The beach hotel complex - the Aladdin Hotel in Hurghada - used to belong to the Dessole line. Although this is one of the resorts opened back in 1995, holidays here are offered with comfort, according to modern standards. The hotel has four stars on the sign, but tourists leave mostly positive feedback about it. She is on the first line, she has her own beach, and the views of the Red Sea are simply amazing. And now we will tell you more about this hotel and what tourists say about it. Moreover, by purchasing a package trip to this hotel, you will actually find yourself in three at once.
How to get there
Due to the fact that tour operators have suspended the sale of tours to the Egyptian direction, some travelers who miss the resorts of the Red Sea, get here on their own. But it is notso easy. There are no direct flights to Egypt from Russian cities yet, and travel costs have almost doubled. True, seasoned vacationers have found a way out and use the services of Belarusian or Ukrainian tour operators. From Kyiv or Minsk, quite budgetary charters can take you to the resort hub in 4-5 hours. The cost of such a tour usually includes a transfer. From Hurghada Airport to the Aladdin Hotel is only eight kilometers. Therefore, you will not even notice how you find yourself on vacation.
How to get around Hurghada
The most popular resort in Egypt is famous for its affordable prices, which will allow even not too rich tourists to spend their holidays here. The guests of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), the photo of which we present here as an illustration, are no exception. Tourists are advised to leave the hotel to any part of the city by taxi. It is inexpensive, and to stop it, you just need to wave your hand anywhere on the track. It is advisable to immediately name the destination and have small Egyptian pounds with you. For example, not too far from Aladdin is a large water museum - the Hurghada Aquarium. It is easy and inexpensive to get there by public transport. It is worth a trip to the old district of the city - El Dahar, wander through the winding streets, bargain and feel the real oriental flavor.
What is nearby
Senzomall is a ten minute walk from the hotel. There you can buy cheap linen, beach accessories, fruits (strawberries, mangoes). It is also close to"Cleopatra Bazaar". There is less choice, but lower prices. Be that as it may, tourists do not remain without purchases. Opposite the hotel, across the road towards the desert, is the Titanic Waterpark Resort. Guests of the Aladdin Hotel can visit it for free once during their stay.
Hotel Aladdin (Hurghada): description of the territory
The hotel complex is spread over an area of 134,000 square meters. Its territory consists of a huge green area, decorated with flower beds, green lawns, palm trees and various exotic flowers, parking for guests' cars and a shopping alley.
In addition, the tourists noted that the main feature of the Aladdin Hotel is that its guests can use the territory, services and beaches of other neighboring complexes. These are Ali Baba Palace and Jasmine Village. It is best to go there for a walk with children. Therefore, we can say that the guests of Aladdin have not one hotel, but three. On the territory there is a small zoo with tame monkeys, which is very popular with children. The design and park of the hotel, according to tourists, are very beautiful. The territory is so huge that you can walk there for whole evenings, and you won’t want to go anywhere else. After dark, everything is beautifully illuminated, especially the pools.
Rooms
The Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) is quite large. It has almost 540 rooms. Basically, these are standard rooms, but 40 of them are classified as superior. The rooms have everything you need for a good rest: they have balconies,air-conditioned, with refrigerators. The bathroom has a hairdryer. Satellite television. Assessing the Standard Rooms of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), tourists write that they are, of course, not new, but spacious. Everything is in working condition, drinking water is delivered every day. The bathroom has a hairdryer and liquid soap dispenser. Tourists are offered rooms both in multi-storey buildings and in bungalows. Russian vacationers really like the latter type of housing. Bed linen in the rooms is not only clean, but also very pleasant to the touch. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The beds are large, there is a comfortable sofa, a kettle. Plasma TV.
Service & entertainment
The administrator and reception of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) in Egypt provide round-the-clock services for receiving guests. So no matter what time you arrive, you will always be met. The hotel provides laundry and dry cleaning services. For seminars there is a good conference hall with all necessary equipment, designed for 70 people. If you feel unwell, you can call a doctor. Guests of the hotel can use the gym free of charge. It operates on schedule, as does the he alth club. But the spa center and beauty salon are already paid services. Fans of keeping fit obviously like it here.
The tennis court is open until sunset. There is a basketball court and you can play volleyball on the beach. In the pool and by the sea, animators conduct aerobics classes, including water. On the beach, they also invite guests to take part in various games and competitions, lure them into programs forfitness. Arabic and Latin dance lessons are held. And then there are darts, billiards, water polo, ping-pong - it's hard to even list everything. Tourists celebrate cheerful evening shows, concerts, night discos with the participation of professional DJs, cabaret and dancing to live music. And for young people on the beach on the territory of Ali Baba, foam parties are held after sunset. There are special bonuses for newlyweds and regular customers. Wi-fi only works in the lobby, but it is paid. And from six in the evening until midnight you can use the hookah bar.
Staff
We have already mentioned that vacationers and guests leave positive feedback about the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada), and especially about the service. Settle in quickly. The room will be given according to your wishes without any additional charge. Luggage is delivered. The hotel staff is professional and friendly. They greet you, ask if you have a good rest. Always ready to help and respond to your request. The waiters are friendly. The cleaners are very diligent, whether you tip them or not. The room is decorated with various figures made of towels. On the beach, beach boys help spread mattresses, bring and put sunbeds where you say. The bartenders will bring you cocktails. The animation team is small, but the guys there are very funny and know how to cheer others up. The main thing is to tune in positively towards employees, smile at them in response, say “hello” in Arabic. And you will be treated like family.
What is provided for children
From reviews of Aladdin Hotel (Egypt, Hurghada)it can be seen that this hotel has a whole concept for the rest of the little guests. Firstly, for children under the age of two, you can invite a nanny. But such a service must be ordered in advance.
Secondly, there is a good playground on the territory that meets all safety standards. Boys and girls from 4 to 12 years old visit the mini club during the day. In the evening, a disco and special film screenings are sure to be arranged for children. And for teenagers, animators come up with fun entertainment programs.
Food
The guests of the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) are fed according to the "all inclusive" system. Meals are served in the main restaurant. There are also three a la carte establishments in the hotel. These are Italian, Mongolian restaurants specializing in fish and seafood. They can be visited free of charge once per stay. In addition, there are six bars on the vast territory of Aladdin. If you want to eat on the territory of neighboring hotels - Jasmine Village and Ali Baba Palace, then this is possible. You only need to pre-register at the reception.
Food at the hotel is good - there is always beef, chicken and fish for lunch and dinner. There are even crabs. Grilled dishes are often fried, especially kyufte and liver. There are good side dishes and vegetables prepared in various ways. There are many fruits to choose from: oranges, melons, tangerines, dates, bananas, grapefruit. Quite good, as for Egypt, wine and beer. At the beach bar you can eat pizza,burgers, french fries, rice with fish. You can make your own salads with different sauces. Good pastries are for dessert, and in the morning they serve excellent fresh yoghurts. According to tourists, the best a la carte restaurant is Mongolian. They serve fried meat with vegetables in a frying pan where a flame burns.
Beach vacation
No wonder the full name of this hotel in Hurghada is Aladdin Beach Resort Hotel. The beach is located a couple of hundred meters from the residential buildings and a few tens of meters from the bungalows. It is wide and quite long. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. The beds have mattresses. In addition, hotel guests can still walk to the beaches of two neighboring hotels. In the coastal zone, vacationers are offered many different water sports, but these are paid services. The entrance to the water is sandy, so special shoes are not needed.
The cleanest beach, according to tourists, is at Jasmine Village. There is a coral reef and even a sunken ship underwater not far from the shore. Near Aladdin, you can also admire the fish, but behind the buoys. In any case, a mask must be taken. The Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada, Egypt) has two outdoor swimming pools for adults. One of them is heated in winter. It is located right next to the sea. In addition, children can splash in two "paddling pools" to choose from. And on the territory of Ali Baba Palace there is a small heated water park. It's always clean, there are slide mats, and there's enough for all the guests.
Tours
To Hurghada, as the absolutemost tourists go not only for a beach holiday. After all, this resort is located in such a way that it is not too far from here to get to the Valley of the Kings and Luxor. But for starters, it’s worth seeing the local sights: go to the desert on ATVs, buggies or jeeps, go to the Bedouins for an evening and watch their incendiary dances, ride camels and remember the sunset in these lifeless ones for life, but this does not less beautiful mountains. It is also worth visiting various sea excursions - large and small islands, and among them the famous Giftun, where a real wild beach awaits you. In addition, near its shores, the best snorkeling and diving in the vicinity of Hurghada. And in the evening, be sure to go to the show "A Thousand and One Nights."
Shopping
You don't even have to read the reviews of tourists about the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) to understand what exactly the guests of this resort take home. Of course, these are souvenirs with ancient Egyptian flavor. These are figurines of ancient gods and amulets made of ornamental stones, as well as papyri made in the old manner. Egyptian gold and silver products are also in demand, but when buying you need to be careful not to run into a fake. Local hookahs are also good - different sizes, with fillers and pipes. Their prices are much lower than in Russia. Tourists are also advised to purchase high-quality Egyptian cotton: bed linen, summer jackets, dresses, T-shirts … And from the products you can bring dried hibiscus, coffee and variousexotic spices to buy from the market: turmeric, saffron, cumin and many more.
Hotel Aladdin (Hurghada): reviews of tourists
There are few Russian guests in this resort. More than half of the tourists are from Europe. The Egyptians themselves like to stop here. The hotel, according to the guests, is very suitable for families. However, the Internet is expensive here, so hotel guests are advised to purchase a mobile card from Vodafone or an Egyptian operator. It comes out cheaper. But in general, vacationers describe a beautiful area, praise excellent cuisine, a sandy beach with a reef, a good and safe entry into the water. In addition, a cheerful, kind, homely atmosphere reigns here, which sets you up for a wonderful pastime. No wonder tourists agree that although the Aladdin Hotel (Hurghada) has 4 stars on the sign, it can be quite attributed to premium hotels. They would love to go back there again. It is great for families with children of any age.
