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18 years 7 months ago
The hotel was great we were a bit worried as it was new but it was fantastic.
The grounds are fantastic and very clean.
The pools are great lovely swim up bars.
The staff were excellent couldn't do enough for you
the food choice was varied even for some one like me who is fussy about trying new things there was something for every one.
It was our silver wedding while we were out there and they made it very special indeed
The only thing I could find fault with was the entertainment it was a bit repetitive but I'm sure First Choice can work on that.
We will definitely be going again.
The grounds are fantastic and very clean.
The pools are great lovely swim up bars.
The staff were excellent couldn't do enough for you
the food choice was varied even for some one like me who is fussy about trying new things there was something for every one.
It was our silver wedding while we were out there and they made it very special indeed
The only thing I could find fault with was the entertainment it was a bit repetitive but I'm sure First Choice can work on that.
We will definitely be going again.
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
Having just returned from Egypt (Coral Sea Hotel)I would reccommend it to anyone thinking of going there.
I think we were lucky at the airport on arrival as we were the only aircraft in, if you are staying in the resort you do not need a Visa, but if you intend visiting Cairo or Luxor you require a Visa
I think we were lucky at the airport on arrival as we were the only aircraft in, if you are staying in the resort you do not need a Visa, but if you intend visiting Cairo or Luxor you require a Visa
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
Just returned from Coral Sea Resort, brilliant hotel, staff second to none could'nt do enough to help you.
Cleanliness excellent. Food plenty of choices even if you are a fussy eater you will always find something. Themed nights in the dining room, waiters excellent really look after you.
Location of hotel good some people were finding it a bit quiet, if you need to get about would recommend using Alamo Limo in the hotel, also Julia in reception area is very helpful.
If you go on excusions with FCH be warned very expensive dearest tour operator. We did the Cairo/Pyramid one day flying trip, organisation shambles 12 left behind at Cairo Airport!! our coach had to return to Airport after 30 mins to pick them up.
Would definitely go back to this hotel. Even you you are not a diver or snorkeller you can still see the tropical fish as walk along the jetty's.
Everything about this hotel in our opinion was excellent.
Cleanliness excellent. Food plenty of choices even if you are a fussy eater you will always find something. Themed nights in the dining room, waiters excellent really look after you.
Location of hotel good some people were finding it a bit quiet, if you need to get about would recommend using Alamo Limo in the hotel, also Julia in reception area is very helpful.
If you go on excusions with FCH be warned very expensive dearest tour operator. We did the Cairo/Pyramid one day flying trip, organisation shambles 12 left behind at Cairo Airport!! our coach had to return to Airport after 30 mins to pick them up.
Would definitely go back to this hotel. Even you you are not a diver or snorkeller you can still see the tropical fish as walk along the jetty's.
Everything about this hotel in our opinion was excellent.
Travel operator: FCH
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
The Coral Sea resort was better than expected.
The staff were allways cleaning up. At times too quick your drink could disappear if left unnatended. The food was at times a bit repetetive, but you'd have to be really fussy to go hungry. There was plenty of choice.
The location of hotel was ok. The staff were mostly very friendly always polite and tried very hard to speak english,the bar staff in Finnians made our holiday Emad and Mohamad were good at entertaining the guests.with their juggeling acts. First Choice should employ them on entertainment team.
The music drove most people around the bend outside around the pool and grounds some days it was louder than others, but it was the same day in and out I dont ever want to hear my way ever again. Other entertainment was not very good.
I think out of two weeks we only had about 4 nights that we could say that was a good night, with the exception of Ash the reps only seemed interested in selling you the trips. Which in our case they messed up and was not interested in trying to sort the problem out. My advise would be to book your own trips in Naam Bay.
We would go back maybe in a couple of years,
The staff were allways cleaning up. At times too quick your drink could disappear if left unnatended. The food was at times a bit repetetive, but you'd have to be really fussy to go hungry. There was plenty of choice.
The location of hotel was ok. The staff were mostly very friendly always polite and tried very hard to speak english,the bar staff in Finnians made our holiday Emad and Mohamad were good at entertaining the guests.with their juggeling acts. First Choice should employ them on entertainment team.
The music drove most people around the bend outside around the pool and grounds some days it was louder than others, but it was the same day in and out I dont ever want to hear my way ever again. Other entertainment was not very good.
I think out of two weeks we only had about 4 nights that we could say that was a good night, with the exception of Ash the reps only seemed interested in selling you the trips. Which in our case they messed up and was not interested in trying to sort the problem out. My advise would be to book your own trips in Naam Bay.
We would go back maybe in a couple of years,
Travel operator: direct travel
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
We stayed at the Coral Sea Resort travelling with First Choice. There were 3 of use in the party 2 adults one one child (13years).
The rooms were cleaned once per day clean towels were left each day, but beds were not change each day just swapped, as there was a mark on one quilt cover that went from bed to bed for most of the 2 weeks. You could see that bathroom floor had not had a proper clean for weeks, but the young male staff tried their best.
The rest of the hotel was kept clean and tidy there was never any glasses left around in the bar areas as they were cleared away as soon as they were empty. The same as your plates in the dine around restaurant.
Food was very repetitive chicken (wings and thighs) fish, and Beef which was good, if you liked pasta there's always lots of that and freshly made pizzas and chips, the soup was good on the times we tried it for something different and not to forget the cakes which very good.
The location of the hotel was good for those who wanted peace, the beach is a minutes walk from the pool off which you can snorkel and see some wonderful fish. If you wanted to into the local town there was a hotel bus which was about a
The rooms were cleaned once per day clean towels were left each day, but beds were not change each day just swapped, as there was a mark on one quilt cover that went from bed to bed for most of the 2 weeks. You could see that bathroom floor had not had a proper clean for weeks, but the young male staff tried their best.
The rest of the hotel was kept clean and tidy there was never any glasses left around in the bar areas as they were cleared away as soon as they were empty. The same as your plates in the dine around restaurant.
Food was very repetitive chicken (wings and thighs) fish, and Beef which was good, if you liked pasta there's always lots of that and freshly made pizzas and chips, the soup was good on the times we tried it for something different and not to forget the cakes which very good.
The location of the hotel was good for those who wanted peace, the beach is a minutes walk from the pool off which you can snorkel and see some wonderful fish. If you wanted to into the local town there was a hotel bus which was about a
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
We were at Coral Sea Resort for our honeymoon, we had a Select Jacuzzi Room.
The room was very clean and we had clean towels at least twice a day.
The buffet restaurant had a good choice of food and they tried to vary as much as possible. Breakfast and lunch were always similar, with omlettes popular at breakfast and pasta/pizza popular at lunch. Evening meals were varied, with a selection of chicken dishes, rice & meat dishes. There was also a pasta option too. Plenty vegetables to choose from.
The Italian restaurant has a good selection and it's nice to be waited on. You can only use this once a week and only have to pay for drinks, we always had one beer and one glass of wine which was approx
The room was very clean and we had clean towels at least twice a day.
The buffet restaurant had a good choice of food and they tried to vary as much as possible. Breakfast and lunch were always similar, with omlettes popular at breakfast and pasta/pizza popular at lunch. Evening meals were varied, with a selection of chicken dishes, rice & meat dishes. There was also a pasta option too. Plenty vegetables to choose from.
The Italian restaurant has a good selection and it's nice to be waited on. You can only use this once a week and only have to pay for drinks, we always had one beer and one glass of wine which was approx
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
The Coral Sea Resort is spotlessly clean and the staff are very friendly and want to everyone to enjoy their visit to Egypt.
The pool bar staff need better drinks supplies and training on how to make a good cocktail and the pool, although spotlessly clean was not pleasant on the 'beach' entry and usually quite cold.
The food was as usual four star holiday resorts and plenty of it.
The big BUT is entertainment in the evening - it was dire and the reps better suited to 18-30s 2 star deals
A spinny man was good, but only once!
The belly dancer and magic man did the same act as often as possible - very sad.
We were asked what improvements we would like several times by the hotel and, hopefully, it will get better.
The pool bar staff need better drinks supplies and training on how to make a good cocktail and the pool, although spotlessly clean was not pleasant on the 'beach' entry and usually quite cold.
The food was as usual four star holiday resorts and plenty of it.
The big BUT is entertainment in the evening - it was dire and the reps better suited to 18-30s 2 star deals
A spinny man was good, but only once!
The belly dancer and magic man did the same act as often as possible - very sad.
We were asked what improvements we would like several times by the hotel and, hopefully, it will get better.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
The Coral Sea is a brilliant hotel. From the moment of arrival to the day of departure we were thoroughly spoilt.Our room was excellent cleaned to a high standard every day,Our view was excellent room 2126.
The food was good and you would never go hungry.
The pools were great and were warm,as was the sea.The snorkelling and diving is excellent.
It is located in a part of Sharm that is relaxing although if you want more life you can go to Namma Bay,but after a while you will love to back to the quitness hotel.
The security could not have been better and was never in your face they melted into the back ground. So much so we are going back with the people we met there this year.
The food was good and you would never go hungry.
The pools were great and were warm,as was the sea.The snorkelling and diving is excellent.
It is located in a part of Sharm that is relaxing although if you want more life you can go to Namma Bay,but after a while you will love to back to the quitness hotel.
The security could not have been better and was never in your face they melted into the back ground. So much so we are going back with the people we met there this year.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
I have waited until now to write this review as I wanted time to reflect, and make sure I was not caught
up in the Holiday Buzz.(I have reflected and here is my review)
This hotel was an absolute haven it was a beautiful building and I went just after opening, and you could see the way the hotel was heading.
Our standard sea view room 2126 was amazing very spacious as was the balcony, it was cleaned to an excellent standard every day and our room cleaner Sheriff was a lovely man that really looked after you. On 1 occasion I returned to my room while he was there and I was limping with pain in my leg - he disappeared and the next thing I knew someone was there to see if I was ok. All the hotel staff worked very hard to meet your every need.
The pools were excellent and warm/relaxing. The beach was like a paradise that led into an underworld heaven on your doorstep.
Other Guests were very friendly-and there was always enough sun beds.
The First Choice team (Ash & Co) were always on hand and were a great laugh.
Would I stay here again? Yes in a heartbeat infact we are returning with a couple that we met there, and they are bring 4 friends and me I'm taking my parents
I can not wait to see the grounds in full bloom and matured. Roll on Sept 06.
up in the Holiday Buzz.(I have reflected and here is my review)
This hotel was an absolute haven it was a beautiful building and I went just after opening, and you could see the way the hotel was heading.
Our standard sea view room 2126 was amazing very spacious as was the balcony, it was cleaned to an excellent standard every day and our room cleaner Sheriff was a lovely man that really looked after you. On 1 occasion I returned to my room while he was there and I was limping with pain in my leg - he disappeared and the next thing I knew someone was there to see if I was ok. All the hotel staff worked very hard to meet your every need.
The pools were excellent and warm/relaxing. The beach was like a paradise that led into an underworld heaven on your doorstep.
Other Guests were very friendly-and there was always enough sun beds.
The First Choice team (Ash & Co) were always on hand and were a great laugh.
Would I stay here again? Yes in a heartbeat infact we are returning with a couple that we met there, and they are bring 4 friends and me I'm taking my parents
I can not wait to see the grounds in full bloom and matured. Roll on Sept 06.
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
18 years 8 months ago
The hotel was extremly clean. The cleaners did a wonderful job and were very polite and friendly. The rooms we had were great. Nice views, clean, and air conditioning worked well( however bit noisy).
The food. Overall, it was above average. The breakfast I thought was the worst of the three main meal times, extremly repetitive,not a great amount of childrens choice. Lunch was good. You could eat at the mermaid beach bar or main restaurant, both nice. The dinner at night was overall good. Large selection of food, however food got a bit cold or luke warm at times, but pizzas are fantastic for kids, and there is great selection for adults.
The bars at the hotel were good. The Mermaid bar only opened the second day of our holiday, but was extremely good. The swim up bar was a bit disappointing, you had to queue up for 10 minutes jus to get served. Also they gave tiny ice cream portions for kids.
Hotel Staff extremly friendly, and are very funny,credit to the hotel, do anything for you, and will help with any problem.
Entertainment was disappointing, night entertainment was awful. Howver decent amount of daytime activities, make sure you bring cards or something like that. Irish bar had live music, but wasn't particulary good. Also hangout for teenagers at pool tables.
The hotel location was fantastic, overlooking an incredible stretch of the beach, however hotel didnt have credit card machine so had to walk to earest hotel, bit disappointing in the heat. The weather was brilliant, not a single cloud in the sky all week.
Overall, a brilliant hotel with a couple of minor finishing touches needed to it, will definitly go back when all properly completed.
Easily a 4 star, maybe even a 5 star because of the high standard of service and facillities.
The food. Overall, it was above average. The breakfast I thought was the worst of the three main meal times, extremly repetitive,not a great amount of childrens choice. Lunch was good. You could eat at the mermaid beach bar or main restaurant, both nice. The dinner at night was overall good. Large selection of food, however food got a bit cold or luke warm at times, but pizzas are fantastic for kids, and there is great selection for adults.
The bars at the hotel were good. The Mermaid bar only opened the second day of our holiday, but was extremely good. The swim up bar was a bit disappointing, you had to queue up for 10 minutes jus to get served. Also they gave tiny ice cream portions for kids.
Hotel Staff extremly friendly, and are very funny,credit to the hotel, do anything for you, and will help with any problem.
Entertainment was disappointing, night entertainment was awful. Howver decent amount of daytime activities, make sure you bring cards or something like that. Irish bar had live music, but wasn't particulary good. Also hangout for teenagers at pool tables.
The hotel location was fantastic, overlooking an incredible stretch of the beach, however hotel didnt have credit card machine so had to walk to earest hotel, bit disappointing in the heat. The weather was brilliant, not a single cloud in the sky all week.
Overall, a brilliant hotel with a couple of minor finishing touches needed to it, will definitly go back when all properly completed.
Easily a 4 star, maybe even a 5 star because of the high standard of service and facillities.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
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