JAZ Soma Beach

The Solymar beach resort is not the most expensive resort in the Hurghada/Safaga area, but it’s also not the cheapest. Because of this, we were expecting it to be quite middle-of-the-range in terms of quality. At every turn, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted. The staff were friendly and courteous - whether at the reception, in the restaurant, or walking past someone watering the grass, you are guaranteed a friendly greeting. Everyone is quick to know their customers - after just a day in our usual spot on the beach, Ahmed knew our usual order. The hyper-energetic Magic Entertainment team members were also quick to build rapport and make us feel included in the resort vibes. We plunged immediately into extreme relaxation with a “honeymoon massage” at the spa, which included time in the dry and steam saunas, a special hammam exfoliation ritual on a heated marble slab, a full-body Dead Sea mud wrap, and an oil massage. The masseuses were talkative and playful - possibly not to everyone’s taste, but this seems to be the Egyptian way and certainly got me smiling and giggling along. There is not a moment of the day when you might be at risk of going hungry. From the early breakfast in the main restaurant, to the late breakfast at the beach, to the drinks and snacks on offer throughout the day at the pool bar and restaurant, there is always a wide array of quality F&B choices. There is some variation from day -to-day options, and it’s always worth checking out the “fresh-from-the-grill” area to see what the day’s speciality may be. Part of the stay includes one complementary meal at one of the two a la carte restaurants (Italian/Egyptian) where the food is a level or two up from what’s served in the buffets. Go hungry - the Egyptian meal included a starter of hot and cold mezze, a soup, a main course and a dessert (with alternative plant-based and kiddies’ menus). The resort has done a lot to ensure that it is eco friendly. Apart from the usual request to hang up towels to save water on unnecessary cleaning, they also purify their own water, which is left in your room in chilled glass bottles (it tastes a little weird, but it’s good for the planet). Overall, highly recommend the Solymar resort.

this was our thirth stay in two years at this beautifull - very well garden kept- hotel ! food is absolutely at our liking , enough choice for everybody (honestly if you don't find what you like here then you have a problem) Very enthousiastic animation team, lovely people , life guards information desk waiters .. there is honestly nothing that we can say bad about this hotel .. rooms were kept very tidy and eveyrthing was very clean ...

The resort is very nice, we loved the beach and the pool. The food is very good and always they have different desserts. We liked the stuff and the animation team is the best, we enjoyed the oriental day of Wednesdays very much and for sure we’re going back very soon

Just had a fabulous week at Soma Beach. Room was clean and large, direct access to poolside which was sparkling clean (and bloody freezing). Room staff were friendly and always on hand when we needing anything thank you. 2nd pool was a touch warmer and swim up bar. Kids pool, spa/gym and snack bar all handy. Direct access onto private beach was awesome, with poolside bar and lunch restaurant beach side. Main restaurant, several bars and 2 à la carte restaurants gave loads of choice daily for food amd drinks. Honestly only food complaint I could raise is too much choice and stretchy pants a pre-requisite for the journey home. The staff could not have been more helpful, bar staff always on hand for refills and friendly. Cocktail menu was a treat and quickly became dangerous. Could not have a complaint here. Fabulous week, thank you

Air-conditioning We came in November complained about the lack of Air-conditioning in the main restaurant at breakfast & evening meal.Nothing has changed it is so unbearable in there to eat.I take my hand fan in with me but that doesn't help.Why doesn't the management listen to complaints & put things right.We were coming back in November but don't think we will.This is our 5th visit to this hotel & it's always the same problem