By Contributing Writer
Pool photo at Dreams Marsa Alam
The Dreams
beach resort in Marsa Alam is an all-inclusive resort located an hour from the international airport that serves the area. The resort offers all-inclusive packages that provide food and drink, as well as many water sports for guests at no additional cost. The all-inclusive packages at the resort include tips and alcoholic beverages, as well as meals at any of the resort's restaurants. Unlike many all-inclusive
resorts, the Dreams Beach Resort allows guests to choose from more casual restaurants as well. The Dreams Beach Resort appeals to families as well as couples, since there are several activities for young children to enjoy during their stay.
Wows and Woes
While the hotel provides excellent food quality, the number of food options are limited. Guests often find that the resort's breakfast offerings can be repetitive after just a few days. The resort suffers a paucity of fresh fruit and vegetable offerings for guests, though local offerings such as figs are exceptionally fresh. Guests receive fresh bottled water in their rooms daily to avoid discomfort, and the resort staff members go out of their way to make guests feel comfortable. Kids will enjoy the towel art designed and placed by the resort's cleaning staff, and the bathrooms at the hotel includes full-sized bath tubs, a feature that many Egyptian resorts lack.
Insider Tips
Guests should consider booking at least a junior suite. These rooms offer bathtubs that are significantly larger and more opulent. The bar at the Dreams Beach Resort in Marsa Alam is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are ice cold beers available. The beers are included in the all-inclusive packages offered at the hotel, and there are offerings from around the world. For those who find themselves more sensitive to the sun than expected, there is a fully enclosed indoor pool for guests to enjoy. Of course, the sun in this part of Egypt can be extremely vicious, so the hotel keeps a line of high-quality sunscreens in the event that guests forget their own. This is available from the concierge desk, and guests need only ask for it.
Bottom Line
The Dreams Beach Resort is an ideal location for families and couples. The hotel has a fun, comfortable atmosphere, and guests are encouraged to walk the beautiful grounds and enjoy the sparkling waters of the ocean. While the hotel's private beach can be crowded and cluttered with litter, the swimming and other water-based activities are exceptional. The hour's drive from the airport to the hotel is done via the resort's shuttle service. While private transfers are possible, and can be arranged through the hotel's concierge, it's recommended that you use the hotel's service, since the quality of independent local automobiles cannot be guaranteed.
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