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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...
J
Jonas
From
SwedenIncredibly luxurious hotel. Food was top-notch, breakfast buffet magnificent. Good gym. Beautiful garden.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,919 reviews
Price from
US$414.37
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.
K
Kristine
From
LatviaImpressive design, clean, smooth, elegant, very good spa, beautiful serene beach and a pier, rich choice of food, friendly and supportive staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
Price from
US$437.86
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.
T
Tibor
From
HungaryThe Entertainment / Animation team makes an outstanding job with very warm atmosphere!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
Price from
US$298.44
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.
G
Geir Nilsson
From
NorwayThe hotel itself is a masterpiece of architecture; new, tasteful and modern, and at the same time giving a delightful atmosphere of ancient times. Not to forget the magnificent library! The hotel is located near the sea with perfect conditions for snorkling the coral reaf from a pier at the hotels beach. Pool is pleasant and superclean as the rest of the hotel. The restaurant serves the most delicious egyptian meals. All members of staff are attentive, very helpful and nice.
Absolutely no pushing of sales.
The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing.
Like finding a hidden diamond.
Go for the all inclusive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 799 reviews
Price from
US$112.69
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.
C
Cora
From
EgyptThe breakfasts are very good and plentiful. If you have the slightest request, do not hesitate to talk to them because they make your life easier.
Thanks to Mostafa, we were able to discover 2 incredible beaches with crystal clear water.
Also, we went several times to the GOBUS agency to get our tickets to Cairo but without success. The latter was constantly closed. Mostafa called to have the agency open especially for us. Without his intervention, we would not have been able to purchase our tickets.
The team is very cheerful and they will always do everything for your well-being. they are very helpful. We needed a hairdryer, Mostafa found one for us.
Also, there is room service, which is very rare in Egypt, outside of resorts
The place is very clean, very quiet, facing the beach and only 2 kilometers from the center. The bedding is exceptional. I recommend the place with my eyes closed following my experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
US$30
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.
D
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 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.
Ž
Žan
From
SloveniaFood was really tasty and the taste was really
close to europe cuisine. The whole concept is
really beautiful and well organized. Mr. Hamid
front office employee was available for us 24/7
with really kind and proffesional approach. There was also Slovenian speaking Ms. Laura, she was amazing, helpful and available for us 24/7. I was In more than 100 hotels already and
Casa Mare Resort is one of those
hotels which I would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
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.
J
Juris
From
LatviaWe really enjoyed staying at the hotel. If there was something we were not happy about the managers were able to sort it out straight away.
+ Beautiful place and a lot of green and blooming plants. You can see that there are very professional gardeners
+ A several swimming pools
+ A choice of food
+ Animations and discos every night
+ A very welcome and helpful staff
+ The managers always available and immediately sort out everything you need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Price from
US$144.59
1 night, 2 adults
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
M
Mohsen
From
EgyptFood was very nice and location was very nice. Reception team was very professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel in Port Ghalib
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 &...
I
Ida
From
SwedenIt was very clean and beautiful.
The room I had was great with a nice balcony overlooking the boardwalk.
The bed was very comfortable too.
At breakfast there was an omelette station and I really, really like that.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
Price from
US$117.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 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$158.78 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, 91 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.
From US$266.69 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$256.15 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
Jaz Aviva
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Set in Marsa Alam City, Jaz Aviva offers a restaurant. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy garden views.
From US$20,517.95 per night
Bliss Nada Beach Resort
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 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
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.
From US$257.60 per night
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 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.
From US$146.05 per night
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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. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park.
From US$96.25 per night
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 288 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.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 426 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
Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
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.
Oyster Bay Beach
Hotel in Abu Dabab
Cheap hotel
Oyster Bay Beach is situated in Abu Dabab and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 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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From US$249.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
An excellent location, a resort with all you need. Starting with welcome to hotel, very fast check in (Mr. Faati at reception), then the room: big, clean (every day they change towels, beach towels too). Food is delicious and diversified, anybody can find something to eat ( salads, hummus, labneh, vegetables, grill, meat, seafood, fruits, soups, etc, etc). Entertainment is nice, people are doing all the best to make clients feel good. At pool bar and hotel bar, they prepare any kind of cocktails and coffes. At the beach, also, they take care of everybody. Reef is amazing. All you need is a snorkeling mask. Water in pool is clean and warm. All my stay was an unforgettable experience from all points of view. At leaving, a manager ask us about our stay, in order to improve whatever is necessary. Very good choice of a vacation.
Guest review by
GabrielRomania
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 550 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$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
The beach and the sea are amazing, really outstanding. The beach areas are beautiful, lots of space and privacy, access to the sea is fantastic and the sea itself with its unique marine life is a paradise. The food is excellent, lots of different dishes that we loved, international or local, a really great food experience, breakfast, lunch and dinner were just delicious. Than you very much to all the staff, for the kindness granted to us 24/7 and for making us feel at home. We loved every single aspect of our stay. Everything was outstanding. Simply PERFECT. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to come back for our next stay at the amazing Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort.
Guest review by
Maria PiaItaly
From US$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 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$257.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Food was really tasty and the taste was really
close to europe cuisine. The whole concept is
really beautiful and well organized. Mr. Hamid
front office employee was available for us 24/7
with really kind and proffesional approach. There was also Slovenian speaking Ms. Laura, she was amazing, helpful and available for us 24/7. I was In more than 100 hotels already and
Casa Mare Resort is one of those
hotels which I would definitely recommend.
Guest review by
ŽanSlovenia
From US$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews
Everything is perfect, The hotel is big and has everything you need
The treatment is nice and professional, starting with Mr. Ahmed, the receptionist
Lifeguards at swimming pools and beaches In particular, Mr. Ahmed Youssef
The hotel is beautiful with many swimming pools and heaters
The food is varied and there is more than one restaurant in the hotel And service at the highest level, whether in cafes or restaurants
Guest review by
DISHNAWYEgypt
From US$167.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Very well organised. Huge choice of local and international meals and food, all prepared with lots of taste and flavour.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. And amazingly they give a very personal touch to the service. This hotel has its own house reef for diving and snorkelling. In short exquisite place for anyone looking for a fantastic holiday at the red sea.
Guest review by
johanBelgium
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews
My first time in Marina Lodge and definitely not the last! The staff was incredibly helpful and came up with genuine solutions when I needed to extend my stay before hopping on the liveaboard, the restaurant offered a variety of choices and the room was spacious and clean. Highly recommend!
Guest review by
BożenaPoland
From US$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Everything was excellent! The staff is very welcoming and understanding, always eager to help. The food is great and the rooms are clean, spacious and beautifully designed. Many great picture spots, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Unbeatable value for money.
Guest review by
ОльгаRussia
From US$158.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 733 reviews
It was very clean and beautiful.
The room I had was great with a nice balcony overlooking the boardwalk.
The bed was very comfortable too.
At breakfast there was an omelette station and I really, really like that.
Guest review by
IdaSweden
From US$195.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
5 star diving center, incredible coral reef for snorkeling and diving, many activities and delicious food, very attentive staff, we'll be back soon
Guest review by
MarcosNetherlands
From US$167.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Very quiet place. No animation - a great bonus for me. Turtles, waves and dugong were the best animation)
Guest review by
NatalliaBelarus
From US$133.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,240 reviews
Very helpful staff, an incredibly unique culinary experience, and a beautiful beach.
Guest review by
ÁdámHungary
From US$240.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
From US$303.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
We loved the decoration and the style of the property, really beautiful :)
Guest review by
OliviaHong Kong
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Professional staff
Very good quality of food
Very good Cleaning
Guest review by
AhmedEgypt
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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
