Arena Inn

We stayed at the Arena Inn for 11 nights in October. We were disappointed to find that our room had no balcony so it was a bit cell-like, but it was clean and reasonably spacious. I would definitely recommend getting a pool-side balcony room. The Arena Inn is definitely a 3 star hotel (not 4 star as reported on some website, including its own). It is basic, but friendly. i would not recommend going all-inclusive here, the food looked sloppy. We stayed B&B which was great because the breakfasts were good (loved the pancakes) and there... more

We stayed at Arena inn for 14 nights in July on a B&B basis. Everything was perfect. On arrival we were given drinks and hot tolwels and a bell boy toke are luggage to our rooms. The room was clean and had fabulous views of the pool, lagoon and beach. I can only comment on the breakfast, the food was great pancakes, omlettes, fresh fruit, toast, rolls and bread. Always different types of juices to choose from as well. There is a good sized pool which is refreshing after laying in the sun. Lots of people used the... more

this is a fairly good sized hotel situated well with most of el gounas shops and activities etc...i went to Arena Inn with my husband, two children, and my mother, it was a great place to stay the staff were all very polite and helpful in everyway possible. we stayed bed and breakfast which was lovely we had a great breakfast every morning, which the pancakes and omlettes were made in front off you. there was a great variety of food. We wish we stayed all inclusive. the hotel is very clean, the rooms are cleaned everyday and the... more

just arrived back from one weeks all inclusive stay at the arena inn el gouna egypt.the hotel was average poor variety of food same every day chicken or chicken the local wine was not drinkable rooms were run down .there was a smell of sewage .no entertainment.el gouna was lacking in atmosphere it was very plastic.overhall it was a waste of hard earned money and would not return.

We have just returned (20/4) from a weeks B & B at the Arena Inn and had a really good relaxing holiday. It is a small hotel located very close (5mins walking) to all the restaurants and bars in Downtown so if you are AI hard luck. Turn right out of the reception and within a couple of minutes there's a supermarket, a little Lebanese snack shop and a little Bakery where we had lunch a couple of times. You can book diving with the events lady who sits in the reception area or if you are going with Thomas Cook they have a... more

This hotel is pretty well operated, but does not have too many entertaining features. You must take a bus to get to its beach property, but you can take your lunches there. Our room was fairly well cleaned, but it was curious to notice only one room cleaner working on our floor. He was surely overtaxed as an employee but went about his business professionally and with a smile. Some of the other staff were very friendly and were quite helpful. But, at times, the front desk failed to understand our queries and, for... more

This was my mate and I first trip to Egypt and I have to say after travelling quite a bit how refreshing to discover somewhere so beautiful. The architecture was just beautiful. It was almost like being within a film set. Little Venice! We had a couple of very small problems in the hotel but who doesn't? I would say don't stay on the ground floor as all the staff cupboards are there and when its windy (which unfortunately was every day for us:( ) the doors have a mind of their own and do bang quite a bit. Very clean room and the... more

This hotel was excellent value for money and an excellent base. The rooms have plenty of space for all your bits and bobs... wardrobe smallish but there was also a worktop with wallcupboards above,some rooms had a sink too, so everything you needed could be stored out of sight! We stayed on a b and b basis, and there were very few THomas Cook guest here, the majority being Dutch, German and Egyptian. The breakfast was adequate and served in a dining area on the lagoon which was very pleasant. We didnt eat here in the evenings so cant... more

My travelling companion and I (both women) stayed at the Arena Inn in late Feb/early March. We had an immensely enjoyable time there. The hotel is small enough to be friendly and intimate, but large enough to be efficient and organised. The staff were so friendly, helpful and happy; it felt very relaxed and safe; simply wonderful. Our room was a good size, with a small balcony, efficient air conditioning, a fridge, and good sized bathroom. The whole place was immaculately clean throughout (as is the whole of El Gouna, it seems).... more

Stayed at the hotel and I couldnt find fault, The hotel is about a 3 min walk to the shops and about a 5 min bus ride to the marina, (all week tickect works out as £1) The rooms are nice and clean and a nice size, the main restutant is nice and is over looking the lagoon. All the staff were realy nice and Im hopeing to go back as It was wonderful. Although in the brochure it says that a open air night club is next door you cannot hear a thing! Id recommend it and out of the other 3-4* i saw I would definatly chosse this one.