Reviews of Safir Hotel, Hurghada, Egypt

i went on a solo holiday and...

Overall Rating:

3/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

May 2008

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mrs M Neilson

Comments:

i went on a solo holiday and stayed at the Savior hotel hotel itself was very clean and tidy and most of the staff were very nice except the staff in the restaurant who could be a bit rude at times food was the same each night which consisted of beef or fish that became boring although at the pool at lunch time their was a choice of kebab,toasted sandwiches, and pizzas. I did find out that a telephone call from my daughter that was very urgent did not get passed to me until three days later even though i had visited the reception desk it was not passed onto me and only found out when a note was put under my door from the rep.also u could not use the phones to call home from Ur room as indicated in the broucher. I also found that any shops were quite a long walk away not good in that heat but u could get a taxi(talking of getting a taxi be careful) the one we hired to take us ti El Gouna started to fall asleep as he was driving and it wasn't much better on the way back!!!! But saying that if it is peace and quite u r looking for this is the Hotel for u

My first trip to Hurgarda was 15...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

May 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs W Darby

Comments:

My first trip to Hurgarda was 15 years ago, then, no more than an unspoilt fishing village with a couple of very basic hotels and frequented by the divers (myself included). As far as i remember Emperor Diving the only PADI school then. Now, all these years later I return to find a totally different city.. some good some not so good.......... the Safir being very good.

The hotel is quite basic but is offset by being in a quite area. It's totally accessable to the old town and the new town (Sekalla); pay no more than 10EP (£1) taxi either way and always agree on a price BEFORE you happily jump in the taxi.

We were lucky enough to be placed in a 1st floor room over the beach. The view's across the sea towards Giftun Island were totally jaw dropping especially the Sunrises/sets...

Staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful, nothing was to much trouble. (Word of warning.. beware for the food police at the front door.. no food to brought into or out of the hotel!)

Food was varied, very well prepared and presented. Catering staff were seen to follow good food handling practice. (disposable gloves were used by all staff when handling food). We used alcohol hand gel frequently, especially after handing money.. this is know to carry E coli as well as a host of other stomach turning bugs.

Would we return to the Safir.. definitely!

I've just returned from eygyt...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2008

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs A Richardson

Comments:

I've just returned from eygyt were we stayed half board at the safir. The staff were amazing so helpfull, always there to help you, the food was lovely, and the rooms got cleaned every day, for being a 2 star hotel i was very impress with the service. We went on a boat trip and safri through our hotel and got great service again, it just shows you we don't need reps at hotels when the hotel staff spoke perfect english. We are going back next year. So if your after value for money, quiet hotel and 10 mins walk to the town centre then you will love the safir.