Firstly the hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful although the language barrier was a big problem,if your selling your hotel to the british you should at least av someone in reception that can speak the language ,we felt like we were alienated as the russians took over and as there the majority at the hotel the staff were treated very badly by them with there rude manners and pure greediness , The food was absolutely disgusting and im not a fussy eater ,couldnt even get a slice of toast and that should be a basic we ate at the italian twice thinkin it would be better ,but the same slops come out of the kitchen ,we paid for our main meal in there and that was acceptable my experience of egypt is nevert going back which was shared by the rest of the English.

I visited coral beach resort in sep 12 with my family, I was happy when we arrived but was soon disappointed after I first night, the food was poor and as we stayed two weeks it was repeated.
It was stressful to get a place in the restaurant and most people were pushy and rude.
Times are too restricted for breakfast lunch and dinner it's too busy and by the time u have waited in line and sat down your food is cold.
There is no where else to eat or get snacks apart from the pool bar where it a strange filled roll has been left in the sun for several hours.
Entertainment is only for an hour and is repeated each week
The apartments were clean and nice however our air conditioner broke down every day for a whole week and with 4 of us in a room this was unbearable, the staff were prompt and sent someone to fix it this obviously did not help though.
The alcohol is poor served in plastic cups at night, don't go here expecting to get drunk it just won't happen unless you are prepared to get ripped off by the haggling shop keepers.
The pool was badly lined with bumps everywhere and not the cleanest however the pool staff were fantastic and went out of there way to help us and were fab with the kids.
We paid to go to the other onsite restaurant nr the beach which was deserted the lights went out for half hour so we were in the dark and the toilets were filthy.
The beach was beautiful and the staff are lovely however this is not a resort for the English in two weeks we only saw 4 other English people so no one else spoke to us apart from the people selling things to you.

It's a shame as if they changed certain things this is in a prime location to be a fab resort x


My one highlight was are safari exercision it was fab x

10 Dec 2012. Had nine days at this hotel (all inclusive).

Go for: Good Beach location, good weather, very good bungalow accommodation (all bungalows)
in lovely grounds

Don't go for: A gastronomical experience, alcohol (poor), convivial fellow holiday-makers or to play tennis.

I stayed at the Coral Beach Rotana from the 7th December 2012 for 10 nights. This holiday was great, a large complex with plenty of things to do. Shops, resturants, bars, spa and even a beauty sallon on site! The food was great, i am not fussy so i could eat everything, however my partner was a little more fussy and only stuck to the 'dry stuff' and loved the cake! The drinks were ok, very cheap alcahol so not so tasty. The italian resturant was available to use once per stay, i wouldnt bother using it- it was grose! Food in the main hall was much better. I was also reccomended by other guests not to eat in the fish resturant on the beach. There is a Macy D's down the road, just ask one of the guys round the pool and he will tell you where to go.

The room was very clean, cleaned every day by our great cleaner who decorated our room with petals and shaped towels most days. A large 1.5ltr bottle was put in our room each day. I cant thank our cleaner enough. The aircon worked perfectly and a safe box was free and easy to use in the room.

I reccommend asking for a room near the pool (NOT BEACH VIEW) as it is a very long walk to the pool and resturant.

Just to warn you, there are many many russians in egypt, it doesnt matter what hotel you stay at! They like to be first in que and like to barge you out of the way! Just be strong and push a little back! They also like to drink from 9am in the morning so many drunken idiots falling all over around the pool. When i mean drink, they have two bottles by there sun bed, one pure alcohol and one juice.

The one thing i can not be happier with was the people, everyone was so friendly, especially Alaa Eldien in the animations team. Alla Eldien couldnt do anymore to make us any happier or comfortable, any questions he is your man. All the guys around the pool such as Billy the bar man, the towel guy and life guards are great, so much fun!

The only little bad comment i have is the fact that the luggage men stand waiting for tips, they get paid very low so it is understandable. Just remember to keep a pound or two aside for them if you wish.

Horse riding is out of this world, we was out for 2hrs 30 mins, riding accross the desert watching the sunrise at 6am, then rode bareback into the sea. Swimming on the horses back in the middle of the sea is an experience i will not forget in a hurry. If horse riding isnt your thing, just make sure you save some bananas or fruit for them - they look extra skinny!

I wouldnt reccomend the safari day, its a bit long and boring (riding the bikes in a line.... not very fast) it was alot of waiting around, however seeing the budwins was another great experience.

Lastly, I reccomend snorkling or diving, the coral reefs around this area are to die for!

I will be coming back to this hotel next year!