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19 years 8 months ago
Have just returned from Laguna Vista and have had a great time.
Stayed in a bungalow which was spacious with a wonderful terrace - complete with sun bed, chair and table. Had no problems at all with either shower or air conditioning - I can only think that other visitors who had problems didn't report them to the very helpful reception staff! - when we arrived we had been given a small childs bed for my son (he's 16 and 5'11" !!) - this was changed within an hour - we also had a problem with the patio door handle - again this was repaired within the hour.
Cannot fault the cleanliness,or hotel staff (other than the lobby bar staff who only seemed interested in the Italians!)- location seemed a bit far out from Naama Bay but having spent a couple of very hot evening visits there, we were very glad to get back to the hotel where there was nearly always a nice breeze.
Food was good and even my picky son found enough to keep him happy. I would say however that we have travelled quite a bit and don't expect traditional "pub grub" when abroad. - Cakes and bread displays compaired very well with a recent cruise we went on! - I'm going to wait a week or so before weighing.
Entertainment - Not sure what to say as we didn't bother with any of it - like previous reports it all appears to be centered around the Italians. If you like a quiet drink with new friends on a superb terrace overlooking pools and gardens all softly lit
you won't be disappointed. - If you want more just nip into Naama Bay where you have everything else - Hard Rock Cafe is well worth a visit!
Overall a very good holiday I would recommend.
Stayed in a bungalow which was spacious with a wonderful terrace - complete with sun bed, chair and table. Had no problems at all with either shower or air conditioning - I can only think that other visitors who had problems didn't report them to the very helpful reception staff! - when we arrived we had been given a small childs bed for my son (he's 16 and 5'11" !!) - this was changed within an hour - we also had a problem with the patio door handle - again this was repaired within the hour.
Cannot fault the cleanliness,or hotel staff (other than the lobby bar staff who only seemed interested in the Italians!)- location seemed a bit far out from Naama Bay but having spent a couple of very hot evening visits there, we were very glad to get back to the hotel where there was nearly always a nice breeze.
Food was good and even my picky son found enough to keep him happy. I would say however that we have travelled quite a bit and don't expect traditional "pub grub" when abroad. - Cakes and bread displays compaired very well with a recent cruise we went on! - I'm going to wait a week or so before weighing.
Entertainment - Not sure what to say as we didn't bother with any of it - like previous reports it all appears to be centered around the Italians. If you like a quiet drink with new friends on a superb terrace overlooking pools and gardens all softly lit
you won't be disappointed. - If you want more just nip into Naama Bay where you have everything else - Hard Rock Cafe is well worth a visit!
Overall a very good holiday I would recommend.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 8 months ago
Myself and my husband travelled here Aug 04 and found this hotel to be excellent, all staff were friendly and helpful also the rooms were very clean.
The only downful to this hotel is the food. The food presentation was excellent however the variety of food choices were very limited.Waiters in the restuarant were very good too.
We didnt see any evening entertainment as this was done outside in an open theater with no bar. It was too hot in the evenings to sit out.
This hotel mainly caters for italians, however be warned they are very rude and at meal times will push you out of the way the same at the bars.You also need to get a sunbed when the pools open as these are limited and the Italians take them.
A really nice holiday was had and we would definatley go back in a few years.
The only downful to this hotel is the food. The food presentation was excellent however the variety of food choices were very limited.Waiters in the restuarant were very good too.
We didnt see any evening entertainment as this was done outside in an open theater with no bar. It was too hot in the evenings to sit out.
This hotel mainly caters for italians, however be warned they are very rude and at meal times will push you out of the way the same at the bars.You also need to get a sunbed when the pools open as these are limited and the Italians take them.
A really nice holiday was had and we would definatley go back in a few years.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
We stayed in the main hotel, as opposed to the bungalows (single or duplex) and to be honest I'm glad we did. The rooms were massive and the beds were huge (the double beds were bigger than our super kingsize at home). The superior rooms, which were the same as ours but with steps into their own pools would have been ok if it were n't for the fact some were below the level of the paths, so all you could look out onto was the rockface.
The hotel was very clean and was constantly being cleaned. It took the room cleaners ages to do their job, but that was because they made such a good job of it. And the shapes they made with the towels was quite remarkable.
The biggest bugbear was the food. What there was was mostly good quality, but the selection was very poor. Every day there was fish, but it didn't tell you what type. Loads of bread and pasta though!!
The Laguna Vista was a good 20 minute drive from Naama Bay (where the Hard Rock Cafe, McDonalds, etc are all located). The local cabs were a fiver each way, the hotel taxis were
The hotel was very clean and was constantly being cleaned. It took the room cleaners ages to do their job, but that was because they made such a good job of it. And the shapes they made with the towels was quite remarkable.
The biggest bugbear was the food. What there was was mostly good quality, but the selection was very poor. Every day there was fish, but it didn't tell you what type. Loads of bread and pasta though!!
The Laguna Vista was a good 20 minute drive from Naama Bay (where the Hard Rock Cafe, McDonalds, etc are all located). The local cabs were a fiver each way, the hotel taxis were
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
When we arrived at the hotel, we checked in pretty quickly and the "Bus boys" took our luggage to our rooms for us. We stayed in a Bungalow rather than the main hotel. Our bungalow had only 2 rooms. The main room which had 1 double bed and a single bed. There was a TV, dressing table and 3 side tables. The bathroom was the other room and had a bath/shower which didn't work very well. The shower only trickled so none of us got a decent shower during the whole trip.
We found the air conditioning complicated to use but figured it out only on the second week.
The food was of good quality but not of selection. Most of the food was the same but varied throughout the week. By the Second week, we found ourselves gagging for a McDonalds in Naam'a Bay.
The hotel was kept clean and there were people who were constantly checking the pool water with chemical testing kits.
The staff where friendly and very good at speaking English. We made friends with Kiko (Pool Bar Captain), Hassan (ast.captain of Dua Dua), Ahmed (Beach boy who looked after the towels). The great thing about the staff was they all had a laugh with you and each other and they were constantly playing tricks and telling jokes.
There was hardly any entertainment around and the bars shut at 12am. After 12 if you wanted a drink, there was a disco a Dua Dua where you had to pay for Drinks.
The only real problem we had was the Italians. They loved to cause problems and steal other peoples sun lounges. They were constantly pushing in cues and being ignorant. Even the staff didn't like them in that 2 weeks we were there.
Overall we had a good holiday, made friends and had a good time. I would like to go back next year!
We found the air conditioning complicated to use but figured it out only on the second week.
The food was of good quality but not of selection. Most of the food was the same but varied throughout the week. By the Second week, we found ourselves gagging for a McDonalds in Naam'a Bay.
The hotel was kept clean and there were people who were constantly checking the pool water with chemical testing kits.
The staff where friendly and very good at speaking English. We made friends with Kiko (Pool Bar Captain), Hassan (ast.captain of Dua Dua), Ahmed (Beach boy who looked after the towels). The great thing about the staff was they all had a laugh with you and each other and they were constantly playing tricks and telling jokes.
There was hardly any entertainment around and the bars shut at 12am. After 12 if you wanted a drink, there was a disco a Dua Dua where you had to pay for Drinks.
The only real problem we had was the Italians. They loved to cause problems and steal other peoples sun lounges. They were constantly pushing in cues and being ignorant. Even the staff didn't like them in that 2 weeks we were there.
Overall we had a good holiday, made friends and had a good time. I would like to go back next year!
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
The hotel was spotless except for the main pool which has seen better days and staying all inclusive was a waste of money, the food was diabolical; we had to go out to eat. As regards to the resorts location it was out in the middle of nowhere so we had to get a taxi to name bay (150pounds) every time.
The hotel staff are very friendly and polite as long as they think that there is something in it for them. Entertainment was mainly in Italian as the resort caters mainly for them an we found that they even beat the Germans to the sun beds (6:30am)
The hotel staff are very friendly and polite as long as they think that there is something in it for them. Entertainment was mainly in Italian as the resort caters mainly for them an we found that they even beat the Germans to the sun beds (6:30am)
Travel operator: comos
19 years 9 months ago
Hotel Vista is excellent location the staff cant do enough for you, the rooms clean we stayed in the bungalow.
A good choice of food,one downside is the entertainment is geared towards the italians who are very loud, evening entertainment is poor,the snorkeling is fantastic its a must.
A good choice of food,one downside is the entertainment is geared towards the italians who are very loud, evening entertainment is poor,the snorkeling is fantastic its a must.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
We were at laguna Vista from 24 June to 8 July and we had a marvelous experience. the cleanliness was excellent and you would see staff sweeping and washing all areas including the sand on the beach at all hours of the day. The food was varied and included roast beef, duck lamb, steak and always pasta. The Engish have been slow to find this gem of a hotel and you will find a large contingent of Italians there and we found them mostly rude. The dive centre is on the hotel's beach but to go snorkelling...you have to walk a long way into the sea which is shallow for about 350 yds. If your main reason for the holiday is snorkelling then this may not be the right hotel. but for a laid back relaxing holiday this cant be beaten. We found all of the staff to be very helpful and curteous. the entertainment is aimed mainly at the italians but i think this change very quickly as we english get to know the hotel. Every member of the party had a holiday to remember ... for all the right reasons
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
My wife and I decided to book this hotel so that I could go scuba diving. On arrival at the hotel at the very impressive reception, we were greeted by very friendly, courteous and efficient staff and then shown to our fabulous, huge, extremly clean room!(which was a standard, in the main hotel). When we went to the pool, we were again greeted by efficient, friendly staff who handed us clean towels and even found us a sunbed!
The pool and the pool bar were very clean and on return to our room later in the day it had been cleaned to once again a very high standard.
The snorkelling was excellent and the largest lion fish seen on the whole of the holday, including when I was diving was in the lagoon before the edge of the reef, just off the beach of the hotel. All diving while done during this stay was with Camel Dive Club, who I will be diving again with next year.
We thought that the food, although sometimes repetative was excellent.
When we orginally booked we toyed with the idea of a bungalow, glad we didn't, although they were very nice, i don't think that they are as good quality as the rooms in the main hotel.
We have booked to go again in 2005 - the best holiday we have ever had. Thanks to all the staff at Laguna Vista for making our holiday so enjoyable
The pool and the pool bar were very clean and on return to our room later in the day it had been cleaned to once again a very high standard.
The snorkelling was excellent and the largest lion fish seen on the whole of the holday, including when I was diving was in the lagoon before the edge of the reef, just off the beach of the hotel. All diving while done during this stay was with Camel Dive Club, who I will be diving again with next year.
We thought that the food, although sometimes repetative was excellent.
When we orginally booked we toyed with the idea of a bungalow, glad we didn't, although they were very nice, i don't think that they are as good quality as the rooms in the main hotel.
We have booked to go again in 2005 - the best holiday we have ever had. Thanks to all the staff at Laguna Vista for making our holiday so enjoyable
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
19 years 11 months ago
This is our 4th egypt trip (3rd to sharm). We found the hotel and facilities very good. The food is not the best we have eaten in egypt. Bland & rarely was it hot. This complaint was made by several. To be fair, an independant food audit was done on the hotels in the area, and the Laguna Vista came out with a supprising 95% good over other Hotels.
However, if you intend snorkeling from this hotel, you may be dissapointed. It takes approximiately 30 minutes wading out to a reasonable level for snorkeling/reef edge. It is possible to use some of the other hotels pontoons to gain access to the reef edge, but some security staff in these hotels insist on money to use the facilities!!
Sharm itself is generaly excelent for sun sea and relaxation. A very positive point for some, is that the location of this hotel does offer very extensive SAFE coastal walking for several miles in each direction, particularly in the Nabq/Dahab direction.
We will definetly return annualy to sharm but will stay in the Ras Um Sid area where the diving and snorkeling is much easier.
However, if you intend snorkeling from this hotel, you may be dissapointed. It takes approximiately 30 minutes wading out to a reasonable level for snorkeling/reef edge. It is possible to use some of the other hotels pontoons to gain access to the reef edge, but some security staff in these hotels insist on money to use the facilities!!
Sharm itself is generaly excelent for sun sea and relaxation. A very positive point for some, is that the location of this hotel does offer very extensive SAFE coastal walking for several miles in each direction, particularly in the Nabq/Dahab direction.
We will definetly return annualy to sharm but will stay in the Ras Um Sid area where the diving and snorkeling is much easier.
Travel operator: thomas cook
19 years 11 months ago
Laguna Vista looks like a dream!
When you arrive there, the lobby/reception looks fantastic.
We stayed 8 days in a duplex bungalow. It was very large, clean, and nice furniture, just like 1001 arabian nights, and it smelled very good too. We had a very big bed, and our little boy (then just turned two years) slept upstairs, very nice too.
A lot of pools, all of them really nice.
When we were there, it wasn't too busy in the complex.
The food was very good, a lot of variation, every day different, fresh, hot.
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpfull.
Not so good: not everything was all-in (the italian restaurant, fish restaurant and disco), the time we were there all the rest of the bars were all-inclusive.
A lot of Italians.
Animation not too good, kids disco very late, and with the Italian animation team it never started on time. However, the animation was very sweet for our son, and he loved them.
Enjoy your stay there!
When you arrive there, the lobby/reception looks fantastic.
We stayed 8 days in a duplex bungalow. It was very large, clean, and nice furniture, just like 1001 arabian nights, and it smelled very good too. We had a very big bed, and our little boy (then just turned two years) slept upstairs, very nice too.
A lot of pools, all of them really nice.
When we were there, it wasn't too busy in the complex.
The food was very good, a lot of variation, every day different, fresh, hot.
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpfull.
Not so good: not everything was all-in (the italian restaurant, fish restaurant and disco), the time we were there all the rest of the bars were all-inclusive.
A lot of Italians.
Animation not too good, kids disco very late, and with the Italian animation team it never started on time. However, the animation was very sweet for our son, and he loved them.
Enjoy your stay there!
Travel operator: Arke
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