Do you want to relax in Egypt, but do not want to stay in Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada, so popular with our compatriots, but in Marsa Alam? Are you looking for a cheap but comfortable hotel with excellent service and an all-inclusive system? In this case, be sure to pay attention to the four-star Blue Reef Hotel and Resort.
Location
The hotel in question is located north of the city, on the Red Sea coast. The city center is 20 kilometers away. There is no special infrastructure in the vicinity of the hotel, so most tourists leave the Blue Reef Hotel and Resort not only to go on an excursion. True, there is a supermarket across the street from the hotel, where you can buy everything you need if necessary. As for the distance from the airports, the distance to the air harbor of Marsa Alam is 40 kilometers, and Hurghada - 277 kilometers. Therefore, when booking a tour, be sure to ask where exactly you will fly. And if possible, it is better to stay at the Marsa Alam airport, because in this case it will take you half an hour to get to the hotel. It takes at least three hours to get to the hotel from Hurghada's air harbor.
general information
Blue Reef Hotel and Resort 4 * was built in 2003. The last renovation was carried out here in 2014. The hotel occupies a medium-sized territory. According to the guests, there are a lot of greenery, flowers, everything is very beautiful, clean and well maintained.
The housing stock of the hotel is represented by 170 comfortable rooms. They are located in several small two-story buildings.
The hotel has a large swimming pool with lots of different depths. It has a section for children. Near the pool there is a sun terrace with comfortable sun loungers. Day and evening, the hotel guests are entertained by a team of animators.
In general, our compatriots, leaving reviews about the Blue Reef Hotel and Resort, assure that this hotel is fully consistent with both its value and category. The rating of the hotel, based on the assessments of travelers from Russia and other CIS countries, also speaks of this. So, it is 4.2 points out of the maximum possible five. According to tourists, “Blue Reef” is a very good place for a quiet measured time on the shores of the beautiful sea, offering an excellent beach holiday and the opportunity to admire the amazing inhabitants of the coral reef.
Housing stock
As mentioned above, the hotel in question has at its disposal 170 apartments. They are represented by suites and standard categories. Some rooms have a view of the Red Sea. All apartments are equipped with high-quality furniture, a TV with cable channels (including Russian-language ones), a telephone, air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, a terrace or a balcony, a bathroom with a hairdryer and necessary personal hygiene products. Please note that Wi-Fi in the rooms of Blue Reef Hotel and Resort 4 * (Egypt, Marsa Alam) is available at an additional cost. However, many tourists are advised not to splurge and immediately upon arrival at the airport to purchase a SIM card of a local mobile operator with a prepaid Internet package. It will cost you inexpensively, and at the same time you will have the opportunity to always be in touch with your family and friends who stayed at home.
Cleaning service
To the work of the maids of this hotel, its guests had no particular complaints. So, according to them, they cleaned the rooms every day, pretty high quality. Towels are also changed frequently. Bed linen is updated about 1 time per week. As for the various figures of towels on the beds, then their cleaners, according to vacationers, only build if you regularly tip them.
As for the other employees of Blue Reef (Marsa-Alam), in general, our compatriots were satisfied with them. According to travelers, the hotel staff is very friendly, attentive, quick and responsive. Please note that not all Blue Reef employees speak or at least understand Russian. The fact is that this hotel is mainly designed for tourists from Western Europe. Therefore, you will have to communicate here most often in English. But, as a rule, our compatriots did not have any difficulties with communication here.
Nutrition
Blue Reef is an all-inclusive hotel. The main restaurant here serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style. Most tourists were satisfied with the food. According to them, they cook here quite well, and the choice of dishes is quite diverse. During the day, guests can also have a meal in the snack bar or visit the pizzeria for an additional fee. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Here you will be offered à la carte seafood dishes. Service in it is paid.
As for the bars, there are three of them in the hotel: in the lobby, by the pool and on the beach. Here you can always enjoy your favorite drinks and have a snack during the day with junk food.
Sea
According to travelers, tourists traveling to Blue Reef (Marsa-Alam) can confidently rely on an excellent beach holiday. So, guests can reach the sea in just a couple of minutes. The length of the beach is 220 meters. The sand here is small, clean and very pleasant. The beach has a sufficient number of comfortable sun loungers and parasols. There is also a sandy corridor for entry into the sea. So you can well do without special shoes. Near the coast is a coral reef with unique inhabitants. Tourists are also advised to snorkel at the pier of a nearby hotel. According to them, there lives a large sea turtle, which is very interesting to watch.