Elizabeth

Review of Rotana Coral Beach Resort

Not a bad 4 *, but with its own nuances. We rested...

Not a bad 4 *, but with its own nuances. We rested in late March - early April 2021.
On the positive side:
+ Price. The trip came out to us $ 470 for two for 7 nights. You shouldn't pay more than $ 500 for this hotel.
+ Location. 1 line.
+ The reef is simply magnificent, a lot of fish, a variety of corals. Quietly allowed to swim along the reef and behind the buoys.
+ The food is excellent. Not very varied, but everything is delicious, desserts are beyond praise.
+ Huge territory, which is looked after. Everything is noticeably old, but everything is being watched.
+ There is a sauna and jacuzzi for free, ask at the Spa Center.
Disadvantages:
- Everywhere they try to "heat up". Lost the key - on the spot, the guy from the reception desk asked $ 20 for it, and the price list shows the price of $ 13. They insisted that they give an official check and the price immediately dropped to 13, so be careful.
- Only 1 panton is open, so it is difficult to find a place on the beach, in the morning everything is busy with towels.
- The rooms are already clearly "tired", the shower would be nice to replace.
- Cleaning! It is almost not there, they "forgot" to put towels 3 times! I had to call a couple of times and literally beg! In general, it is dirty, in the shower there is hair from previous vacationers.
- The animation is very weak.
The staff is generally friendly, except that the animators are usually with displeased faces. Very friendly administrator Alexandra, always ready to help with any issue with a smile. She helped us a lot. The bar is mostly friendly guys too.

p.s. If you forgot masks and fins - buy at the Old Market, like all other necessary things. The prices in the market opposite the hotel are huge, it is almost impossible to bargain for normal prices. Tours can be taken from Nemo Tours or 24travel. Prices are 2 times lower, and you will go with those who paid a huge amount.
And yes, meeting with the guide is NOT a MANDATORY event. They will call, persistently call. And do not be fooled by the words about "insurance", it applies to ALL excursions, no matter where you take them.