Hi,
I am thinking of going to Eygpt this Dec, just before Christmas.
I have kind of decided on Hurghada, not really sure why though? Is this a nice place to go or am I best going somewhere else? It's myself and partner going with our 8 year old daughter. We want a nice family holiday, dont mind it being a bit lively so we can have some nice nights out and celebrate my birthday there.
I am thinking of booking with Thomas Cook and was mainly looking at the Festival Riveria, but undecided and have also looked at some of the Sunrise resorts?
Anyone been recently, any that stand out or to avoid?
Thanks
Hi LisaBelle welcome to HT
My favourite hotel has to be The Grand Resort in the village road, pedestrianised area of Hurghada where there are plenty of restaurants, pharmacies and shops etc. I have also stayed at the lower rated sister hotel The Grand Hotel and the Hurghada Marriott. The Grand Resort is available through redseaholidays.co.uk. If any of these hotels are of interest to you would be happy to help with any queries.
Regards, Caro
I would prefer a more egyptian feel so sounds like Hurghada would be perfect.
I'm going to check all the links out, thanks very much. - Redseaholidays site cant give me a quote for Dec yet! Hotels on there look beautiful though
We have just returned from the Albatros Palace, in Hurghada, and can definately recommend that hotel.
We have been to Sharm 3 times and Makadi Bay (30 mins from Hurghada) twice. We stayed at the Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay on both occasions, and would highly reccommend it. Great food (2 buffet restaurants and 3 a la cartes), beach is ideal for children (gently shelving, calm and easy on your feet) and huge childrens pool (approx 3.5 feet deep right through) with 3/4 slides.
We did venture into Hurghada a few times in the evening, however, and IMHO it looked a bit of a building site to me.
Regards,
Pat
True, there are some unfinished/abandonned hotels which are an eyesore together with other areas which are somewhat less than pretty! It is not a sanitised, Disney version of Egypt like El Gouna for example (not that I'm knocking El Gouna as I do plan to get around to staying there sometime!).
However, I find the architecture and decor of the Grand Resort stunning and its situation in the pedestrianised Village Road area ideal as I love being able to step out of the hotel and have somewhere to wander to. The old town of Dahar and the busy commercialised area of Sekalla with its new and beautiful marina are only a short taxi ride away.
Who did you book with for Albatros? Hotel and reviews look great.
Just checked Thompsons and cant book between 13th and 21st December, not sure why?
Lisa
I've booked
Glad you have taken the plunge and booked. Have a fab time - just think it may be a while away but all the more time to look forward to it!!
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