# 4 of 53 hotels in Marsa Alam

Hotel Sol y Mar Solaya Resort(5 stars)

Madinat Coraya - 67 Km Quseir / Marsa Alam Road - Red Sea Show map
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  • Very recommendable hotel (15)
    "Very recommendable hotel" found in 94 reviews
    • " Very recommendable hotel " 
      5.802777777777777
      May 2012
    • " A very nice vacation , really beautiful rif nearby swim, snorkeling and diving. Very delicious food for every meal ... " 
      5.802777777777777
      May 2012
    • " great holiday " 
      5.666666666666667
      February 2012
    • " With the size, the condition and the equipment of the room we were very satisfied . note: for the first time we had the possibility of a free tea or coffee in the room ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      February 2012
    • " Super Schnorchelbucht and great hotel " 
      5.625
      May 2012
    • " ... a diving station. In our hotel were all very friendly especially our German guest service Tanja! The animation is meanwhile international and it also nearly all spoke German. We had in any case a great holiday and will again next year. " 
      5.625
      May 2012
    • " Beautiful short break. Relatively clean hotel . In need of renovation (outside range/paths). Very friendly staff. A bit too loud animation ( ... " 
      4.791666666666667
      March 2012
    • " Excellent hotel for relaxing and diving! " 
      5.708333333333333
      June 2012
    • " This review we have by taking into consideration of the price for the journey created. Whoever would like more, probably more pay needs, ergo price-performance is okay . 2012 gladly again. That we were lucky with the weather had, air 29, water 26 degrees and ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      November 2011
    • " ... the resort ( about 2,5 hours), there would be the arrival about the airport Marsa Alam significantly pleasant %BLANK%. Apart from that we were with the hotel, the always hard-working staff, very satisfied . We have some already other on this world for substantially more money have to experience. Many ... " 
      5.419444444444444
      August 2012
    • " There was a restaurant in buffet form. The selection was enough, but was more like a three star hotel . no diarrhea or other! cleanliness in the restaurant was OK. There were very few guests since, ... " 
      4.166666666666667
      February 2012
    • " For a relaxing hotel an excellent hotel " 
      5.844444444444444
      July 2012
    • " Bombs good hotel with great garden around " 
      6
      February 2012
    • " With the food we were very satisfied . There was daily meat (Beef, poultry) and fish. A offer large vegetables (raw and steamed). ... " 
      6
      February 2012
    • " ... back unfortunately our bus not, but the front desk very hard to satisfy us and we ordered a taxi. Everything went smoothly and we had kamikaze-driver only 2 h to Hurghada needed. All together a great stay , hotel really suitable for families, we would definitely come again! " 
      5.513888888888888
      May 2012
  • All very friendly (15)
    "All very friendly" found in 49 reviews
    • " Very nice Bay (coraya reef) to snorkeling, we even had a turtle in the bay! Many kinds of colorful fish to be seen, and there is a diving station. In our hotel were all very friendly especially our German guest service Tanja! The animation is meanwhile international and it also ... " 
      5.625
      May 2012
    • " Beautiful short break. Relatively clean hotel. In need of renovation (outside range/paths). Very friendly staff . A bit too loud animation ( music). You can tell in many areas austerity ... " 
      4.791666666666667
      March 2012
    • " We were allowed for a relaxed week in the Sol y Mar. Great good food and very friendly staff included as well as a good diving school with also very nice people. Gladly again! " 
      5.708333333333333
      June 2012
    • " the staff were very friendly . If German not continued, with English there were not a problem. the rooms were cleaned daily, ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      November 2011
    • " for the third time in this beautiful and manageable hotel. Special interesting for divers. Beach in front of the hotel less good. No free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby. Great service . We will be back " 
      5.383333333333333
      February 2012
    • " The at short notice Entscheideung our beach vacation in Egypt to spend has proved very positive shown. The hotel complex is nice and very clean, the hotel staff very friendly and accommodating, beautiful garden. The beach very clean, the wind protections at the beach ... " 
      5.875
      March 2012
    • " staff are very friendly and hard-working. With a little tip is more, is however not required. Skills relate more to ... " 
      4.166666666666667
      February 2012
    • " ' the guest always comes first ' " 
      5.8194444444444455
      May 2012
    • " Great holiday, pleasant staff , small complaints were immediately taken care of. Hotel and it's facilities very well ... " 
      5.491666666666667
      September 2012
    • " Manageable complex with short ways, the bay. Very friendly and attentive staff . With English one comes well clearly, staff visibly anxious, its knowledge of German to expand. ... " 
      5.875
      April 2012
    • " Hotel, as well as the entire area very well maintained. Attentive and very friendly staff No matter, whether cleaning Force or waiter in the restaurant. All the great food and ... " 
      6
      March 2012
    • " very clean area, very friendly staff . Belongs to 4 other hotels of the same owner. Full of Italians. " 
      4.5
      January 2012
    • " Friendly staff , good language skills (German, English, Italian, Russian). Very near to the beach. Beach is ... " 
      5.75
      July 2012
    • " The staff are very nice and helpful . The complex is super clean and very well maintained. Room service was very good. Which did not ... " 
      4.641666666666667
      December 2011
    • " the staff were always friendly to good service hard-working but never obtrusive. Foreign languages skills of the staff Italian ... " 
      5.5
      February 2012
  • Delicious food (15)
    "Delicious food" found in 20 reviews
    • " A very nice vacation, really beautiful rif nearby swim, snorkeling and diving. Very delicious food for every meal time, very polite and competent staff. Super entertainment team, many sporting ... " 
      5.802777777777777
      May 2012
    • " We were allowed for a relaxed week in the Sol y Mar. Great good food and very friendly staff included as well as a good diving school with also very nice people. ... " 
      5.708333333333333
      June 2012
    • " ... in demand, if everything is OK and you will be as a woman not pulled. Very child friendly! The playground is covered, the swimming pool for children unfortunately not. But certainly changed. Food was good , only the buffet restaurant use it, but it is enough. Once per week Egyptian evening by the ... " 
      5.513888888888888
      May 2012
    • " ... is covered, the swimming pool for children unfortunately not. But certainly changed. Food was good, only the buffet restaurant use it, but it is enough. Once per week Egyptian evening by the pool with very good food ( Falafel, lamb, etc.... ). Animation from Italian to German during our stay moved. Greetings ... " 
      5.513888888888888
      May 2012
    • " Great holiday, pleasant staff, small complaints were immediately taken care of. Hotel and it's facilities very well maintained, very good food . We felt very much at ease, gladly come again:-) Sabine and Ralf " 
      5.491666666666667
      September 2012
    • " Hotel, as well as the entire area very well maintained. Attentive and very friendly staff No matter, whether cleaning Force or waiter in the restaurant. All the great food and beverage Immaculate. The rooms were always top are 2 times a day! Pool around this time of ... " 
      6
      March 2012
    • " Friendly staff, good language skills (German, English, Italian, Russian). Very near to the beach. Beach is clean. Daily bed sheets change. Delicious food ! Gladly again! " 
      5.75
      July 2012
    • " ... different salads. To the main course there was lots of different side dishes as well as meat or fish. The dessert was always very nicely decorated and was very good. On the terrace was always different food grilled food. Lunch a small something at the pool bar taken. The pizza there was very ... " 
      6
      November 2011
    • " recommendable hotel with very friendly staff, room with a great view of the sea, wide selection of food in the restaurant with a very attentive waiters. Excellent food ! " 
      5.8500000000000005
      October 2011
    • " Wonderful Bath and snorkel vacation. Very friendly staff. Good food . Beautiful Bay on the red sea. Only negative: many (but harmless) jellyfish. We are ... " 
      5.527777777777779
      May 2012
    • " The hotel is outdated but very clean. The service and the all of the staff are large sharpened. When we arrived, it was even a guided tour of the hotel complex made. The food is good , but very monotonous. 7 hot containers with rice, potatoes, vegetables, Beef, Chicken, fish and ... " 
      4.888888888888888
      April 2012
    • " food very good and varied . Every day is grilled something tasty. Even if you do not want to go to lunch in the ... " 
      6
      June 2012
    • " ... really friendly and tried very hard, that you as a guest feel comfortable and it didn't miss anything. No matter wether restaurant, bar, or pool bar - all very attentive. The food is diverse and very tasty . Something for everyone. The cocktails at the bar are also very good and had a decent size! The ... " 
      6
      June 2012
    • " ... coral reef before place! Thus aufgar no case snorkel equipment forget! Our in short: who not only sun, beach and sea - but a beautiful, clean hotel with first class service, friendly staff and good food and in addition to a outstandingly beautiful coral reef in the immediate vicinity, have to go ... " 
      6
      June 2012
    • " Italian-run resort. Super entertainment (at the pool) mitreireißende. Food was very good . For those who want to have it quiet, the beach is derideale place to stay. Beautiful reef near ... " 
      5.297222222222222
      August 2011

Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.6
  • Room
    5.6
  • Service
    5.8
  • Location
    5.1
  • Gastronomy
    5.4
  • Sport
    5.5

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  • Excellent
    539
  • Very Good
    59
  • Acceptable
    7
  • Poor
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  • Terrible
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The most helpful favorable review

5.8194444444444455
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

A very nice, well-kept complex directly at the beach in a great bay (Coraya Bay) surrounded from 5 hotel facilities altogether. Great snorkel- and diving possibilities. Room nice clean and spacious. Staff extremly attentive and friendly. Contact person always available also german-language. Food and drinks very good and rich- hungergefühle'll be as good as never in. Entertainment program very versatile and all inclusive could also the sauna, hammam and ya …  read more

The most helpful critical review

2.9583333333333335
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful

Maximum three stars. For the price very disappointing! For one week we have 2400 Euro paid. For the money you could really nice hotel can book. …  read more

Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " For a relaxing hotel an excellent hotel "  Read more
    5.844444444444444
    July 2012
  • " Top hotel with top -kitchen "  Read more
    5.783333333333334
    June 2012
  • " Very good hotel in silent environment "  Read more
    4.905555555555556
    March 2011
  • " ... in Marsa Alam is generally the case. Worth it to come here to restore for snorkelers, divers and those in search of peace. Highly Recommended! Just next door: Ibeortel lamaya iberotel coraya and very nice hotel "  Read more
    4.905555555555556
    March 2011
  • " ... had passed. It leaves us all out, cook and blub, he said. We have then also taken into account... :-) was' a class action by him! Close proximity to airport you can tell by the way not at all. This hotel is really recommendable. In this value for money you can actually. Really couldn't say. ( if you are on a shisha in ... "  Read more
    5.305555555555555
    August 2012
  • " ... blub, he said. We have then also taken into account... :-) was' a class action by him! Close proximity to airport you can tell by the way not at all. This hotel is really recommendable. In this value for money you can actually. Really couldn't say. ( if you are on a shisha in Egypt looking forward, the ... "  Read more
    5.305555555555555
    August 2012
  • " ... and English-speaking entertainers attentive and friendly, but not pushy. German speaking contact hotel management very present, wishes and suggestions were immediately taken up or implemented. We felt very good here and gladly come again. "  Read more
    5.875
    April 2012
  • " Great holiday - also for snorkel & snorkeling novice! "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    July 2012
  • " A really beautiful and very clean hotel! The employees, no matter wether room staff, Hotelbar or waiter had always a smile for the ... "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    July 2012
  • " ... it is only approximately 10 to 15 minutes to the hotel. In the hotel you don't from the airport hear, despite being close. For a short break for snorkeling/ diving we are going to come again! This hotel is very recommendable and we wish have fun at the vacation there ;-O "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    July 2012
  • " Great, very clean hotel! Super and friendly! "  Read more
    5.577777777777778
    May 2012
  • " The hotel complex is very beautiful and super maintained, equally close at the beach and very friendly staff. To the snorkeling perfect! We recommend the hotel. We would stay there again vacation make! "  Read more
    5.577777777777778
    May 2012
  • " great hotel with very pleasant service! "  Read more
    5.75
    November 2011
  • " We were really very positively surprised from the hotel, from the front desk, from the service, everything actually. The hotel complex is very clean and well-kept and not so overly large! The staff are really really friendly and tried very hard, that you as ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " ... It's a paradise for snorkelers: wonderful, Stunning coral reef before place! Thus aufgar no case snorkel equipment forget! Our in short: who not only sun, beach and sea - but a beautiful, clean hotel with first class service, friendly staff and good food and in addition to a outstandingly ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " Great family vacation we only recommend can! Room, food, complex ( pool and garden), animation ( Momo), reef, totally ... "  Read more
    5.466666666666666
    July 2012
  • " ... our bus not, but the front desk very hard to satisfy us and we ordered a taxi. Everything went smoothly and we had kamikaze-driver only 2 h to Hurghada needed. All together a great stay, hotel really suitable for families, we would definitely come again! "  Read more
    5.513888888888888
    May 2012
  • " Good value for money! "  Read more
    4.666666666666667
    January 2012
  • " The hotel is outdated but very clean. The service and the all of the staff are large sharpened. When we arrived, it ... "  Read more
    4.888888888888888
    April 2012
  • " the hotel is rather small and offering a clear view. it was always and everywhere clean... I had booked all ... "  Read more
    4.166666666666667
    February 2012
  • " This was our first time in this hotel and would come back any time drive. The staff were definitely friendly and helpful. The location is great for snorkeling. But also swimming very good. "  Read more
    5.527777777777778
    June 2012
  • " Cozy hotel with perfect location right by the sea. For snorkeling, swim or diving one arrives over a diving platform into the ... "  Read more
    5.4444444444444455
    August 2012
  • " Everything fit, great location with great coral reef directly at the beach. Also the diving center is really nearby. The hotel ... "  Read more
    5.3500000000000005
    July 2012
  • " Very quiet location at the Coraya Beach. Classic family hotel. Directly at the beach. Everything was very ... "  Read more
    5.375
    July 2012
  • " Ideal for snorkeling. Also for families. Entertainment especially Italian didn't bother us but nothing. We had a room in the pool part, thereby as well as no noise at all. Great view of the bay. Footpath along the bay rd. two kilometer! "  Read more
    4.811111111111111
    September 2011
  • " recommendable hotel with very friendly staff, room with a great view of the sea, wide selection of food in the restaurant with a very attentive waiters. Excellent food! "  Read more
    5.8500000000000005
    October 2011
  • " ... employees are very friendly and accommodating, without being intrusive or tried to work. This applies especially whilst dealing with children, which in our son (2 years) very well received ;-) The service is good and the food varied and tasty. Furthermore, there is an absolutely worth seeing nearby reef! "  Read more
    5.388888888888888
    July 2012
  • " A very nice vacation, really beautiful rif nearby swim, snorkeling and diving. Very delicious food for every meal time, very polite and competent staff. Super entertainment team, many sporting activities and really nice guest relations. We will be ... "  Read more
    5.802777777777777
    May 2012
  • " No five stars hotel, became outdated room, complaints are immediately dealt with. Very child-friendly. Staff super nice Momo is the great joker in the hotel makes a great animation. Love regards:-) "  Read more
    4.122222222222223
    April 2012
  • " for the third time in this beautiful and manageable hotel. Special interesting for divers. Beach in front of the hotel less good. No free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby. Great service. We will be back "  Read more
    5.383333333333333
    February 2012
  • " as expected in the best January relaxation, little booked hotel, first class service- staff happy definitely on German guests best snorkel opportunities airport marsa Alam only a ... "  Read more
    5.258333333333334
    February 2012
  • " The at short notice Entscheideung our beach vacation in Egypt to spend has proved very positive shown. The hotel complex is nice and very clean, the hotel staff very friendly and accommodating, beautiful garden. The beach very clean, the wind protections at the beach ... "  Read more
    5.875
    March 2012
  • " Manageable complex with short ways, the bay. Very friendly and attentive staff. With English one comes well clearly, staff visibly anxious, its knowledge of German to expand. ... "  Read more
    5.875
    April 2012
  • " ... great ;-O Since we during the em were there, for the German guests from the side of the hotel in the short term a public viewing in the theater organized. soccer al Fresco, in addition to the excellent service by the service... What else could you want? We went on our trip extra paid attention, which we ... "  Read more
    5.916666666666667
    July 2012
  • " The staff are very nice and helpful. The complex is super clean and very well maintained. Room service was very good. Which did not ... "  Read more
    4.641666666666667
    December 2011
  • " The hotel complex is very beautiful and super maintained, equally close at the beach and very friendly staff. To the snorkeling perfect! We recommend the hotel. We would stay there again vacation make! "  Read more
    5.577777777777778
    May 2012
  • " Very pleasant place to a real sandy beach of which one easily to the reef could swim and snorkel. Friendliness and attentiveness of the staff is great. "  Read more
    5.75
    November 2011
  • " ... for snorkelers: wonderful, Stunning coral reef before place! Thus aufgar no case snorkel equipment forget! Our in short: who not only sun, beach and sea - but a beautiful, clean hotel with first class service, friendly staff and good food and in addition to a outstandingly beautiful coral reef in the ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " ... wonderful, Stunning coral reef before place! Thus aufgar no case snorkel equipment forget! Our in short: who not only sun, beach and sea - but a beautiful, clean hotel with first class service, friendly staff and good food and in addition to a outstandingly beautiful coral reef in the immediate ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " recommendable hotel with very friendly staff, room with a great view of the sea, wide selection of food in the restaurant with a very ... "  Read more
    5.8500000000000005
    October 2011
  • " We had a very nice holiday! The employees are very friendly and accommodating, without being intrusive or tried to work. This applies especially whilst ... "  Read more
    5.388888888888888
    July 2012
  • " A very nice hotel. Anytime again. Many wrote off and on noise from the planes, since close to airport. We can't confirm it. Waiter all very friendly and accommodating. Distributed even drinks asked at all the guests by the pool. Food was very ... "  Read more
    5.236111111111111
    May 2012
  • " Alone close proximity to airport was perfect. At 10:50 o'clock landed and at 11:20 o'clock checked in. I honestly never experienced. In the hotel only friendly staff. We were definitely not the last time here. "  Read more
    5.138888888888889
    May 2012
  • " The hotel is great. The staff were very nice and hard-working very in order the guests. We were thrilled and very sad, we only a week had ... "  Read more
    5.861111111111112
    April 2012
  • " Manageable complex with short ways, the bay. Very friendly and attentive staff. With English one comes well clearly, staff visibly anxious, its knowledge of German to expand. German and English-speaking entertainers attentive and friendly, but not pushy. German speaking contact hotel management ... "  Read more
    5.875
    April 2012
  • " ... really friendly and tried very hard, that you as a guest feel comfortable and it didn't miss anything. No matter wether restaurant, bar, or pool bar - all very attentive. The food is diverse and very tasty. Something for everyone. The cocktails at the bar are also very good and had a decent size! The ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " ... coral reef before place! Thus aufgar no case snorkel equipment forget! Our in short: who not only sun, beach and sea - but a beautiful, clean hotel with first class service, friendly staff and good food and in addition to a outstandingly beautiful coral reef in the immediate vicinity, have to go ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " recommendable hotel with very friendly staff, room with a great view of the sea, wide selection of food in the restaurant with a very attentive waiters. Excellent food! "  Read more
    5.8500000000000005
    October 2011
  • " A very nice vacation, really beautiful rif nearby swim, snorkeling and diving. Very delicious food for every meal time, very polite and competent staff. Super entertainment team, many sporting ... "  Read more
    5.802777777777777
    May 2012
  • " ... Many wrote off and on noise from the planes, since close to airport. We can't confirm it. Waiter all very friendly and accommodating. Distributed even drinks asked at all the guests by the pool. Food was very good and diverse. Entertainment team especially animator Simone very friendly and helpful. The only ... "  Read more
    5.236111111111111
    May 2012
  • " We were allowed for a relaxed week in the Sol y Mar. Great good food and very friendly staff included as well as a good diving school with also very nice people. ... "  Read more
    5.708333333333333
    June 2012
  • " Hotel, as well as the entire area very well maintained. Attentive and very friendly staff No matter, whether cleaning Force or waiter in the restaurant. All the great food and beverage Immaculate. The rooms were always top are 2 times a day! Pool around this time of ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " Gorgeous, great food - so should vacation be "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    June 2012
  • " Really clean, great service, delicious food ( very varied). Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Animation not too obtrusive, ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    June 2012
  • " Friendly staff, good language skills (German, English, Italian, Russian). Very near to the beach. Beach is clean. Daily bed sheets change. Delicious food! Gladly again! "  Read more
    5.75
    July 2012
  • " The hotel is outdated but very clean. The service and the all of the staff are large sharpened. When we arrived, it was even a guided tour of the hotel complex made. The food is good, but very monotonous. 7 hot containers with rice, potatoes, vegetables, Beef, Chicken, fish and ... "  Read more
    4.888888888888888
    April 2012
  • " ... in demand, if everything is OK and you will be as a woman not pulled. Very child friendly! The playground is covered, the swimming pool for children unfortunately not. But certainly changed. Food was good, only the buffet restaurant use it, but it is enough. Once per week Egyptian evening by the ... "  Read more
    5.513888888888888
    May 2012
  • " ... is covered, the swimming pool for children unfortunately not. But certainly changed. Food was good, only the buffet restaurant use it, but it is enough. Once per week Egyptian evening by the pool with very good food ( Falafel, lamb, etc.... ). Animation from Italian to German during our stay moved. Greetings ... "  Read more
    5.513888888888888
    May 2012
  • " Great holiday, pleasant staff, small complaints were immediately taken care of. Hotel and it's facilities very well maintained, very good food. We felt very much at ease, gladly come again:-) Sabine and Ralf "  Read more
    5.491666666666667
    September 2012
  • " Wonderful Bath and snorkel vacation. Very friendly staff. Good food. Beautiful Bay on the red sea. Only negative: many (but harmless) jellyfish. We are ... "  Read more
    5.527777777777779
    May 2012
  • " ... The staff are really really friendly and tried very hard, that you as a guest feel comfortable and it didn't miss anything. No matter wether restaurant, bar, or pool bar - all very attentive. The food is diverse and very tasty. Something for everyone. The cocktails at the bar are also very good and had a ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " ... to the too hot was. About the cleaning there was also nothing to complain about. Also the pool was clean. Furthermore was the pool area very beautiful, especially evenings saw the range class. The food was varied and delicious, not only in the restaurant, but also at the pool bar. The pizza the it was like I was. The ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " There is a main restaurant, a bar and a pool bar. The choice of meals and drinks for breakfast, as well as at the main meals was very good. There was always a local corner with specialties. The restaurant was very clean, tables were always nicely, always with cloth napkins, set. "  Read more
    6
    February 2012
  • " the hotel has a main restaurant with outdoor area, a pool bar and a lobby bar. selection of food and drinks is adequate and ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " There was a restaurant in buffet form. The selection was enough, but was more like a three star hotel. no diarrhea or other! cleanliness in the restaurant was OK. There were very few guests since, therefore a very quiet ambience. "  Read more
    4.166666666666667
    February 2012
  • " ... the beach not every accessible, are often long distances (up to 400 meters just!). At the beach there is no sanitation. The ruling tides are not sufficiently described in the catalogue. A good entertainment and a great main entertainer, the balance between respect and entertainment always can preserve. "  Read more
    4.291666666666667
    September 2012
  • " Beach and pool amongst other things. The toilets were very well looked after. Entertainment was mostly Italian, but not as noisy as the other reviews said. Good entertainment all in all which didn't exclude other nations. Special praise goes to the nice Egyptian ... "  Read more
    4.666666666666667
    January 2012
  • " ... what for Egyptian Conditions nevertheless completely okay is. Instead give the Sakara from. The hotel is very clean, the rooms also. The pool is nice, but was not used by US. The beach features enough sunbeds, towels can daily be changed. The Bay itself is really very nice fairly good (coraya divers) ... "  Read more
    5.319444444444445
    April 2012
  • " ... The rooms were always top are 2 times a day! Pool around this time of the year On 30 degrees heated. Beach directly in front of the hotel, beautiful Bay for snorkeling and swimming. Enough sunbeds and umbrellas, without reserve to have. To summarize a very successful vacation in any case to ... "  Read more
    6
    March 2012
  • " The pools were very clean and were cleaned every evening. Internet connection stock in the hotel. The entertainment was ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " ... of water and chocolate on the room. I was simply disturbed, that the mini bar not inclusive was. Received program on tv Satellite, RTL, ARD, ZDF. Electrical adaptors is not necessary. Beautiful large shower with removable shower hose ( is also needed, if you have small child travels. ) water pressure ... "  Read more
    5.513888888888888
    May 2012
  • " Except for the evening entertainment (miserable to not available) everything was very nice. I am coming again. The room was very clean, the food well and all of the staff were especially very friendly and helpful. "  Read more
    5.1305555555555555
    July 2012
  • " ... No matter wether restaurant, bar, or pool bar - all very attentive. The food is diverse and very tasty. Something for everyone. The cocktails at the bar are also very good and had a decent size! The rooms were cleaned daily, beds made and towels changed. Linen is changed every two days! And every day as a surprise and ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
  • " Very beautiful hotel, also in the 2. visit again felt really good. Staff always helpful and friendly. Room is very clean. Beautiful zwembadgedeelte. No Russian guests. Third visit, take place. Thanks to Whaleed, ... "  Read more
    5.575
    June 2012
  • " ... friendly. We were very satisfied and can only recommend this hotel! Next to the hotel is a large aqua park with lifeguard and many slides entry is otherwise! The complex: hotel, beach, pool and rooms are very clean there is nothing to complain about there. Only minus point is the it except the hotel only ... "  Read more
    5.1000000000000005
    August 2012
  • " The hotel and the rooms are clean and are daily maintained and cleaned. Which US disappointed has was the restaurant the ... "  Read more
    4.847222222222222
    September 2012
  • " ... friendly and fast to the place, if one had questions. it was German spoken, but since we were abroad were, I think that this is not of course! Lastly, in the German hotels hardly a Arabic! the rooms were always clean and the complex was constant cleaned and well maintained. "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    January 2012
  • " the staff were very friendly. If German not continued, with English there were not a problem. the rooms were cleaned daily, the towels only changed after demand( finally), the beds after demand partly. daily or all 2a ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    November 2011
  • " The service was just perfect. Small problem was immediately fixed. The rooms were very clean cleaned. On the bed was always a nice decoration. The staff understands English in order to get ... "  Read more
    6
    November 2011
  • " Hotel Area Very well-kept and clean area with a lot of plants (even with plant labels have never seen). Room Spacious rooms with sufficient storage space, generous bathroom with September. Shower ... "  Read more
    5.355555555555555
    May 2011
  • " The hotel can and particularly the snorkeling with best conscience further to recommend. Wanted gladly still a couple of days stay. There was no noise. We had a wonderful room with a view of the sea. The holidaymakers were international (Italian, German, Austrian, ... "  Read more
    5.586111111111111
    July 2012
  • " The services. family room has a balcony with a view of the sea and is equipped with mini bar, coffee/ Tea Makers, tv, safe. the cleanliness left nothing to ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    November 2011
  • " the rooms are big enough. we had a room on the first floor with a balcony, view garden and every day a magnificent ... "  Read more
    5.666666666666667
    October 2011
  • " Very clean enough big rooms. The shower head needed to be changed. "  Read more
    4.5
    January 2012
  • " The rooms are big enough and very nice bathroom. Very clean room overlooking the sea and beaches, with TV, phone, with ... "  Read more
    6
    June 2012
Sigrid
Germany
  • Single
  • Age 51-55
3 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff is really exceptionally friendly and helpful. A bit of english all speak, many also some german. One is very quick and served in a friendly manner, without continuously tip.The food is tasty and something there for every taste. I was particularly impressed from the breakfast, eggs in any form, pancakes, waffles and so on Evenings there was the usual slogan buffet and in a corner arabic food, unfortunately without label, but very delicious. Outside on the terrace was grilled every evening.I had a standard room with a view of the sea (, although not booked). In the room there was … read more
Daniela
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 26-30
3 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff members were mostly very hard, to their guests to take care of it. The german guests and the front desk asked regularly, if everything is okay. The restaurant has a chef turned off, the during dinner for the guests approachable is. When we late from a trip to Luxor returned, was asked the room service on the doorstep and brought us a dinner. The room boy was somewhat übermotiviert and threw us on the first morning around half 9 from the bed (afterwards we then the 'do not disturb' sign is used), made his job but very thorough. They tried … read more
Andy
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
2.2
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
Patch friendliness is paramount. Friendly grin and fail in egypt make nasty remarks. That is unacceptable. Really annoying is, that 1000. Hy my friend, all clear on the day. Very next door is, if the waiters the glasses always top on edge touch, after at least if not still more frequently their best item scratched have. Good appetite. Against a small tip is that room was ok cleaned. They always tried hard to help a small friends to prepare in which towels animals has built. As already mentioned we were after the complaint will be charged a new room offered. Horrible is the … read more
Jasmin
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
5.7
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
The staff is very friendly and hard-working. There are plenty of staff which also speak german so that communication not a problem is. At the room cleaning there is also nothing to complain about. (from time to time hung a monkey of the ceiling depends on ☺ )There was a main restaurant in the breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet form is served. The food is very varied and tasty. Daily freshly grilled. The staff is i tried very hard the wishes of the guests ' wishes. Kitchen style is nationaltypically however mostly the european style.We had a room with a … read more
Thomas
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 46-50
2 Other hotel reviews
5.2
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Great beach vacation with beautiful beach. Great for snorkelling and diving. The food was very good, something for everyone. The rooms and the service also great. For excursions (except for diving) too far remotely. … read more
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Information about Hotel Sol y Mar Solaya Resort

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    Sol Y Mar Solaya is regarded as one of the best Marsa Alam Hotels that offers an extraordinary diving and snorkeling holiday in Egypt, this self contained and all inclusive resort offers everything you need for a perfect family beach holiday in one of Egypt's most peaceful destinations on the Red Sea coast. http://www.jaz.travel/destinations/egypt/madinat-coraya-hotels/solymar-solaya.aspx
  • Location
    Sol Y Mar Solaya will grant you the opportunity to spend a remarkable Red Sea Holiday, is located in the beautiful Madinat Coraya overlooking Coraya Bay. Just 5 km from Marsa Alam International Airport. http://www.jaz.travel/destinations/egypt/madinat-coraya-hotels/solymar-solaya.aspx
  • Accommodation
    Sol Y Mar Solaya has 209 comfortable and pleasantly furnished guest rooms. 115 Superior rooms (34 m²) 94 Deluxe Family rooms (41 m²) All rooms are individually air conditioned and have either a balcony or a terrace. Non-Smoking rooms are available on request. All rooms are fully equipped with: Bathroom with shower Satellite TV Mini bar Hairdryer Direct dial international telephone In -room safe
  • Food and Drink
    Sol Y Mar Solaya offers a first class buffet style restaurant and café as well as friendly bars. Safari Restaurant is our main restaurant and features a spacious terrace. Serves sumptuous International buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with "à-la-minute" live cooking stations. Savana Bar offers all kinds of drinks in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Tropicana Bar is the perfect place to enjoy cooling drinks and light meals throughout the day. Eclipse Discotheque dance the night away with our animation team to the early morning light.
  • Leisure
    Madinat Coraya is rapidly gaining a reputation for some of the most beautiful diving sites and the most astonishing variety of marine life just a step away in the southern Red Sea. Dozens of large turtles can often be seen feeding in the bay and dugong frequent its calm and serene waters too. Try snorkelling or visit the nearby Diving Centre (www.coraya-divers.com) to get a taste of the world of SCUBA diving. You can snorkel by simply wading into the sea from the pristine beach. The hotels own private jetty provides easy access to deeper waters The hotel has two large swimming pools, one is heated during the winter, but if lounging in or beside the pool is too lazy for you, there are plenty of activities on offer. Beach volleyball and beach soccer Aerobics, table tennis, darts and archery Floodlit tennis courts (at extra charge) Health Club with gym where you can luxuriate in a Jacuzzi, massage ( against charge), steam bath or sauna. Quad Bike hire Our animation team organises daily activity programmes and hosts live music, dancing and folklore shows that are performed regularly in the evening at the hotel’s theatre. The Kids Club is open daily and provides supervised childcare from 10.00 am till 5.00 pm. Special activity programmes are designed for young ones aged between 4 and 12. Children also have their own playground and a separate freshwater swimming pool.
  • Other facilities and services
    Sol Y Mar Solaya, Marsa Alam services include a permanently manned reception and lobby facility with Internet access, a restaurant, café and bars, two swimming pools including one just for kids as well as shops and animation programmes and live music and cabaret entertainment in the evenings. Visit the Health Club with gym, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi or indulge yourself with a massage. http://www.jaz.travel/destinations/egypt/madinat-coraya-hotels/solymar-solaya.aspx
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    The hotel is in the Marsa Alam district, right beside a sandy beach on the Red Sea. It is about 5 km from Marsa Alam International airport, 67 km from Quseir, 210 km south of Hurghada and 240 km from Luxor.
  • Facilities
    With its original oriental style and long sandy beach, this club resort enjoys a unique blend of both a southern Egyptian feel and the atmosphere of the Red Sea. The 209 hotel rooms are set in two clusters, with a spectacular sea or garden view, with elegant furniture and comfortable facilities to make guests feel right at home. The hotel is air-conditioned throughout and offers a range of facilities including a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a café, an on-site hairdresser, a bar, pub, disco, TV room, restaurant and Internet access. Guests can also make use of the laundry service, cycle hire, kids’ club and parking for those arriving by car.
  • Rooms
    Each room comes with an en suite bathroom with a bathtub/shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a satellite/cable television, Internet access, a minibar, individually adjustable air conditioning, a safe and either a balcony or a terrace.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    A professional entertainment team arranges a daily sports programme with plenty of variety, as well as night-time entertainment for guests of all ages. There is an outdoor swimming pool in the hotel grounds, complete with a children’s paddling section and a poolside snack bar. Guests can also relax in the sauna or with a professional massage. Other leisure options include tennis, table tennis, aerobics, a workout in the gym, cycling, volleyball, beach volleyball, darts and bocce.
  • Meals
    Breakfast is provided at the hotel, and lunch and dinner are served in the form of a buffet.
  • Payment
    American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment.
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Hotel amenities

  • Total number of rooms: < 300
  • 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
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Number of hotel bars altogether: 2
  • 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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