Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark

1191 reviews

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  Voyage08331150924

  Family · Dec 2025

  10/10

  Amazing value for money and would recommend

  We have just returned from this resort after spending 2 weeks there with my mother. From the get go the staff were super friendly and welcoming especially Ahmed at reception. The hotel itself is clean and well kept. The pools are nice and quiet with the beach right next to the pool beyond the snack bar. The rooms are comfortable, clean and have good quality showers. The food I will have to admit is absolutely amazing. In terms for an all inclusive for the price range you simply won’t get better food and quite frankly having visited competitors like Intercontinental it blows it out of the water. The constant variety of the grill specials are amazing and at lunchtime every other day or so they will cook various meats on the charcoal and it is simply to die for (especially the shish tawouk & the chicken tandoori). We visited the a la carte restaurants as well and they were of a decent standard. The standout however was Chopsticks and would recommend anyone staying here to try this restaurant. The bar staff and general waiters are so friendly and work non stop ensuring everyone is well taken care of. I will admit there are 2 drawbacks to this hotel. First being the location. There is simply nothing around to do and desert. If you are someone who likes to venture out of the hotel on an evening then this may not be for you. However, there is always something going on in the bars on the evenings whether it be sport or live music. Another drawback is the comfort of the sun loungers. They are metal and fixed in one position making them uncomfortable at times. What is strange is that there are the foam cushions available to be used but you specifically have to ask for them rather than them being automatically already on the sun loungers. Once we obtained the cushions they immediately made the comfort much better. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this hotel to someone travelling to Egypt for its cleanliness, high quality food and friendly staff just bear in mind the lack of atmosphere outside the hotel.

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  Faz00622

  MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND · Family · Dec 2025

  6/10

  4 star at a push

  I’m here now and I would rate this hotel closer to a 4-star at best, despite being advertised as a 5-star resort. The hotel looks nice in photos, but in reality it feels a bit tired and not very clean in places. The rooms are large, modern, and comfortable, which was a positive and the bathroom was perfectly acceptable. However, there were no robes or slippers, which you would normally expect from a hotel of this standard. The food is average. You will always find something to eat, but the variety is limited and repetitive. The snack bars and poolside food are extremely poor and not worth visiting at all. The hotel also lacks basic service around the pools. There is no waiter service by the pool, and surprisingly, no bar next to the water slides. The hotel claims to have an “aqua park,” but in reality there are only a few slides, which is disappointing. The blue bar next to the slides is always closed and only opens briefly for ice cream, with the machine wheeled over, no drinks are ever available there. One of the biggest drawbacks is the complete lack of atmosphere. There is no music, no daytime entertainment, and no real evening vibe, the hotel feels very quiet and almost lifeless. There is also nothing to do around the hotel unless you book excursions. For families, this resort falls short. There is very little for children to do. The play area is poor, the kids’ club is basically non-existent, and overall the resort feels like it desperately needs a revamp. We were also disappointed upon arrival as there was no welcome or greeting, which immediately set the wrong tone. The shisha is overpriced at $10 and doesn’t even last half an hour. Another frustration was being unable to get small change anywhere, making it difficult to tip, which is unfortunate because the staff truly deserve it. The staff are the absolute highlight of this hotel. They are incredibly friendly, hardworking, always smiling, and genuinely helpful. The service from staff is excellent, and without them, this hotel wouldn’t even reach a 4-star level. Overall: Nice rooms and outstanding staff, but poor atmosphere, limited food options, weak facilities, and misleading “aqua park” claims. This hotel does not live up to its 5-star rating and needs major improvements to meet expectations.

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  S9314DFannag

  Friends getaway · Nov 2025

  10/10

  Lovely place with exceptional service

  I visited the hotel twice, in 2023 and 2024. It was my first experience in Egypt and thanks to this exceptional place, I fell in love with the country. The rooms were sparkling clean and spacious, the food so good that I we sometimes went to dinner twice 😁 The a'la carte restaurants were really good, especially the oriental one. On our second stay we were treated with special care and we were given an upgraded room with a lovely pool and sea view. The Staff working in the hotel were amazing, But of course the brightest star in the hotel is Remon ❤️ He takes such care of the guests that I believe he is the reason why so many people return to this hotel, or like me, look for similar service in other hotels of the Amarina chain.

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  235mariant

  Family · Oct 2025

  10/10

  An amazing experience.

  Excellent experience! Everything was top notch! From food to accomodation to staff and services we had an amazing experience.

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  Roam15353762518

  Friends getaway · Oct 2025

  10/10

  Very wonderful

  A really really nice and welcoming place. Lot of fun, lot of vibe and lot of warm welcoming from the staff all around from the entrance, through the kitchen and pools, even those who are on the beach. It made us feel really welcomed and really loved seeing all the smiles around us at every step we took.