a dugong but they are also there. The service is great and the animation team is amazing. Every night top-notch entertainment, it was so much fun. The entire hotel is very clean as well. 0 complaints (and if you do, they fix it right away!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
US$296.87
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.
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Kate McKay
From
New ZealandAmazing place to stay in Marsa Alam, very luxurious. We had the full board option and all the food was amazing (would highly recommend the full board option as there isn't anywhere else to eat around the resort unless you have a car). They can also provide a takeaway lunch if you are going out on a day tour. Beautiful buildings and great views. Lovely big pool with lots of beds to lay on. The staff were all very friendly. The only downside to this accommodation is that although there is a beach in front of the resort, you cannot actually swim here due to a reef and if you do want to swim you have to walk about 10 minutes down the beach to a pier which enters the water about 100metres out where you can snorkel (although is very deep here). It think this is quite common for a lot of the resorts along Marsa Alam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
Price from
US$112.37
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.
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Bettyna Marietta
From
HungaryWe were here for the first time, but we didn't regret it. The apparent is clean, the room is big enough, the owner and staff are amazing, helpful, and friendly. They welcomed us very warmly. Close to Marsa Alam Town if you want to enjoy the local atmosphere 😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
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.
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Dr. F. S.
From
GermanyThe host & team helped us with everything we needed. The room with see view in a historical building is very beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$37
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.
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elena
From
FranceService
Reception guys
Spacious family room
Aqua park
Beautiful lagoon
Snorkelling
Buffet with grilled meat and fish
Other restaurant experiences
Variety of pools with bars
Entertainment
Kite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Protels Crystal Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a fitness centre, garden and private beach area.
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Gabor
From
AustriaGreat hotel for a great price. The rooms are big and clean, the staff are super friendly and child-friendly. The pools are clean, these are perfect for the kids. Also the short is swallow and it's great with kids and there are more options for diving. The food corner was tasty and varied, there is international and Egyptian food.
I really liked the hotel and would recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$87.30
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.
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Karolina
From
ItalyVery good customer service from every employee of the hotel, amazing food and attractions around, also it was possible to book a trip and taxi when needed. Very clean and nice hotel. Great attractions in the evening for everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews
Price from
US$144.59
1 night, 2 adults
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, MG Alexander The Great Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
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عدي
From
EgyptAll thing was wonderful, especially staff Very friendly Mohamed Salah from reception was very helpful with me ,food Very delicious and Verity And room was clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Facing the beachfront, MG Alexander The Great Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
From US$115.81 per night
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, 148 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$163.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 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$133.31 per night
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 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.
Beach safari nubian resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 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$295.72 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$152.40 per night
Bliss Nada Beach Resort
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Bliss Nada Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$154.42 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. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
From US$96.25 per night
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has 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, 303 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in Marsa Alam City.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 435 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.
UTOPIA Blue Resort
Hotel in Quseir
Cheap hotel
<h2>Prime Beachfront Location</h2> UTOPIA Blue Resort in Quseir offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access.
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews
I recently stayed at Gemma's hotel, and one of the highlights of my stay was the food. The breakfast was excellent—rich, flavorful, and offered a wide range of options that left me more than satisfied each morning. Dinner was equally impressive, with a varied menu that catered to different tastes and provided a truly delightful dining experience. The quality and variety of the meals alone make this hotel a great choice for anyone who values good food during their stay.
The staff at the hotel were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making my stay even more enjoyable. I’d like to give special mention to Mr. Mahmoud, who went above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant experience.
We originally booked a standard room for myself and another for my family, but to our surprise, the hotel upgraded us to a suite for my family and a deluxe room for me. They even provided a beach umbrella at no extra cost, which was a thoughtful gesture.
To top it all off, the hotel staff surprised me by celebrating my birthday with a cake, making the occasion truly memorable.
Overall, the hotel exceeded our expectations, especially with their outstanding service, generous upgrades, and personal touches that made our stay unforgettable.
Guest review by
NajemBelgium
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 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$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
It was very close to the Abu Dabab beach, which was one of the best beaches I've ever been to, with amazing snorkelling, sunbathing and diving opportunities, and some nice bars to get some cold beers. The rooms were clean, cosy, and comfortable, and the area around was full of flowers and greenery, which gave such a nice feel to the place. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, always making sure we were ok, and the food in the restaurant was great. This place is great for SCUBA divers or people who like to spend most of their time by the ocean.
Guest review by
KiarnaSpain
From US$202.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 486 reviews
The hotel was beautiful, well-maintained, and had everything I needed to feel comfortable and relaxed. The rooms were spotless and provided all the amenities I needed for a great stay.
A huge thank you to Mr. Hosny, who went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. His warmth, attention to detail, and willingness to help made a real difference. Thanks to him, I felt truly welcome and looked after, and he helped make my experience memorable.
Guest review by
GaberEgypt
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
This is my second stay at Concord Moreen and certainly will not be the last one, everything exceeded my expectations, the room was spacious with an astonishing view, the beach was amazing, for relaxing and snorkeling, The staff was very friendly, and went out of their way to help, especially Mr.Saad
I highly recommend Concord Moreen
Guest review by
SherifEgypt
From US$215.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Very good value for the money. Good food, gluten free and lactose free available: just ask Ahmed head chef (he's in the main restaurant, he's a long chef hat always around the buffet checking everything is OK), he was very helpful and prepared me pizza and pancake (in the morning).
Guest review by
BettaItaly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
The staff were very friendly, helpful and warmly welcome. The hospitality and the service were excellent. The food quality was amazing and there was so much varieties. The hotel views were beautiful.
Guest review by
MarwaEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Service
Reception guys
Spacious family room
Aqua park
Beautiful lagoon
Snorkelling
Buffet with grilled meat and fish
Other restaurant experiences
Variety of pools with bars
Entertainment
Kite
Guest review by
elenaFrance
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 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$161.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Kind, helpful and super supportive stuff.
Great location for diving and snorkeling.
Very relaxing and natural friendly place.
Food is just amazing!
Guest review by
a.e nasrEgypt
From US$167.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 89 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$156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Everything was great, clean, the staff was amazing. Food was really good, Hanna is making best pancakes!
Guest review by
SaraBosnia and Herzegovina
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
The staff, always nice and suportive
The garden and lovely rooms
Amazing beach
Guest review by
KatarzynaPoland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Staff are too friendly and they are the reason for the success of this hotel
Guest review by
Ramy AdelEgypt
From US$278.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
The sea view from the balcony and the pregnant cat for company
Guest review by
Morocco 1988Belgium
From US$133.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
Everything was super the place of the hotel with peace mind
Guest review by
ShaheenUnited Arab Emirates
From US$225.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Everything was exceptional. The staff was amazing
Guest review by
El-AzazyUnited States
From US$284.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Wanderful, much better than last year🥰
Guest review by
Zsuzsanna MariaHungary
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10
Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your...
Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your only purpose is water and nature because is the only thing that there is there. Desert and Marine life. iy you love adventures, that is the place.
Guest review by
Andrea10
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
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels.
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels. Nice bars, good restaurants and friendly people. On Saturdays there is now a Cruiseship visiting Port Ghalib, hopefully the effects on the reef etc. will be not too negative.
Guest review by
LarsSwitzerland
10
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
10
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing.
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing. You can swim anywhere.
No so much facilities ( food places, supermarkets,..) and pharmacies located around hotels.
Weather is hot, limited gas stations and road is not preferable to be taken at night.
Guest review by
MennaEgypt
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
10
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès.
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès. There are already so many wonderful things to do like snorkeling, diving, massages and especially the many activities offered by Captain Mahmoud's extraordinary team and the high quality shows performed in the evening. All the staff are adorable, attentive, attentive both on the beach and by the pool as well as in the various restaurants, not to mention the maintenance staff and gardeners, the cooks, the waiters (mention special for Ahzem from the main restaurant, Abd Allah at the pool restaurant, Mostafa who is part of Mahmoud's team, Hod Hod on the beach and many others of whom I don't really know the spelling of their first name. are all very courageous, with a sense of humor and kindness like I have rarely seen. Everything is put in place so that you only want to do one thing... come back as quickly as possible."
Guest review by
Valérie LannoyBelgium
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
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
There is a public beach a little further away (a short walk across a small desert area) with exceptional underwater flora and fauna. Bring shoes for walking in the water. Please stay above or near the coral (personally, I didn't know there were risks to swimming too far from the reefs, namely sharks. But I didn't see any. On the other hand, there were some exceptional fish!
Port Ghalib is a tourist spot but much, much quieter than Hurghada. If someone tries to sell you something, just say ‘La, chokram’ with a smile and everything will be fine. Don't forget to tip a little, as Egyptians earn very little (around €400 per month for a family of four). For activities, I recommend Royal Sea Tours (royalsea-tours.com), who are really great.
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Guest review by
LaurenceSwitzerland
