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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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Fort Arabesque Resort, Spa & Villas
Ranked #11 of 19 hotels in Makadi Bay
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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
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW 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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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

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 NEW

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

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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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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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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Cairo, Egypt
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I went with my family for a 3 days break. As I was already informed that the hotel has some renwed rooms, I asked 3 times at the reception if we were to be instaled on one of this rooms. For 3 times I had the same awnser - "the room is very good". We end up in a room... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Very sad to announce that the Fort Arabesque hotel owner died last year and left the business to his family who have now allowed the Russian people to access the hotel. I do hope that the wonderful staff are not treated badly by them as we have heard happens in other hotels. I just hope that they will enjoy the... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Our first time in Egypt but not the last, so nice to have blue sky and hot everyday. Thomas Cook flight from Gatwick, on time but being crammed in to tiny seats was not acceptable. If they ever had an emergency over water you would not have the room to pull the life belt from under the seat. Hotel was... More

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Sydney
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

The hotel is in a great position with a beautiful sandy beach. Then, just go 30 feet out into the water and you have a beautiful reef with an abundance of fish. DO NOT be tempted to feed them, as this is against the law. The beach is just a short stroll from the hotel. Our first room was OK,... More

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Hornchurch
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Stayed For 1 Week in March 2013 travelled with Thomas Cook. Stayed in Saga block don't worry about name rooms lovely. Upgraded to higher floor, (corner room) worth the extra money as room was huge, 2 large double beds, walk in wardrobe, lovely Bathroom with his and hers sinks, large bath, large shower cubicle, w.c. & bidet . Nice lounge... More

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What travelers say

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  • Very good(61)
  • Animation Team(52)
  • Thomas Cook(35)
  • Ground floor(31)
  • Saga block(22)
  • Boat trip(11)
  • Soft drinks(8)
  • New wing(6)
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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
#6 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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Also Known As:
Hotel Fort Arabesque
Fort Arabesque
Fort Arabesque Makadi Bay
Fort Arabesque Hurghada

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