Siva Grand Beach Hotel

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Likes : excellent swimming pool, pool bar, air conditioning, clean, scenic views, entertainment.
Dislikes : Rude staff ,for instance the ice cream man would only allow children 2 ice creams per day and it was meant to be all inclusive .Staff generally don’t like kids.
Would I go there again - no.

The hotel was brill, kids loved it, and it is a huge hotel, with as equally extra large double bed. The rooms were well decorated and clean. if you tip your cleaner they will go out of there way to make sure you get a fresh bottle of mineral water to clean your teeth, (or keep in the stocked mini bar, that you have to pay for, the label is always different so they won’t charge you).
All the staff were friendly (except for the ice cream bloke who I am sure didn’t like kids and kept so no if they went too often) but then kids always find a way around this and said it was for their 'mum, dad, friends mum' you name it they all did it so don’t let it put yours off. As for tipping we tipped waiters for service (we didn’t even do it every time, just tipped the waiter for the first and last round a couple of quid). They will then bend over backwards for you. They will see you coming and pull out your chair or fetch you a extra chair if needed, fetch you drinks before finishing (only good if you don’t change your drink!!), bring crisps and popcorn for the kids and tell you their life story every night.
The reception, waiters and bell boy will gladly change notes for smaller ones, we didn’t bother with coins as they are not worth that much. 50p and £1.00 coins also go down well for tips and in shops. It’s amazing what you can buy with a couple of quid. (Bet it will all change in a few years when they cotton on to the prices of the rest of Europe?)
Food was good; there was a wide choice every night and two restaurants to choose from, dinner time had a burger and chips style bar and a beach restaurant serving full buffet lunches. The beach also had a grill bar with barbecued seasonal vegetables which was to die for. The beach is also fantastic, shallow water and hundreds of fish.
The entertainment was disappointing but we made lots of friends with other families so we didn’t mind. The resort around is up and coming, plenty of gift shops, leather and craft shops. In another 10 years it will be a huge resort. We will definitely be returning soon.
We also spent a week on a Nile cruise. Another fantastic place to be with fantastic sights, history and culture. All in all it was a fantastic holiday, we Brits are out numbered by the German guests as it is a very large hotel but there was still plenty of English people around.

We spent the second week of our holiday at this hotel and were very happy with the accomodation, we stayed in a bungalow. The room was clean and tidy with a huge bed and bathroom.
We were in the minority as most guest were German but we didn't feel that we were second best as all staff very helpful. The room boy did ask to buy our CD player a few times, but not sure he really wanted to pay for it.
The one thing that was lacking was the choice in the evening entertainment, either watching a 20 show or listening to live music for and hour. Once out side the hotel there was very few places to walk to or shop or just stop for a drink. But on the whole we had a good time and would recommend it if you want a quiet relaxing break.

Not Recommended for the English holiday-maker.
OK. But our WHOLE experience this holiday was not good.
We were able to make the most of it though. The weather was good this time of year. Have now visited Hurghada Easter (March- April) Summer (Early August) and Winter (For Christmas) and this was the Best weather-wise.
This hotel is not for the faint- hearted. Smelly bathroom, Dusty floors, and a room boy(cleaner) begging for money. Always served last as a Brit. Some staff were rude. and reception totally unhelpful. We heard many people complaining. Water in bathroom often cold too.