The beach hotel complex - the Aladdin Hotel in Hurghada - used to belong to the Dessole line. Although this is one of the resorts opened back in 1995, the rest here is offered with comfort, by modern standards. The hotel has four stars on the sign, but tourists leave mostly positive feedback about it. It is on the first line, its own beach, and the views of the Red Sea are simply amazing. And now we will tell you more about both this hotel and what tourists say about it. Moreover, having acquired a package trip to this hotel, you will actually find yourself in three at once.
How to get there
Due to the fact that tour operators have suspended the sale of permits in the Egyptian direction, some travelers who miss the Red Sea resorts get here on their own. But it is not so simple. There are no direct flights to Egypt from Russian cities yet, and travel costs have almost doubled. True, experienced vacationers have found a way out and use the services of Belarusian or Ukrainian tour operators. From Kiev or Minsk, quite budget charters can take you to the resort hub in 4-5 hours. The cost of such a ticket, as a rule, includes a transfer. From Hurghada Airport to the hotel "Aladdin" only eight kilometers. Therefore, you will not even notice how you find yourself on vacation.
How to get around Hurghada
The most popular resort in Egypt is famous for its affordable prices, which will allow even not too rich tourists to spend their holidays here. The guests of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), a photo of which we provide here as an illustration, are no exception. Tourists advise to leave the hotel in any district of the city by minibus. It is inexpensive, but to stop it, you just need to wave your hand anywhere on the track. It is advisable to immediately name the destination and carry small Egyptian pounds. For example, not too far from "Aladdin" is a large water museum - Hurghada Aquarium. It is easy and inexpensive to get there by public transport. It is worth going to the old district of the city - El Dahar, wandering along the winding streets, bargaining and feeling a real oriental flavor.
What is nearby
A ten-minute walk from the hotel is the Senzomall shopping center. There you can cheaply buy underwear, beach accessories, fruits (strawberries, mangoes). Also nearby is the Cleopatra Bazaar. There is less choice, but lower prices. Be that as it may, tourists are not left without shopping. Opposite the hotel, across the road, towards the desert, is the Titanic Waterpark Resort Hotel. Guests of the Aladdin Hotel can visit it for free once during their stay.
Hotel Aladdin (Hurghada): description of the territory
The hotel complex is spread over an area of 134 thousand square meters. Its territory consists of a huge green area, decorated with flower beds, green lawns, palm trees and various exotic flowers, parking for guests' cars and a shopping alley.
In addition, tourists noted that the main feature of the Aladdin hotel is that its guests can use the territory, service and beaches of other neighboring complexes. These are Ali Baba Palace and Jasmine Village. It is best to go there for walks with children. Therefore, we can say that the services of the Aladdin guests are not just one hotel, but three. On the territory there is a small zoo with tame monkeys, which children really like. The design and park of the hotel, according to tourists, are very beautiful. The territory is so huge that you can walk there in the evenings, and you don’t want to go anywhere else. With the onset of darkness, everything is beautifully highlighted, especially the pools.
Number of rooms
Hotel Aladdin (Hurghada) is quite large. It has almost 540 rooms. These are mostly standard rooms, but 40 of them are superior. The rooms have all the necessary filling for a good rest: they are with balconies, air-conditioned, with refrigerators. The bathroom has a hairdryer. Satellite television. Assessing the Standard Room of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), tourists write that they, of course, are not new, but spacious. Everything is in working condition, drinking water is delivered every day. The bathroom has a hairdryer and liquid soap in the dispenser. Tourists are offered rooms both in multi-storey buildings and in bungalows. Russian vacationers really like the last type of housing. The bedding in the rooms is not only clean, but also very pleasant to the touch. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The beds are large, there is a comfortable sofa, kettle. Plasma TV.
Service and entertainment
The administrator and reception of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) in Egypt provide round-the-clock reception services. So no matter what time you come, you will always be met. The hotel provides laundry and dry cleaning services. For seminars there is a good conference room with all the necessary equipment for up to 70 people. If you feel unwell, you can call a doctor. Guests have free use of the gym. It works on schedule, as does a health club. But the spa and beauty center are already paid services. Lovers of staying in shape here clearly like it.
A tennis court is open until sunset. There is a basketball court, and you can play volleyball on the beach. In the pool and by the sea, animators conduct aerobics classes, including water. On the beach, they also invite guests to take part in various games and contests, lure them into fitness programs. Lessons are held in Arabic and Latin dances. And there are darts, billiards, water polo, ping pong - it's hard to even list. Tourists celebrate funny evening shows, concerts, night discos with the participation of professional DJs, cabarets and dancing to live music. And for young people on the beach in the territory of Ali Baba, they organize foam parties after sunset. There are special bonuses for newlyweds and regular customers. Wifi catches only in the lobby, but it is paid. And from six in the evening until midnight, you can use the hookah.
Staff
We have already mentioned that vacationers and guests leave positive reviews about the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), and especially about the service. Settled quickly. The room will be given according to your wishes without any additional charge. Baggage is delivered. The hotel staff is professional and good-natured. They greet you, ask if you have a good rest. Always ready to help and respond to your request. The waiters are friendly. The cleaners are very diligent, regardless of whether you leave them a tip or not. The room is decorated with different shapes of towels. On the beach, beach fights help to spread mattresses, bring and put sun loungers where you say. Bartenders will deliver you cocktails themselves. The animation team is small, but the guys there are very funny and others know how to cheer up. The main thing is to tune positively towards employees, smile at them in return, say “hello” in Arabic. And you will be perceived as relatives.
What is provided for children
From the reviews of the Aladdin Hotel (Egypt, Hurghada) it can be seen that this hotel has a whole concept for the relaxation of young guests. First, a babysitter can be invited for children under two years of age. But such a service must be ordered in advance.
Secondly, there is a good playground on the territory that meets all safety standards. Boys and girls from 4 to 12 years old attend a mini-club during the day. In the evening, a disco and special movie shows are always held for children. And for teenagers, animators come up with fun entertainment programs.
Nutrition
They feed the guests of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) according to the all inclusive system. Meals are served in the main restaurant. There are three à la carte establishments in the hotel. These are Italian, Mongolian restaurants specializing in fish and seafood. They can be visited free of charge once per stay. In addition, six bars operate on the vast territory of Aladdin. If you want to eat in the territory of neighboring hotels - Jasmine Village and Ali Baba Palace, then this can be done. You only need to pre-register at the reception.
The food at the hotel is good - there is always beef, chicken and fish for lunch and dinner. There are even crabs. Often grilled dishes, especially kufta and liver. There are good side dishes and cooked vegetables in various ways. There are many fruits to choose from: oranges, melons, tangerines, dates, bananas, grapefruit. Not bad, as for Egypt, wine and beer. The beach bar serves pizza, burgers, french fries, and rice with fish. You can make yourself salads with different sauces. There is good pastry for dessert, and in the morning they give excellent fresh yogurts. According to tourists, the best à la carte restaurant is Mongolian. They serve fried meat with vegetables in a pan where the flame burns.
Beach vacation
No wonder the full name of this hotel in Hurghada is “Aladdin Beach Resort Hotel”. The beach is a couple of hundred meters from the residential buildings and a few tens of meters from the bungalow. It is wide and long enough. Equipped beach, with sun loungers and parasols. There are mattresses on the sunbeds. In addition, hotel guests can still go to the beaches of two neighboring hotels. In the coastal area, vacationers are offered many different water sports, but these are paid services. The entrance to the water is sandy, so special shoes are not needed.
The cleanest beach, according to tourists, is at Jasmine Village. There is a coral reef and even a sunken ship underwater off the coast. Near "Aladdin" you can also admire the fish, but behind the buoys. In any case, the mask must be taken. The Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada, Egypt) has two outdoor pools for adults. One of them is heated in the winter. It is located right by the sea. In addition, children can splash around in two "paddling pools" to choose from. And on the territory of Ali Baba Palace there is a small water park with heating. It is always clean, there are rugs for descents, and there are enough for all guests.
Excursions
In Hurghada, as the vast majority of tourists believe, they go not only for beach vacations. After all, this resort is located in such a way that it is not too far from here to get to the Valley of the Kings and Luxor. But to begin with, it is worth exploring local attractions: go to the desert on ATVs, bugs or jeeps, go to the Bedouins for the evening and look at their incendiary dances, ride camels and remember the sunset in these lifeless ones for life, but that’s not less beautiful mountains. It is also worth visiting various sea excursions - large and small islands, and among them the famous Giftun, where a real wild beach awaits you. In addition, near its shores the best snorkeling and diving in the vicinity of Hurghada. And in the evening, be sure to go to the show "A Thousand and One Nights."
Shopping
You don’t even have to read the reviews of tourists about the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) in order to understand what exactly the guests of this resort take home. Of course, these are souvenirs with ancient Egyptian flavor. These are figures of ancient gods and amulets from ornamental stones, as well as papyrus made in the old manner. Egyptian gold and silver products are also in demand, but when buying, you must be careful not to run into a fake. Local hookahs are also good - of different sizes, with fillers and tubes. Their prices are much lower than in Russia. Tourists are advised to purchase Egyptian cotton of high enough quality : bedding, summer jackets, dresses, t-shirts ... And from the products you can bring dried hibiscus, coffee and a variety of exotic spices that need to be purchased on the market: turmeric, saffron, cumin and many others.
Hotel Aladdin (Hurghada): tourists reviews
There are few Russian guests in this resort. More than half of vacationers are from Europe. The Egyptians themselves like to stay here. The hotel, according to guests, is very suitable for families. However, the Internet here is expensive, so hotel guests are advised to purchase a mobile phone card from Vodafon or an Egyptian operator. It comes out cheaper. But in general, vacationers describe a beautiful area, praise excellent cuisine, a sandy beach with a reef, a good and safe entrance to the water. In addition, a cheerful, kind, homely atmosphere reigns here, which sets up a wonderful pastime. Not without reason, tourists agree that although the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) has 4 stars on a sign, it can easily be attributed to premium hotels. They would love to return there again. It is great for families with children of any age.