Le Meridien Makadi Bay is located in the heart of the impressive Makadi Bay area, which is the new superb and fashionable destination in Egypt. It lies on Safaga Road only 24 km away from Hurghada International Airport. The hotel is built over 250000 m² with a 550 m of pearly stretched sandy beach, blending with blue crystal clear water, the virgin corals and the stunning Red Sea Mountains
The hotel features elegantly decorated rooms, most overlooking the sea, dunes or lagoons, all equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, Satellite TV, safe box and International dialling telephone. Whether you choose the Main Building rooms facing the sparkling bay or the Dune and Lagoon rooms set in secluded tranquillity, you will discover the rooms are as big in elegance and comfort as they are in spectacular views.
Le Meridien Makadi Bay Hotel offers wide variety of dining in the most beautiful surroundings. The mouth watering facilities include 4 restaurants serving different cuisine such as Italian, International, Lebanese, Egyptian and Fresh Seafood menus promising a sensational culinary experience. You can have your drink in one of the 5 bars of the hotel.
Guests are kindly asked to use their AI bracelet in the hotel area when ordering. Only one drink at a time can be ordered. Check out time is at 12:00.
The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:00-10:00), lunch (13:00-15:00) and dinner (19:30-22:00), all buffet style, served in Aladdin and the Safaga restaurants. Continental breakfast can be taken at the Dolphin (11:00-12:00). Light meals are available at the Sea Gull between 11:00 & 17:00 and at the bar & discotheque from 24:00-01:00. Customers can have ice cream at the Sea Gull, near the Beach Centre. Tea time with cakes is from 16:00-17:00 at the Sea Gull. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks (all by the glass) are served from 10:00-24:00 at the Sea Gull (10:00-24:00), the La Caravane (10:00-24:00), the Tropicana (10:00-18:00), the bar & discotheque (18:00-late), the Dolphin (10:00-24:00), the Sunset (17:00-24:00), the pool bar (10:00-18:00), the health club (09:00-21:00) and the Club bar (19:00-24:00).
The unique open-air amphitheatre Woodstock can receive up to 5000 delegates. It can be used for concerts, parties, oriental tents and the perfect place for themed nights. For business travellers, the hotel caters meetings and conferences with a unique state-of-the-art facility that accommodates up to 700 delegates. It is well-equipped to ensure that every meeting is a big success.
The hotel boasts a 6400 m2 swimming pool, which is considered the largest pool in the Middle East. The Health Club offers the latest fitness equipment, sauna, steam bath and massage as well as indoor heated pool. As for water sports, guests can find diving, snorkelling, kayaking, pedaloes, glass bottom boats, wind surfing, catamaran, sailing and water skiing. Kids get special attention at the Penguin Club which provides several activities, starting from individual children’s pool to different interesting beach activities. Four international tennis courts, mini golf, international 18-hole golf course (nearby), games room, table tennis, darts and billiards are also available.
Generally the hotel was ok but having stayed at other 5* hotels in Egypt I was expecting a bit more from this hotel. The food was plentiful but a bit repetitive. The rooms were large but quite basic. Over all, the hotel is good value for money but if you have a larger budget, go somewhere else.
My ratings for this hotel Value ( 4out of 5) Rooms (3out of 5) Location ( 4 out of 5) Cleanliness (4 out of 5) Service (4 out of 5)
My ratings for this hotel Value (4 out of 5) Rooms (3 out of 5) Location (4 out of 5) Cleanliness (4 out of 5) Service (4 out of 5)
