The hotel in question is part of a chain of large hotels called Red Sea Hotels. It is called Sunwing Family Star 5. Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Makadi can boast of having hotels of this chain. All of them are distinguished by wonderful, well-groomed territories, the presence of beautiful figured pools and beaches that are huge in length. The object of our article is located in Makadi Bay.
This picturesque resort is located in a quiet, secluded bay in Egypt. It has become famous and popular with tourists due to the huge variety of beautiful local fish and coral reefs. This place is made for people who love diving and all kinds of water sports.
Makadi is a fairly young resort that was created in the mid-nineties. To date, there are more than 10 hotels on its territory, most of them 4 and 5 stars. Many are made in the traditions of the Egyptian style and equipped with bungalows. The beaches of the hotels are cleared of corals, with pleasant golden sand and clear sea water. These and many more reasons are key for peopletraveling to a resort with children.
The Sunwing Family Star 5 was built in 2008 and is an extension of the Sunwing Waterworld complex. Guests staying at Family Star use the restaurants and facilities of the complex.
Hotel location and infrastructure
The hotel is located 25 kilometers from the airport and 35 kilometers from the city center of Hurghada on the seafront in Makadi Bay. The hotel consists of the main building and six buildings with 2 and 3 floors.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, so tourists can check in and check into rooms at any time of the day. The building is air conditioned. You can rent a car or call a taxi at any time. The hotel also has parking. Guests can contact the doctor, whose services are also paid separately. Tourists can exchange currency directly at the hotel, and in the shopping complex called Makadi Mall, visit a souvenir shop and buy gifts for relatives and friends. There is also a supermarket in the same mall.
For an additional fee, hotel residents can use the laundry, hairdresser or beauty salon, which are located on the beach Sunwing Waterworld. There you can also use the services of masseurs. Sunwing Waterworld has free Wi-Fi.
The hotel has prepared several bonuses and compliments for visitors. For example, for regular guests, for a wedding anniversary, for newlyweds or for a birthday. Many tourists who visited the hotel talk about gettingsmall presents.
Hotel rooms
Sunwing Family Star 5 has 64 Family Rooms (two rooms) with a maximum possible number of guests up to 6 people. The area of the rooms can be from 60 to 78 square meters. meters. All rooms have their own terrace or balcony. The floor is covered with marble tiles. Each room has a bathroom with shower, toilet and hairdryer.
There is also air conditioning, TV with cable and satellite channels (some Russian). The room is equipped with a safe, a mini-bar, the water in which is updated free of charge daily, and a telephone. A coffee maker or an electric kettle can be borrowed upon request for a fee. The living rooms are comfortably furnished and the bedrooms have single or double beds. Rooms are cleaned daily. Reviews about the hotel confirm the timely and high-quality work of the staff.
Food and main hotel restaurants
Sunwing Family Star Makadi 5 has prepared various types of meals for its guests: "all inclusive"; Continental breakfast; separate breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet); dinner menu; dinner at the A la carte restaurant.
Water, hot drinks, juices and soft drinks are included and served around the clock. Alcohol (local) is served from 10 am to 10 pm.
There is a diet menu available at the main restaurant.
The hotel has three main restaurants servinginternational cuisine and a buffet is served: Sand and Sun - offer guests three meals a day, and Sea - meets guests twice a day for breakfast and dinner.
Also, not far from the beach on the second level, there is the Fino restaurant, which invites guests for lunch.
A La Carte Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
Sunwing Family Star 5 has five A La Carte restaurants: Los Amigos, Fino, Biergarten, La Terraza and Kebab Island.
On the territory of Makadi Mall there are 5 more with a variety of cuisine:
- La Maison Du Paris - delight visitors with French cuisine;
- Golden Dragon - treats Chinese dishes;
- Tam Tam - amaze with oriental cuisine;
- La Mafia - surprise with an Italian menu;
- Mumbai - will serve Indian dishes.
There are 3 cafes in the hotel:
Tropical serves light grilled food to its patrons.
Crepes & Sweets will serve pancakes, waffles, snacks and ice cream.
Kebab Island will offer guests kebabs and light snacks.
Also, in different places of the hotel there are many snack bars and bars, two of which - African Bar and Show Bar - are located on the beach, equipped with non-smoking areas.
Tourists of the hotel note the convenience, variety of food systems, very tasty dishes and a rich buffet.
Pools, beach and sea at the hotel
To the beach through the territory of the Sunwing Waterworld complex, the distance is 500 m. The beach strip stretched for more than 1 kilometer. The entry into the sea is stone, and therefore, and because of the corals, those who visited the hotel recommend stocking up with special shoes. Coral reefs are located close to the coast. There is also a special sandy entrance to the sea without shoes. The beach itself is sandy, there is a pier near the Grand Makadi Hotel.
Mattresses, sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are provided free of charge on the beach.
Swimming and sunbathing in Sunwing Family Star 5 is possible not only in the sea, but also in 7 pools, which are generously stocked by the hotel. Including an outdoor pool and three heated.
Water parks are equipped with slides, children have nine different slides, and adults have five. There are rides such as lazy river, wave pool and artificial wave surfing.
Fun & sports at the hotel
Sunwing Family Star 5 has constant entertainment programs. There is free table tennis, as well as a tennis court, sports equipment can be rented for a fee, and there is a free volleyball court on the beach. There is also a paid football pitch and a gym for a fee. You can play billiards - for a fee. Water aerobics for free. You can play free game consoles. The hotel also has a diving center, which provides services for a fee. Diving is very popular here, as the marine underwater world is very interesting and diverse.
Children
The life of the little guests of the hotel will also be varied and interesting. On request you canget a baby bed, high chairs are provided in the restaurants, and there is a kid's menu. Swimming pools and water parks are always welcome for little guests. Children's entertainment programs are held regularly. There is a playground next to Makadi Mall. There is also a play area. And, of course, the children's club "Bibliosha" is one of the attractions of Sunwing Family Star 5. Reviews about the club are overflowing with words of gratitude. "Bibliosha" welcomes guests 3-12 years old, kids under 5 are invited accompanied by their parents or guardians.
Prices
In May 2015, according to one of the tour operators, a seven-day stay at a hotel will cost two adults without children along with a flight within 115,000 rubles.
