Steigenberger Aldau Beach

My mother and I absolutely loved this hotel. The facilities were excellent. Besides the regular three meals a day in the restaurant, we also ordered Japanese and Italian food. Don't expect too much from the Japanese food, though, as it was made by locals, but it was at least satisfying. We stayed for three nights, and they provided free laundry for five items. The hotel has its own beach, so you can practically stay anywhere without leaving the hotel. We would definitely stay longer if we had the chance; three nights felt too short. The hotel staff were all very welcoming, especially Ali, the restaurant server. We saw him every time we went to breakfast, and he always provided excellent service. In short, highly recommended!

This was my first time staying at a hotel of this brand. The overall facilities were excellent, and the service was very warm and welcoming. The only downside was the food. This beach hotel and the Water Cube hotel are just across the street from each other, door to door. The street is designed like a prop within a tourist attraction, creating a strong sense of unity. The restaurants and beach facilities on both sides are shared, so you can book either one. There are many small shops along the street, staying open late, perfect for an evening stroll. However, there's not much worth buying – mostly generic souvenirs and a ton of counterfeit designer goods. Since we were traveling as a family, we booked a family room. It was quite spacious, facing the swimming pool and the sea, with an unbeatable view. We could fully appreciate the incredibly blue Red Sea and watch the sunrise. The room door opened onto a corridor facing west, offering breathtaking sunset views with the sky ablaze with vibrant colors. The hotel's public areas are very large, with a swimming pool, beach, golf course, diving, surfing, table tennis, billiards, spa, and more. It has everything you could want; it felt like we could stay for a long time. The hotel restaurants are divided into two types: those included in the all-inclusive package and those requiring payment. I have to complain about the fact that while all the restaurants advertised reservations, you could actually eat there without any problems. The main restaurant was absolutely terrible. I ate breakfast and dinner there, and apart from the noodles, eggs, and fruit, everything else was awful. The meat was poor quality; the shrimp and crab were dead (the meat was mushy), the smoked salmon was incredibly salty, the octopus was inedible, and all the juices were diluted. I recommend the poolside restaurant; the drinks and steaks are quite good. The pizza at the beachside restaurant is pretty good. The drinks at the lobby bar are varied and decent, but it's a bit of a shame that the fruit juices aren't free. For this price, if you're not too picky about food, you could easily stay for a few days. Of course, it would be even better if the hotel could add more high-quality restaurants and make reservations easier.

I really liked the hotel's spacious grounds, which include a beautiful garden, a flowing artificial river, and large swimming pools, one of which has warm water. The beautiful beach has two restaurants and cafes. Various activities are offered. We spent a very lazy time. The waiters working on the beach quickly brought coffee and cocktails. Bottled water is always within walking distance. The Steigenberger hotel chain offers access to restaurants from their line located nearby (Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean, etc.), all free of charge. The atmosphere is very calm. In the evening, there is live music in the huge lobby. The hotel is located on a secluded alley with its own shops and a pedestrian area, beautifully decorated for the New Year. The room is spacious, with separate sleeping and living areas, and a private balcony with a sun lounger. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower. The service is unobtrusive; I would even say well-trained. The food is wonderful, there's everything you could want. The buffet system doesn't limit your cravings. In short, I highly recommend it.👍

The service was absolutely terrible; they treated Asians with complete disrespect. The view was even worse. A hotel costing 3000 RMB a night with this kind of view?! I could be a king in Mauritius or Fiji by now.