Pros Staff, in particular Yasser & Mostafar at the beach bar, polite housekeepers, and restaurant staff. They work extremely long hours. The guys selling diving/boat trips, and others selling photo sessions were chatty and polite even though they knew we weren't interested. The gardens and lawns are beautiful, and the whole place is kept very clean. The beach is shallow and rocky underfoot with dead coral but is beautiful, and little fish swim in the shallows. Walking far when the tide is out, there are hundreds of starfish and miniature hermit crabs so be careful not to stand on them! Cons The hierarchy of management is clear and makes you feel for those who work the hardest. The entertainment crew on the beach everyday who shout very loudly at frequent intervals "VOLLEYBALL", which really disrupts the peace and is seriously annoying if you're drifting off to sleep. Unfortunately, the hotel is overrun with Russians, who are unbelievably obnoxious and rude. It is clear that the staff appreciate them as much as we did... The food is basic, the spirits will burn your throat but the beer is fantastic. All in all, if you treat the staff with respect and kindness then you will get it in return by the bucket load. It's them that would make us book this hotel again.
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