Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark

We have just returned from this resort after spending 2 weeks there with my mother. From the get go the staff were super friendly and welcoming especially Ahmed at reception.

The hotel itself is clean and well kept. The pools are nice and quiet with the beach right next to the pool beyond the snack bar. The rooms are comfortable, clean and have good quality showers.

The food I will have to admit is absolutely amazing. In terms for an all inclusive for the price range you simply won’t get better food and quite frankly having visited competitors like Intercontinental it blows it out of the water. The constant variety of the grill specials are amazing and at lunchtime every other day or so they will cook various meats on the charcoal and it is simply to die for (especially the shish tawouk & the chicken tandoori). We visited the a la carte restaurants as well and they were of a decent standard. The standout however was Chopsticks and would recommend anyone staying here to try this restaurant. The bar staff and general waiters are so friendly and work non stop ensuring everyone is well taken care of.

I will admit there are 2 drawbacks to this hotel. First being the location. There is simply nothing around to do and desert. If you are someone who likes to venture out of the hotel on an evening then this may not be for you. However, there is always something going on in the bars on the evenings whether it be sport or live music. Another drawback is the comfort of the sun loungers. They are metal and fixed in one position making them uncomfortable at times. What is strange is that there are the foam cushions available to be used but you specifically have to ask for them rather than them being automatically already on the sun loungers. Once we obtained the cushions they immediately made the comfort much better.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend this hotel to someone travelling to Egypt for its cleanliness, high quality food and friendly staff just bear in mind the lack of atmosphere outside the hotel.

I’m here now and I would rate this hotel closer to a 4-star at best, despite being advertised as a 5-star resort.

The hotel looks nice in photos, but in reality it feels a bit tired and not very clean in places. The rooms are large, modern, and comfortable, which was a positive and the bathroom was perfectly acceptable. However, there were no robes or slippers, which you would normally expect from a hotel of this standard.

The food is average. You will always find something to eat, but the variety is limited and repetitive. The snack bars and poolside food are extremely poor and not worth visiting at all.

The hotel also lacks basic service around the pools. There is no waiter service by the pool, and surprisingly, no bar next to the water slides. The hotel claims to have an “aqua park,” but in reality there are only a few slides, which is disappointing. The blue bar next to the slides is always closed and only opens briefly for ice cream, with the machine wheeled over, no drinks are ever available there.

One of the biggest drawbacks is the complete lack of atmosphere. There is no music, no daytime entertainment, and no real evening vibe, the hotel feels very quiet and almost lifeless. There is also nothing to do around the hotel unless you book excursions.

For families, this resort falls short. There is very little for children to do. The play area is poor, the kids’ club is basically non-existent, and overall the resort feels like it desperately needs a revamp.

We were also disappointed upon arrival as there was no welcome or greeting, which immediately set the wrong tone.

The shisha is overpriced at $10 and doesn’t even last half an hour. Another frustration was being unable to get small change anywhere, making it difficult to tip, which is unfortunate because the staff truly deserve it.

The staff are the absolute highlight of this hotel. They are incredibly friendly, hardworking, always smiling, and genuinely helpful. The service from staff is excellent, and without them, this hotel wouldn’t even reach a 4-star level.

Overall:
Nice rooms and outstanding staff, but poor atmosphere, limited food options, weak facilities, and misleading “aqua park” claims. This hotel does not live up to its 5-star rating and needs major improvements to meet expectations.

I visited the hotel twice, in 2023 and 2024. It was my first experience in Egypt and thanks to this exceptional place, I fell in love with the country. The rooms were sparkling clean and spacious, the food so good that I we sometimes went to dinner twice 😁 The a'la carte restaurants were really good, especially the oriental one. On our second stay we were treated with special care and we were given an upgraded room with a lovely pool and sea view. The Staff working in the hotel were amazing, But of course the brightest star in the hotel is Remon ❤️ He takes such care of the guests that I believe he is the reason why so many people return to this hotel, or like me, look for similar service in other hotels of the Amarina chain.

Excellent experience! Everything was top notch! From food to accomodation to staff and services we had an amazing experience.

A really really nice and welcoming place. Lot of fun, lot of vibe and lot of warm welcoming from the staff all around from the entrance, through the kitchen and pools, even those who are on the beach.
It made us feel really welcomed and really loved seeing all the smiles around us at every step we took.

Great experience with the hotel! Food is very good and variate. A la carte restaurants are ok, with nice people to help. All restaurants experience very positive. They help you even if you don't give them tips. Rooms cleaned every day. Complex is clean, see is very good. Kids places ok. The complex is better than other Egipt experiences. Strongly recomand !

Our family vacation was absolutely amazing!
The hotel was wonderful ❤️ very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The food was delicious, with plenty of tasty options every day. The staff were incredibly friendly and always made us feel welcome
We all had a fantastic time and were very impressed with everything. It was a truly memorable experience, and we would love to come back one day

Nice hotel, lovely waiters in the main restaurant especially Shareef who was always super helpful and smiling, making sure everyone sat down with a smile on their face, good service, animation team was great too, could do with a bit more entertainment in the evenings as some evenings there was nothing for adults, but overall would recommend

Es ist eine sehr schöne Anlage mit super leckerem Essen. Es hat ein grosses Buffet. Am besten hat es uns im orientalischen a la Carte Restaurant geschmeckt. Die Angestellten sind sehr zuvorkommend und herzlich. Wir haben uns immer sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir hatten ein super Zimmer.
Die Tauchschule ist auch direkt nebenan. Es gibt eine tolle Shishabar direkt am Strand.
Wir können es nur empfehlen und kommen wieder.

The hotel is amazing — from the reception all the way to the beach.
The entire staff is extremely polite and respectful.
The restaurant and bars are great, the hotel is very clean, and the food is absolutely delicious.
The animation shows are wonderful, and the kids’ parties are lovely too.
It was a beautiful vacation, and I truly recommend that you try this hotel!

Hey Amarina Team
I just want to say a big thank you to everyone at the hotel! Everything was always clean, the staff were super kind and helpful, and we loved being greeted with a smile every day. We’re really happy with everything and truly grateful for your warm hospitality.

Struttura pulita e staff veloce e disponibile ,stanza confortevole

Positiv hervorzuheben sind der freundliche und hilfsbereite Service an der Rezeption sowie das aufmerksame Barpersonal. Die Hotelanlage ist sehr gepflegt und schön gestaltet. Besonders begeistert haben uns die Themenrestaurants – hervorragendes Essen, toller Service und ein besonderes Lob an das Fischrestaurant am Strand sowie das asiatische Restaurant.

Die Nähe zur Tauchbase war für mich sehr gut. Die Essenbuffets sind reichhaltig und die Außenanlage ist sehr schön.

Various dinner menus every day for 10 days. The food was generally tasty. Packing services were practical in case you miss some meals.
Close distance to the diving centers and the beach. Easy to do all the water activities.
Fireshow on Saturday. Shisha on the beach.
Friendly manager who helped us a lot, housekeeping staff, and milk tea/mochi sellers. Overall, most of the staff were very nice and kind.
Clinic service inside the hotel. Although we paid a fee, we were relieved that I could receive basic medical service without going to a big hospital.
Respect for animation team trying so a hard to encourage and animate people.

An excellent hotel, diversified in every respect.
Good food, pleasant atmosphere.
Excellent organization.
You can’t get bored here

All our vacation was excelent at Amarinas hotel, food was very good and the hotel rooms were clean. For sure we will come back.
Thank you Amarina!

Les travailleurs sur les bateaux qui sont sur la jetée sont très sympas. La dame de la réception m’a donné une chambre plus grande que prévue, c’était vraiment très agréable. Le centre de Kitesurf Hawa n’est pas trop loin, mais on ne peut pas y accéder à pied le long de la plage, sauf par la grosse route (kitesurfers: si c’était à refaire, j’accepterai la proposition d’hôtel du centre de Kite)