Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort

I highly recommend this hotel. The surroundings were absolutely beautiful – lots of greenery and a private beach just a 10-minute walk away. For those who preferred not to walk, a free shuttle service was available every 15 minutes. The hotel grounds were full of charming green areas where you could spot lovely birds. We were lucky with the weather – 25°C every day in October. Only one pool was open during our stay, but it was heated and never too crowded, so we always found sunbeds available. The food was delicious and varied – each day featured a different cuisine. There was a wide selection, so everyone could find something to enjoy. Meals were served in the main restaurant, and there were also snack bars by the pool and beach. There were 3 or 4 à la carte restaurants available (one free visit each), but we never used them because the all-inclusive food was so good and diverse. The hotel was popular with Polish guests, so many staff members spoke Polish, which was a nice bonus. Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels and linens. While the hotel isn’t brand new, it was clean and well-maintained. Unlike many places in Egypt, tipping didn’t feel mandatory here. We only left a small tip (1 euro) daily for housekeeping, and even without tipping elsewhere – at the restaurant, lobby, beach or pool – we were always treated very kindly. At check-in, we were asked if we wanted to upgrade to a better room for an extra fee. We declined, but still got a lovely room right next to the restaurant with a beautiful sunset view. Usually, upgraded rooms are located near the beach with a sea view, but they’re much farther from the central area. The only downside – and the reason I’m giving 4/5 – is the lack of toilets near the pool or around the resort grounds. Toilets were only available in the rooms, at the beach, and at the reception. Since I had to walk about 5 minutes back to the room each time, it became a bit inconvenient during pool days.