Palm Royale Resort – Soma Bay

“PARADISE IN EGYPT !!!!”

Well where do I start?....... I have been to this hotel and resort 7/8/9 times and it really is like my second home. The location , staff , food ...... its fantastic, you are treated like royalty as soon as you step through the door and luckily I have travelled far and wide around the globe and thi… more

Well where do I start?....... I have been to this hotel and resort 7/8/9 times and it really is like my second home. The location , staff , food ...... its fantastic, you are treated like royalty as soon as you step through the door and luckily I have travelled far and wide around the globe and this Hotel is up there with the best. Keep doing what you do best and thank you yet again for a wonderful stay .

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“I spent a very pleasant vacation in a beautiful setting.”

Warm welkome, good location, very good atmosphere, exelent room, clean sandy sea, good variety of food, very frendly staff. Staff was handle any ask friendly and patient. The staff is numerous, well organized and very disciplined. We got a higher-class room than the one we paid for. The bathroom … more

Warm welkome, good location, very good atmosphere, exelent room, clean sandy sea, good variety of food, very frendly staff. Staff was handle any ask friendly and patient. The staff is numerous, well organized and very disciplined. We got a higher-class room than the one we paid for. The bathroom was very comfortable but we had a few problems with the shower. During the day we used quiet areas without noise. During the evening it was usually noisy during music programs and shows for children which ended by 11 pm.

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“Fantastic dining experience in the hotel”

The hotel is amazing, even though it's not new but it was built for a real 5 star experience. It has a fantastic beach with a direct access from the shore, kite station with a beautiful lagoon nearby, large and well maintained rooms, very professional personel and nice pools. But i wanna write this… more

The hotel is amazing, even though it's not new but it was built for a real 5 star experience. It has a fantastic beach with a direct access from the shore, kite station with a beautiful lagoon nearby, large and well maintained rooms, very professional personel and nice pools. But i wanna write this review about the dining experience we had here in it's main restaurant Cafe Stella. I wonder why this place still does not have Michelin stars! It definitely deserves it! The variety of food is astonishing, starting from salads and small bites, all types of meat and seafood, fruits and deserts. Hundreds of dishes to chose for a dinner and almost every dish is a masterpiece! Even though the hotel has 4 very good a-la carte restaurants that we could visit, we could not force ourselves to skip a dinner in Stella. Every day of a week is different, designated for a cusine of a certain country. And every time we come back to the hotel something new is implemented. This time its fresh smoothies and gluten-free dishes for breakfast. I think a lot of guests come to the hotel just because of fantastic dining experience. Each day we enjoyed every single bite of food here. Me and my family stayed more than 10 times in the hotel for 1 or 2 weeks and we have never experienced any stomach issues here. Service is very attentive and all the staff are trying there best to serve the clients. A lot of options to seat outside or inside. There is an adults only zone too. My applause to the chef and his team. It's a super premium experience!

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“Fantastic 5-star hotel with excellent service, great food, and only minor downsides.”

An excellent hotel—truly beyond all expectations. We originally chose it mainly because of its proximity to the windsurf rental Surfmotion, without realizing it was actually a 5-star hotel. Arriving there was therefore a very pleasant surprise, and the overall experience felt almost a bit overwhelm… more

An excellent hotel—truly beyond all expectations. We originally chose it mainly because of its proximity to the windsurf rental Surfmotion, without realizing it was actually a 5-star hotel. Arriving there was therefore a very pleasant surprise, and the overall experience felt almost a bit overwhelming—in the best possible way. Looking back, we almost regret not making more use of the hotel’s facilities, as we spent most of our days at Surfmotion. The service throughout our stay was outstanding: friendly and attentive staff, spotless and well-maintained surroundings, and always someone nearby ready to assist, at almost any time of day. The evening entertainment was enjoyable, and the food and drinks were excellent. The buffet offered a different theme each day, and guests also had the opportunity to dine up to three evenings at one of the hotel’s à la carte restaurants, which was a great addition. There were only a couple of minor downsides. We received twin beds despite having booked a double bed. In addition, we booked a snorkeling trip with “Mr Egypt,” who operated from a small booth by the beach. The trip itself was fantastic, although perhaps slightly overpriced. However, during the excursion, the guide took photos and videos and later tried to sell them to us for €30 on the way back—something we had not expected. It felt a bit pushy and detracted slightly from an otherwise great experience. A small tip for future guests: it’s worth familiarizing yourself with Egyptian tipping culture in advance. We didn’t fully understand how it worked until the end of our stay. Coming from a largely cashless country like Norway, it’s easy to forget that in many places, cash is still king—slightly embarrassing in hindsight. Despite this minor issue, which put a small dent in the snorkeling experience, our overall impression of the hotel remains extremely positive. We would definitely rate it a full 5 stars

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