In recent decades, Egypt has broken all records for the attendance of its resorts by Russian tourists. But the country of the pyramids attracts not only our compatriots, Europeans and immigrants from Ukraine and Belarus very often rest there. The most popular stopping places for tourists are the cities of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. The latter resort is interesting to vacationers not only for its sightseeing tours and trips. The city is famous for a wide variety of hotels with a high level of service and quality of services. An example of such a hotel is the famous Mirage New Hawaii Resort & SPA 4 *. You can learn more about it from this article.
Hotel location
Mirage New Hawaii Resort is in a unique location. Near the hotel there is a green park and golden beaches. The hotel owes much of its unique surroundings to the beauty of the pristine and untouched nature of man.
The hotel complex is located in the most exotic place of Hurghada, on one of the main and famous streets - El Kora. The hotel is only 6 km from the city center. The hotel is located near Hurghada Airport - only 8 kilometers away. It is very convenient, tourists do not need to spend their precious time on the road. From the international airport you can reach the hotel by taxi in just 10 minutes.
About hotel
Mirage New Hawaii Resort & SPA belongs to the category of large hotels. The total area of the hotel complex with the territory is 25,000 square meters. m
Seeing this hotel, you definitely can not forget it. The architectural style of Arabian tales can be traced in all buildings of the hotel. The hotel consists of several buildings - the main five-story building and two three-story hotel complexes. All of them are surrounded by greenery and a golden sandy beach. Once there, you seem to be in the fairy tale "1000 and one night." This is how tourists who relax here describe their feelings.
The hotel has its own access to the sea, only 100 meters from the water. There is a newly built pier where you can walk and breathe in the sea breeze.
As for the history of the foundation of the hotel, until October 2, 2012 the hotel complex had a different name. The new Mirage New Hawaii Resort & SPA (ex. Club Marmara 4 *) was inaugurated on November 1, 2012. Since then, the renovated hotel has been hosting both couples with children and youth.
Description of rooms
Mirage New Hawaii Resort has more than 400 rooms, more precisely - 461. They are divided into several types, as in other similar hotels:
- standard;
- Junior Suite
- family type rooms.
Standart room - medium-sized standard rooms that occupy about 32 square meters. m. There are 437 such rooms in the hotel. The decoration of the apartment is fully consistent with photos from virtual sources. It has everything you need for a comfortable pastime - a bathroom, toilet, satellite TV, individual air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, safe, minibar. Each room has a furnished balcony or terrace, depending on whether the windows look out onto the pool, the sea or the garden.
Family-type rooms are designed to accommodate three or more tourists. There are such rooms in Mirage New Hawaii Resort 22. The average room area is 67 square meters. m - this is quite enough for a vacation with several children. Unlike standard rooms, family apartments have an extra room for young tourists. There is a sleeping bed, an armchair and a bedside table. The rest of the room is no different from the standart room.
If you plan to move in with great comfort, then you need to book a junior suite, especially since their number is limited - the hotel has only 2 such rooms. Room size is 64 square meters. There are several rooms: a living room, a bedroom, a small corridor. A large double bed, interior doors and adjustable individual air conditioning - these are the main differences between the junior suites of the Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa 4 * hotel (photos of the hotel are presented in the article).
Vacationers in any type of room can expect a kettle and coffee / tea making facilities. A feature of absolutely any apartment is the fact that the bathroom must have a bath, not a shower. This can not boast of all the "luxury" rooms in five-star hotels.
Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa only accepts non-smoking tourists in its rooms, pets are not allowed.
The hotel is famous for its high level of service. This is true - the maids clean the rooms daily, bring clean linen and towels. They do not need to be reminded of their responsibilities. Tipping is not forbidden, but this does not affect the quality of services, hotel staff always does their job well.
Infrastructure
At Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. There are elevators, parking, taxi service, 24-hour reception. On the territory there is a conference room, which is ready to accept more than 120 people at a time. Usually there are celebrations of birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other celebrations. It is made in the same Arabic style with a modern design. Also, the conference room is suitable for business meetings and negotiations. The hotel staff caters for such events, their responsibilities include the organization of coffee breaks, assistance in setting up equipment. For presentations, there is everything you need - projectors, presentation notebooks, microphones, etc.
Entertainment / leisure
Mirage New Hawaii Resort 4 * will pleasantly surprise vacationers with a variety of entertainment programs. On the territory there are three pools:
- central heated pool;
- small outdoor pool;
- children's pool with fresh water.
After a swim in the pool, you can visit the health club, where you can work out on the gym or relax in the massage chair. In addition, in the SPA center there are other ways to relieve stress and tension - a Turkish bath, body, face and hair treatments, pedicures and manicures. There is also a beauty salon and a hairdresser. The center staff is highly qualified and experienced.
Lovers of outdoor activities at Mirage New Hawaii Resort and Spa can find something to do in the diving center. Padi - this is the name of this sports complex - offers customers to try themselves as divers, and there are programs of varying degrees of difficulty. That is, it is not at all necessary to be an experienced "diver". Beginners will certainly be taught to use equipment and go down under water. In addition, you can go water skiing, slides, etc.
Active holidaymakers can play beach volleyball or soccer. Sports equipment is issued at the reception. On the territory there is a special room where you can play less outdoor games - billiards, darts, table tennis.
Guests who relax by the pool can also count on their portion of entertainment. A group of experienced and energetic animators amuse the audience from morning to evening. Various competitions and games are held there. Animators do aerobics, stretching and water gymnastics with guests. In the evenings, folklore shows, belly dancing and other entertainment programs are held on site. There are no problems understanding foreign tourists, as the team of workers speaks several languages.
Services
Everyone knows that most hotels in Egypt operate on an all-inclusive program, and the Mirage New Hawaii Resort SPA4 * is no exception. The system consists of a set of services that are provided to hotel guests absolutely free. These include:
- beach volleyball and football at a special sports ground;
- aerobics classes by the pool;
- visit to the fitness room;
- rental of equipment for snorkeling (masks and fins);
- kayaking;
- board games (billiards, tennis);
- entertainment programs for animators;
- visit to the sauna;
- Internet cafe;
- Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby;
- kids club for children aged 4 to 12 years.
For visiting the diving center, beauty salon and aqua complex you need to pay extra. Also, a Turkish bath, kite and windsurfing instructor services, visiting a hookah bar and using the Internet throughout the hotel are paid separately.
Vacationers can use beach towels, sun loungers and parasols for free. At the service of tourists is an equipped descent to the sea and a tower with a lifeguard.
The hotel also has a number of additional services that are not in the list of basic ones. It:
- Iron rental, you can ask the workers at the reception.
- Congratulations (bonuses from the hotel). This service is simply necessary if your friend or acquaintance has a birthday, anniversary or other holiday. It is provided to everyone without exception. If a significant date falls during your stay at the hotel, you need to inform the hotel employee in advance, and you will be given a cake as a gift.
Nutrition
Mirage New Hawaii Resort & SPA has several types of food:
- standard buffet;
- order food in the room;
- packed lunches.
It is better to discuss the cost of food in advance when buying a tour, since, for example, ordering food in the room will be paid separately. In addition to the main types of lunch and dinner, the hotel has a barbecue. It can be ordered from the hotel chef additionally.
The hotel has a main restaurant where vacationers can not only enjoy local Egyptian dishes, but also try the dishes of Asians and Italians. There are also several bars in the resort. In the lobby of the hotel there is a 24-hour lobby bar where you can have a good evening in the evening with a cocktail or a game of billiards. Usually tourists who seek tranquility and silence rest there.
The pool bar is located in an interesting place, from there you can admire the magnificent scenery of the Red Sea or watch what happens by the pool. The bartender will surely treat you to a refreshing cocktail or soft drink. The bar opens in the morning and ends reception at 22.00.
The beach also has its own bar. In addition to drinks, you can also have a snack there. For tourists, food is included in the all-inclusive program, so you can safely eat and drink at your pleasure. The bar is open from 10 in the morning.
There is a Bonjour Cafe on site where hotel guests can taste aromatic fresh pastries and drink coffee.
In addition to bars and restaurants, the Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Sp hotel complex has its own disco with modern lighting and audio equipment. Bartenders will surely treat you to a cocktail or other drink. There you can dance or listen to music. A disco bar is open from 23.00 until the last client. Holidaymakers note - entry after 24.00 is paid. Such dance evenings are held daily at the hotel, the number of people who want to relax does not decrease even in the off season.
Children's holiday
Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa is often visited by families with children. For children there are special children's playgrounds. Children can splash around in a shallow heated pool. Note to parents - only fresh water is used in the reservoir for young guests .
On the territory near the pool, a team of animators works all day. The staff amuses vacationers, plays sports games with them, holds entertaining competitions, and organizes watching cartoons. In the afternoon, a mini-disco opens for children, where clockwork music sounds.
There is also a children's play club on site. Entrance is limited to the age of the kids - from 4 to 12 years. For visiting the children's center you need to pay separately.
As for the rooms, parents need a cot to stay with children. It is available upon request at the Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa. Reviews of tourists who came to rest with a child are mostly positive, parents are satisfied with children's infrastructure and a set of entertainment for kids.
The hotel also provides babysitting services. When parents need to relax a bit and be alone, specially trained staff who have extensive experience in communicating with the kids can be with the children. Nannies speak many languages, so there should be no problem understanding. Accordingly, this service is also paid in advance.
The main restaurant has a special children's area with furniture for babies (chairs, tables). The menu has a regular section of diet food, and on prior request, you can order children's dishes for lunch or dinner.
Cost of tours to the hotel Mirage New Hawaii Resort & SPA (Hurghada)
One of the main reasons why Russian tourists choose hotels in Egypt is the low price of tours. Despite the fact that the favorite resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh are considered the most equipped in terms of infrastructure and developed, the cost of recreation there is quite acceptable. For example, if you spend a week in a standard one-room Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa (reviews of which are often positive), then this will cost tourists an average of 26-30 thousand rubles. If you book hotel rooms in advance, then you can count on discounts and bonuses. In addition, you can save by purchasing a tour at a "burning" price. This method is not suitable for everyone, because everyone knows that such vouchers involve departure in the coming days.
Also, the cost of tours depends on the season, type of room, etc. Given these factors, most often the price for a vacation at the Mirage New Hawaii Resort is 35-40 thousand rubles for two. Accordingly, a trip for 10, 11 or more nights will cost more - in the range of 50-60 thousand rubles.
Recommendations and reviews of tourists
Impressions about the rest in the Mirage New Hawaii Resort among tourists are very diverse. But for the most part, vacationers put a solid four in the hotel complex, which fully corresponds to the category and stardom of the hotel. Of course, travelers who have already been to European hotels believe that 4 stars for the Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa (Egypt) is a bit much. But based on low requirements for Egyptian service, even the most demanding tourists agree to a rating of "4 with a minus."
For many, the prices at the resort were not high, which is rare for holiday destinations of this magnitude. Tourists liked the hotel's convenient location - not far from the main streets with many shops and souvenir shops. From the exotic sightseeing places of Hurghada, the hotel is also located nearby. This fact did not go unnoticed by tourists with experience.
Many travelers would love to re-spend their vacations at Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa. Such tourists leave only positive and positive reviews. Basically this category of persons includes young couples, lovers of excursions to interesting places and novice tourists who first came to Egypt.
As for the service and cleaning of the rooms, here the opinions of vacationers are divided. More than half noted the arrogance of workers who forgot to clean the rooms. According to them, when the employees were comfortable, then they had no problem understanding what they wanted from them. The Internet worked only after the employee at the reception was tipped, linen was changed periodically. It happened that the maids were not embarrassed by the Do Not Disturb signs that hung on the doors, and the cleaners came in without knocking. Someone had poor air conditioning, someone broke the washbasin - and there are a lot of such stories from tourists. Some vacationers, on the contrary, noted that the staff is very friendly and open, always went towards their guests and offered their help in every possible way. The reason for this scatter of opinions is unclear, perhaps the hotel has several shifts of employees, some of which conscientiously carry out their work, while others do not.
According to the guests, the tourists who came here to swim and dive will be unhappy with the depth of the sea. To get to the water level in human height, you need to walk about 300 meters. Plus, you can easily hurt yourself on the coral bottom. However, the impressions of the picturesque pier and the fact of being close to other beaches and lagoons covered all the negative impressions. Many were pleased that the hotel gives out a mask for snorkeling for free, when in other hotels renting equipment costs money.
According to the absolute majority, the main advantage of the Mirage New Hawaii Resort is its cuisine and local menu. Guests were pleasantly surprised by the variety of dishes, products and serving sizes. Every evening, tourists were treated to fruits and berries, and the supply of fresh watermelon or melon was mandatory. During the rest, the local cuisine did not have time to bother anyone. In addition, the undeniable advantage of the hotel is the well thought-out food system for vacationers. Own pastry shop, a variety of treats, cook shows, etc. - all this contributes to a pleasant impression of the hotel as a whole.
As for the work of animators, there are no serious complaints about entertainment programs and shows.Some complained of noise and loud music, but this did not suit only those tourists whose windows overlooked the pool. Oddly enough, at 23.00 local time near the hotel it was always quiet and calm.
In recent years, the service and infrastructure of the hotel have become much better, this was noted by tourists who returned this year to the Mirage New Hawaii Resort & Spa. Reviews in 2014 became more positive and kinder. The quality of service has reached a new, higher level, and this is good news. This means that the opinions of guests are taken into account over time, problems are solved, and mistakes are corrected. For this special "thank you" to the management and administration of the hotel.
To summarize, this hotel is recommended for those who are counting on an economical option for a vacation. There is no specific category of vacationers for this hotel, it is quite versatile and is suitable for both older tourists and families with small children. It mainly stops for those who value peace and quiet, as well as those travelers who plan to spend their holidays in excursions to local attractions. Students and young couples can also stay at Mirage New Hawaii Resort SPA 4 *. Reviews from this category of guests are often only good. The positive aspects of relaxation at this hotel can be safely called a kitchen and a food program, entertainment and infrastructure, convenient location, private beach and pier, green garden, various bonuses, etc.