General description:
The hotel Palm Royale Resort Soma Bay is especially popular with honeymooners and is located approx. 100 m from the hotel´s own sandy beach. At the beach are sun loungers and sun umbrellas free of charge available. The tourist centre is about 25 km away. The town Cairo is around 500 km away (Luxor around 260 km, El Quseir around 105 km). The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 25 km from the hotel. It is 25 km from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. For mobility, there is a car rental company. For medical treatment in emergencies, there is a hospital around 30 km away. The airport (HRG) is approx. 50 km away. The hotel and airport are linked by a shuttle (for a fee). Another airport (RMF) is located approx. 170 km away.
Amenities:
Partially renovated in 2023, the 5-storey resort has 445 rooms and is spread over one main building and 2 adjoining buildings. It offers its guests a 24-hour reception (check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00), a lobby with a bar, a lift, air conditioning, a safe (for free), a coiffeur, a mini market, various other shops, a free parking area, a security entry system and a money changing facility. For the meals, there are 5 restaurants (air-conditioned) and a snack bar. In a total of 5 bars, you can relax in good company. WiFi is available for free. For guests with physical disabilities, the hotel has barrier-free access, a wheelchair-accessible lift and a number of wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Room cleaning, ironing service and concierge service are free of charge. Room service, laundry service and medical service are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the hotel, you will find 2 fresh water pools with a separate children´s pool. Here, there are sun umbrellas and sun loungers for free available. Refreshing beverages can be consumed directly at the pool bar (open from 10:00 – 00:00).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 06:30 – 10:30) from the buffet. Half board: breakfast and dinner. All-inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Soft drinks (10:00 – 00:00), coffee and tea (15:00 – 18:00), cakes and pastries (15:00 – 18:00), small snacks (12:00 – 17:00), beer (10:00 – 00:00), wine (10:00 – 00:00), cocktails (10:00 – 00:00), national alcoholic drinks (10:00 – 00:00), late riser’s breakfast (10:30 – 11:30), Welcome Drink, one meal in the a la carte restaurant, free internet and free minibar in your room (limited). Earlier check-in and later check-out out possible (according to occupancy/availability).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Tennis (for free, approx. 50 m away), billiards (for free), badminton (for free), darts (for free), table tennis (for free), mini golf, football, fitness, beach volleyball, aerobics, yoga and pilates. Approx. 100 m away from the hotel watersports activities such as water skiing and speedboat rides are on offer (partly from local providers). Spa area, sauna, whirlpool and steam bath free of charge. Hamam and massages are available for a fee. Entertainment for adults: activity programme with evening shows and live music. In the outside area of the hotel, there is a play area for children. Child supervision: mini club for children (from 4 – 12 years), babysitting (for a fee) and activity programme for children from 4 – 12 years.
Note from the hotel: Please note that as of December 5th2024, until 31st January 2025, Palm Royale Resort will have the rooms under maintenance. The work doesn’t involve heavy machines; the guests will be accommodated away from the working area, but minor noise disturbances might occur.