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Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas

4.0 of 5
Safaga Road | Abu Makhadeg Bay, Makadi Bay, Egypt (Formerly Fort Arabesque Hotel)
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Ranked #11 of 19 hotels in Makadi Bay
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013
Emily679 Romford
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Romford
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This was the first time we have travelled to Egypt and we were recommended this hotel by a family member who has visited this hotel recently. We decided to listen to them rather than the negative reviews we has seen on here just before we went, which did worry us slightly but I am so glad we ignored them. I... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This is our 4th visit to 'The Fort', a large modern hotel that is unlikely to disappoint. The beach area is lovely, You have to be pretty prompt to bag a sunbed in the morning (we had not experienced this previously) and beds are well spaced out. The house reef is the best in the bay with a wealth of... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Visited this Resort with my Mother and it was a very nice and relaxing place. We were placed in the main building but we used the Restaurant and Bar in the Saga building. They both offered us good and happy service. The food in the Saga Restaurant was the best, one night they even had banana Crumble and we asked... More

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nottingham
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Spent a week in this hotel in march. The weather was a little cooler buy nice. the hotel restaurant was very very poor the sitting area was like being in a fast food place even at night. they had turkey on this one night but the chef was scrapping the meat off the legs and wings I don't mind dark... More

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Leicester
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Following an enjoyable but short stay in January, we re-visited in late April. This time we were allocated a room in the West Wing on the ground floor adjacent to the restaurant, bar & pool. We found this to be much the same standard as in the main block. Mini bar always refilled, towels changed and room cleaned daily. To... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 via mobile

It is suffice to say that hotel did not allow our airport ride inside the hotel and were OK that two families with an 18 yrs old infant and a 3 yrs old to walk around 500m to the hotel entrance because they wanted to force their limousine service! It gives you an idea what kind of morons run this... More

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FORTARAB, Manager at Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas, responded to this review
June 7, 2013

Dear Guest, We would like to inform you that we have Taxi Service which includes insurance for passengers with special prices for our guests. Apologies for any inconveniences caused during your stay at Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas. More

Montreal, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

To force us to take their limousine service, the hotel did not allow our airport pick-up taxi in the hotel and let two families with an 18 months infant and a 3 years old walk in the desert sun around 500 meters to the external gates of the resort ... that's how bad it is! They have reserved their front... More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

We stayed at the Fort Arabesque last month. It is not the first review I write concerning this hotel but unfortunately this will not be as beautiful as the previouse. We are a couple of divers and frequenting this hotel for several years for the beauty of the beach and the structure, for the courtesy of the staff and especially... More

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FORTARAB, Manager at Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas, responded to this review
May 26, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your comment about your recent stay at the Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas on Tripadvisor. I have read your review and have noted that you didn't enjoy your stay. Your review is very important for us and all your comments are duly noted and have been forwarded to the Management. . Apologies for any... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

We stayed in Villa 1, which is a two bedroom villa, closest to the Pavilion restaurant in the row of around 15 villas. The villa itself was spectacular- huge bathrooms (only with shower though, which personally I prefer) with stylish slate-style floors and lots of creature comforts like mini-bottles of lotion, shampoo, bathrobes, bidet, artwork, large shower head, stylish lighting...lovely!... More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

HOTEL. Excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely return. Useful information not fully covered elsewhere. Smoking: We requested a non-smoking room in quiet area. Both requests met. No smoking in buffet dining rooms. Might be noisier, but then no smoke. Mobility: Steps everywhere. East Wing has no direct lift down to dining room. The only lift I found was to... More

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  • Animation Team(50)
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  • Ground floor(31)
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Additional Information about Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas

Address: Safaga Road | Abu Makhadeg Bay, Makadi Bay, Egypt (Formerly Fort Arabesque Hotel)
Region: Egypt > Red Sea and Sinai > Makadi Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Makadi Bay
#7 Family Hotels in Makadi Bay
#9 Romantic Hotels in Makadi Bay
#11 Luxury Hotels in Makadi Bay
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa, & Villas promises tranquilityand opulence with its 444 luxurious rooms, suites, privateapartments and 14 newly built villas.Four dining venues, five swimming pools, including a children's pool(three of which are heated), a state-of-the-art gym, world class Thai managed Spa and sports facilities as well as I-Dive, a five-starIDC PADI dive center, guarantee a fun and unforgettable hotel experience.Inspired by the Sardinian roots of its architects, FortArabesque Resort & Spa combines distinctive Italianand Arabic accents in its architecture, from its imposingmedieval fort structure to its interior touches and décor,where the different shades of Egyptian cave stones fromAswan blend with the antique fine wood furnishings oforiental designs.We would like to introduce our new concept as well, which is unique in Egypt.Nestled within the Fort Arabesque resort, The Villas offer its guests luxurious accommodation, space and privacy in addition to a more personal and dedicated service. Each of the 14 Villas (8 units with 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom, 6 units with 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms) is tastefully decorated to reflect the mix of Arabic accents and Mediterranean influences of the Fort Arabesque Resort. All units have private garden and terrace with private access to a secluded swimming pool exclusive to The Villas. To ensure a fast and efficient service, the check-in is done through a private reception. The residents also have access to the Pavilion which is a private lounge where the villa guests can enjoy a semi-served upgraded breakfast in the morning. For lunch and dinner time the Pavilion functions as an A’la Carte Restaurant, giving the opportunity to enjoy a fine dining experience. The extra benefits of the Villa Guests include free Wi-Fi, free Gym usage and various discounts in the different outlets of the hotel.Guests at The Villas are free to use all the facilities and enjoy the same ‘all inclusive’ benefits at the resort with quick access to the main restaurant and the beach as well. ... more   less 
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Fort Arabesque
Fort Arabesque Makadi Bay
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