#1 of 7 hotels in Soma Bay

Hotel Kempinski Soma Bay(5 stars)

P.P. Box 15 . Red Sea . Egypt Show map
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  • Great hotel (152)
    "Great hotel" found in 152 reviews
    • " Great hotel , perfect service! " 
      6
      March 2012
    • " A nice and relaxing vacation, wonderful clean beach and perfect service in the hotel. The best hotel in Egypt so far! Very suitable also for children ( beautiful beach section, better than ... " 
      6
      March 2012
    • " Dream vacation in the dream hotel . " 
      6
      July 2012
    • " A wonderful hotel to enjoy! " 
      6
      December 2011
    • " We were in the low season since. Great hotel , great service. Absolutely recommendable nonetheless. Problem with JT travel: have a room with ... " 
      5.763888888888888
      March 2012
    • " great five star hotel -A recommendation worth it! " 
      5.7138888888888895
      February 2012
    • " A great hotel , it has deserved the five stars. Very quiet atmosphere. If you need entertainment in the ... " 
      5.338888888888889
      November 2011
    • " The best hotel in Egypt " 
      5.958333333333333
      October 2011
    • " ... So good and perfect within five weeks we were there twice. The hospitality and the friendliness of the staff (and not fake) absolutely delicious food (breakfast and dinner) in combination with a great atmosphere in the whole hotel and overall a very pleasant guests. Rooms were big enough and well equipped. ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      October 2011
    • " ... the staff (and not fake) absolutely delicious food (breakfast and dinner) in combination with a great atmosphere in the whole hotel and overall a very pleasant guests. Rooms were big enough and well equipped . Great lagoon with a fantastic view of the mountains and the sea. Water sports such as diving, ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      October 2011
    • " Very great hotel , great service, great beach " 
      5.6944444444444455
      September 2012
    • " A really great hotel with perfect service. All of the staff ( no matter wether waiter, cleaning staff, front desk ... " 
      5.6944444444444455
      September 2012
    • " ... which make. Prices for a glass of wine for dinner start at around CHF 10 (local wine) and ending around CHF 30( Italian wine). VII. Hotel complex / pool The entire area is architecturally very beautifully designed . From the lobby of the hotel over the pool area up to the restaurants -everything wonderful! ... " 
      5.1000000000000005
      March 2012
    • " ... through-which the orientation at the beginning quite challenging power. There are numerous beach chairs at the pools and at the sea. The toilets in' public' area of the hotel are consistently clean and tidy VIII. Hotel complex / beach The hotel has a nice and clean, beige sandy beach. A shallow reef ... " 
      5.1000000000000005
      March 2012
    • " ... A free transfer is on demand at the front desk organized. To the diving the Orca basis right on the hotel ' Breakers' (Google returns more at search after 'Orca Diveclub Soma Bay'). Great team, great atmosphere and it is reasonable value for money. XI. general Apparently there was recently a change in ... " 
      5.1000000000000005
      March 2012
  • The staff were friendly (42)
    "The staff were friendly" found in 42 reviews
    • " ... a very busy time there for a week, to just chill out and relax and to therefor the hotel is absolutely the place! Just pure enjoyment! The food was great and there was something for every taste. The staff were friendly and always had a smile helpful and, the stay as pleasant as möglih to make. The beach and the ... " 
      6
      December 2011
    • " We were in the low season since. Great hotel, great service . Absolutely recommendable nonetheless. Problem with JT travel: have a room with view of the ... " 
      5.763888888888888
      March 2012
    • " This hotel is simply right everything! So good and perfect within five weeks we were there twice. The hospitality and the friendliness of the staff (and not fake) absolutely delicious food (breakfast and dinner) in combination with a great ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      October 2011
    • " Very great hotel, great service , great beach " 
      5.6944444444444455
      September 2012
    • " For a week beach vacation the hotel was perfect. staff and cleanliness: staff are very friendly and accommodating. (Language but primarily English). It was already nearly too luxurious for my ... " 
      5.375
      February 2012
    • " Our vacation kempinski hotel Soma Bay was perfect nice, the hotel has altogether fulfilled our expectations. Especially pleased us the pool area, the service ( for example very friendly staff , if at the buffet something was missing, the chef personally the appropriate dish followed up ... " 
      5.861111111111112
      June 2012
    • " We would gladly come again the Kempinski, a wonderful and a very courteous service with friendly staff have a beautiful week of vacation prepares. A good choice! " 
      5.916666666666667
      June 2012
    • " Friendly and helpful staff . Breakfast, as also dinner excellent. Big, friendly equipped room. Beautiful clean beach with ... " 
      6
      May 2012
    • " Top hotel right on the best beach section (ideal for children) the soma Bay. Great pool area, excellent service and fine cuisine. The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Conclusion: if ... " 
      5.916666666666667
      July 2011
    • " Nice hotel directly on the sandy beach of Soma Bay. Transfer to the airport about 40 minutes. The staff are friendly . The cleanliness of the entire hotel is good. The guests were mainly German and Swiss guests. ... " 
      5.577777777777778
      December 2011
    • " ... in Soma bay is about 40 minute drive to the from the airport Hurghada rewarded. The entire area countryside was very beautiful, whereas the Kempinski hotel and the golf highlights are the two. The staff are extremely friendly , absolutely hard-working and helpful. The complex and the rooms are 5 star real and invite you ... " 
      6
      January 2012
    • " ... have fun and culinary indulgence - we will definitely come again. The hotel and the rooms beautiful and clean, the garden- and pool area just amazing, the food absolutely delicious, the entire staff absolutely friendly and helpful, the beach heavenly and the sea with the reef anyway. The only tiny downside was ... " 
      5.716666666666666
      September 2012
    • " Very beautiful hotel, very polite staff . We missed the kettle with tea and kaffé in the room, and us the food was not tasty enough, to ... " 
      5.5
      September 2012
    • " ... not recommended, as there is an upscale and very fine art of catering is served. Breakfast and dinner we have eaten in the main restaurant views. Here again, thank you to the friendly staff ! Our room was big enough and very well-kept, the beds very comfortable with great pillows and ... " 
      5.1499999999999995
      December 2011
    • " ... to the pool chairs and pool chairs spread on the) like a tip given extra, but never paid in advance. Here the management should intervene and a serious word with the staff at the beach. Otherwise the staff were very helpful and on the beach (children's) friendly and always ready for a ' five minutes-Arabic-class 'on ... " 
      5.625
      November 2011
  • The food was great (25)
    "The food was great" found in 25 reviews
    • " We were after a very busy time there for a week, to just chill out and relax and to therefor the hotel is absolutely the place! Just pure enjoyment! The food was great and there was something for every taste. The staff were friendly and always had a smile helpful ... " 
      6
      December 2011
    • " A great hotel, it has deserved the five stars. Very quiet atmosphere. If you need entertainment in the evening, you shouldn't come here. Excellent food , attentive waiters, large and clean rooms. Only annoying the hotel guests, the early morning ... " 
      5.338888888888889
      November 2011
    • " This hotel is simply right everything! So good and perfect within five weeks we were there twice. The hospitality and the friendliness of the staff (and not fake) absolutely delicious food (breakfast and dinner) in combination with a great atmosphere in the whole hotel and overall a ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      October 2011
    • " The hotel is very clean and very well equipped. The complex very attractive. For couples the recuperation the right place. The ability to communicate in other languages not for gourmets, Cheap food quality. Who is not fastidious, can live with that, in my opinion the food istkein five stars. ... " 
      4.436111111111111
      November 2011
    • " ... and the chocolate tasted divine. Pizza/Hamburger/ fries there was, as you now to five star hotels it was not. Conclusion: if You're Looking for peace, walks on the beach, a high level of comfort and good food lovers, you will not be disappointed. We spent a fantastic vacation and will be going back next ... " 
      5.736111111111112
      December 2011
    • " ... for Egypt very high. Here unfortunately five star hotel price on Europaniveau requires. This hotel we could recommend to anyone, a relaxing and quiet beach vacation in An upscale hotel with top food and service to spend. If here previous speaker from a fraudulent and same time advertising for ... " 
      5.347222222222221
      July 2012
    • " ... a private transfer, on the tour operator or directly over the hotel limousine service. Without the annoying stops we were already after 45 minutes in the hotel. Lunch at the pool restaurant was very tasty . Here a few prices, already more often ask was: 30 le soft drinks, bottled water le 20, Greek ... " 
      5.1499999999999995
      December 2011
    • " ... a port Nile cruise. After all the Cultural highlights of this wonderful country had seen, we were pampered at this great hotel in every way and we could really relax. Atmosphere as in 1001-night, great food , nice and large rooms and a beautiful beach with all possibilities, to practise water sports. ... " 
      5.833333333333333
      September 2011
    • " ... rooms are beautiful and generous equipped and the huge king bed can be 'true' dreams. The service is very good, and you didn't feel like a numbers, but for the most part by the name of welcomes! The food is very good and diverse and the food in the restaurants was very good. The garden area and pool landscape ... " 
      5.811111111111111
      November 2011
    • " ... A vacation feeling comes from the first moment on! The previous reviews add our objective impressions we added. Positive impression: very nice whole, praise-worthy handling of complaints, good food , great water treatment, free minibar and wonderful beach with very good beach chairs and beach ... " 
      4.988888888888888
      October 2011
    • " Very nice, quiet hotel with one-time pool area very nice beach in front of the hotel. The food was always very good . On the whole, everything was very clean and of good quality. I have seldom seen such competent ... " 
      5.711111111111111
      November 2011
    • " Very nice hotel on a dreamlike bay with very great reefs! Definitely snorkel-things for everyone! Very courteous service. Great great pool ( lazy river!). Delicious food with show cooking. Big breakfast. Also nice other guests. Here we were definitely not the last ... " 
      5.3805555555555555
      September 2012
    • " The Kempinski is through extremely friendly and helpful staff on. Laguna club is second to none. Of courteous service, excellent food , pleasant, quiet atmosphere, all drinks included-relaxation at the highest level, the ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      June 2012
    • " Very beautiful, well-kept hotel with a great beach and a private reef in front of the beach for snorkeling. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. real luxury hotel by the Red Sea! Food was excellent ... The selection of the food giant I and was always freshly prepared... if you spend two weeks ... " 
      5.791666666666667
      October 2011
    • " ... evening entertainment. It can however all hotels in Soma Bay, used shall be, so it could get Robinson club in the evening disco etc. possible. Cleanness in the rooms good, otherwise very good. Food was very good and diverse. We would gladly return. " 
      5.458333333333333
      January 2012

Hotel review overview

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  • Hotel in general
    5.7
  • Room
    5.8
  • Service
    5.7
  • Location
    5.1
  • Gastronomy
    5.7
  • Sport
    5.6

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    232
  • Very Good
    19
  • Acceptable
    3
  • Poor
    1
  • Terrible
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The most helpful favorable review

5.866666666666667
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

In any case immediately again - an absolutely great hotel on 5-star standard. Correct great food, amazing service of the in any case very friendly staff, beach, pool, everything was really great! The mini bar is only soft drinks filled, but these are replenished daily free of charge. In january was in the hotel not much going on, very pleasant. The guests, the kempinski had booked, were however mostly very pleasant and there was no unpleasant view in the …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.672222222222222
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Here under keminski label a four-star hotel bargained away. Positive reviews given the amateurishness (food, atmosphere, service) locally not comprehend. Who all inclusive for 600 Euro booked is correct; more the hotel is also worth the whole in this forum nachlesbaren negative reviews are so just to underline the point, the positive incomprehensible! Never again and if to Egypt, then the Four Season Sharm el sheik …  read more

Silvia
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
1 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We stayed at the kempinski a relaxing hotel and these also enjoyed. The staff is very friendly and always for left nothing to be desired. The food we have really enjoyed. Also with our 2. stay were fulfilled our expectations and partly exceeded. The beach is very clean and constantly maintained, the water is super clear and the diversity the fish at the nearby reef could again inspire. Those who seek peace and quiet and want to relax is right at home here. We would gladly come again. … read more
5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
To the friendliness and service in this hotel i can only say: great! No matter wether room service, food or information; we were everywhere with the best service served!We were thrilled! The hotel is the best that we have in Egypt experienced. Our room - we had a room with a sea view -was beautifully large and had a great view over the complex and the sea. It was very clean and well cared for. Since we premium had booked we could also in the room free wi-fi. The types of people were really very pleasant. There were all age groups … read more
Jeannette
Switzerland
  • Couple
  • Age 41-45
1 Other hotel reviews
5.6
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Great hotel for relaxing or sporting activities to make! Beach and sea very clean everything was simply perfect! Fly to Egypt … read more
Ursula
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 56-60
1 Other hotel reviews
5.9
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
A sincere thank you to all the staff at the kempinski! We were very comfortable and the best service experience. It was a lovely stay in a beautifully designed hotel with typical arabian ambience. Especially is the lazy river-a lazy river ride recommended, a special offer! The beach is very clean and neat. We are regularly in Egypt, know the whole country and are now in the best hotel! We have never had such good and tasty meal! Big praise to the chef! We can a stay there absolutely recommend! Ulla and Peter 60/63 years young! … read more
Peter
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
5 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Quite i would particularly like to highlight always very attentive, professional and unobtrusive service, both at the beach (hany ), as well as in the restaurant (ellatif, Yvonne, hany). This service is really excellent and stands out from my experience clearly from other hotels in Egypt from. Also with a complaint was very professional to my satisfaction handled. Overall a great hotel, we certainly again come.We were a week in march in this great hotel and were completely thrilled. This was at the really very nice landscaped and maintained grounds and to the other at the best service. The hotel is … read more
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Information about Hotel Kempinski Soma Bay

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay located on the exclusive Peninsula of Soma Bay; The Hotel is designed as a Moorish fortress with oriental accents. It features an impressive landscape of pools, waterfalls and lagoons extending more than 7000m2 leading up to 400 m natural sandy beach. Each and every one of the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay 325 rooms and suites has its own balcony or terrace to enjoy the magnificent view of the resort. come and enjoy...
  • Location
    Located in Soma Bay Peninsula on the shores of the Red Sea. Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is only 45 km from Hurghada International Airport.
  • Accommodation
    Guest rooms throughout the resort encompass a blend of oriental interiors with Western accents, offering a touch of the exotic East with distinct modern appeal. Each and every one of the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay 325 rooms and suites feature luxurious contemporary décor and a spacious outdoor balcony or terrace to enjoy the magnificent view of the resort. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child in a baby crib or in existing bedding. The rooms and suites are comprised of: 130 Garden View Rooms 111 Sea View Rooms 50 Laguna Club Sea View Rooms 22 Junior Suites 10 Deluxe Sea View Suites 02 Presidential Suites
  • Food and Drink
    The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay brings together a superb assortment of International cuisines and distinctive dining styles in a colorful collection of eateries throughout the resort. The hotel has 4 Restauarants and 3 Bars 24 hours / 7 days Room Services
  • Leisure
    The perfect destination for the whole family, Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay has its own 400 meter stretch of peaceful sandy beach, completed with a beach bar, sun beds and large shady umbrellas. Adventurous guests can also try their hand at kite surfing and snorkeling in and around the shallows surrounding the peninsula. Widely renowned for its clear waters and mild currents, Soma Bay is a diver’s paradise, with a multitude of colorful marine life and coral reefs to explore. For more social sporting endeavors, guests can make use of the hotels purpose-built racquet club featuring four floodlit tennis courts and two squash courts. Other sports & activities in and around the hotel: Scuba Diving Sailing & Water sports Excellent Kite surfing facilities Playing Golf Swimming Jogging and Walking Playing Tennis Relaxing at the unique sandy beaches
  • Other facilities and services
    All our guestrooms offer extraordinary views of the sea or the gardens, and provide the perfect background for your Holiday Experience. Complimentary Access to the Pool and the Fitness Centre Guest Relations and Concierge Officers Kids' Club Message Delivery Multilingual Staff Sightseeing Recommendations Wake-up Calls Guest Room Facilities Exclusive Luxury Bathroom Amenities Mini bar Complimentary Local Newspaper VIP Welcome Tray Turn-down Service High Speed Internet Access Additional Services: Airport Transfers Babysitting upon request and subject to additional charges Foreign Currency Exchange Laundry and Dry Cleaning 24hrs Room Service Valet Parking 24h Business Centre Breakfast until 11:00 am Wi-Fi Internet Access in public areas
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    The hotel is located on one of magnificent beaches of the Soma Bay peninsula. This beautiful beach resort on the shores of the Red Sea is just a 45 km drive from Hurghada International Airport, and offers panoramic views of the desert mountains and blue skies.
  • Facilities
    Built in 2008, the hotel, designed as a Moorish fortress with Oriental accents, features an impressive landscape of pools, waterfalls and lagoons extending more than 7,000 m². The perfect destination for the whole family, the hotel offers 325 comfortable and graciously appointed guestrooms and has its own 400-metre stretch of peaceful, natural sandy beach, completed with a beach bar, sun beds and large shady parasols. Guests are welcomed to the air-conditioned establishment in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and lift access. Younger guests are sure to enjoy the children's playground and kids' club. The bar and restaurant provide food and drinks, whilst the conference facilities and WLAN Internet access (for a fee) may be of use to business guests. Room and laundry services are available for additional fees, and those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the car park.
  • Rooms
    All the comfortable hotel rooms have a balcony or a terrace with sea or garden view and marble fitted en suite bathrooms with separate bathtub, shower, toilet, hairdryer and natural lighting. Additional features include flat-screen satellite TV, individually regulated air conditioning, Internet access, a minibar, safe, king-size bed, direct dial telephone and radio. Laguna Club Rooms and Suites benefit from a separate breakfast and evening lounge with spectacular views over Soma Bay's Marina.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Adventurous guests can try kite surfing and snorkelling in and around the shallow waters surrounding the peninsula. For more social sporting endeavours guests can make use of the hotel's purpose-built racquet club featuring four floodlit tennis courts and two squash courts (for a fee). A total of 4 swimming pools are on offer, including heated outdoor pools as well as a children's swimming area. Guests may also take advantage of the poolside snack bar and sun loungers laid out for use. Aqua fit and aerobics sessions are available, as is a gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Massage and spa treatments incur additional fees. Water sports available for a surcharge include diving, windsurfing and motor boating, whilst sailing and catamaran boating are further options. Minigolf facilities are also provided for a fee. On the nearby sandy beach guests may enjoy a game of beach volleyball or hire a sun lounger. The Cascades Golf Club is located roughly 2 km from the hotel. The hotel offers entertainment programmes for children.
  • Meals
    A breakfast buffet is served every morning, whilst lunch and dinner are offered à la carte. Alternatively, dinner may be selected from a buffet.
  • Payment
    American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
  • Misc.
    Check in is after 3 pm and check out is before 12 pm. Pets are not permitted.
  • How to get there
    Drive 45 km south from the airport, turn left at the Soma Bay exit and continue for 8 km where the hotel can be found.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Business centre
  • Business Centre Use: charged
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Extra bed
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Free minibar
  • Minibar: unalcoholic
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Diabetic menu
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Dishes for those with allergies
  • Gluten free
  • Hotel bar
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Packed lunches

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Whirlpool

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Check out no later than: 12:00
  • Early check in
  • Late check out
  • Airport transfer
  • Shuttle bus transfer from the airport: charged
  • Express check in and check out
  • Diners' Club
  • Multilingual
  • 24 hour security
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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