What are the common downsides of staying at an all-inclusive lagoon resort in Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Recent traveler feedback says lagoon water is often best only early in the morning and gets dirty by midday. Guests also report boat engine noise and cooking smells from around 6:00–7:00 a.m., while local bar alcohol may only be served until 7:00 p.m. and can sometimes be watered down.
What the community said
The most recent complaint is about the lagoon: at the end of June the water was acceptable early in the morning, but by lunchtime it became noticeably dirty. The practical tip is to swim as early as possible, because later the water gets murky.
11 days ago lagoon
There is also a bar and all-inclusive warning: local alcohol is reportedly served only until about 7:00 p.m., and the quality can be inconsistent. One traveler said a gin order tasted almost like water, but after complaining they were given proper whisky.
11 days ago until 7:00 p.m.
Earlier feedback mentions boats starting their engines in the morning near the water, creating noise, although complaints reportedly made things quieter for a few days. Another issue was a strong smell of cooking and spices over the water from about 6:00–7:00 a.m., which some guests found unpleasant while swimming.
11 days ago 6:00–7:00 a.m.