Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Marsa Alam

The resort was absolutely perfect, the Service was outstanding. I really enjoyed the food, the hotel room with private pool is amazing as well as all other pools outside. The different restaurants were all amazing, cam recommend it to everyone.

Wir hatten eine traumhaft schöne Woche im Steigenberger Alaya. Vom Empfang und ein-bis auschecken war der Service uneingeschränkt super. Wir hatten ein sehr schönes und geräumiges Zimmer mit viel Staufläche. Die Pool Landschaft ist unvergleichlich, einfach traumhaft. Die Mitarbeiter waren in allen Bereichen, sogar am Strand einfach toll. Es ist ein ruhiges Hotel mit einem tollen Spa Bereich, so wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben. Am Pool hätten wir uns ein bisschen leise Hintergrundmusik gewünscht. Das Essen war frisch und es gab viel Auswahl. Da war für jeden etwas dabei (auch wenn man kein Fisch isst). Alles sehr lecker. Bei den a la Karte Restaurants sollte man früh genug reservieren. Wir haben die Quadtour gebucht und die war richtig schön und hat viel Spaß gemacht. In der Umgebung gibt es nicht viel Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, hat uns aber nicht gefehlt und wussten wir vorher. Ein Luxushotel, welches wir definitiv weiter empfehlen können und jederzeit wieder buchen würden!

Top service and top facility. Everything was perfect except for the food. Unfortunately, the Chef did not do a great job. My suggestion is to have less quantity but more quality. Special thanks to Tarek, the pool water; Adnan who cleaned our rooms every day and Mohammed who arranged everything at the reception. Shukran!

One of the newest resorts in the area of Marsa Alam only a few kilometres from the airport. Very spacious and comfortable rooms equipped with all the modern amenities. Great swimming pools and plenty of sun loungers around them as well as on the private beach - everyone can find a suitable spot to enjoy the sunshine. All inclusive formula with one open buffet restaurant called La Sultana and 4 a la carte (each dedicated to different regional cuisine). The quality of food in the main restaurant was good, however it can be improved in a la carte restaurants, particularly the hotel’s take-on the Italian dishes. Other facilities include a spa (worth visiting for its service and wide range of facials and massages) and a gym. Friendly staff throughout the hotel, although some waiters could work on their English language skills- some of them make simple mistakes after taking orders from customers, that can be a little irritating after a while. That being said, Steigenberger Alaya is definitely one of the best resorts in the area, worth choosing for one’s holiday on the Red Sea shores.

Insgesamt sehr ansprechend gestaltete Anlage mit höflichem und zuvorkommenden Personal. Hatte während meines sehr kurzen Aufenthalts zwar ein geräumiges Zimmer aber mit Blick nach hinten auf einen baufälligen Pool. Mit einem anderen Zimmer wäre Bewertung wahrscheinlich besser ausgefallen. Restaurants mit hoher Qualität und großer Auswahl.

Very nice room - we had a swim up room with ocean view (6015) and best housekeeping with Ahmed.

Beautiful, brand new resort. Wonderful architecture, including gardening / flora. Food was good. Most staff friendly. Super animation and kids club. Three short but fun slides for kids and adults. Luxury. Hygienic. Cool swim up room. Various bars at the pools and at the beach. Real holiday feeling. Close to the airport.

We had a truly amazing stay at Jaz Elite Riviera. The hotel is absolutely beautiful-modern, luxurious, and spotlessly clean. Our swim-up room was the highlight: peaceful, private, and perfect for relaxing right outside our door. The atmosphere of the entire hotel was calm and elegant, and the staff were consistently helpful, kind, and professional-always making sure we had everything we needed. We especially loved the restaurant by the pool-it became our go-to place each day. The food, the setting, and the service there made every meal feel special. Overall, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable stays we’ve had. We felt truly taken care of and would come back without hesitation. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful, high-quality getaway.

What an amazing stay and hotel. I’ll start with the negative, and there’s only one, the beds are very hard and the plastic mattress topper is noisy but that’s the only negative I have about the Riviera, oh and the fact the flight back to the UK doesn’t land till 2am and there’s only one flight a week but this obviously isn’t the hotels fault. The hotel and staff were incredible, the food was unbelievably good and the weather equally as good. We stayed at the Amara last year so decided to try the Riviera this year and it didn’t disappoint. From the moment booking the hotel Hady was brilliant replaying to our messages and sorting us out the most incredible swim up room. We ate at the beach restaurant every breakfast and lunch and the team there were fantastic, I just want to say ‘cheers mate’ to Ibrahim from the restaurant who really looked after us all week. We already knew how good snorkelling in the bay was, and on the last mornings snorkel we got to see the dugong!! Well def be coming back

The hotel is beautifully designed, and really nicely furnished. We stayed in a family room with pool access - it's not so much a private pool, because it's shared with a few other rooms, but you have a section of it to yourself. The hotel was opened just a few weeks ago, so it was almost entirely empty. Everyone was super nice and friendly, especially Ahmend and Khalifa in the beach bar! Location is excellent - directly in front of the hotel there is an underwater meadow, which brings turtles and sea cows in every day, there's a diving centre on the beach and the reef can be found a short swim away to the edge of the bay.

The hotel is big and beautiful. Rooms and bathrooms are very spacious. Althought the hotel was fully booked it never felt crowded or busy. Service was AMAZING!!! 24/7, golf carts available to move all the time. And my pictures are from the sea right infront of the hotel, not the beach but the dock further water, very pretty full of jelly fishes you can swim with with no harm at all, amazing experience. Although if you go further north the beach is better, the location is perfect so makes sense. We had a private pool with warm water very nice to enjoy private time. The FOOD; is not the best, a good variety and several restaurants but the quality is not the best but ok compared to the all inclusive price, just enough. Definitely recomended!!

The staff was super friendly and quick. Poole and facilities were efficient and always ready. The food was above average, same like every all-inclusive resort I’ve been to. I recommend it for a quiet stay although there was a kids aqua park too but we haven’t tried it. Regarding the weather I guess Marsa Alam is best in October and November. They said they have one heated pool of the three. Room service wasn’t impressive. Make sure they attend to your needs.

Anlage Top..Essen war hervorragend. Pools sind schön und Riff noch gut erhalten. Einzig die Tauchmöglichkeit ist eingeschränkt. Die Tauchschule des Resorts hat aktuell keine Erlaubnis das Hausriff zu betauchen, wegen Betreiberwechsel. Ausrüstung ist absolut neuwertig. Bootausflüge oder Tauchen an anderen Stränden sind aber moglich.

Absolutely spectacular place to stay. They have several places to eat on site. Most of the stuff you get is part of the all inclusive atmosphere. Comfortable beds, and amazing service. Multiple pools and a beach as well.

Excellent holiday destination..lovely pools and amenities..excellent food choice..friendly staff..lovely experience throughout

Hotel is bright new. Operates from last November. Nice architecture, lot of swiming pools. Beachfront nice with bar and restaurant. Good quality food. Rooms are spacy, view at pools or beach.

All staff are nice and I believe they do the best they can. Room cleaning was good. The resort area is compact and easy to walk around. They are doing their best to keep the area clean from the sandy dust. Nice pools and pool bars. I like dinner in Tao Tao restaurant the most and the food is generally good.

great food, buffet and à la carte, amazing staff, they are so friendly, several pools, evenings shows

TOP gepflegte Anlage und es wird auch sehr viel Wert gelegt das alles Sauber ist und auch die verschiedenen Pools geprüft werden. Zimmer waren grosszügig und modern. Bei der Dusche ist das Wasser langsam abgelaufen und die Kissen waren auch nicht so bequem. Das Essen war gut jedoch hätte es manchmal geschmaksvoller sein oder verschiedene Auswahl. Das Gym war schön und hatte schöne Aussicht. Ein paar Krafttrainig Geräte mehr wären auch gut gewesen. Service war auch gut, jedoch gab es vereinzelt Mitarbeiter die meine Frau hinterher geschaut haben und wenig Respekt gegeben wurde. Es sind einige Dinge die das Hotel zu optimieren kann. Aber im grossen und ganzen war es gut und ich kann es weiter empfehlen.

The structure is all new, the staff is wonderful, everyone is kind, and they did everything to meet our needs. Attention to cleanliness and detail is one of the major strengths of this place. The food is good and there's a lot of variety; the bay in front is sandy, but unfortunately, the coral reef right in front of the hotel is almost entirely dead. However, the presence of dugongs and turtles makes this detail less bothersome. One piece of advice I would give the establishment is to pay more attention to the conservation of the bay in front of the hotel, avoiding, for example, plastic balloon games on the beach, and ensuring that workers prevent any plastic pieces from ending up in the sea (which I saw happening during the construction of the pier), especially since the public beach next to the hotel is already heavily polluted with plastic. Apart from this, we had a great time and we would definitely come back.

A Perfect Getaway – We’ll Definitely Be Back! This beautifully maintained hotel is set in a stunning bay, with a scenic seaside promenade perfect for walks. Snorkeling is easy right off the beach, and there’s even a dive club on-site for the more adventurous. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped — ideal for a relaxing stay. The resort features three lovely swimming pools with plenty of loungers; no need to rush or reserve. The food is great: the buffet is varied and enjoyable, and the à la carte restaurant rivals a top European brasserie in quality and atmosphere. The staff — from the pool and evening bars to the restaurants — are friendly, helpful, and multilingual. They’re present without being pushy, especially when it comes to tips, which makes you feel at home. The entire resort — rooms, gardens, bars — is kept spotlessly clean. The reception and PR officers are always available and eager to help. Entertainment runs all day and well into the evening, with something for every age. Fun pool games, darts, volleyball, and more are on offer daily. This place ticks all the boxes for a great holiday — we’ll definitely return!

A Perfect Getaway – We’ll Definitely Be Back! This beautifully maintained hotel is set in a stunning bay, with a scenic seaside promenade perfect for walks. Snorkeling is easy right off the beach, and there’s even a dive club on-site for the more adventurous. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped — ideal for a relaxing stay. The resort features three lovely swimming pools with plenty of loungers; no need to rush or reserve. The food is great: the buffet is varied and enjoyable, and the à la carte restaurant rivals a top European brasserie in quality and atmosphere. The staff — from the pool and evening bars to the restaurants — are friendly, helpful, and multilingual. They’re present without being pushy, especially when it comes to tips, which makes you feel at home. The entire resort — rooms, gardens, bars — is kept spotlessly clean. The reception and PR officers are always available and eager to help. Entertainment runs all day and well into the evening, with something for every age. Fun pool games, darts, volleyball, and more are on offer daily. This place ticks all the boxes for a great holiday

Wonderful resort on the Red Sea. Very clean resort, that was not very busy. Buffet restaurant offered an excellent, extensive menu at every meal. Pool areas were large and clean, with access to pools at adjoining sister resorts. Bar in the main building offers a wonderful selection of cocktails. Access to 5 Al a carte restaurants in the overall complex. Shopping available if needed. Huge snorkelling and dive centre. Great beach, and walking paths. Rooms are well appointed and ground floor, gives easy access to pools off of your own patio. Many activity options for kids as well. Beautiful area.

Everything amazing Starting from Mr. Mohamed reservation manager Mr. Reda reservation supervisor Mr. Amr reservation team. They made room upgrade with early check-in within less than 30 minutes. All staff are amazing and very polite, the rooms with amazing sea and pool view. Aqua Park is really world-class with professional staff they will help and guide you to make it safe and enjoyable. The most important thing I found was that the staff fully committed to the safety rules without exceptions. Food quality is super and really delicious. Thanks a lot to Chef Hosney and all his team. Animation team ... thank you so much for all the joys you brought to my family during this vacation. (Koko, Mostafa, Noor .. all). You don't need to go to a special place for snorkelling, only 2 minutes from your room to the diving and snorkelling dock. With amazing sea creatures. Diving centre Coraya is really world-class with a professional team starting from Mo Gamal and divers Marawan and Mo Mohamed. The last day was exceptional with a fire show and pool party. Compared to my previous travels and staying in different resorts in the Red Sea, Jaz Lamaya No. 1. Thanks a lot, Jaz Lamaya team. See you again soon.

When we come to Egypt, we try to stay in a hotel from the Jaz group. And this being our first time in Marsa Alam, we looked out for a Jaz hotel. Since we are divers, we wanted something close to the dive center and our choice went to the Jaz Lamaya. The hotel is very good, the people working there are very friendly & helpful and speak multiple languages. The food is of very good and there is always a big choice, don’t forget the BBQ outside at the terras. 😉 During breakfast and dinner we were always greeted by the waiters upon entrance and they always had our place prepared for us. Special thanks to Ali who always talked to us and kept our table clean. Hope you liked the tea we gave you to taste. Our room was spacious and always clean thanks to the good care of Taha. This man knows his business and everyday we had a new towel figure on our bed. 😃 Also thanks to the guys at the pool bar for keeping us hydrated. Especially Mohammed, I don’t know how many kilometers you walk around the pool every day…Respect!

Absolutely all staff were so very helpful and thoughtful. (Thank you.) Nothing seemed to phase them. Carefully designed, buildings with wonderful outlook. Do take some time to examine the fossilised corals etc in the stone from which the place is built! Meals were always freshly prepared, beautifully presented and plentiful, with the option of seconds if need be. Vegetarian food was excellent, as was, I understand from friends, Vegan, and meat. The whole site was kept meticulously clean, including the beach. There are gardens with indigenous plants, including those that attract butterflies and moths. Also a formal fresh water feature, the home of numerous dragonflies: a surprise bonus. The infinity pool is generously sized. Security appears to be excellent, as are safety features eg fire hoses, emergency exit signs, pool Life Guard. Outdoor lighting at night is adequate for safety, but angled downwards, so star gazing is possible. The House Reef is easily accessible from a pier a short walk from the Lodge. The Emperor Divers facility which abuts the Lodge gives options of Shore and Boat diving.

A beautiful stay if you love peace and quiet. The lodge is new and spotlessly clean, built entirely in stone, with a lovely panoramic pool. The beach has a few umbrellas and very shallow, crystal-clear water (up to the coral reef), which feels like a natural swimming pool, plus a jetty to cross the reef. The property has both a diving center and a snorkeling center (highly recommended after trying it—our guide Achmed was outstanding both professionally and personally, and he speaks also a really good italian). For a wider, fully equipped beach and real open sea, you can head to Abu Dabbab (about 10 minutes by taxi), where even snorkeling on your own you can spot plenty of turtles. The staff are extremely kind and helpful—from reception to the drivers to the kitchen team—and the food quality is high (you can choose à la carte for dinner). I honestly didn’t find anything that wasn’t up to par. Excellent value for money.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was very comfortable and clean, the pool was amazing and I could have spent the whole day by the pool if I wasn’t diving. The staff was really friendy and helpful and I enjoyed the food as well.

Beautiful and tranquil hotel. Away from noise and chaos of other resort’s. Rooms and pool and really tasteful. Food is great- Mohammed and the team are very attentive. Chico at the pool also very helpful and kept us in the shade!

exceptional hotel! everything was perfect! the room, the staff, the pool the food. They always prepared breakfast box at 5am for activities and they made dinner for us at the pool

So Fadi is the most gracious host I have ever met. This is a short list of how awesome he is: He pulled my friends car out of the sand when he got stuck about 30 minutes away; I had a car accident early in the morning and did not have my phone, and he tracked me down at the hospital and brought my wife with my wallet to pay so I could leave; he stayed with me the ENTIRE DAY to sort out the paperwork with the police; drove me 2 hours north to deal with the prosecutor's office and then back again; and then spent another morning dealing with the owner of the car and the police again to have the car sent back to Cairo. He asked for nothing and was just doing this all out of kindness- he is a truly remarkable and one of a kind guy. Also, the camp is nice. Lots of room for my dog to romp around, and it's away from the city lights so the camp fires and star gazing were incredible. So was the food, Abdul is a wonderful chef. Short walk to an empty beach with great snorkeling. Dive shop on-site.

It rapidly starts to feel like home here. It's super basic, showers are cold and there's only power for four hours a day to charge your stuff but it's actually easy to make that work. It's such a great location though, just a short walk to the beach with some of the most amazing snorkelling. Healthy reef to one side, turtles to the other. Our hut was comfortable and came with a much needed mosquito net. The showers and toilets were clean enough. Fady and the staff are brilliant too, Fady goes out of his way to get you anything you need. The included breakfast is also good with a small "help yourself" spread of beans, scrambled eggs, bread, pancakes with honey or jam, and bananas. There's a really nice area to just chill out, and there's a perfect location to watch the sunrise. As for food, the seafood restaurant is good with dishes for LE150 or LE200, or Fady will order you delivery from town. Essentials you'll need to bring include a torch as it's dark at night! Mosquito repellent as they're relentless. Cash, as cards aren't taken anywhere here.

You are going to either love or hate this place. I loved it. It attracts a certain kind of people, and if you are one of them you will find your tribe. The property is very basic. No hot water. Generator powered electricity only 5 hours a day. No WIFI. But if you are looking for somewhere to de-stress, relax, and enjoy a special part of Egypt where the desert meets the sea, you will find it here. There is something about the desert that feeds the soul. There is nothing much to do here except snorkel straight off the beach with turtles, relax on the beach, watch the sunset, watch the stars come out at night, and sleep. Same tasty, healthy breakfast every day. Basic, no-choice dinner at night. There is a bedouin run fish restaurant nearby, and a nice beach club with arabian horses, bedouin tent and lunch restaurant. If you arrive stressed, you will leave calm. The people who run the place are all so nice, and will give you a warm welcome

Loved the place. Fady and all the staff is amazing, friendly and helpful in case you need anything. The food was super tasty, no problems as a vegetarian either and if you cannot make it for breakfast (early dive) they prepare a small food package the evening before to take with you. The "house" was spacious, very basic but has everything you need. Really appreciated the free water and snacks. Loved the dogs and the area & surroundings are beautiful, stunning sunrises, sunsets and night sky included. (Gotta love "nothingness", peace and quiet tho :) Also did not have any problems or weird situations being alone as a female around the area. And can recommend the deep south dive school. Cannot wait to go back! :)

What a great place to stay while in Egyot. I went for a week and stayed a month because it was so peaceful. I would have stayed longer but I had other commitments. You are about 10 minutes from Marsa Alam so it's so quiet and relaxing. The lodge is by the Red Sea, has beautiful sunrises and sunsets but more importantly the staff is so great. Fady is so kind and helpful and just wants everyone to enjoy their stay. They now have a chef and he makes great Egyptian food, some of the best that I have had in Egypt. I highly recommend staying here if you get the chance. I know I will be going back one day ❤

Great value for money – peaceful stay with beautiful reef and pool I stayed at Marina Resort in Port Ghalib and was pleasantly surprised by the combination of price and quality. The hotel has a charming traditional Arabian décor that creates a peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere. One of the highlights was definitely the beautiful coral reef just off the beach – perfect for snorkeling lovers. The pool was large, clean, and very relaxing, a great spot to unwind during the day. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall service was good. While the food could be improved in terms of taste and variety, considering the overall experience and affordable price, it’s a great value for money. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing escape with stunning sea life and a good pool, this place is definitely worth considering.

First, I would like to thank Mr. Arafa for his attention and support during the check-in process. What truly makes a difference in any hotel stay is the attention and support from the staff — and Ms. Nancy was exceptional in this regard. She was very polite and professional. Shortly after we arrived, she called our room to check if everything was okay and if we needed anything. Later on, she even passed by guests at the pool to ask if they had any feedback or requests — a lovely touch. The room was clean, comfortable, and we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a better one with a pool and marina view, along with a complimentary fruit plate. Water bottles, tea, Nescafé, and sugar were replenished daily without needing to ask. Breakfast was fairly good, and dinner was even better. From my previous stay at this hotel, I could see improvements: the beach area has been enhanced with both sandy and rocky sections, the path to the sea is now easier to walk on, and the beach bar offers great snacks. The pool bar was also enjoyable. Overall, a relaxing and well-managed stay. I would definitely recommend it.

I last visited this hotel about 13 years ago. Upon returning this time, it was starting to show its age! Cracked and broken tiles, all around swimming pool areas. Generally a feeling of neglect. The room and bedding were all clean but sometimes the service from the bar tenders and waiters in the restaurant leave room for vast improvement. Every night in the Indigo restaurant, I had to call the waiter over just to get a glass of water with my meal. The food was perfectly fine, with a fair amount of choice. The pools are cleaned every morning. The hotel is over the other side of Port Ghalib, so needs a shuttle bus to get around to the shops and bar area. The on-site dive centre is the only reason I stayed here!

Mr Shaban Ghanem the executive manager of Marina Lodge at Port Ghalib, his two amazing daughters Raghad & Reem and the staff of the hotel made my and Dr Mostafa's stay super special. Very loving, caring and friendly atmosphere. Nature out of this world - private beach with Red Sea - paradise for snorkeling and swimming. Delicious food and great non alcoholic drinks as I don't drink alcohol. Very spacious and clean room with beautiful views of the sea and desert. Lovely swimming pools with views of the Marina. Easy access for diving and snorkeling trips to Abu Dabab beach, Marsa Mubarak and Sataya. Stunning sunrise and sunset every single day and sky full of the stars at night, very magical. Beautiful lights and flowers in the hotel. Thank you so much Mr Shaban Ghanem, Raghad, Reem, Nader, Alaa, Ahmed, Mohammed, Mohammed Sabry, Adam, Hassan, Maryoma, Fatima, Mahmoud 1 and 2 and 3, Abdullatif and the entire team.

Much recommended. Lots of value for the low price, and no bad surprises. Complex is pretty, there are nice pools, aircon and we slept comfortably. There is a surcharge for very early check-in / late check out, but lobby is comfortable to Wait. Wifi only works in the lobby.