Tia Heights Makadi Bay (Egypt / Makadi): description, reviews

Hotel Tia Heights Makadi Bay (Egypt) was built in 2000 and completely renovated in 2012. This hotel complex is often visited by tourists from the CIS. Judging by the reviews, most of which are positive, there are some minor shortcomings in servicing the guests. However, this circumstance is compensated by more than a democratic price of permits. It is for April-May 2015 (for the landmark we took the cost of the tour for 2 adults for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow and back) is $ 950 for the Standard Dune Room and $ 1010 for the Lagoon Room (detailed classification of the hotel rooms Will be presented below). However, for a good rest, in addition to choosing a rating hotel, as is known, the choice of a reliable and responsible tour operator is also important.

Potential tourists, as the recommendations of experienced holidaymakers, who seek an optimal tour to the hotel Tia Heights Makadi Bay, tour operator should choose one that works for at least three years, and also has several branches in the country. The most pragmatic Russian tourists prefer to minimize possible risks, so they buy a tour to Tia Heights Makadi Bay from the largest operators such as Pegasus, Sanmar, Coral, Intourist, Polar.

The location of the hotel. Reviews

The hotel complex we are considering has been removed thirty kilometers from Hurghada. According to reviews, most clients like this privacy: beautiful family vacation away from the bustle of a bustling resort town. The hotel is located on the first line off the coast of Makadi Bay, in the middle of the same resort. The bay itself has sandy beaches, favorable for resting the bottom, a unique underwater world that makes it attractive to divers.

On the coast there are about ten five- and four-star network hotels of international level. The embankment of the hotel zone is a favorite place for promenade of local holiday-makers. It is enough to read the reviews, full of impressions from the oriental style of cafes, hookahs, restaurants, and it becomes clear: this place attracts tourists. The general pedestrian zone with restaurants, bars, shops, disco is available for guests of any hotel, including Tia Heights Makadi Bay 5 *.

The hotel complex under consideration is quite large. Impressive is the area of the territory belonging to him, 100 000 m ² . She is well-groomed. Tourists take for living are immediately the hotel buildings: the main three-story, 29 two-storey cottages, 12 two-storey villas, 9 four-storey residential blocks.

On the territory of the hotel complex there is a water park, consisting of a whole network of swimming pools, among which is a unique huge swimming pool with an area of 6400 m ² . Impressions of the holidaymakers from him enthusiastic, some of them (fans of games on the water and sports swimming) even prefers this pool to the sea. By the way, it is heated. Tia Heights Makadi Bay 5 * thanks to the whole system of attractions (here 30 water slides!) On the infrastructure of leisure is approaching the water park. Therefore sometimes the word "aquapark" occurs in its name.

In addition to the above-mentioned super pool, the hotel has an outdoor heated pool adapted for children, as well as an indoor swimming pool where guests of the hotel complex can comfortably swim and swim even during the winter windy months.

In addition to the beach and swimming pools, the therapeutic possibilities of the Tia Heights Makadi Bay 5 * hotel are determined by the functioning of the spa center, where true professionals work. This center is one of the best on the coast. Here the guests of the hotel, in addition to the general thermal effect, receive massage, aroma massage, peeling, and local spa treatments for the face.

However, tourists who want to get the maximum range of services of the hotel-water park and purposefully buying a tour in it, should be careful. After all, in Makadi, there is a four-star hotel with a similar name - Tia Heights Makadi Bay 4 *.

Types of rooms

The large five-star hotel complex Tia Heights Makadi offers its guests 1062 rooms equipped to meet the diverse needs of holidaymakers. We list their main types.

In the main three-story building, the guests are accommodated in 465 rooms of the Standard Main Building Room with an area of 32 m ² , receiving a maximum of 3 people (2 + 1). These are the most expensive rooms.

In the two-storeyed buildings of 5 * Tia Heights Makadi Bay there are 160 rooms of the Standard Lagoon Room type (at an average price) of 35-37 m2, designed for a maximum of 4 people (2 + 2). These apartments are most often taken by tourists, judging by the reviews. There are 208 rooms of the Standard Dune Room type (at the most democratic prices) with the same area - 35-37 m ² . In three-storey buildings for holidaymakers 191 rooms of Holiday Room format with a total area of 31 m ^{2 are} equipped.

There are Tia Heights Makadi Bay AQ rooms and superior rooms. Among them there are 16 comfort chalets of the Superior Room type with an area of 48 m ² with a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. Their capacity is 2 + 2 people.

Improved living conditions have also 7 rooms-transformers of the type Junior Suit area of 39 m ² . Their peculiarity is in the absence of a bedroom as such. It is replaced by a folding sleeper, attached by day to the living room.

There are also two luxurious presidential suites (Presidential Suite) with a study, several bedrooms and bathrooms.

Also in the hotel complex Tia Heights Makadi Bay AQ there are combined rooms (one is connected to another door-passage), as well as non-smoking apartments and adapted for limited mobility of disabled people.

Equipment of hotel rooms

The hotel guests staying in their room have the opportunity to use the balcony or terrace to relax. Judging by the reviews, many hotel guests like evening time on the balcony, equipped with a small coffee table and a couple of chairs.

The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, television, telephone, safe. A minibar is available for a fee. Also paid is the Internet in the rooms. Through the phone, guests of the 5 * Tia Heights Makadi Bay hotel have the opportunity not only to contact the reception, but also to enjoy the opportunities of international communication.

The hotel staff daily clean rooms and change bed linen.

Food

Meals for hotel guests are organized from 10-00 until midnight in the framework of two concepts: All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive. The hotel guests receive three meals a day in the main restaurant, as well as snacks and drinks (Egyptian alcoholic and non-alcoholic). In the case of choosing the concept of All Inclusive food, only imported spirits, ice cream and fresh juices (freshly squeezed juices) are paid. The broader concept of Ultra All Inclusive, in addition to all of the above, also includes a free dinner (by appointment) at the à la carte restaurant once during the stay. Also within the framework of the Ultra All Inclusive concept for the guests of the Tia Heights Makadi Bay Aqua hotel there are free of charge a number of imported alcoholic beverages.

In addition to the main restaurant "Aladdin", working on the first and second floors of the main hotel building, the hotel complex also operates four restaurants: fish, oriental, Chinese, Italian. They can also order an à la carte dinner. There is also a cafe, five bars and hookah. The latter is decorated in oriental style. Comfortable sofas, Arab paintings and unusual lamps decorate comfortable cabins and several original rooms.

Hotel beach

The choice of tourists is this hotel is not least affected by the fact that his beach - one of the best in Makadi. Tia Heights Makadi Bay (it is necessary to pay tribute to the staff) keeps it in a remarkable condition. In the reviews of the guests of the hotel, this well-groomed and well-arranged sand strip with a length of 500 m with a smooth entrance to the sea is often mentioned with gratitude.

At all guests there are umbrellas and chaise lounges. Near the umbrellas are additionally equipped with barriers from the wind.

The sea itself in the water area of the beach Tia Heights Makadi Bay Very clean. At the bottom there are corals. To the left of the beach there is a small hotel berth where boats are moored. A feature of Makadi is the constant windy weather. The refreshing northern breeze pleases, but with its strengthening to a strong wind, especially in winter, rest on the sea has to be limited.

It's good to work on the beach animators, supporting a fun atmosphere and paying special attention to children.

Water park, slides, swimming pools

Of course, a powerful argument in favor of choosing Tia Heights Makadi Bay Aqua is the water park. Everything is well-kept and beautiful here. Many hotel guests prefer to rest on its territory, and not on the sea beach. Moreover, there is a possibility to dine right in the water park, having previously taken the coupons in the restaurant and presenting them to the waiters scurrying by the pools.

The work of the water park has its own characteristics. Water is supplied to the slide from 10 ⁰⁰ to 12 ⁰⁰ and from 13 ⁰⁰ to 17 ⁰⁰ .

The construction of children's slides is a success. Kids really get a great pleasure from riding them. Bathing in the water is comfortable: all children's and adult pools are heated.

Staff Tia Heights Makadi Bay Aquapark Promptly responds to the wishes of hotel guests. If something on the beach does not suit you (for example, there are not enough inflatable circles), it is enough to inform the girl-girl, she will call another employee and the circles will bring. Particularly shy in this regard is not worth it.

Hotel Infrastructure

In addition to the classical hotel services provided by the hotel complex under consideration, tourists also enjoy additional services.

Car enthusiasts who want to more actively get acquainted with the sights of the country of the pharaohs have the opportunity to rent a car. Near the hotel there is a parking lot where you can park your car. The motorway from Makadi to Hurghada has one-way traffic. But still, tourists-drivers in the early days experience a cultural shock from the average speed on the highway of local drivers. They are most often carried at a speed of 180 km / h.

To buy fruit, you can walk to the right side (if facing the sea) from the Tia Heights Makadi Bay hotel. Price list In two shops located there, it is noticeable (percent on forty) below, than in shop of a hotel complex. For example, a kilogram of mango costs $ 7 against $ 12.

There is an opportunity to send and receive faxes, parcels and postal items: the hotel operates a post office. For convenience, guests have free Wi-Fi.

You can use the services of a business center and a conference hall, hold a business event. Thanks to the modern office equipment and software for communications provided by the hotel, the entrepreneur does not feel isolated from his usual business interests.

There are also additional paid services (laundry, dry cleaning, family doctor's services) to the guests of the Tia Heights Makadi Bay hotel complex. The tour operator through its guides is quite active offering hotel guests a variety of excursions. And guides (this is common practice for all hotels), despite the obviously inflated excursion rates, are financially motivated to realize as many trips to tourists as possible. Overpayment compared with the excursion rates of city travel agencies is 25-50%.

Hotel services: paid and free of charge

After settling in the hotel, the guests are entitled to a number of free services. They can visit six hotel tennis courts, play darts, chess, participate in beach volleyball, mini-football, and aerobics. Regularly for them, discos and evening shows are organized.

The range of paid services is more impressive. This rental of tennis rackets and balls, services of the spa, horse riding, diving, mini golf, water skiing, surfing.

For the youngest guests of the hotel works (organizes a game program) from 9 ³⁰ to 17 ⁰⁰ local mini-club "Sun Children". Various entertainments are held in two age groups: from 4 to 7 years and from 7 to 12 years.

Russian-speaking animators organize leisurely entertainment for toddlers on children's water slides and playgrounds. In the evening, children will enjoy an entertainment program (from 19 ³⁰ to 21 ³⁰ ). For a subgroup of the youngest, it is called "Good evening, Sani!", And for older children - "Mini disco".

Where to buy excursions?

The country of the pharaohs is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. However, it is reckless to buy excursions directly at the hotel - to yourself is more expensive. Our subjective recommendations (taking into account the risks of ugly driving on the roads of Egypt) are as follows: buy one or two excursions from the hotel guides (the most distant ones, for example, to Cairo or to Jerusalem). The safety criterion is a priority here. Excursions involving short distance travel can be bought in a proven city travel agency (at least with a three-year history of work).

Briefly we will speak about several excursions - business cards of Egypt.

In the vicinity of Cairo, on the plateau of Giza, there is a famous ensemble of three pyramids (Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin), as well as a giant sculpture of the Sphinx. In the capital itself, the most famous tourist attraction is the world-famous Cairo Museum, containing exhibits - relics of ancient civilization. Luxor (in ancient times Thebes) attracts the preserved architectural funerary ensembles.

For hotel guests who have skills in diving, interesting excursion-diving.

Of course, all trips are not free. As you already understood, tours sold by the tour operator are more expensive than those of city travel agencies.

Why do we go into the excursions in such detail? The matter is in the excessive creativity with which they are sold to guests of the hotel Tia Heights Makadi Bay. Tours bought from this or that tour operator do not imply the obligation to take excursions from him. Nevertheless, guests of the hotel guides are trying to impose a full list of excursions. In addition, guides slyly explain to uninformed tourists that the insurance they have paid is valid only if they make trips under the control of the tour operator. This is not true: insurance operates independently of this factor.

In any case, on questions related to excursions, it is not worth arguing with the guides, because they are motivated. It's useless. Just leave.

Questions of residence: to whom of the personnel to apply. Reviews

By the way, many pressing issues of recreation and accommodation at the hotel are decided by non-binding guides. It is possible that after your refusal to buy expensive excursions they will "take offense," and you will not get consultations from them. However, this is normal practice. According to vacationers, do not over-rely on guides Tia Heights Makadi Bay. Guest reviews of the hotel in their address contain comments, indicating that tourists who do not buy excursions, they quickly lose all interest. For the guests they recommend to follow the ads on the board in the lobby and do not bother with the consultations. Of course, this is unprofessional.

"Offended" guides often forget to present unsuitable guests to the hotel its spa. In principle, it does not change anything - people themselves learn about what they need, and visit the hamam, steam room, sauna, go for a professional massage. All these therapeutic procedures are available at relatively moderate prices.

Therefore, on guides, the light did not come together with a wedge. There is an alternative. We recommend that guests of the hotel seek the advice of the competent hotel staff, located to the right of the reception, - the hotel.

Travel of hotel guests to Hurghada

Communicative and wishing to spend a holiday in the atmosphere of a honeymoon, tourists or guests, who are more interested in diving, often go on a fixed-route taxi to a city called Hurghada. Tia Heights Makadi Bay generously organizes the delivery of its guests to the discotheques of the provincial capital. A shake here is where. Traditionally, Europeans visit Hard Rock Cafe. Especially popular among the "acid" youth is the Havana Club. Relatively inexpensive is the "Calypso" club: having paid for the entrance $ 15, the visitor at the option automatically receives a glass of beer or a glass of wine.

In addition to hungry youth, Hurghada (although in the morning) people who want to see the sights of the city and athletes who prefer water sports.

The most visited by the guests of the hotel is the palace "Thousand and One Nights", the water park "Titanic", the oceanarium "Red Sea", the museum of marine biology, the ruins of the ancient Romans settlement Mons Claudianus, the Christian Coptic church. Guests of the hotel after visiting the above-mentioned objects often at the same time bribe for themselves at affordable prices fruits, soft drinks, some exotic seafood in Metro stores located there.

Hurghada - for divers

Although the hotel complex has its own diving center, however, enthusiasts of the coral world study, for a change, strive to get maximum impressions in the best diving clubs in Hurghada, the capital of the Red Sea province, diving directly from the boat that brought them to the desired water area. In fact, besides the nearby coral reef near Tia Heights Makadi Bay, the main reefs near Hurghada are located farther from the coastal zone. They, crowded with populations of coral fish and various marine objects, are located in the vicinity of Giftun Island, in a paid marine park. The most famous of them are the coral gardens - Shaab Ruhr Um Gamar, also called the encyclopedia of the Red Sea, and Gotha Abu Ramada.

However, the most interesting place where experienced divers seek, in the water area of Hurghada is the reef of Carless, which is also called the house of moray eels.

Divers stopping at the hotel we are considering want to visit the aforementioned reef gardens, painted in a variety of palette: from bright pink to piercing blue (by the way, only living corals are colored).

Conclusion

Concluding our narration about the hotel complex Tia Heights Makadi Bay 5 *, we remind you of its special features: this is an aquapark hotel offering a noisy, fun family and youth rest on 30 fascinating water slides. These non-boring attractions of varying configuration and complexity are kept by friendly staff in a wonderful condition. The good-natured and playful mood of holidaymakers skillfully supported by animators.

An unconditional bonus is also a large, well-groomed and comfortable sandy beach, as well as a reef near the sea with a rich underwater world. There is also a spa and a variety of facilities. Guests identify the hotel as a cozy, quiet, attractive complex for families.

A great role is played by the mood of the holiday-makers, benevolent and respectful attitude towards the staff. Do not be a buka, smile to people who serve your holiday, say hello to them in Arabic, saying "aghlen" or "salami," thanking you by saying "shu (o) tap," say goodbye to the words "ushufak" ("see you") or «Maasalama». It's simple, elementary, but, believe me, you yourself will feel the reciprocal positive.

Enjoy your vacation!