Hotel Arena Inn
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Location. Hotel Arena Inn is located near the beach in central El Gouna and close to El Gouna Beach. Property Features. This El Gouna inn has a private beach. Dining options at Hotel Arena Inn
include 2 restaurants. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a health
club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a hair salon. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Limo/town
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Address
El Gouna, Down Town
Email: res@arenainn-elgouna.com
http://www.arenainn-elgouna.com
The hotel in general
Situated on the shores of a lagoon, the Arena Inn has a modern Egyptian architectural style and is connected by a bridge with the lively downtown El Gouna area with it's colourful shopping arcades, restaurants and bars. The Hotel offers all amenities and features a private swimming pool and beautifully-designed restaurant overlooking the lagoon beach.
On-site activity desks include diving, golf, and kids’ programs.
Hotel location
Exceptional for its incredible beauty and natural setting, El Gouna is an exclusive paradise on the Red Sea coastline which lies 22 kilometers north of Hurghada and is easily accessible via the international airport. The destination offers a comprehensive range of sports and leisure activities centered around the immaculate sailing marina and cozy downtown city centre.
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El Gouna, Down Town
Email: res@arenainn-elgouna.com
http://www.arenainn-elgouna.com
The hotel in general
Situated on the shores of a lagoon, the Arena Inn has a modern Egyptian architectural style and is connected by a bridge with the lively downtown El Gouna area with it's colourful shopping arcades, restaurants and bars. The Hotel offers all amenities and features a private swimming pool and beautifully-designed restaurant overlooking the lagoon beach.
On-site activity desks include diving, golf, and kids’ programs.
Hotel location
Exceptional for its incredible beauty and natural setting, El Gouna is an exclusive paradise on the Red Sea coastline which lies 22 kilometers north of Hurghada and is easily accessible via the international airport. The destination offers a comprehensive range of sports and leisure activities centered around the immaculate sailing marina and cozy downtown city centre.
Notice: This informartion is provided directly by the hotel. HolidayCheck does not assume any liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information.
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1000 hotel reviews for Hotel Arena Inn
My holiday in hotel arena inn was outstanding! The staff are it is friendly and accommodating, very informal, there was good food and selection of beverages, you can so much undertake! Shall as soon as possible again in my vacation hotel arena inn! Read more
in December 11,
Ayse, Age 31-35, Solo/single
Read 211 times - 0% helpful
To all who can never be satisfied. People you can't for 'apple and an egg'vacation want to book and expect luxury. (Partly would you don't even have ticket to Egypt for those price) who is or should three times for steigenberger hotel Mövenpick the amount. Room are too small? Go on vacation for swimming or room to stay?-old mirror: it is normal that in winter season, there were mainly older guests staying, I was often enough in July in December stat there. It is also other old mirror arena inn is an example of best price & performance ratio.... Read more
in December 11,
Celal, Age 46-50, Couple
Read 359 times - 80% helpful
We were the third time and were not disappointed this time. The staff recognizes a charged again. Despite the diversity of the guests. Great informal Atmosphere! Also a fourth time Read more
in December 11,
Bärbel, Age 41-45, Couple
Read 244 times - 50% helpful
great holiday with super nice atmosphere around the hotel. Especially the vegetables very delicious and the staff was very friendly, also German-speaking. Not only suitable for ' day-sun bathing guests' but also for those from the hotel want to do something. The distance to the beach is excellent for the beautiful villas of El gouna to see zuzulaufen directly on the sea. Although the beach was also reached with the boat. Also very suitable for vegetarians. Only in front of the traders on the premises you should beware. Read more
in December 11,
Johanna, Age 19-25, Couple
Read 185 times
We stayed at the December a week seaside holiday in this hotel made. We were welcomed in a very friendly manner. The room was rather small but clean and functional, safe free of charge. Choice of food for three star is okay. Was always refilled and was delicious. Hotel is informal, the staff were friendly and helpful. Pool was always clean and was heated Read more
in December 11,
Helene, Age 51-55, Couple
Read 188 times - 0% helpful
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Hotel in general
- in February 10
Over the road from the arena inn is a little bakery very very cheap and u can eat outside, but defo the best value for money was the place at the other side of the bakery the locals use this, 2 steak butties with 2 bottles of pop about £3 at the most. - in February 10
the best value for money were jobos where u can get a great big fillet steak with chips salad and vedge for 2 cheese cake for 1 with bottle of water and can of pop foraprox £23.
- in February 10
- in January 10
It is very hot at this time of year though - about 40 C so if you're not great with temps like these go in April or May or October The hotel was clean, comfortable and the staff were great as is the custom in Egypt. - in November 09
Hotel was clean, rooms cleaned daily, staff very polite and welcoming. - in October 09
Good Basic, clean hotel, friendly and helpful staff, we asked for a glass of ice most nights for our room drinkies !
- in January 10
- in October 10
We had a great holiday. - in April 10
Unless you want to stay within your hotel and have a more than comfortable room book this hotel straight away, get some flights and have a great holiday! - in February 10
special thanks to the great staff and lovely people we met there for making it a great holiday x - in January 10
The hotel staff are friendly and courteous, along with the animation team they all ensure you leave with a 'That was a great holiday' feeling.
- in October 10
- in October 10
What a great hotel. - in February 10
All in all it was great. - in January 10
Hotel is great for a winter break.
- in October 10
- in November 09
They are quite basic, but perfectly adequate and good value for the money paid. - in November 09
They are quite basic, but perfectly adequate and good value for the money paid.
- in November 09
- in April 10
Whether you are out and about every day or want to have a by the pool/ sun lounge holiday, Arena Inn is a lovely hotel offering quiet and friendly value for money accommodation. - in March 10
Final words, the only negative I have is that the hotel was quiet yes, but noisy, confused?.
- in April 10
- in October 10
I would recommend El Gouna as a laid back relaxing holiday.
- in October 10
- in April 10
Cost wise good value compared to England but they probably made a fortune out of us. - in April 10
Cost wise good value compared to England but they probably made a fortune out of us.
- in April 10
- in April 10
Internet here is pricey and is available on the internet station in the foyer but no wireless in rooms or anywhere in the hotel.
- in April 10
Room
- in April 10
Rooms are cleaned everyday to a good standard. - in December 09
All the staff were friendly as usual,rooms were cleaned to an imaculate standard,although they are a bit small they have been newly redecorated.
- in April 10
- in April 10
There is a safety deposit box, TV – multi lingual, phone, air con, French doors (some rooms have a balcony) and beds are comfortable. - in November 09
The rooms are smallish but the beds are comfortable and the water is very hot - what more could you want!
- in April 10
- in June 10
The rooms are clean with comfy beds and a really nice shower room, just what you would want and expect from a 3* hotel. - in March 10
The pool was lovely, the sun beds were comfy, the lagoon beach was nice and the bar was good with a free pool table. - in February 10
Comfy beds. - in October 09
Nice rooms, comfy beds, very efficient air-con (a must for Egypt), nice pool, and good selection at breakfast - the chocolate pancakes were delicious.
- in June 10
- in February 10
dont pay extra for pool view because they dont get much sun, when the sun goes down u get a good hour extra on the road side if u are on the second or third floor, room 251 was a good room with a double bed and balcony.
- in February 10
- air-conditioner and safe , tv rooms
- in February 10
TIPS email hotel and require a balcony room as not all rooms have them. - in November 09
We had a balcony room overlooking the road it was nice to sit out and watch the sunset. - in October 09
Also we booked a room with a balcony which we didn't get (but to be honest I forgot until a few days before we left so I couln't be bothered moving) Staff were very helpful apart from 1 guy on Reception who when we asked for a taxi to Huragada told us it's 140EP one way, we had a feeling he had rung his mate, as we ended up getting the bus for 5EP there and a taxi back for 70EP.
- in February 10
- in January 10
Rooms are basic, but comfortable and importantly are cleaned daily.
- in January 10
- in January 10
Returning to our room on the first day, the combination to the safe in the room no longer worked.
- in January 10
- in April 10
The room was never cleaned properly (just a quick mop and the bed made each day) which meant the skirting boards were thick with dust.
- in April 10
- in September 10
They are small and the fixtures and fittings are tired.
- in September 10
Service
- in February 10
Service by waiters was excellent and they were all friendly.
- in February 10
- in December 09
All the staff were friendly as usual,rooms were cleaned to an imaculate standard,although they are a bit small they have been newly redecorated.
- in December 09
- in June 10
we love this hotel,this was our second stay here this year,great staff,good food,we will be back to our second home next year. - in February 10
special thanks to the great staff and lovely people we met there for making it a great holiday x - in January 10
It is very hot at this time of year though - about 40 C so if you're not great with temps like these go in April or May or October The hotel was clean, comfortable and the staff were great as is the custom in Egypt.
- in June 10
- in February 10
special thanks to the great staff and lovely people we met there for making it a great holiday x - in January 10
Really unbelievable hotel in a gorgeous spot, with beautiful decor and lovely people - Egyptians are wonderful people in general but the sincerity of the staff at Arena Inn is unsurpassed, they obviously enjoy working here and with the guests.
- in February 10
- in October 10
The staff are so friendly and really. - in January 10
The staff are all so friendly, especially in the dining room, especially Achmed who always gave you tea or coffee with a smile and a little chat in English.
- in October 10
- in August 10
It is quite clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the selection of food is quite good. - in February 10
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
- in August 10
- in April 10
Staff here are very polite and welcoming and every morning for breakfast, we were greeted with a smile by Hany Sammy the captain of the restaurant. - in November 09
Hotel was clean, rooms cleaned daily, staff very polite and welcoming.
- in April 10
- little guy at reception
- in October 09
Staff uninterested and inattentive. - in October 09
Staff uninterested and inattentive.
- in October 09
Location
- in February 10
arena inn is bestt hotel for its type and its in the best location for downtown.
- in February 10
- in September 09
but the hotel, the friendly egyptian people, the clear, warm beautiful sea with its amazing fish and dolphins have made sure we will return , - in September 09
but the hotel, the friendly egyptian people, the clear, warm beautiful sea with its amazing fish and dolphins have made sure we will return ,
- in September 09
- in January 10
If you like walking you can get to most of the other big hotels and beaches by bridges or the free shuttle boat.
- in January 10
- in August 10
It has a good location and is close to 'downtown' shops, supermarkets, and restaurants. - in April 10
) A good location, and even quicker to downtown if you cut past the poolbar and out round the Arena Inn massage spa rather than going out the front door and all the way round.
- in August 10
- good location of hotel
- in March 10
Plus El Gouna has some great restaurants. - in October 09
Excellent value for money, we only stay B&B because of all the great restaurants to choose from, including the new Spanish/Mexican which is very close to the Arena!
- in March 10
- in February 10
and u get to see so much; we also went to mangroovy beach where they have a bar and u can chill and watch the kite boarding,very nice beach get a tok tok to get there £1 from downtown.
- in February 10
- in January 10
The snorkeling reef is not that big or bright, but it's not bad for free.
- in January 10
- in August 10
The swimming pool can get 'overcrowded' (and a bit noisy) at times, and the hotel beach is not great.
- in August 10
Gastronomy
- in February 10
The food is excellent though and the staff are very nice. - in February 10
The food was excellent, cheap and authentically middle eastern, served in attractive and clean surroundings.
- in February 10
- in June 10
Plenty of excellent restaurants at the Marina and Downtown El Gouna.
- in June 10
- in April 10
The fresh bread was very nice, but unfortunately the jam was just in a big bowl instead of small pots, and it was the same with the yoghurt (plain yoghurts with jam mixed into it = strawberry yoghurt). - in October 10
Lots of cereals, yogurts, fresh bread, hot food, cheeses, salads, toast, teas, coffee, and a cooking station where you could get omelette, fried eggs, scambled eggs freshly cooked and also french toast and pancakes.
- in April 10
- in April 10
Cheese and meats were also available, but most days looked like they had been out too long, and so did the fresh fruit salad, as it was always brown.
- in April 10
- in February 10
The egg station at breakfast is good i had scrambled most days but he does omlettes, pankcakes, fried eggs fench toast, the guy himself is a lovely man we liked having him greet us with a smile every morning.
- in February 10
- in June 10
we love this hotel,this was our second stay here this year,great staff,good food,we will be back to our second home next year. - in February 10
Though the boat, beach and food were all good, the organisation was dismal, so were were pretty sick to find out that other hotel guests had booked a similar trip through strong waves for half the price- but theirs also included (successful) dolphin-watching and they were very happy with the trip.
- in June 10
- in October 10
Zetuna beach very good you can snorkel there from the jetty or walk out in water up to your waste and snorkel again nice food and staff. - in March 10
25 euros each and it was fantastic, it was our first snorkle and I felt confident about the leaders, and to my surprise the food was nice. - in February 10
The helpful staff, amazing location, decent sized rooms, nice food and plenty of good weather :-) From the moment we arrived we needed to change room as we asked for a double bed not 2 singles.
- in October 10
- in July 10
if you are staying B&B as we did, the best restaurants in my opinion were tamr henna (for good local food extremely cheap), dunes (for amazing steak, silly cheap) & the thai restaurant (om my goodness the best thai food ever insanely cheap!
- in July 10
- in May 10
The majority of the stuff att the breakfast buffet is not really healthy either, the toast taste like sponge-cake, and while there is a variety of pastries, cookies, and stuff like that, there isn't really any good real bread.
- in May 10
- in February 10
The hotel and resort was good, icluding Boxers Bar, but we were badly let down by Thomas Cook. - in February 10
The hotel and resort was good, icluding Boxers Bar, but we were badly let down by Thomas Cook.
- in February 10
- expensive wine
Sport & Entertainment
- in February 10
We were on the ground floor and had a good pool view. - in February 10
thomson has the arena inn a 2 star but i think its a good 3+ its got a good pool scene and friendly vibe.
- in February 10
- in September 10
The grounds are well kept, the staff from strong waves dive club and the health club are lovely.
- in September 10
- in March 10
The pool was lovely, the sun beds were comfy, the lagoon beach was nice and the bar was good with a free pool table. - in October 09
Lovely pool and best of all very few English to spoil the relaxed nature of the place!
- in March 10
- in October 09
Nice rooms, comfy beds, very efficient air-con (a must for Egypt), nice pool, and good selection at breakfast - the chocolate pancakes were delicious.
- in October 09
- in September 10
The pool area is nice, but there weren't enough sun beds and we found ourselves perched on two chairs from the bar to catch some rays. - in February 10
Maybe if there was a bit more entertainment it would be perfect altho we did have 2 small shows in the bar/pool area which was nice.
- in September 10
- sparkling clean pool
- the pool wasnt a problem
- Annoying Pool
- not big premises