What are the rooms like at Zahabia Hotel & Beach Resort in Hurghada — is Building 5 better, how is housekeeping, and what amenities are missing?
Based on 1 discussion with 4 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that Building 5 often has spacious, decent rooms even if they are not recently renovated. Some rooms are newer and have very good mattresses, but housekeeping can be inconsistent; slippers and bathrobes may be missing, while small maintenance issues are usually fixed quickly by reception.
What the community said
In the newest feedback, the room is described as fairly recently renovated, but housekeeping was only average. A practical detail: slippers and bathrobes were not provided, so it’s worth asking reception for them right away.
11 days ago Zahabia Hotel & Beach Resort
One traveler booked a standard room and was upgraded to an apartment in Building 5. The room was generally fine, but the balcony door felt unreliable, and a rusty drying rack was replaced after a request. Housekeeping reportedly improves noticeably when tips are left.
11 days ago Building 5
Another report says the hotel does have newer rooms: the mattresses are new and comfortable, everything works, and small issues such as dead remote batteries are fixed quickly. Still, both the finish and cleaning may feel very 'Egypt-style' rather than meticulous.
11 days ago new rooms
Building 5 is also mentioned as having spacious rooms in light colors. Even when the renovation is not recent, everything may still be functional: no chipped surfaces, daily cleaning, and even balcony washing. The main drawback mentioned was curtains that looked like they needed washing.
11 days ago Building 5