Hi Pennyc If i remember correctly we were given tickets in an envelope on our arrival with our keys,room number etc... to eat once a week in each of the al a carte reataurants, so you can decide for yourself which, if any ,you'd like to pay for if you want to go again.We went for the 2nd time to the Holiday Village last year and as a treat for coming back they give you all sorts of extras !!! In fact we hardly ate in the main restaurant except for brekkie as we were given lots of extra tickets for the al a carte restaurants.We thoroughly enjoyed them all but each to their own as they say.At least you get to try them out for free. Drinks are payable in the al a cartes and we also gave tips as you are waited on and they are all ever so nice.You will recognise some of the waiters from elsewhere around the hotel .They work such long hours and work so hard and still keep a smile on their face, bless them.
There are also a number of restaurants just outside the hotel including a nice Chinese and apparently TGI Friday's has opened since we've been out there as well as loads in Naama Bay.You can get a bus from the hotel and back for £1 each way,just book at reception.
Julieb