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March 10, 2025
I made a last-minute decision to stay at this hotel, recommended to me by Regal Dive over the phone. Its not a huge hotel, but it has an amazing pool used for dive training. The pool is deep, warm, and exceptionally clean. If you are a non diver you would pretty much have the pool area to yourself most of the day as most of the guests will be on a boat. The hotel is well-managed, and the staff are friendly, always smiling, and eager to help. The hotel restaurant, open to the public, is probably the best in the area. It might be slightly more expensive than others, but you get a 10% discount if you're staying at the hotel. For divers, there’s a great post-dive area to share a beer and chat. The rooftop terrace extends happy hour until 7:00 PM, which is perfect for swapping dive stories. The hotel is located in the best part of town. If you’re looking for variety, there’s a great Egyptian restaurant Daneer to the right where I had a colossal t-bone steak with freshly made bernaise sauce for under £10, a KFC is also just around the corner. What impressed me most was the quality of service and attention to detail. Nothing seemed to be a problem for the staff, offering a refreshing change from large, all-inclusive resorts with loud music. If you're here to dive, I don't think you could find a better place to stay. The hotel serves alcohol, and the pizzas from the restaurant are fantastic. There's also a wonderful ice cream shop within the hotel, offering great ice cream to end your day. The rooms are comfortable and of satisfactory size. The water pressure and air conditioning are both good, and the small balcony is a great spot to relax, it also has hanging points for wetsuits and dive equipment. The fridge is plenty big enough for a couple of bottles of water or beers you might pick up across the street, although the hotel’s beer prices are excellent, so it’s not necessary to leave. I did bring some white wine with me since the local wine quality might not be up to European standards, but that's not a criticism. Overall, a huge thank you to the whole team for a great experience!