Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab

Nice hotel, nice pool with aqua park. Fantastic snorkling, especially on the north side of the bay wich is also sheltered from wind. The Dive center does dugong snorkling and other trips.

The food. The food in this resort is not at all as good as in similar all inclusive hotels in the area.

Snorkeling area is good. Generally clean spaces

Food was not great, vibe is early 2000s :D music and decor, I think more suitable for older people and people with kids, then young couples, snorkeling area is very good

Staff was very friendly and helpful, they speak several languages so communications not an issue. Rooms and common areas are very clean, and food was fantastic with different choices every night

The hotel left an exceptionally positive impression, as did the reef. Our trip began with us forgetting our phone in the taxi, and we want to point out that the hotel manager Sherif noticed that something was wrong just by looking at us—even before we said anything. He asked what had happened and quickly helped to solve this issue. In our experience, such attentiveness is rare. The reef near the hotel is excellent, starting with a convenient pier and continuing with a rich variety of live corals and marine life. There are plenty of turtles, which are very easy to meet. The hotel itself also left a pleasant impression. As a welcome gesture, we received a free room upgrade upon arrival. The restaurants offered excellent food, the room was clean, the internet was good (especially by Egyptian standards), and the bed was comfortable. We honestly can’t think of anything that would have spoiled the experience.

The facilities and grounds were great. The dive shop was wonderful and very helpful. The staff was very attentive, at times maybe a bit too attentive. The snorkeling right from the property shore was excellent.

The food was not very good. The traditional Egyptian food was the best choice.

I liked the restfulness of it. There was a kind of peace. I went off season and there were not many there so I had the pool to myself and the beach chairs were readily available

The resort faces the wrong way. You have to face away from the beach to catch the sun. The rooms are getting a little run down. There were a number of small things that should have been fixed. Things like security lock on my room was broken, wall paper was starting to peel, deck chairs old and uncomfortable with hard plastic cusions, etc.

It wasn't the first time I visited Malikia, but it wasn't the last either. I love this hotel. Great and kind staff, delicious, varied food. The garden is beautiful and has a free beach for the unforgettable and impressive Abu Dabbab beach. Here, the coral world is magnificent, you can always meet a turtle in the middle of the bay. I recommend this hotel to everyone. Flexible check-in, 14 hour is not mandatory and you can still enjoy the beach freely even after check-out, they don't send you away, and we were even able to use the beach sheets until the evening without any restrictions, giving the guest complete confidence. A wonderful place with absolutely kind and helpful staff. 5 stars on every level.

Only one thing....we can't spend more time here.

Firstly, the food was fabulous - freshly cooked, very tasty and excellent variety from one day to the next. Everything else - the room; the staff etc were fantastic as well. I tipped as I wanted to and never felt like I had to like some places make you feel. Reception (Mohamed, Rahim, Sherif) were very helpful and friendly for general information and booking taxis; storing luggage etc. It was December/January so the pool was cold but who wants a pool when the beach is so nice? Three extremely nice reefs to snorkel for free with very easy access from the beach. Also very easy for beginners. I honestly loved it!! Top tip - if you snorkel between 7am and 8am you might have the entire reef to yourself....and the turtles of course...pure magic :-)

Be aware they are currently refurbishing their rooms so if you want their one of their better rooms go for the Superior. But if you want to save a few pounds the Standard rooms are perfectly fine for most people I would say.

La struttura è ottima con tutti i servizi necessari. Le camere sono abbastanza spaziose e la pulizia è buona. La posizione è ottima, su una spiaggia tra le migliori per fare snorkeling. La ristorazione è buona e ben organizzata. Anche la clinica dell’albergo è ben gestita, organizzata e accessibile.