Not all tourists are willing to spend a significant amount on vacation, even if we are talking about a tour to Egypt. Many travelers are trying to find options that will allow them not only to spend their holidays on the shores of the warm sea, but also save a significant amount of money. One of the budget hotels in Egypt is the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4. Prices for living in it will seem quite attractive to everyone. But before making a final choice, it will be useful to know a little about the conditions of rest in this place.
Hotel location
Mexicana Sharm Resort 4 is located near the resort town of Sharm El Sheikh. It is located 18 km from the international airport, so tourists are delivered to their place of residence quite quickly. The Old Town is just 3 km away and Naama Bay is 6 km away.
Many travel agencies in the descriptions of the hotel indicate that it is located on the second line from the sea. Actually it is not. If the beach is further than 500 m, then this is considered the third line. Mexicana Sharm Resort 4(on the map you can see in more detail) is 1.5 km away from the beach. The hotel is located in a very quiet area, so it can be recommended for a relaxing holiday.
Description of the territory
The Mexicana Sharm Resort 4hotel pleases tourists with a very beautiful and flourishing territory. Here, literally everything is buried in lush greenery. From the first look at the area, you can tell that the staff is doing their best to look after the magnificent gardens. Even the structures are wrapped around beautiful flowering plants, which looks amazing and creates a feeling of being at home.
There are two swimming pools near the hotel. In one of them, the water is heated, so it is very popular with guests during the winter months. In both reservoirs there are specially adapted places for bathing the young guests of the hotel. There are a lot of sun loungers near the reservoirs, so you can always find a free place to sunbathe here. Towels are provided free of charge by the pool.
Infrastructure Features
The Mexicana Sharm Resort 4 hotel provides its guests with a list of services that can be used free of charge or for a certain amount of money. Room service is available at an additional cost only. For money, you can uselaundry or dry cleaning services. Parking spaces at the hotel are provided free of charge to guests. There is also an opportunity to rent a car, which will cost a certain amount of money.
The beauty center operating at the hotel offers its services. Access to the massage parlor, jacuzzi or steam room is available at an additional cost.
Medical services are also provided for money. You will have to pay both for treatment and medicines, and for a consultation.
The hotel has its own library, which contains many interesting books. Here you can also visit an Internet cafe, but only for an additional fee.
Hotel rooms
About 400 guests can simultaneously stay at the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4. Standard Room - the most modest rooms with an area of 36 square meters. m. They can accommodate a maximum of 4 people. Slightly more comfortable conditions for living in Junior Suites. There is a kitchen, living room and bedroom. For couples, Family Rooms are best suited for 4 people. Guests can also choose the Deluxe Suite, which is perfect for groups or families of up to 6 people.
Tourists who have visited the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4before, are not advised to overpay too much for allegedly improved rooms. Everywhere the conditions are almost the same, the only difference is the availability of free space. And since they come here not tosit in rooms, a standard room will be enough for an overnight stay.
Tourist reviews of room service
Many vacationers who have chosen the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4hotel for their holidays do not really like the atmosphere in the rooms and are not happy with the quality of service. The biggest complaint is the condition of the bathrooms. Also, very often you have to deal with the lack of hot water. Not uncommon - the lack of toiletries. The situation does not improve even after contacting the reception: the hotel administration is in no hurry to solve the problems of its guests.
The rooms are cleaned daily, although its quality is far from up to par. According to tourists, the hands of the cleaner quite often do not reach the kitchen or balcony. As for insects, they are trying to fight them here. Rooms are constantly sanitized with mosquito and ant repellents.
Linen is changed daily. With enough tips, the cleaners build various figures out of towels.
A lot of controversy in the opinions of tourists vacationing at the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4(Sharm El Sheikh) is caused by numbers. Some guests find them quite suitable for living and recommend not to expect too much from a relatively cheap tour. Others are absolutely not satisfied with somewhat outdated and pretty shabby furniture.
Sea and beach
Beach holidays are very important for tourists who come to Egypt for holidays. Mexicana Sharm Resort 4provides its guests with the opportunity to visit two beaches. The firstis urban, there are always a lot of people on it. It is not particularly well-groomed, and therefore vacationers prefer the coral Palma Beach. It is equipped with a pontoon through which you can reach deep places. Here you can also admire the beauty of coral groves and the inhabitants of the Red Sea. Free sunbeds and umbrellas are at the disposal of hotel guests. Beach towels are also provided.
You can get to the sea by bus. There is no charge for hotel guests. Buses run on a strict schedule, so tourists know exactly what time they need to be ready to go to the beach. If desired, you can get to the sea by taxi. Walking to the beach during the summer months is not recommended due to the extreme heat.
Food at the hotel
Tourists, ordering a tour, can choose the appropriate meal plan for themselves at the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4:
- all inclusive;
- half board;
- breakfast.
Because it is not very convenient for hotel guests to come to the hotel for lunch, spending time on the road, many prefer to choose half board, which includes breakfast and dinner. You can dine at the bars on the beach. Food, even with the all-inclusive system, is served by beach bars only for an additional fee.
The hotel's main restaurant is located in the main building of the hotel complex. It is designed for 180 people. The hall is air-conditioned, thanks to which vacationers can eat in fairly comfortable conditions.
A lot of reviews are about local cuisine. The menu here is not very diverse, but still everyone will find suitable dishes for themselves. Very little fruit is served. Many tourists point to their complete absence, which happens quite often. Drinks also do not delight the guests. Moreover, they are often served in plastic bowls, which is unacceptable for a four-star hotel. As many tourists note, drinks in plastic glasses are given out for Russian-speaking tourists, although vacationers from European countries are brought only in glassware. Such discrimination by the hotel staff does not inspire holidaymakers to revisit this place.
Sports & Entertainment
According to many tourists, the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4hotel is suitable for people who want to enjoy their holidays in a relaxed atmosphere. Various entertainment events are rarely held here, which makes young people bored. Animation in the hotel is almost non-existent. Sometimes you can see how darts or other games are organized, but the work of animators is limited to this.
People who want to brighten up their leisure time can go in for sports. A fitness center offers its services. You can play it for free. Guests can enjoy beach volleyball or table tennis. You can play billiards, tennis or water sports for an extra charge.
Advantages and disadvantages of Mexicana Sharm Resort 4
Reviews of tourists indicate that staying at the hotel leaves not only good impressions. Warm words are addressed to the territory, which really amazes with its beauty. The advantage of staying at the hotel is the low cost of the tour. But, according to the guests, these positive aspects are limited.
Despite the fact that the beach is far from the hotel, vacationers are quite satisfied with their vacation by the sea. But the quality of service leaves much to be desired. Drinks, even for all-inclusive tourists, are issued only in plastic containers and one cup per hand. In addition, the staff allows themselves to be disrespectful towards vacationers.
A lot of negativity is expressed in the reviews regarding the work of the administrators of the hotel Mexicana Sharm Resort 4(Sharm El Sheikh). They are in no hurry to listen to the requests of the guests. Moreover, when Russian tourists approach managers with claims, hotel employees pretend that they do not understand what is at stake. True, if you are persistent, then the problems will be solved.
Tourists who have chosen the Mexicana Sharm Resort 4hotel for their vacation should not expect too much. But if you set yourself up for positive and prioritize a beach holiday and a stay in one of the most beautiful countries, then even with all the shortcomings, a stay in a hotel will leave good memories.
