Dive With The Dolphins In Marsa Alam, Egypt0 comments

By Alun Hill, MCIJ, Editor
Posted on 10 Jun 2009 at 2:53pm

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Marsa Alam, the four star Sol Y Mar Dolphin House, located in one of the most exclusive diving hot spots on the beautiful Red Sea coastline. Close to the popular Samadai Reef the hotel is known as Dolphin House because of the hundreds of spinner dolphins that inhabit the nearby waters.

With 200 luxuriously furnished guest rooms and a variety of leisure activities to enjoy by day and night, guests will find it hard to leave the resort which offers a selection of restaurants and bars, a shopping arcade, two large swimming pools and a full range of watersports, as well as billiards and table tennis. For relaxation and pampering there is the sea-view Spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, massage rooms and an on-site beauty salon.

A variety of entertainment is also provided at the hotel’s Roman-style amphitheatre, while the Wild West disco guarantees lively dancing.

Children are well catered for at the Kids Club, which offers daily activity programmes for all ages including a separate freshwater swimming pool and its own Beach Summer Class for dolphin spotting. The restaurant offers special kid’s menus.

With diving a major year-round attraction at the resort, a fully equipped professional Dive Centre offers a range of diving tours and courses, including memorable dives with dolphins, windsurfing and a variety of equally thrilling water sports and activities. The half-moon shaped Samadi Reef is famous for the beauty of its underwater caves and its shallow waters are accessible for novice and advanced divers, as well as those who simply enjoy snorkelling.

An all inclusive package covers full board with all food and drink, a welcome drink on arrival and afternoon tea with a selection of cakes and coffee every day.

About Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises is a unique collection of highly regarded brands that encompasses Jaz Resorts, Iberotel Hotels & Resorts, Sol Y Mar Resorts and Travcotels Nile Cruise Ships. In key destinations around the Red Sea and other key resorts in Egypt and the UAE, each brand has its own unique personality combining excellent service and stunning designs.
There are exceptional facilities across the portfolio of properties including luxury spas; brilliant kids clubs, fascinating souks, vibrant nightlife, invigorating water sports and diving, and alluring restaurants.
Sol Y Mar Resorts is all about Sun & Fun. Each of the four-star properties delivers a vibrant experience and an attention to detail that is particularly appealing to families. Sol Y Mar has two properties in Sharm El Sheikh, (with two openings in November 09), three in Madinat Makadi, four in Marsa Alam including the new Sol Y Mar Dolphin House with two further openings, early 2010, one each in Taba, Safaga and Hurghada and two in the Al Dakhla & Al Kharga Oases. New openings are also planned for Al Dakhla and Ras Sidr in 2010.
Jaz Resorts is a portfolio of five-star properties that blend stylish, contemporary elegance with extensive leisure facilities. Each is situated in a stunning location and offers guests an unrivaled fusion of sports, entertainment and dining experiences. Jaz Resorts has four properties in Sharm El Sheikh (with a new hotel opening 2010), two in Madinat Makadi, two planned for Hurhgada, three in Mersa Matrouh, including the recently opened Jaz Crystal Resort and the new Jaz Oriental Resort, planned for June 2009; Taba (opening Nov 09) and Ain El Sokhna, planned for June 2009.

Iberotel Hotels & Resorts comprise four and five-star properties, each individually designed in a local style and situated in spectacular beach side locations on the Red Sea and on the Nile. With a wide range of activities and entertainment, there is something for everyone at each resort. In addition to the new Iberotel Aswan and recently opened Cairo Hotel & Casino, Iberotel has a new resort planned in Hurghada for August 09. Other properties include three in Sharm El Sheikh, four in Madinat Makadi, three in Marsa Alam, one in Dahab, one in Luxor and one in Fujairah in the UAE.

Travcotels, Egypt’s leading Nile Cruise Company, owns and operates a fleet of 18 Nile and Lake Nasser cruises of 5 star and 5 star deluxe standards. Two additional Nile cruise boats are due to launch in November 2009.

Each allows the visitor to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the Nile, whilst ensconced in the luxurious modern environment of a 21st century ship.

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