Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort, Luxor, Egypt
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Located on its own lush, green island the Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort is set in beautiful, subtropical gardens and boasts views of some of the best sunsets on the Nile. This hotel has recently undergone a complete refurbishment of the public areas and offers high standards, excellent cuisine and a relaxing location in Luxor. loading...
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Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Island Resort Reviews
" This hotel is wonderful. It is away... "
Submitted By: Mrs B Gibbs
This hotel is wonderful. It is away from the bustle and noise of Luxury centre and is very peaceful set on an island in the Nile.
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There is a free shuttle bus and boat to and from the centre of Luxor or reception can get a taxi for you in a few minutes. All the rooms are in groups set in beautiful landscaped gardens and each has a private terrace were you can sit and relax. There was building work going on while we were there but this did not affect us at all.
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When the renovations are finished this hotel will be perfect. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. There are plenty of activities available if you want a break from temples or relaxing by the pool. The staff are all helpful and friendly and there is plenty of senior management in evidence.
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There are banking facilities and a cash machine in reception and the use of a safety deposit box, which is free. This is the best hotel in Luxor and you should go there if you can.
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There is a free shuttle bus and boat to and from the centre of Luxor or reception can get a taxi for you in a few minutes. All the rooms are in groups set in beautiful landscaped gardens and each has a private terrace were you can sit and relax. There was building work going on while we were there but this did not affect us at all.
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When the renovations are finished this hotel will be perfect. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. There are plenty of activities available if you want a break from temples or relaxing by the pool. The staff are all helpful and friendly and there is plenty of senior management in evidence.
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There are banking facilities and a cash machine in reception and the use of a safety deposit box, which is free. This is the best hotel in Luxor and you should go there if you can.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2004
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" Fantastic hotel in the most wonderful... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Dyke
Fantastic hotel in the most wonderful location. If you intend visiting Luxor then this is the place to stay. If you have a family then all the better. The hotel is set on its own island. The sunsets at night are spectacular. The hotel has its own small zoo, which is very well kept, and an added bonus for children who are given camel rides etc. The hotel catering is everything you require, huge choice, excellent presentation and lovely dining areas. The hotel has its own felucca for Nile sailing and afternoon tea.
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Luxor town and the antiquities are less than 5 mins away by taxi (very very very cost effective £1 return max including waiting time) the hotel also provides free minibus and boat links.
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Go and enjoy, it really is the best place for families. Take the kids they really will love it. Use local tour companies: Jolly travel in front of the Winter Place hotel I can highly recommend, they will Taylor make your touring to the west bank, use a clean new minibus (for your exclusive use) a very knowledgeable tour guide and include all entrance fee’s. We paid £40 for a half day for 7 of us in total not each (compared to £100 each with Thompson TUI)...
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For Karnack and Luxor temples just go by taxi and pay your own entrance fee, guides are provided when you are there especially if you go on the English sound and light nights.
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Oh and do take a Kalesh ride, they will take you to a local bazaar and try and get you to buy some tat but the experience of seeing and smelling the back streets of Luxor is well worth it, be firm be polite and fix the cost for a return journey inclusive of all before you set off. Wonderful hotel, wonderful Country, wonderful holiday. Rate it a massive 10/10.
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Luxor town and the antiquities are less than 5 mins away by taxi (very very very cost effective £1 return max including waiting time) the hotel also provides free minibus and boat links.
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Go and enjoy, it really is the best place for families. Take the kids they really will love it. Use local tour companies: Jolly travel in front of the Winter Place hotel I can highly recommend, they will Taylor make your touring to the west bank, use a clean new minibus (for your exclusive use) a very knowledgeable tour guide and include all entrance fee’s. We paid £40 for a half day for 7 of us in total not each (compared to £100 each with Thompson TUI)...
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For Karnack and Luxor temples just go by taxi and pay your own entrance fee, guides are provided when you are there especially if you go on the English sound and light nights.
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Oh and do take a Kalesh ride, they will take you to a local bazaar and try and get you to buy some tat but the experience of seeing and smelling the back streets of Luxor is well worth it, be firm be polite and fix the cost for a return journey inclusive of all before you set off. Wonderful hotel, wonderful Country, wonderful holiday. Rate it a massive 10/10.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
On arrival at Luxor we were met by a discover Egypt/ Viking travel rep who whisked us efficiently through customs etc and thence to our boat. Due to late arrival the agenda was changed and we sailed the same night, after an early morning dinner and drinks. We booked an upgrade to a suite, a good move as the cabin was a good size. Whilst Viking 1 was not the poshest ship on the Nile this was more than made up for by the quality of service, which could not be faulted. They even supplied a member of crew, Abdul, who assisted my wife on all the excursions, assistance beyond the call of duty indeed. This was copied in the dining room where my wife received the personal attention of the matre d. To say this was the best service we have ever had on a holiday would be an underestimate.
Our guide, Mohammed, was knowledgeable without being pompous and was great fun to be with. I enjoyed a trip on a hot air balloon on the last morning on the cruise, well worth the £70-00 charged for the trip. NOT TO BE MISSED.
The second week we were taken to the movenpick resort on Crocodile Island. There were some building works but they did not interfere with our enjoyment one bit. Here again our Viking rep was most helpful as were all the staff of the movenpick. So much so that we intend to return when the renovations are complete. The hotel general manager made a point every night of meeting all of the guests in the restaurants etc. to ensure that we were all satisfied. The food in the hotel was very good. Again all of the staff were on hand should there be even the smallest problem. Which there wasn’t.
The only downpoint of the whole holiday was our arrival back at Gatwick where the requested wheelchair assistance did not arrive. Typical English, would never have happened in Egypt.
To summarise I recommend both the Viking 1 and the movenpick and for that matter the Egyptian people who were only to willing to assist in any way, and not always for baksheesh, A poor but very civilised country where it was a pleasure to go out without seeing crowds of drunken yobs.