Resta Grand Resort

My boyfriend and i stayed at Resta Grand Resort for a week from 24th June. First impressions were that we were blown away. We had read reviews before we arrived so we would know what to expect. As mentioned there are still building works going on but you are completely unaware of them unless you go out the front reception area - no disruption at all. You are completely unaffected by being so close to the airport as well - it's actually a good thing that the transfer time is only 10mins - it meant that we could sunbathe up to the last 5mins... more

As most people were, a bit wary about Hotel as not in brochure yet and only four reviews on website. Had 6 hour delay from Manchester with Thomson, toilets blocked on aircraft was reason, another plane brought in from Gatwick and new crew. Finally arrived 23.45 and entering the lobby was the real wow factor, beautiful, don't know how long the light coloured suites and chairs will last! Went on terrace for G and T, but 2nd drink after midnight we had to pay for as All Inclusive finishes then, fair enough. Taken to room by golf... more

we arrived 24th june, first thoughts,what a stunning hotel,was welcomed straight away,our cases were taken to our rooms for us.The room was lovely,very big beds,and a lovely view of the pool,from our veranda.The dissapointment of this hotel was the variety of the food in the buffet restaurant.we struggled all week to find something different to eat.need to watch chefs when cooking on the griddles,as one evening i asked a chef to cook me some peppers,it took 15mins to cook,then just as he was gonna place pepper on my plate ,he used the same... more

just got back from a great time at the Resta... rather than go into great long detail about the place here is its plus and minus points what we thought... Building work.. Yes there is loads going on but its well out of view once you are inside the hotel.. this place is going to be massive with an overal capacity of 2000 people once its completed. not good as there was only 500 at a rough guess when we were there so it will feel like a cattle market... bigger is not always best.... Food. started off great but as the second week... more

Arrived late Wednesday evening, impressed with the reception area although to reiterate other comments building works still on-going and definitely no regard for health and safety, planksof wood left on pavement outside hotel with nails sticking up!!. Building works do not affect the running/noise in hotel itself so no need to worry on that level We got to our room showered and changed and made our way to the restaurant for our meal. I sat down and my partner went to get his food, as soon as I sat down I was approached by a waiter who... more

We were among the first British group to go to this hotel We returned May 13th 2009 from a fansatic holiday at this hotel food very good and the staff could not do enough for you .The rooms are lovely and clean. even though the hotel is not yet finished we would recommend it very highly.We would go back to this hotel without hesitation. Not alot to do at Marsa Alam but if you just want a nice restful holiday this is the hotel for you.Hoping to go back sooner rather than later. Kenneth & Rhona.

We have just returned from a weeks holiday here.. It was very nice. We arrived late, so it was dark when we got to the hotel, so we didn’t see all the building work that was going on a the front of the hotel, but first impressions were really good, the hotel looked fantastic, even heard comments from other people not staying at the hotel that they wished the had stayed there. There is considerable building work going on at the hotel, eventually the hotel will have 748 rooms. The building work does not interrupt you holiday at... more

First and foremost we stayed at this hotel when it had only been open for about 3 weeks. It was very very quiet (under 150 people) and still having teething problems. It is very hard to review this hotel as its not finished and as the days went on and it became busier it seemed to let its self down more and more. When it is fully built it will hold over 1400 people and from what we saw it will not be able to cope!? We arrived at night so the first impressions were that it was a very nice, clean elegant hotel. The reception and lobby are... more

Went to the grand resta hotel and it is clearly not finished you go down a drive and there are workers and a buliding site, we was told by thomsons it was finished in 2006?? i have taken pictures of the place so please take a look before booking, The people are very nice & the cleaners do an excellent job. there is nothing to do at or around MARSA ALAM. We asked thomsons for a place anywhere with a nice beach MARSA ALAM dosent have a beach for swimming it is all CAROL AND DEEP DROPS so the children couldnt go in it. OVER ALL LOVELY... more

Hello Just back (13th May 2009) from the Resta Grand Resort - we were part of the 1st British group to stay there. At the moment it is exclusive to Thompson (TUI). It opened in March 2009 and is owned by the same group that own the Resta Grand Reef which is next door. (The 3* Resta Grand Reef does look a little tired). The Resta Grand Resort is 5* Our Thompson tickets had REEF on them - which we quizzed them about - no Thompson customers stay at the 3*Reef so do not worry. Only the main buffet restaurant... more