We had a rest from 12/20/2024 to 12/30/2024, the tour left 168k for two from Moscow time, bought 5 days before departure.
Positive:
-There are many different activities, there are padel and lawn tennis courts where you can play for free. Pre-registration on the beach at the towel stand.
If you play, I recommend taking your rackets and balls, because they are very shabby for rent.
-Large beautiful territory, lots of pools, access to the main Laguna Vista hotel across the street with a water park.
-There is always access to bottled water, everywhere: on the beach in refrigerators, in cafes and bars. No need to go out and buy.
-There is a surf station on the beach, it works one hour a day, from about 10:50 to 12:00, you can ride a board for free, standing in a 10-minute queue, be sure to try it.
-Gym, located in the main hotel in the Spa center on the second floor, free of charge, there is everything necessary for the base: bench presses and angle presses, lots of dumbbells, Scott bench, crossover and various fitness equipment. Cardio: treadmills and bicycles. There is (almost always) a local coach on site, you can ask for backup and ask about the technique.
-There is animation, unobtrusive, standard activities for charging, darts, bocce, volleyball, etc., we did not find out more details.
-Large well-maintained beach, lots of sun beds with numbering and hooks for things on the zones, convenient. There are always free places, the territory is large.
-Snack bar on the beach where you can have a full lunch and not return to the hotel for lunch: stations for pizza, waffles, ice cream, pancakes, rice, vegetables, zucchini, fruits, etc.
-A 7-minute walk from the hotel there is a Metro supermarket with fixed prices and a good selection. There are Italian cheeses Grana Padano and Biraghi. Periodically, sweet strawberries are imported. For those who do not like to go to the markets and bargain, I recommend it)
-There are McDonalds and KFC in the hotel building, outside, conveniently, we bought three big tasties before leaving so as not to starve on the plane)
-ATM on the territory of the hotel without commission, works with foreign cards without problems, issues EGP.
-There is a large TV with Premier League broadcasts in the room)
Cons:
-The main disadvantage is the lack of corals, swimming is not interesting at all. I had to go to the paid beaches of temple, sharks bay, el fanar. The price for a taxi is 220-270 EGP via the indrive app, do not overpay, set the price yourself.
-Loud air conditioner and refrigerator, it's better to sleep with earplugs.
- Planes often fly, but we were ready for this, the airport is nearby.
-There are mosquitoes in winter, but it's everywhere, I recommend taking the remedy with you, or buying it on the spot at Metro.
We were very satisfied, the quiet hotel is on the second line (on the first you can use all the pools and some restaurants), the beach is shared by two hotels. There was enough food (considering that we were with the child for 9 months and he was fed from the common table (boiled vegetables, stewed meat, soups). There was seafood once a week. The staff is very responsive, they will solve the problem very quickly in any situation. We checked into a room more than the tour provided.
The waiters are guys, the gold is straight...as soon as the speck fell, it was immediately removed. The hotel is clean.
The reception is also a special thank you!
Cleanliness and order. The room was cleaned every day, towels were changed.
The staff knows their job and copes with everything with dignity!
I recommend.
07.2024 the family went to Pickalbatros Palace Resort Sharm El Sheikh (Ex. Cyrene Grand) 5*
We were very satisfied - solid 5+
I liked the staff the most: everyone speaks Russian, very attentive, unobtrusive.
The whole area is clean and beautiful. The beach and the pool are clean and there are always sun beds.
The rooms are good beds, the air conditioning is always running quietly. 5 Russian channels.
Food: 5 restaurants with slightly varied meals, according to the record, I did not like the restaurant.
Bars: drinks, beer and wine are all good. Ice cream is served by the pool from 12 to 15.
Diving center: good guys, very attentive.
Entertainment: this is desirable to tighten up somehow... We had a family vacation, but it was a little boring for the young people ...
The general impression: WELL DONE! The service is on the level!