# 1 of 53 hotels in Marsa Alam

Hotel Sol Y Mar Dar El Madina(4 stars)

67 Marsa Alam-El Qusier road, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt Show map
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  • Quiet hotel (15)
    "Quiet hotel" found in 315 reviews
    • " Beautiful quiet hotel , food for one week varied, very clean and big room ( superior) Great beach area, access to the ... " 
      5.486111111111111
      September 2012
    • " For a perfect holiday on the red sea " 
      5.966666666666666
      April 2012
    • " Great hotel ! Anytime again! " 
      5.861111111111111
      June 2012
    • " It was our fifth vacation in the Sol y Mar Dar el Madina and it was certainly not our last. We look forward every time on the new, if we beautiful quiet hotel entering. You feel like to house the recuperation is guaranteed! Everything is possible done, ... " 
      6
      March 2012
    • " ... very much! And entertainment there was in the hotel of the entertainment, this was very welcoming and fun! The rooms were just like the whole hotel very modernly equipped and also very clean! The hotel is very recommendable , also for young people! :-) " 
      6
      September 2012
    • " We were very surprised about this hotel. The staff were very friendly and everything worked well. Also the flight with the air Cairo was smooth (simple but good). We can recommend this hotel . It should be a responsible booking nothing could go wrong. Every day it was at least 35 degrees. " 
      5.3694444444444445
      October 2012
    • " We had a fantastic week in this wonderful hotel spent. Impressive was the service and the cleanliness as well as the diversity in the selection ... " 
      5.858333333333333
      January 2012
    • " The relatively new hotel is for Egyptian proportions quite well in shot. The guests are too many from Germany and Italy. " 
      4.833333333333333
      October 2011
    • " the staff's hospitality is hard to beat, even the cleanliness is amazing . Foreign language skills are very different, but all speak English knowledge. " 
      4.833333333333333
      October 2011
    • " for the first time in a family room experienced, in comparison to the standard rooms something larger with additional sleep possibilities, very modern and friendly furnished. " 
      4.833333333333333
      October 2011
    • " Best hotel , we've stayed in. " 
      5.558333333333334
      September 2011
    • " ... to drink. Empty glasses were simply cleared in a brisk pace. Add to this the unloving respectively partly not existing design of the buffet and the food. Something like that should not in a four star hotel with HolidayCheck Award not be offered. Kids club: Disappointed we were also the kids club. No ... " 
      3.9166666666666665
      September 2012
    • " ... the children not the club and somewhat itself employ, for example painting. In the afternoon one went with the children almost exclusively always in the aqua park. Altogether boring and slow. We can only recommend this hotel , if the gastronomy and the entertainment clear! Improve. Everything else was more or less ... " 
      3.9166666666666665
      September 2012
    • " Will be back. Everything was perfect and we loved it. The Egyptians were very nice and worked very hard. It was very clean and the food was very delicious. Weather was great. " 
      6
      June 2011
    • " A very nice vacation , recommendable hotel " 
      6
      June 2012
  • Accommodating staff (15)
    "Accommodating staff" found in 136 reviews
    • " This hotel is really highly recommendable: very friendly, accommodating staff , very nice, clean complex and offers rooms and the food is rich and diverse. It is ideally ... " 
      5.966666666666666
      April 2012
    • " ... Wanted nevertheless back to Dar el Madina hotel, because I this time vacation with my girlfriend wanted to spend and they rather smaller hotels preferred. It was also here spectacular. Also here extremely friendly staff , always a smile in the face. You have the feeling that the staff happy if you the vacation ... " 
      6
      September 2012
    • " We were very surprised about this hotel. The staff were very friendly and everything worked well. Also the flight with the air Cairo was smooth (simple but good). We ... " 
      5.3694444444444445
      October 2012
    • " The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and it is both speak German, English and Italian with the guests spoken. The ... " 
      5.833333333333333
      November 2011
    • " A wonderful holiday in a very nice hotel with very friendly and competent staff . The food is very good, and the offers are perfectly adequate. The rooms are large and clean. ... " 
      5.325
      June 2011
    • " Great hotel with very friendly staff " 
      5.6
      November 2011
    • " The Servicere in this hotel can all five star hotel Stand up. We have rearly seen such nice, friendly and accommodating staff in a hotel experienced, as here at the Sol y mar. And all this, without in any way intrusive. ... " 
      5.6
      November 2011
    • " ... The leaves every snorkeling excursion old looks. Also in 'storm' is the nearby riff protected and snorkeling are. The beach is about 500 meters away from the hotel, we have an problem felt. The staff are very friendly and helpful . Shortcoming is the internet: Expensive (as the purchasable season tickets only briefly ... " 
      5.722222222222221
      July 2012
    • " Great hotel with great service and fantastic entertainment " 
      5.833333333333333
      August 2012
    • " A very small family-run hotel with incredible accommodating staff We were for the third time here and will be back. everything very clean and well maintained. A ... " 
      6
      November 2011
    • " ... star higher expected. During our stay, the hotel was only half full-unfortunately! Theresa, the guests advisor takes time for the guest cared for and look after their problems and aspirations. Great Service ! The kitchen has Aufholpotenzial, the variety of food, but other than that the food was ... " 
      5.347222222222222
      June 2011
    • " Very good, clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff , which is very hard in all areas to make sure that we were happy. It is often asked, on you ... " 
      5.694444444444444
      December 2011
    • " ... support for ' banquetingnew arrivals'. The room was very nice and the air conditioning system was also very silent. Food and drinks were always plentiful and tasted very good like used to. The staff was always friendly and helpful . Most of the staff understood German or also talk. But for us it was at the third visit to the ... " 
      6
      May 2011
    • " super clean Hotel, friendly staff , very good food, clean beach and beautiful reef. The first tourists after the crisis we were ... " 
      6
      March 2011
    • " ... complex. The very large and heated pool and the sun loungers are (probably only in this hotel) around by buildings surrounded, so the extremely strong wind here hardly bothered us. Much and very friendly and attentive staff , almost everyone can even a few German Words. very good all inclusive-Food. Felt guest ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      December 2011
  • The food was great (15)
    "The food was great" found in 82 reviews
    • " Coral and beach very recommendable. Beautiful snorkel vacation. The food was great the staff friendly and accommodating., ver hour quad bike tour through the desert huge lot of ... " 
      5.638888888888888
      March 2012
    • " ... our room requirement met has... Many thanks to the great animation team Momo Chicco and maximum ☺ I would like to thank allne waiters always a smile. Many of men and cleaner... The cooks adapted food was excellent as were the drinks. We will be back " 
      6
      November 2011
    • " Will be back. Everything was perfect and we loved it. The Egyptians were very nice and worked very hard. It was very clean and the food was very delicious. Weather was great. " 
      6
      June 2011
    • " ... hard) on our couches, since the stand was average. Luckily we were with the skin surface violations of them. Nevertheless, we can recommend this hotel without hesitation, the service was good, the food was delicious and you can really relax. On the other hand, the leisure activity options at the hotel was very ... " 
      4.708333333333333
      December 2011
    • " A wonderful holiday in a very nice hotel with very friendly and competent staff. The food is very good , and the offers are perfectly adequate. The rooms are large and clean. The adjoining aqua park ... " 
      5.325
      June 2011
    • " The food is really delicious and very varied. So for every taste something for everyone. Furthermore it is partially right ... " 
      5.6
      November 2011
    • " ... desire fulfilled. You will heartfelt and by the vacation accompanied. No typical all inclusive hotel, because you the whole day served was, the only what you had to get, was the food, which was very tasty was. Against our habit a hotel twice to visit, we will in any case visit again. It was a very ... " 
      5.958333333333333
      January 2012
    • " ... the guests advisor takes time for the guest cared for and look after their problems and aspirations. Great Service! The kitchen has Aufholpotenzial, the variety of food, but other than that the food was delicious . For me this hotel is in a inside tip. " 
      5.347222222222222
      June 2011
    • " Dear Sol y mar Dar el Madina-team, my mother and I would like to thank very, very much for the nice time! The food was great and the service was just so nice and attentive! ☺ We felt very comfortable with you. Once ... " 
      5.916666666666667
      November 2011
    • " Really beautiful hotel, in March I was for a week and can this hotel to 100% recommend! The food was very tasty , the selection so large that really something for each palate thereby was. The rooms clean and ... " 
      5.722222222222222
      March 2012
    • " ... we felt very comfortable there. The leisure and entertainment program in the hotel we didn't use, since we were busy with diving. The staff at the hotel are very friendly and accommodating. The food is varied and tasted good, but a bit better in the previous year. " 
      5.75
      September 2011
    • " super clean Hotel, friendly staff, very good food , clean beach and beautiful reef. The first tourists after the crisis we were absolutely warm ... " 
      6
      March 2011
    • " very good hotel, clean, great food , everything buffet, beautiful ATMOSPHERE, completely relaxing, to be comfortable. " 
      5.5
      January 2012
    • " a restaurant indoor and 2 outdoor areas with plenty of space. lunch and dinner in very large Selection and very good quality . We had no predicted stomach problems and could every day the expensive food enjoy. big praise ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      December 2011
    • " A very nice and well-kept Hotel. In three minutes you are at the beach, or in the very good quality . We felt very comfortable! Theresa is the good soul of the house and a great motivated team ... " 
      6
      October 2011
  • Small portions (1)
    "Small portions" found in 1 review
    • " ... and a very delicious egypt corner. the buffet is at any time refilled so here the plates overloaded, and forage needs. also when the dessert there are always different things try in delicious, small portions were divided so that you several things can try. also the offer at the pool bar and the beach ... " 
      6
      November 2011
  • Expensive food (1)
    "Expensive food" found in 1 review
    • " a restaurant indoor and 2 outdoor areas with plenty of space. lunch and dinner in very large Selection and very good quality. We had no predicted stomach problems and could every day the expensive food enjoy. big praise of the kitchen! Unfortunately evenings only a bar, where you can have a drink ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      December 2011
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Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.8
  • Room
    5.8
  • Service
    5.8
  • Location
    5.2
  • Gastronomy
    5.6
  • Sport
    5.5

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    781
  • Very Good
    55
  • Acceptable
    10
  • Poor
    2
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

5.611111111111112
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

We were now to 2010 and 2011 the 3. time for new year's in the hotel el madina. This time with our recent granddaughter (8 years). We really liked it once again and we can recommend the hotel. Some, including the quality and choice of food has been further improved. Here we would like to the fresh bread and range of rolls, as well as always fresh vegetables at the salad buffet mention. Small points of criticism do we give: The price of 2 Euro for a glass …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.8166666666666664
1 out of 12 people found this review helpful

I don't know why this hotel so good is rated. I unfortunately trust and am fully deceived me... In the all inclusive package is not included: internet costs 6,50 euros for 90 minutes or 17 euros for 2 days! - Bottles of water and a half liter of costs 2 euros! A packet of small nuts costs 3,5 euros! To the beach one must 350 meters on the street on foot go. The water is the snorkeling much too cloudy-you can see nearly nothing at all. To noon one can a …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " It is a great hotel with friendly staff, very clean and not so loud that you neighbors snoring can hear. The food ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " ... for the children it has a large aqua park free of charge and the hotel has a good soul the Theresa is. Theresa is the heart, as well as the head of this professional managed resort. All in all a great hotel for relaxing, great holiday with the whole family. "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
  • " ... large aqua park free of charge and the hotel has a good soul the Theresa is. Theresa is the heart, as well as the head of this professional managed resort. All in all a great hotel for relaxing, great holiday with the whole family. "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
  • " Great nearby reef and great hotel "  Read more
    6
    July 2012
  • " Very nice hotel small manageable very comfortable and clean facilities. All together with of the hotel are ... "  Read more
    6
    July 2012
  • " A the best hotel red sea "  Read more
    5.958333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Great Hotel, good food and a great staff "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " Great Hotel, good food and a great staff "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " We had a fantastic week in this wonderful hotel spent. Impressive was the service and the cleanliness as well as the diversity in the selection ... "  Read more
    5.858333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Great hotel "  Read more
    6
    May 2012
  • " Great holiday in small Italy "  Read more
    5.141666666666667
    June 2012
  • " So far my best hotel in Egypt. "  Read more
    5.65
    February 2012
  • " A nice and clean hotel with very friendly staff and good varied food. the pool is clean. It is constant in the hotel clean. The activities ... "  Read more
    5.65
    February 2012
  • " A very quiet small hotel, also really suitable for families. The staff are all very friendly. The flat, very clean sandy ... "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    March 2012
  • " super friendly and clean hotel "  Read more
    5.9
    December 2011
  • " A very quiet small hotel, also really suitable for families. The staff are all very friendly. The flat, very clean sandy beach is ideal for toddlers. The ... "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    March 2012
  • " Beautiful, offering a clear view hotel complex with very friendly and absolutely prudent staff in all areas ( front desk, room service, kitchen, waiter), also good suitable for families, unfortunately very badly soundproofed, very good diving school in the immediate area and ... "  Read more
    5.252777777777777
    March 2012
  • " ... pretty and very well maintained facilities, very green. Pool absolutely sufficient ( contrary to some comments), always place at loungers and at the beach. Pool- and beach towels free of charge. Very recommendable for families with children in the ages of 03 to 10. For teenagers is perhaps a hotel with disco more suitable. Very good ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    July 2012
  • " I was now the ninth time in Egypt, the second time here in Dar el Madina. I like it very well here, all employees are polite, accommodating and helpful. The hotel is very child-friendly. the animation team makes your work also very good, we always had a huge large chat with you. ... "  Read more
    5.597222222222222
    April 2012
  • " Great hotel for relaxing. The hotel belongs to 3 further hotels and the beautiful beach with great nearby reef it is a good 250 meters. For divers is a good dive center at the beach. The hotel is very child-friendly and offers many activities for the daily entertainment for small and large. Food was always ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    September 2012
  • " Very good family hotel "  Read more
    5.658333333333334
    August 2012
  • " Very good value for money. Smaller, but very pretty and very well maintained facilities, very green. Pool absolutely ... "  Read more
    5.483333333333333
    July 2012
  • " Good value for money "  Read more
    5.277777777777778
    March 2012
  • " The hotel has us in all areas loved it- great value for money, great room, great friendliness staff, food top -you can in any case. Highly recommend! "  Read more
    5.9444444444444455
    February 2012
  • " again at any time, good value for money "  Read more
    5.113888888888889
    February 2012
  • " One had cell phone reception, the Internet in the cell phone didn't work. the value for money is great. the weather was very good, sea 22 degrees, Beheizberer pool 27 degrees. "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    February 2012
  • " Thank you again to the entire Sol y mar Dar el Madina team... We were 100% satisfied! absolute great value for money for 4 * in our case... Had only 1 week before booked, a top-price. ☺ Travel weather was OK... "  Read more
    6
    February 2012
  • " the value for money is excellent. We were middle October and did not tight 30' C, which more than adequate is. for the beach you ... "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
  • " We were thrilled. The hotel is somewhat outdated but really very clean! No russians, so it was for the food get very mannerly. The food is ... "  Read more
    5.591666666666666
    September 2012
  • " ... program is to be expected. Positive also the Liegenverfügbarkeit, although there are always unbelehrbare gives, the at 6 o'clock mornings reserve... May I in the hecticness forget, in short is:no bad hotel but not 'top'. "  Read more
    4.333333333333333
    August 2012
  • " ... already in Italy, Dominican Republic and Mexico. From the staff I am very positively surprised. Very nice and accommodating, even without tip, what the one or other naturally already also got. The hotel is small but fine, everything very clean and tidy. Check in: I so not experienced! :-) we were just ... "  Read more
    5.875
    June 2012
  • " the hotel is located on a complex with 3 further hotel, it is a rather small hotel and you therefore also very friendly treated! Normally book here all inclusive! "  Read more
    5.2
    February 2012
  • " Since it was a relatively small hotel is, the offer is limited to about 15 warm dishes. But you could always find at least 5 things ... "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " The hotel is small, but in particular with the larger plants compete. Here is cleanliness and friendliness ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " ... can be, is in this hotel excellent hands. After over 30 Egypt travels ( mainly diving vacations), we have no better hotel found. The food is brilliant and better than most hotels in Europe. The area is wonderful, small and well arranged. The entertainment only for those visible/audible, which they want to ... "  Read more
    5.891666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... one is warm welcome (greetings to Theresa) that you just feel comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The food tasted very good to us the choice is big, even the fruit was as varied. The beach was very clean, sufficient beach chairs there and furnishing in the bar. The staff is friendly, always had a ... "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " ... take some time until I pound again way have. It is about 5 minutes to the beach because the hotel not directly at the beach -but really not bad, the beach restaurant offers snacks and drinks. The beach is very clean and the corals are great. Unfortunately there is always people not to rules and the barrier to ... "  Read more
    5.591666666666666
    September 2012
  • " Top hotel, top service, should have been the five star! Super friendly service staff in all areas, always there for you, super great rooms which left no desires open! Great bay to go snorkeling, great beach and so on. There are nothing to complain about, just great! "  Read more
    5.875
    April 2011
  • " Beautiful quiet hotel, food for one week varied, very clean and big room ( superior) Great beach area, access to the sea only over a pier, but a superb rif for snorkeling, by location in the ... "  Read more
    5.486111111111111
    September 2012
  • " We can get to the positive reviews join. From the check-in to the check out was the complete staff very hard, professional, attentive and friendly. The entertainment at the beach is unobtrusive, the beach is very clean run, there is no rush, since there were enough beach chairs with wind protection are available. ... "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    April 2012
  • " Very nice hotel, we will be back. Short distance to the sea, always enough chairs available, great beach bar with pleasant staff, very good Cappuccino. Smooth drain when evening flight arrival and ... "  Read more
    5.736111111111111
    July 2012
  • " Great beach for snorkeling vacation with the best service "  Read more
    5.811111111111111
    December 2011
  • " Was a really beautiful vacation. Good food, room large and very clean. Staff was always friendly and helpful. Entertainment at the pool and the beach very good. Hotel complex very clean and beautiful. Come next year determined again. "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    July 2012
  • " ... -formalities were comfortably sit in the taken care of. Then we were brought to the room and everything was explained in detail when, what, where is and so on there were no outstanding issues. The beach is very clean and also here everything was tidy. For me as a Karibik Fan with white endless sandy beaches to ... "  Read more
    5.875
    June 2012
  • " Great beach holiday "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    December 2011
  • " ... children more there. Entertainment however instead, despite the lack of guests. The entertainers did often a gag occur, the guests to entertained. LIVE music the animated audience for dancing. the beach was very clean, change of towels of morning until evening without a break possible, sun and wind everywhere ... "  Read more
    6
    January 2012
  • " Loungers, umbrellas and windbreaks enough at the beach available (no beach chair reservers at the beach ( pool we didn't use, but it looked nice and very clean aUS) the beach was very clean, the water crystal clear to snorkeling there are several great Reefs, the one on the jetty, or ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " This was our second stay at the Sol y mar and will definitely be a third time there holidays. The staff is very attentive, the complex and the rooms cleaned every day, the food is varied and excellent, the animation ... "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
  • " ... a parasol (Metal, very hard) on our couches, since the stand was average. Luckily we were with the skin surface violations of them. Nevertheless, we can recommend this hotel without hesitation, the service was good, the food was delicious and you can really relax. On the other hand, the leisure activity ... "  Read more
    4.708333333333333
    December 2011
  • " We were 13 time in Egypt, but so a top hotel we have never had. Since everything is just right. A giant, clean room. Totally delicious food. Varied. Great animation team, funny. Simply everything was right Completely special thanks we would of love soul of ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " It is a wonderful hotel with excellent service! Remarkable is the very well maintained decor. Here is true the level, even at the beach bar, ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    January 2012
  • " We have extended summer shortly. The hotel is a real oasis, very good and wonderful interior, very nice and helpful staff which to enjoy a pleasant vacation care. We enjoyed the food very much, there was always ... "  Read more
    5.777777777777778
    November 2011
  • " ... up to 6. 3 in this hotel. Everything was really clean and very well maintained. You can recommend unreservedly. Also the toilets at the beach bar were at any time pikkobello clean. The whole staff were very accommodating and always friendly. Special regards apply Theresa, which were very nicely received and ... "  Read more
    5.5694444444444455
    March 2012
  • " All in all a nice, well-maintained hotel with excellent service. However, the management should pay attention, that the operators of shops in 'Souk' the ... "  Read more
    5.516666666666667
    May 2011
  • " ... It was our fourth stay (unfortunately only 1 week) in this well-kept, small informal Paradise and not the last. Really all the staff from A to Z is so kind and friendly and always in a good mood, they do a great Job. Especially we would like to highlight: Ayman; BAHNASY; WALED; Ahmet; Hasan; Abd El ady, ... "  Read more
    6
    February 2012
  • " ... actually not to walk. The hotel is quite quiet - the bars but long opened. The diving center Coraya divers is maximally 5 minutes and extremely recommendable => see divers. Net. Super competent and friendly staff there - perfect organization (never chaos, always everything in BOX, Dives always super relaxed ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " After many stays in Egypt finally a hotel without the constant desire for tips and it was a technical or presents a problem, then was immediately competently helped. Discreet and attentive staff. Very angeneme atmosphere. Many Italians, apart from them German and Swiss. As it was a bit ... "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    July 2011
  • " Is very recommendable. Completely special thanks at the travel agent Theresa. It is very nice and competent. It was everything correct. Staff were very accommodating. Also room service by Abdou was perfect. A beach vacation to the be comfortable. Many thanks "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    May 2012
  • " We gladly recommend this beautiful hotel. The staff are very attentive, friendly and there was a fantastic assortment of the restaurant was found to be. The informal ... "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " ... to all... It was really everything great. Thanks to the good soul of the house Theresa... It has a opened ear. I would like to thank Mr K. of our room requirement met has... Many thanks to the great animation team Momo Chicco and maximum ☺ I would like to thank allne waiters always a smile. Many of men ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " Complex very good clean and tidy. Food class, staff very helpful and friendly, distance to the beach 4 go minute. Choice in the restaurant varied and fresh. For diver a ... "  Read more
    6
    September 2012
  • " Very well-kept hotel with very attentive and friendly staff. The food was very high quality! The bay with reef for snorkeling was great. We'll Be Back! "  Read more
    5.875
    November 2011
  • " My second vacation in Egypt and the right choice taken. A wonderful beach, beautiful fish underwater, a very attentive staff, very good food, a beautiful room- everything your heart desires. I have rested myself very ... "  Read more
    6
    May 2012
  • " It is a great hotel with friendly staff, very clean and not so loud that you neighbors snoring can hear. The food was very good for us, ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " A very quiet small hotel, also really suitable for families. The staff are all very friendly. The flat, very clean sandy beach is ideal for toddlers. The catwalk the coral reef is great, ... "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    March 2012
  • " We were the third time in this hotel and we were as always very satisfied. The staff is very friendly and read the desires from the eyes. The room was very clean. The beach was very crowded and the ... "  Read more
    5.9
    December 2011
  • " Nice hotel and relaxing vacation. Very friendly and attentive staff. You the hotel can recommend. To the beach 500 meters. The hotel is not directly at the beach. ... "  Read more
    4.777777777777778
    May 2012
  • " We were the second time in this hotel and were delighted again. Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was varied and very good. We felt good overall. "  Read more
    5.708333333333333
    March 2012
  • " dreamlike vacation - great hotel-great service "  Read more
    6
    February 2012
  • " A super nice and clean hotel with its friendly and accommodating staff scored. The hotel is on a really beautiful sandy beach with great reef nearby. The hotel Sol y ... "  Read more
    6
    April 2012
  • " a small and cozy hotel. Very friendly staff. A German-speaking guests the advisor daily for the of the guests inquired. All special ... "  Read more
    5.541666666666667
    December 2011
  • " Very good, clean, quiet hotel with friendly staff, which is very hard in all areas to make sure that we were happy. It is often asked, on you ... "  Read more
    5.694444444444444
    December 2011
  • " It was our fourth stay on the red sea and this time everything was perfect, we were in the hotel very comfortable and by the commitment of the very friendly staff extremely well looked after - couldn't be better! Impressive the linguistic diversity-the ... "  Read more
    6
    May 2012
  • " Hotel with great service "  Read more
    5.875
    April 2011
  • " Very pleasant stay. Delicious food. Not intrusive but very accommodating staff. Perfect service-the very late check in to the early check out. Large the connected area- ideal ... "  Read more
    5.777777777777779
    January 2012
  • " It was our best vacation! The hotel was a dream! The service was perfect and not pushy! And the bay is amazing! Even with excursions we did not have such a beautiful ... "  Read more
    5.675
    September 2011
  • " It was a very looked after vacation. The staff are very friendly and polite. The rooms very tidy and well-maintained. the way to the beach is short. At the beach there is ... "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " very friendly staff this always helpful was. almost all spoke English or German. The room was always clean. the all of the staff was always friendly no matter what ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " staff speaks English and partially simple German. Communication was always good. "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " Important: not over Hurghada journeys, but via Marsa Alam. Is a bit more expensive, but you save the arrival by bus, depending on the driver 2a 4 hours long, and the ugly toilets and unfriendly staff on airport Hurghada. "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " My second vacation in Egypt and the right choice taken. A wonderful beach, beautiful fish underwater, a very attentive staff, very good food, a beautiful room- everything your heart desires. I have rested myself very good and I will in ... "  Read more
    6
    May 2012
  • " It is a great hotel with friendly staff, very clean and not so loud that you neighbors snoring can hear. The food was very good for us, but we also know that we not at home are the some should note in the vacation drive. We ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " This was our second stay at the Sol y mar and will definitely be a third time there holidays. The staff is very attentive, the complex and the rooms cleaned every day, the food is varied and excellent, the animation is very exciting, for the children it has a large aqua park free ... "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
  • " Great Hotel, good food and a great staff "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " ... second time in this hotel and it was just great. It starts at the check in, where one is warm welcome (greetings to Theresa) that you just feel comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The food tasted very good to us the choice is big, even the fruit was as varied. The beach was very clean, sufficient ... "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " A nice and clean hotel with very friendly staff and good varied food. the pool is clean. It is constant in the hotel clean. The activities were kept within the ... "  Read more
    5.65
    February 2012
  • " ... previous reviews agree, us every wish from our eyes. The rooms - including bath-are large and were cleaned to perfection. Thank to Khatab and Ibrahim for the daily fold Wäscheskulptur on our bed. The food was varied and always tasted. The service in the restaurant and at the bar left nothing to be desired - we ... "  Read more
    5.958333333333333
    April 2012
  • " clean small hotel in the second row is, but you are in 2 minutes at the beach is. Staff very accommodating and friendly what every wish if possible fulfilled. Food was very good. The nearby riff is wonderful for snorkeling and the diving. We come in the fall again! "  Read more
    5.783333333333334
    January 2012
  • " äygyptische standards for a good hotel with good food, rather informal, price-performance ratio was completely okay, beach was okay and for ... "  Read more
    4.833333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Will be back. Everything was perfect and we loved it. The Egyptians were very nice and worked very hard. It was very clean and the food was very delicious. Weather was great. "  Read more
    6
    June 2011
  • " ... hard) on our couches, since the stand was average. Luckily we were with the skin surface violations of them. Nevertheless, we can recommend this hotel without hesitation, the service was good, the food was delicious and you can really relax. On the other hand, the leisure activity options at the hotel was very ... "  Read more
    4.708333333333333
    December 2011
  • " We were 13 time in Egypt, but so a top hotel we have never had. Since everything is just right. A giant, clean room. Totally delicious food. Varied. Great animation team, funny. Simply everything was right Completely special thanks ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " Very pleasant stay. Delicious food. Not intrusive but very accommodating staff. Perfect service-the very late check in to the ... "  Read more
    5.777777777777779
    January 2012
  • " We were a week in the hotel Dar el Madina and were completely satisfied! We liked it very much, the food was great, staff very nice and accommodating and the nearby riff was sharpened! We are definitely coming ... "  Read more
    5.555555555555556
    May 2012
  • " Very friendly staff and service. Any request will be followed up. The cleanliness of the room was really exemplary! Every day there was delicious food, very nice that prepared was. At the beach you could well end PATO antenna and soak up the sun. ... "  Read more
    5.45
    November 2011
  • " We were the second time in this hotel and were delighted again. Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was varied and very good. We felt good overall. "  Read more
    5.708333333333333
    March 2012
  • " ... attentive and friendly. The entertainment at the beach is unobtrusive, the beach is very clean run, there is no rush, since there were enough beach chairs with wind protection are available. Is something for everyone in terms of food. The chef comes from of the kitchen, converses with the guests and adopted suggestions against. ... "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... Madina well cared for. It is a very family hotel with only about 120 beds, you will be greeted upon arrival by the manager personally, which we in any other hotel of this kind have experienced. The food is plentiful and very different, if you find nothing would have to have a ** ** * star hotel. The animation ... "  Read more
    5.541666666666667
    November 2011
  • " ... you can enjoy the many types of corals and fishes see wildlife. The 1.6 kilometer palmengeschützte beach promenade invites you to go jogging, but also otherwise you can work very good operate. The food is varied and tasty. Especially there are good dark wholemeal bread and rolls. The entertainers are friendly and ... "  Read more
    5.966666666666666
    March 2012
  • " ... the complex in the opinion of the reviewer row, but the way to the beach is really negligible. room always clean and mostly with love the beds made. top Grill evenings and pasta station. Very good selection of food. "  Read more
    5.736111111111111
    January 2012
  • " ... well maintained. The rooms are large and are all equipped with flat screen TV (if you value lay down we should know ☺ all inclusive offer is great cocktails are also included (very delicious) the food is diverse and as with the first time no problems with the stomach. average age of the guests was ... "  Read more
    6
    February 2012
  • " ... and friendly! Only the manager, as well as individual employee the higher level it is not worth the trouble to regards. You should get a example at your staff take, the all always friendly are! The cuisine is very good, but you could order of courses on 14 days expand and not every week repeat. "  Read more
    5.5
    June 2012
  • " ... terrace, as well as the main bar are. Since we were there in high summer, was the heat unerträglicfh can for us. The staff was very friendly and tried hard. Unfortunately the food was not good. The food was monotonous and we, as well as many guests are margins-intestinal disease. Very good is the school. It is ... "  Read more
    4.461111111111111
    August 2011
  • " a restaurant indoor and 2 outdoor areas with plenty of space. lunch and dinner in very large Selection and very good quality. We had no predicted stomach problems and could every day the expensive food enjoy. big praise of the kitchen! Unfortunately evenings only a bar, where you can have a drink ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    December 2011
  • " ... and a very delicious egypt corner. the buffet is at any time refilled so here the plates overloaded, and forage needs. also when the dessert there are always different things try in delicious, small portions were divided so that you several things can try. also the offer at the pool bar and the beach ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " although it is a small pool but very clean and sufficient loungers were also available. The entertainment was good, one must thereby the entertainers (Chico, Momo, Santana and Alex very praise. Great! "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " Shops available here you could hear everything. The entertainment was good. The beach was beautiful pool also great. At the beach bar you could details we personally in ... "  Read more
    6
    January 2012
  • " A nice and clean hotel with very friendly staff and good varied food. the pool is clean. It is constant in the hotel clean. The activities were kept within the limits, which I ... "  Read more
    5.65
    February 2012
  • " The hotel complex was very well-kept, everything was constantly maintained. everything was clean and one felt comfortable. Both by the pool, as well as on the beach were always enough sunbeds free. the guests came too many from Germany and Italy. The age structure lag-as outside of the ... "  Read more
    5.5
    November 2011
  • " ... some shops, the spices, textiles, souvenirs, but also were of daily use sell. A pharmacy is also available on site. A access to the internet ( Wi-Fi) is subject to a charge and not really cheap! the pool is clean and enough chairs available. the beach is a few hundred meters from the hotel, is clean and ... "  Read more
    5.5
    January 2012
  • " the pool is heated and is also neat. "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " ... but it will at any time respected if someone dear its peace wants. the kids club was this year much better than years before! many thanks at gjusi (for the kids) and Momo (for large). the pool is clean, rather small, but it was so to the hotelin the pool you just have to be careful if the soil is ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " ... was about a five minute walk-no problem. Beach chairs on the beach were always enough available. Take a walk around the bay's worth it. The rooms are all Superior rooms (about 30 square meters)-large bathroom, small sitting area, with balcony or terrace, safe was available. Conclusion: there was ... "  Read more
    5.611111111111111
    September 2011
  • " the complex is in several hotels embedded, the condition the room is spacious for 2 people very good, it had a very large shower and at our Period beginning February 3 Times daily cleaned, whereas you had to say that about ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    February 2012
  • " big enough, sufficient Reservoir, beds very pleasant, bathroom with a large shower, air conditioning intact, TV 4 German programs, A safe and a telephone were okay, kettle ( ... "  Read more
    6
    January 2012
  • " Functional rooms, good beds, mattresses, for tall people comfortably because there was no foot (I am 2,03M). Large shower, very clean. Nice unobtrusive service. "  Read more
    5.8
    January 2012
  • " Very pleased with our room, large bathroom, large bedroom and a curtained off sitting area with 2 sofas which we had one converted into a ... "  Read more
    5.5
    April 2012
  • " My second vacation in Egypt and the right choice taken. A wonderful beach, beautiful fish underwater, a very attentive staff, very good food, a beautiful room- everything your heart desires. I have rested myself very good and I will in any case the hotel ... "  Read more
    6
    May 2012
  • " Really clean, personal and big room! "  Read more
    4.886111111111111
    April 2012
  • " Clean modern big room with flat screen TV and floor-to-ceiling shower. Water in the swimming pool was every day ... "  Read more
    5.141666666666667
    June 2012
  • " Beautiful quiet hotel, food for one week varied, very clean and big room ( superior) Great beach area, access to the sea only over a pier, but a superb rif for ... "  Read more
    5.486111111111111
    September 2012
  • " Small family-run hotel. Big room. Very clean. Very friendly staff. We stayed over Easter in the hotel. For Ostersontag our bed, ... "  Read more
    6
    April 2012
  • " We were after 2011 thrilled from the hotel, the whole area, the food and the friendliness of the staff, without that intrusive. With the guest relations manager Theresa the hotel has a top -service. The rooms are very spacious and well maintained. We would in any case our vacation spend there again, since the reef was ... "  Read more
    5.75
    June 2012
  • " If you are looking for a relaxing and quiet beach/snorkeling looking for vacation, is at the right spot in this hotel. We were the first time and were totally thrilled. Great, big rooms, super friendly staff, delicious food and great cocktails. The 'mango loco' it had done our ... "  Read more
    5.791666666666667
    September 2011
  • " Big room. Very clean. The food delicious. Very courteous service. The check out-Appointment (regular ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " Super vacation can only say everything was perfect all super nice many thanks to Mr K. for the wonderful room Theresa Thank you also the whole hotel was under control and is very dear. Were nun 15 time in ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " the complex is in several hotels embedded, the condition the room is spacious for 2 people very good, it had a very large shower and at our Period beginning February 3 Times ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666667
    February 2012
  • " our room was typical of the country furnished, with a big balcony and enough room. "  Read more
    5.5
    November 2011
  • " large enough, Furniture and closet completely sufficient, flatscreen tv with 4 German programs: ZDF, RTL II, per seven and sows. 1 (Unfortunately no RTL, but you can ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    December 2011
  • " We had a great room, the for two people actually already nearly too big. All furniture top, before all a really ... "  Read more
    5.6
    November 2011
  • " big room with air-conditioning, TV, balcony, mini bar, safety deposit box telephone, very clean "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " Clean rooms, nice balcony, great Handtuchvarianten ☺ Wishes were quickly implemented, without tip, very pleasant Mini bar ... "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    November 2011
  • " We stayed at the September for the second time in this hotel and it was just great. It starts at the check in, where one is warm welcome (greetings to Theresa) that you just feel comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The food tasted very good to us the choice is big, even the fruit was as varied. The beach was ... "  Read more
    5.75
    October 2011
  • " We were the third time in this hotel and we were as always very satisfied. The staff is very friendly and read the desires from the eyes. The room was very clean. The beach was very crowded and the staff always strove that you get a beach chair, even if you ... "  Read more
    5.9
    December 2011
  • " Had a great two weeks in Hotel Sol y Mar. everything was great. The hotel was only occupied by half, enough space by the pool and on the beach. The staff was always courteous and friendly. The room was clean and in good condition. Above all, we want to thank in Theresa, it is the German counterpart and ... "  Read more
    5.944444444444444
    July 2011
  • " A wonderful holiday in a very nice hotel with very friendly and competent staff. The food is very good, and the offers are perfectly adequate. The rooms are large and clean. The adjoining aqua park about large and small pleasure "  Read more
    5.325
    June 2011
  • " ... is very child-friendly and offers many activities for the daily entertainment for small and large. Food was always really good and very magenfreundlich. Drinks there are always plentiful and the room was always clean and well maintained. For singles, the want to experience something, it is however not suitable. ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    September 2012
  • " ... in Egypt and can quiet some claim, that until now the best hotel was, by bisser vacation made. It is very clean, the complete staff from cleaning until management is friendly and very helpful. The rooms are very clean. There are plenty of options for shopping and even in the bar area in the evening one always ... "  Read more
    6
    April 2012
  • " ... and it therefore also promised. Food was diverse, very tasty and fresh. The entertainment staff did very well to the guests set, we also have the personal enjoyment may, thanks to Jamaica ☺. The rooms are very spacious and very clean, thanks Zidan ☺ around pure relaxation, thanks to Theresa ☺ and of course all 'good', we are ... "  Read more
    5.833333333333333
    February 2012
  • " It is everything you need is available, hair dryer, safe, kettle, coffee and tea, TV (sat. 1, per seven, second channel of German television and RTL II) rooms are cleaned every day! "  Read more
    5.2
    February 2012
  • " very friendly staff this always helpful was. almost all spoke English or German. The room was always clean. the all of the staff was always friendly no matter what you wanted. "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " staff are very friendly Foreign language skills were excellent rooms are very clean "  Read more
    5.333333333333333
    January 2012
  • " the rooms are modernly decorated and were cleaned thoroughly every day. Also had our room on a beautiful balcony, the for relaxing just perfect was. The room was ... "  Read more
    6
    October 2011
Greta
Belgium
  • Friends
  • Age 61-65
1 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Staff was very friendly aswell at the arrival and during the all holidays. The quality of food is very good and enough variety. Service is perfect, the waiters are always serving with a smile on their face.Room looks very nice and clean. A nice surplus you can make yourself a cup of coffee or tea in your room with the waterboile (coffee, the ,sugar and milk are refilled every day and a large bottle of water).Very nice hotel not too great, just perfect. Rooms are cleaned every day. The service is very good everywhere: desk office, restaurant, bar, poolbar. Just a little disadvantage: … read more
6.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Better service anywhere. I travel a lot and have wasn't committed coworkers met!What shall i say? Tonight there was crab from the grill! Hmm!I our room reserved 2 weeks before, best'tigt and worked perfectly. Huge, clean, view of the ocean! Which one wants mehr_We are now for the 3. time in this hotel and overall for the 10. time in Egypt but we are never again elsewhere. From the rooms to the food and from the beach it is simply everything was best!I am nothing special work but the offer is great i say!Area is great, but you need not … read more
5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
So friendly like in this hotel we are still never received. All extremely friendly (even without giving any tip). Everyone tried, a few words in german with us to change. Room cleaning very good. We loved, that a kettle and coffee and tea were available. To complaints we had no reason. Our room boy was also very hard in order to us. Direct on the first day he asked, whether the pillows for us too thick are. Our desire for smaller and flatter pillows were immediately fulfilled. This was our 4. ägyptenaufenthalt, so comfortable like in this hotel we have never felt.In the … read more
Richard
Germany
  • Family
  • Age 46-50
2 Other hotel reviews
6.0
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The service is indescribably very good, included aquapark. Many speak german, all english. All super nice. Without a tip! Should a waiter a problem the guests say, no matter what, that passed and immediately taken care of. Insanity the staff, and all. Doctor on site, 24 hours distance, by the hour on the complex with a doctor room. Child services very pleasant with a children's play area on the complex, covered. Great. Animation soft, like you. All very sweet and nice. Complaints, we had a. The höländische guest, Fritz was called it, i think, who said he should from 10:00 p. m. sing. And that … read more
Danny
United Kingdom
  • Couple
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
5.9
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
very nice beach, clean warm water in the sea, excellent snorkelling and diving site. Employees in the hotel very knowledgeable and fluent in most European languages starting from the cleaner and ending with the management team.Overall friendly and polite staff. Very safe area for evening walks along the beach and romantic gateway outside school holidays. Would make a fantastic adults only hotel as service levels are outstanding, constant improvements are taking place so it is a little gem now and can only get better in the future. We are very fussy travellers, who visited most exotic places in the world and we must admit … read more
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01/08/2012:

Jaz Hotels & Resorts scoops 15 Zoover Recommendation Awards in 2012 15 properties operating under the flagship of Jaz Hotels & Resorts have recently received “Zoover Recommended Hotel -2012” award, presented by “Zoover” the leading travel and tourism online portal in Europe. This award is given in recognition to the best rated accommodation in Europe and the most popular holiday destinations worldwide that exemplify excellent service, facilities, cuisines, value for money, location and rooms. Awarded Hotels: Zoover Highly Recommended Hotels Award: Jaz Mirabel Park Iberotel Lamaya Resort Iberotel Lido Iberotel Luxor Iberotel Makadi Oasis Sol Y Mar Dar El Madina Resort Zoover Award Winning Hotels: Jaz Mirabel Beach Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort Iberotel Makadi Beach Iberotel Palace Zoover Recommended Hotel Award: Iberotel Aquamarine Resort Iberotel Club Fanara Iberotel Dahabeya Sol Y Mar Abu Dabbab Sol Y Mar Sea Star

Hotel description *

  • Location
    Ideally located in Madinat Coraya, the resort is well linked to all activities, sharing the Coraya bay with a private beach. The hotel is only 5 km from Marsa Alam International Airport, 210 km south of Hurghada and 70 km from El Qusier old city.
  • Facilities
    The resort is well designed and tastefully decorated. Perfect for a family vacation, this cosy hotel is a few steps from its private beach and attached to the all new Aqua Park. The hotel features an auditorium, 70 different shops and speciality restaurants, and 67 pleasantly furnished superior rooms and 72 superior family rooms.
  • Rooms
    All rooms are fully equipped with satellite TV, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, in-room electronic safe deposit box, an international direct dial telephone and hairdryer. All of the rooms have nice views from either a balcony or a garden terrace. Superior family rooms consist of the main bedroom connected to kids' room by a curtain. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The resort has endless recreation facilities, including a heated swimming pool, plus a children’s pool and poolside snack bar. Children will enjoy the kids’ club and the sports area features volleyball and flood lit tennis courts. The resort also features an amphitheatre with a fully-equipped stage for energetic guests. The private beach is a few steps from the main building, located on the famous bay of Madinat Coraya. Entertainment programmes are put on for children and adults. And the diving centre offers all off-shore activities. An on-site gym, table tennis, archery and pool/snooker round off the sport and leisure facilities on offer.
  • Meals
    While the main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet style, there are two à la carte restaurants (Italian and Oriental), featuring a Shisha corner in the middle of the shopping arcade. The beach and pool bars serve beverages and snacks aside from the all-inclusive programme.
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Hotel amenities

  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Cash machine on site
  • Hotel safe
  • Central heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe
  • Number of cafes altogether: 1
  • Breakfast buffet

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Aqua park
  • Tennis court
  • Number of tennis courts: 1
  • Equipment rental
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room/ turkish bath

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • Airport transfer
  • Shuttle bus transfer from the airport: charged
  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • All public and private areas are no smoking zones
  • Wifi
  • Laundry service
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