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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...

N
Nicolas
From
Belgium
Excellent customer service, amazing architecture/ design and smart floorplan. Excellent room (free upgrade)! Great ambiance though also respecting tranquility for the guests. Animation team and personnel bring good atmosphere to hotel. Special mention for Ayman by the pool who is a great ambassador for this hotel, always smiling, giving us that holiday feeling from day one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews
Price from
US$408.88
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.

V
Vladimir
From
Russia
Amazing experience!!! Friendly and helpful, exceptional service - they will help with any request. You feel like a very wanted guest. Food is 10/10 each time, great variety of options. Everything in the hotel is brand new and shining. Beach is super clean and nice. Peaceful, quiet place, nice tennis courts, great cocktails. Feels like the best place in Egypt! Huge recommendation, choose this option and you definitely will be happy!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$327.42
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.

G
GEORGIA
From
Switzerland
The stay at Jaz Amara exceeded our expectations! Everything was perfect. The staff is amazing, friendly, professional, attentive, always with the smile and make you feel like home. The food in all restaurants was delicious, offering a big variety of dishes for every taste. Room was spacious and super clean, everyday with a sweet decoration.. Facilities were great - pool area, also for kids and the beach everything we needed. It was the perfect place for relaxed vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$307.84
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.

A
Agnes
From
Ireland
What a magical find! After my Red Sea liveaboard safari, I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect place to unwind.. Nestled away from the chaos of overcrowded resorts, this peaceful sanctuary offers tranquility, natural beauty, and genuine Egyptian hospitality at its finest. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at home. The serene atmosphere, surrounded by desert and sea, makes it an ideal escape for anyone seeking peace and connection with nature. It’s quiet, authentic, and soul-soothing—exactly what I needed after days at sea. The food is exceptional—flavourful, fresh, and served with a smile. Huge thanks to Abil, the wonderful restaurant manager, and his amazing team for going above and beyond every single day. Their warmth and attentiveness made every mealtime a pleasure. A heartfelt shoutout also to Chico, the incredibly kind and thoughtful pool staff member who truly looked after me like family. His gentle care and positive spirit made my stay even more special. And if you’re a diver—you’re in luck! There’s a fantastic dive shop right on-site, ready to help you explore the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. The entire team at Wadi Sabarh Lodge is just wonderful—so friendly, helpful, and full of heart. I genuinely couldn’t have imagined a better place to relax, recharge, and soak in the sun and peace. I’ll definitely be back in October after my next liveaboard—already counting the days!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews
Price from
US$112.85
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.

M
Matthias
From
Germany
Can definitely recommend Reef House for those who need a place to stay that is in good shape, clean, not overly expensive, and with good staff. We stayed only one night while traveling, but enjoyed our stay. Will return when in marsa alam again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$27
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.

S
Sophie
From
France
Very authentic place. It feels very good inside. Ancient atmosphere with vintage decoration. You can walk easily down the seaside and there are little camps you can go to snorkel around. The owner is very helpful to help you organize your trips. Thanks to him, I got to watch hundred of dolphins and a dugong !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 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.

A
Aurora
From
Italy
Everything is up to the standard of a 5 stars hotel. All the staff is very helpful and ready to give you a hand at any time (starting from the reception staff, restaurant and cleaning service) so you can relax and enjoy the hotel. An enormous buffet in every meal and a lot of service in place (scuba diving; kite surf school, and more)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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
Jessica
From
Czech Republic
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this exceptional hotel in Egypt, and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of service and overall experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff demonstrated outstanding professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness. Their warm and welcoming attitude made me feel truly valued as a guest. The cleanliness throughout the hotel was impeccable. Every area, from the guest rooms to the public spaces, was maintained to the highest standard, which greatly contributed to the comfort and enjoyment of my stay. The culinary offerings were equally impressive. Each meal was expertly prepared, offering a wide variety of delicious and well-balanced options. The quality and presentation of the food were consistently excellent. In summary, my stay at this hotel exceeded all expectations. It was a truly memorable experience, and I would not hesitate to return in the future. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking exceptional service, comfort, and hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 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.

J
Janette
From
Germany
We had a very special warm treatment by Duua. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The housereef is fantastic. Any time again ver high recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$120
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.

E
Edita
From
Czech Republic
It was out 3d stay in Utopia Beach club and we will be coming back. Everything was perfect, beautiful beach, nice people, great food… what else can one wish for right? ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 731 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$301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 89 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 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

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
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
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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.

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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
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 306 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, 31 reviews

SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in Marsa Alam City.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 439 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.

Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.

From US$344.17 per night
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Akassia Swiss Resort in Marsa Alam – El Quseir and I must say, it was an amazing experience. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality that made me feel right at home. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional service provided by Mr.Hosni Abdel Magied, the guest relation manager, an extremely professional and attentive person, ensuring that all our needs were met and that my stay was as comfortable as possible.He went above and beyond to make sure I had a wonderful experience and all of our group of four truly appreciate his efforts. The resort is situated in a stunning location, right on the Red Sea, with breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding landscape. The crystal-clear waters were perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. The beach was clean and well-maintained, and I enjoyed lounging on the sand and soaking up the sun, as well as near the heated pool in the vicinity of the Pool bar, where we enjoyed the fantastic cocktails expertly crafted.The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, with a fantastic view of the sea from our beds, with all the amenities I needed to make my stay enjoyable.Every day we came back from the sun bathing we were welcomed by very nice towel ornaments decorated with flowers and purple basil. What a wonderful scent! The food was absolutely delicious and varied, with plenty of options to suit all tastes and the restaurant`s location by the Red Sea made for some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen. We enjoyed local and international cuisine, many types of grilled food, fruits, mouth-wattering deserts, accompanied by a large variety of soft and alchoholic beverages.But what really made my stay at Akassia Swiss Resort so special was the staff. I cannot helped myself not to mention Said, the most friendly and hospitable waiter always eager to assist with anything we needed Overall,our stay at Akassia Swiss Resort was exceptional!
Guest review by
cristinel
Romania
From US$103.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
The experience was so good that I decided to tell it like a fairy tale... because that's how I felt. Once upon a time, there was a traveler who, upon crossing the gates of a palace between the sea and the desert, felt like she was entering a fairy tale. From the moment she set foot there, she knew two days wouldn't be enough and she would do whatever it took to extend her stay. The first welcome was enchanting: the reception team, with bright smiles and impeccable disposition, greeted us as if we were royalty. Every subsequent visit was the same: quick responses, magical solutions, and the constant feeling of being in good hands. Nancy, the great princess of the kingdom, number one, shone especially brightly among them. Always attentive, with luminous energy and boundless kindness, she made me feel contained, supported, and accompanied, as if I had a royal title. She resolved any doubt as if she were brandishing a magic wand capable of ordering the world. The entertainment staff filled every corner with laughter and music. Among them, Abdo shone as the master of ceremonies: he organized unforgettable shows, and the fire show was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. In another corner of the palace, I met Ragab, the sage from the beauty salon. He spoke calmly and radiated joy, making me feel beautiful even before I tried his services. He was like a kind oracle who bestowed confidence just by talking. The Eternal Banquet Hall was another magical chapter. Every day, the chef and his army of cooks served an infinite variety of flavors and colors from all corners of the world. As a vegetarian, I never felt limited: from the first moment, they offered to prepare whatever I wanted, with personalized attention. I still remember a pasta that, I swear, was one of the best of my life. The second night, like a scene from a romantic story, Nancy organized a romantic dinner on the beach.
Guest review by
Yerimen
Argentina
From US$279.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
A Perfect Getaway – We’ll Definitely Be Back! This beautifully maintained hotel is set in a stunning bay, with a scenic seaside promenade perfect for walks. Snorkeling is easy right off the beach, and there’s even a dive club on-site for the more adventurous. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped — ideal for a relaxing stay. The resort features three lovely swimming pools with plenty of loungers; no need to rush or reserve. The food is great: the buffet is varied and enjoyable, and the à la carte restaurant rivals a top European brasserie in quality and atmosphere. The staff — from the pool and evening bars to the restaurants — are friendly, helpful, and multilingual. They’re present without being pushy, especially when it comes to tips, which makes you feel at home. The entire resort — rooms, gardens, bars — is kept spotlessly clean. The reception and PR officers are always available and eager to help. Entertainment runs all day and well into the evening, with something for every age. Fun pool games, darts, volleyball, and more are on offer daily. This place ticks all the boxes for a great holiday — we’ll definitely return!
Guest review by
freddy
Belgium
From US$210.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Second vist to concorde and it was as amazing as the first !! The room was beautiful it was massive, had touch screen controls for house keeping to make your room or not, your own personal WiFi box inside the room which was amazing! The staff made sure I had food as I arrived later on in the evening. The staff everyone was amazing asharf in the lobby bar and the manger in the reception cant do enough for you! The animation are a big part of the hotel not pushy for activies always happy day and night provided shows evenings and daily activities. Restaurant was OK I am a vegetarian and did have to ask the chefs most days if something had meat in as it isn't labelled if it is vegetarian including the salad as sometimes there was meat inside but I did find something to eat every lunch and dinner and the chefs got to know you and would come over to me straight away letting me know if there was meat inside which was amazing!! All the staff are so friendly in the hotel and are always so helpful if you need anything, they are always happy and smiling throughout the day home away from home 🤍
Guest review by
RhiannonMansour
United Kingdom
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
Kiarna
Spain
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
thank you to the entire hotel team for a wonderful stay. special thanks to the reception, where Kiro, Hani and Shazly are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, I especially appreciated the large selection for vegetarians. The restaurant also has very friendly staff. Amer was very nice to my niece and she liked him very much. Overall, the hotel has a magical atmosphere and, most importantly, everything is beautifully clean!
Guest review by
Jessica
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Everything is up to the standard of a 5 stars hotel. All the staff is very helpful and ready to give you a hand at any time (starting from the reception staff, restaurant and cleaning service) so you can relax and enjoy the hotel. An enormous buffet in every meal and a lot of service in place (scuba diving; kite surf school, and more)
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Aurora
Italy
From US$301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews
The spa, the coral reef where fish come to you, camel ride on the beach, the Filini al a carte restaurant is very very good for a good price. You have to try it even if you are on HB or AI basis, spacious room, kids club and kids pool is really great. Food choice is big for breakfast and dinner. We will come again.
Guest review by
Mojca
Slovenia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews
Felt like in heaven! Every staff here is super nice and always take care of the guest. The room is big and quite and clean. Every service gives guests a wonderful experience. There are also some shows every day, making my journey full of joy. Absolutely will come back if I return to Port Ghalib!
Guest review by
Yongdi
Sweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Professional and helpfull staff (thanks Mr. Mina), good food with a very wide variety of dishes, good facilities, beautifull garden and romantic setting at the bay, nice snorkeling and excellent diving in the area.
Guest review by
philip
Belgium
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
The staff were incredible- helpful and always cheerful and polite. The sea was great- good coral reef and easy access via the pier. We were always able to find place at meals, at the beach and at the poolside.
Guest review by
WeLoveTravelling
Turkey
From US$156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Every year i come back in the place 1 week and relax. for sure the place is indicated for people that love quite and relaxing activities. Snorkeling, long walking on the shore and good egyptian food.
Guest review by
MANUELA
Egypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 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
Anna
Germany
From US$148.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
Very helpful staff, an incredibly unique culinary experience, and a beautiful beach.
Guest review by
Ádám
Hungary
From US$278.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing Aqua is Amazing special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salah
Crimea
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
The sea view from the balcony and the pregnant cat for company
Guest review by
Morocco 1988
Belgium
From US$275 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Everything was perfect:pools, beach, food, shows, personal...
Guest review by
Lorand
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
The staff is fantastic and the dive center is the great!
Guest review by
Diego
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Amazing location and sensitively designed
Guest review by
Philippa
United Kingdom

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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
Andrea
10

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
Rose
United 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
Lars
Switzerland
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 Ruurds
South 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
Menna
Egypt
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
Roland
Switzerland
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
bruce
Egypt
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 Lannoy
Belgium
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
Smile08
Czech 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. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Guest review by
Laurence
Switzerland