Akassia Club Calimera

We have over the past few years been to many Egyptian resorts so are wll aware of the different expectations. This is certainly not 5 star by UK standards, at best 2.5 - 3.The hotel is in need of refurbishment, the rooms are tired and dated. Many of the paths around the accommodation blocks are crumbling and there are quite a few loose and wobbly tiles around the pools. The public toilets can also leave a lot to be desired in certain areas. The cleanliness of our room was exceptional however this couldn't be said for the rest of the hotel. The pool bar floor stank of spilled beer, there was a dirty plate left lying on a grass verge for the whole of our 12 day holiday. To often cups/plates had to be returned because they were chipped or broken. The food was cooked well but there was a lack in choice. Most days saw the the same basic chicken and beef dishes and a definite lack of vegetables. There were some extremely friendly staff at the complex, however some were quite rude. This complex is very much geared towards non English visitors, and for most of our time at the resort we appeared to be the only English family. The water park is quite stunning but be warned that the safety standards will not be the same as in the UK. The pools and beach area were delightful, however we would not choose to go to this resort again. I can't comment on the animation team since we had no dealings with them. Whilst there always seemed to be TUI reps on site non were from the UK.

From the airport to the hotel,staff where very kind.the bar staff we polite courteous and there English was better than expected.We made good mates with the boss , certain bar staff and the beach bar staff. Our room was very central to the pools, amphitheatre, resteraunts,and beach. They where very clean. The meals where more than ample amounts. You would never starve. If you wanted anything it was there next day. There was a waterpark on site which was well run safe.the loos where very clean but had a slight smell. The hotel is away from anywhere which is nice as it's total tests but excursions are available at cost. The beach has two jetties which you can go swimming off with coral reefs beautiful fishes ,turtles ,sea cows occasionally and apparently some reef sharks. There's a safe swim area for all ages where you see lots of fish but no shark,turtle or cows. There's lifeguards everywhere and even supply life vests if not strong swimmers. Please look into purchasing a snorkel and mask and find as not cheap in hotel. Now enough from me go and visit.

beach is very nice for both snorkling and swimming. enjoy a large aqua ,waves pool,beach volly ball,tennis,camel and horse riding,tennis court,bing bong,a very active and lovely animation team, olympic pool party and foam party ,shows every day was nice.food is variable specially lunch and dinner.finally i,d like to thank mrs eksana one of the most popular member of your akassia family .....thank you.