Ägypten ∙ Marsa Alam und El Quseir ∙ Marsa Alam

Blend Elphistone Resort ****

RMF045
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Location

The beautiful resort is located on the coast of the Red Sea in southern Egypt, directly on a 300 m long sandy beach. The hotel complex is located directly in front of the well-known Elphistone Reef and is ideal for divers and snorkelers. The quiet surroundings offer a variety of great spots that provide perfect conditions for experiencing Egypt's colorful and diverse underwater world. A long bathing jetty leads from the beach behind the reef, offering easy access to the open sea. The town of Marsa Alam is about 25 km away and has numerous dining and shopping facilities. Marsa Alam Airport is about 37 km away.
Wooden pier extending into calm turquoise ocean under a clear blue sky with palm trees nearby.
Long pier extending over calm water at sunset with soft clouds in the sky.
Hotel garden with tall palm trees, colorful flowers, and cloudy sky in the background.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with marble floor, large plants, and glass doors letting in natural light.
Hotel lobby with large pillars, a central fountain, and comfortable seating areas.
A row of yellow bungalows with palm trees and green bushes under a partly cloudy sky.
The sprawling Elphistone Resort has a total of 271 elegant rooms spread over three floors, surrounded by lush gardens. The spacious lobby offers a friendly reception and seating areas. For culinary delights, there is the "Red Sea" main restaurant with an open buffet offering a wide selection of international, Egyptian, and Italian cuisine. Additionally, there is the à la carte restaurant "Sea Gull," serving delicious seafood dishes, as well as the "Pizza Corner" on the beach. Furthermore, a total of three bars offer a selection of refreshing drinks. In the generously designed outdoor area, amidst the beautiful garden, there are three swimming pools (one of which is heated in winter), an outdoor whirlpool, and a separate children's pool. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels are available to guests free of charge by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms (D) are approx. 42 m² and have a bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, radio, telephone, Wi-Fi (for a fee), minibar, safe, and a balcony or terrace.
Also bookable with pool view (DP) or sea view (DM) and for single use (DE).

Hotel room with two single beds, bedside lamps, fruit on table, chair with dog pattern, and a rug.
Bright hotel room with two beds, teal throws, wooden furniture, and a large window.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, turquoise accents, and a window view of palm trees.
Hotel room with double bed, green curtains, balcony view of palm trees, and desk with mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, turquoise accents, and terrace with chairs and view.

Double Room Superior Sea View

The double rooms superior sea view (DMU) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are more spacious (approx. 46 m²) and have a sea view.
Also bookable for single use (UME).

Double Room Deluxe

The double rooms deluxe (DD2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are located in the first row to the beach and close to the Health Club, swimming pool, and diving center.
Also bookable for single use (DD1).

Hotel room with two single beds, blue runners, beige headboards, and tiled floor.
Modern hotel room with two beds, blue accents, TV, mirror, and wooden furniture
Hotel room with two beds, teal accents, wooden furniture, and a colorful rug on tiled floor.
Bright hotel room with two beds, teal accents, large windows, and polished tile floor.

Family Room

The family rooms (DF2) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 64 m²) and equipped with an additional sleeping option.

Economy Double Room

The economy double rooms (SSZ) are equipped like the double rooms, but have a limited quota and a special price.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7-9:30 AM, lunch from 12:30-2:30 PM, and dinner from 7-9:30 PM as a buffet in the "Red Sea Restaurant". Once per stay, dinner is included in the à la carte restaurant (reservations required). Snacks at various bars. Tea and cake in the afternoon. Soft drinks, tea, and water from 10 AM, local alcoholic drinks from 10 AM to 11 PM. Non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages are included at the lobby and pool bar from 10 AM to 11 PM, at the beach bar from 10 AM until sunset.

Elegant dining table with dessert, wine glasses, silverware, and guests' hands.

Not included in All Inclusive

Bottled drinks, wine, fresh fruit juices, espresso, cocktails, and cappuccino, as well as imported alcoholic beverages. Meals at the Seafood Dinner Restaurant and Pizza.

Included Sports

Aerobics, beach volleyball, soccer field, fitness room, tennis (floodlight for a fee), table tennis, darts.

Sports for a Fee

Billiards. Safari trips, beach buggy. Diving center.

Children's Program

Wooden castle-style playground with slides and swings on sandy ground, surrounded by palm trees.
Children performing a colorful dance routine on a stage with a 'Show Time' backdrop.
For the little guests, a kids' club with lots of games and fun is offered, as well as a children's pool and a playground. The restaurant offers special children's meals.

Wellness

The spa area (for a fee) has a fitness center (fitness center free of charge), sauna, whirlpool, and massage treatments.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available in the resort for a fee. Free Wi-Fi in the lobby.
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Laundry service (each for a fee).
Free parking.

Credit Card

Visa and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Playground
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel with Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

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When choosing your hotel and departure airport, please note that especially when combining "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" and vice versa "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," considerable distances have to be covered and a long transfer must be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked after a Nile cruise.
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The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price. Guests have the option to organize the visa themselves or to purchase it from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide upon arrival for €30 per person.
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Two accessible rooms available on request (double room).
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Note

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If you arrive at night (applies only to certain flights), it may happen that your room will not be ready until the next day during the regular check-in time.
If you depart at night (also applies only to certain flights), the hotel stay may end on the previous day at the regular check-out time.
Therefore, always check the number of nights booked.

Country category

4 Sterne