Is hotel WiFi good enough in Egypt or should I get a local SIM or eSIM?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel WiFi is free but unreliable, especially on the beach and evenings. An eSIM may be cheaper than a paid hotel WiFi package.
What the community said
A recent report says the free Wi‑Fi at this hotel is limited to the reception area, and speeds slow down noticeably when many people are using it there. The paid Wi‑Fi is considered very expensive, may not cover the whole property, and can still be unreliable.
16 days ago Reception Wi‑Fi / paid Wi‑Fi
A more reliable alternative mentioned is buying a local SIM card: it can be purchased at the airport in US dollars or in town in Egyptian pounds, with the city option usually being cheaper.
16 days ago Local SIM: airport / city
A traveler noted that the hotel reception desk displays a WiFi pricing board. It's worth checking current rates before arrival to compare against eSIM costs.
16 days ago WiFi rates — check at hotel reception
Free WiFi covers the whole hotel, but at Jasmine Beach the signal is nearly nonexistent. In the evenings, speeds drop significantly due to high load. Some rooms have dedicated routers, and guests there report much better connectivity.
16 days ago Jasmine Beach — no WiFi signal
Whether a weekly roaming package is worth it depends on hotel WiFi quality. Given the reported instability, a local SIM or eSIM is a more reliable option for consistent internet access throughout the stay.
16 days ago eSIM / local SIM — recommended as backup