We stayed here at the beginning of October. and had a wonderful time.
We booked the shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel whci the hotel supplies at a cost. We paid 80 euros return which is a lot cheaper than the transfer offerred us by the site which we booked the hotel through. Their charge was £100 both way. Anyway on arrival at the hotel we were escorted to our room which was underneaththe main walkway and was sited next to a bnoisy air condition unit . We asked to be moved which they did with the minimum of fuss. Our new room was huge , very clean with an elevated view of some of the complex. which at night is impressive because of the terracotta pot lighting everywhere.

All the staff were friendly and did whatever they could to help you. In particular the bar staff at the pool bar next to the themed buffet which is outside ever night. I really liked this about this hotel.

There is a small pleasant lagoon type beach area where enough fish to keep young snorkellers happy. However our main reason for choosing this hotel was the diving which was very good. It is possible to dive between the two jetties which give access to the sea outside the reef and therefore gives superb snorkelling on most days for swimmers, except when the red flag is up when the waves are high. The dive centre was excellent ensuring that you felt entirely safe wuth the set up. There were plenty of choices of dive sites to visit when you tired of the house reef.

The food choice was exceptional and the drinks made to your own taste. However if you are looking for nightlife there is nothing outside of the hotel so shopping is limited to the hotel shops or if you go on any trips but even then it is limited. There is entertainment every night if low key which suited me. The animation team are on hand to keep you busy if you want it. There are not many english at this hotel but this wasn't a problem.

There are always enough sun beds either on the beach or the pool areas.At this time of year the sun is on its way down at 5 but it is great to sit and relax at the beach bar area and relax.

Overall we found this hotel very good and wouldn't hesitate to return again and would recommend it to divers in particular.

i stayed at this hotel for a week from the 2nd January and it was absolutely out of this world. the flight is very long but its worth it as soon as you feel that heat when you arrive ( even in january its very warm). long transfer to the hotel and book through the hotel as taxis very expensive. You arrive to a fantastic reception area and a pleasant welcome from the great staff. Its great as you can just drop all your bags and have a drink as soon as you arrive and your cases and bags are just taken care of, i also didnt feel a need to give a tip like other hotels in egypt- we did not tip once this holiday and still received first class service from all the staff at the resort. Which is another thing- This is a resort itself, not a hotel... absolutely everything you could wish for is on site and in a week you would never have to leave... of course perhaps after two weeks you might wish to venture out but with the hotel you can travel to el quseir city and port ghalib marina very reasonably which we will do next time we return.. Food was great... not a rediculous amount of choice but all the meats etc cooked beautifully.... if you don't fancy trying some of the food ther is a man cokking fresh pasta with whateever sauce and ingredients you like----- Lovely!!!! Also there is the sneeky little plate of chips for the british philestines out there. At the beach bar (our favourite place) at 3pm is where everyone gathers- homemade burgers, hotdogs and rolls are cooked to order as part of the all inclusive paxkage as are all dirnks all day from all the bars on the complex. At 4 at the beach there is dancing with the animation which is great fun and a pleasant way to spend a relaxing day in the sun. There is also a great wave pool by the beach which comes on every hour. As you come down to the goregeous beach there are men waiting for you to set up your sunbeds for you... the place your towels on your beds for you and move the windbreaks to relieve from the winds that this part of egypt are quite susceptible to, but in the summer months this would be most welcomed. The sea very choppy every day bar 1 so snorkelling on the reef a no no but the lagoon snorkelling is also superb which is always calm... stingrays, eels and every variety of tropical fish you would see on teh reef but in a calmer, safer environment. The hotel runs a bus every day at 12 noon to a bay where you can snorkel in fantastic coral if the wind is too strong at the house reef. Rooms great with turrets on top like castles and gardens are stunning... very nice to wake up to. Even the entertainment at akassia is brilliant... excellent top class shows such as fire show, comedy and dancing-- they do get across the language barrier which you wouldnt expect with sucha diverse amount of nationalitie. Several shops yo wander round at night time are great and you can dine outside every evening and breakfast which really makes oyu feel as though youre not in an all inclusive... alll drinks are brought by waiter service and there are no self service dirnks (apart from water and a few juices). We had a fantastic week at this amazing resort and would most definitely rerturn to marsa alam and akssia swiss resort very soon... We loved it!

We stayed at The Akassia from 28th November until 12th December and had a fabulous time! We have been to Egypt 5 times and have done 5* All Inclusive a few times before and can honestly say, this is one of the best. From the moment we walked into the wonderful domed reception area until we left 2 weeks later, we were treated very very well. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff at this hotel. There a very few English tourists who go to this hotel but for those of you who want a relaxing, no hassle break, this is the place to come to! There are only the on sites shops, which are hassle free and also very welcoming people who do not pester at all. There is nothing outside of the hotel, so if you want a holiday of nightclubs and loud people, this is not the place for you! The rooms are a good size and our room was close enough to the beach and we had a good view of the Red Sea. All staff are so nice and friendly and genuinely want to treat you well. The food was very good and on one of the themed nights, ‘Egyptian Night’, they spit roast a whole lamb! There are 8 pools at this resort, we only tried a few of them but they were clean and well maintained. We went snorkelling and saw quite a few fish including blue spot rays, lion fish, parrot fish to name but a few. We bought a fish guide which had over 220 species of fish which can be seen in the Red Sea, from the shop in the lobby and I ticked off as we saw them. My partner went out from the jetty one day and came back and said not to tick any more as he had seen the lot!! So, a good result there! I would like to finish by saying that this hotel is well worth a visit and as they have very few English that know of it’s existence, get there before it’s too popular! Quick hello to Rashia in lobby bar, very polite and helpful, Mohammed at the beach bar and the ‘bird man’ Mohammed who does a brilliant impression of a bird chirping, ask him!! Andy & Joan

We stayed at this gorgeous resort for Xmas and it was wonderful! We tried snorkelling and scuba diving for the first time - the waters were so calm and crystal clear, it took only minutes to fall in love with the underwater wonders. The colourful fish and corals were like a dreamworld. The gorgeous beach was a few steps from the hotel, the weather was fantastic, and there was so much to do that we never left the resort, except for the desert safari. The pools and the infinity jacuzzis with incredible sea views are irresistable. The massages are out of this world. The all inclusive package is a must and there is nothing like cappuccinos and ice cream on tap - but be warned - we did all gain a few pounds as there was so much choice in the restaurant! The entertainment was fun and the staff were so caring and friendly. The other guests were perfectly mannered and there was a lovely atmosphere of utter peace and relaxation. The rooms are large and bright and the whole resort is impeccably clean, with the loos being cleaned every hour. The gardens are beautiful and greenery abounds. For families with children, this is a dream vacation. We found all the children impeccably behaved and pleasant. The other guests are mostly well mannered Italian or German families. Apparently the Russians can often prove a nightmare in some resorts, so the fact there were none here was a huge plus! The staff were all caring and friendly and could not do enough for us. There was no drunkenness or loud behaviour from the guests and certainly no clubbers, which was great. We came back yearning to return to the Akassia!