True Beach Resort

You arrive at a resort built for days that move between the water, the buffet and the nearest comfortable chair. True Beach Resort combines a direct sandy beach with five pools, several restaurants and bars, a spa, fitness facilities and family amenities, so the practical business of relaxing is all close at hand.

English, Italian, German and Russian are spoken by the hotel team. That matters when you are arranging a transfer, asking about dinner or trying to explain precisely what your tired legs need after a day in the sun. The resort has 158 rooms and works as an all-inclusive property, with enough choice on site to keep most evenings pleasantly uncomplicated.

The resort is in Marsa Alam, Egypt, directly beside a private sandy beach. Sun loungers, parasols, showers and changing facilities are set up for beach use, with a beach bar close enough to remove the need for heroic walks in search of a cold drink.

Marsa Alam town is 18 km away. Blue Lagoon Beach is listed among the nearby places to explore, while the resort itself gives you a more self-contained base, with pools, restaurants, bars and an excursions service on site. You can also use the bicycle-rental service when the urge to move under your own steam wins out.

The beach is not merely a view from a balcony: it is a direct part of the resort layout. That makes a quiet morning by the shore, a swim between meals or a simple change of scenery easy to fit around the rest of your day.

The accommodation range is unusually broad. You can choose between single, double, triple and quadruple arrangements, family rooms, junior suites, suites and apartments, with views towards the garden, pool, sea or water depending on the category. There are also options with a balcony, a separate bedroom or a penthouse layout, so the sensible choice depends less on the label and more on whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, with friends or with family.

For a couple, a double room with a balcony or sea view gives the evening somewhere to happen beyond the bed. Families can look towards the family rooms, two-bedroom arrangements and larger suites, while solo travellers have single rooms and single suites. The cards below the description give the exact capacity and bedding for each option; check those details rather than assuming that every attractive-sounding category is arranged in the same way.

Superior and Classic rooms include air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a balcony, blackout blinds, a minibar, a safe, television, tea facilities, a private bathroom and toiletries. Some junior suites also add a balcony and toiletries, while selected suites include air conditioning, a minibar, bathrobes, slippers and water. Shared bathrooms do appear in some dormitory beds and suite categories, so this is one point worth checking carefully before booking. The room equipment changes by category, as hotel rooms occasionally enjoy having their own rules.

All-inclusive here comes with a proper spread of places to eat. El Manzil handles buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner beside the beach, with international and oriental cooking. Breakfast runs from 6:30 am to 10:00 am, lunch from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in winter or 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm in summer.

Ilios brings Greek food and drinks by the sea, serving breakfast daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and lunch and dinner from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Ritsa concentrates on Egyptian seafood at dinner, while Nori serves Asian dishes beside the beach. Tawla is the place for oriental food, mezzeh for sharing and charcoal-cooked meats with oriental spices. Those last three restaurants serve dinner from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with different closing days.

There are six named bars. SAMA is a Bedouin-style rooftop bar for cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks; ILIOS works by the beach and pool; Salt focuses on cocktails and beer by the beach. The Lobby Bar covers soft drinks, while the two pool bars in the Village and Resort areas serve hot snacks. It is a useful arrangement when lunch feels too formal but dinner still feels a long way off.

Five pools give you several ways to spend a non-diving day: the outdoor Main pool, the heated adults-only Infinity pool, the Splash Pool, the Kids Pool and an indoor pool. The adults-only pool is the obvious place for a quieter swim, while the family facilities keep younger guests occupied elsewhere. The beach adds loungers, parasols, showers and changing facilities when chlorinated water has had its turn.

Mazaj Spa covers massages, body scrubs, sauna, steam treatments and facials. There is also a gym for adults over 16, plus fitness equipment and yoga among the resort facilities. That gives you a choice between doing something useful with your muscles and allowing the spa to negotiate with them instead.

Families have a kids’ club for children aged 2 to 11.99 and a children’s pool. Bicycle rental, entertainment and an excursions service add options beyond the pools, while the on-site infirmary and a doctor available on request are useful practical details rather than decorations on a brochure.

Airport transfers and shuttle services are available through the resort. Arrange the transfer with the hotel before travelling and confirm whether you require a private service or a shared shuttle. Reception is open around the clock, with private check-in and check-out available; standard check-in is from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and check-out is by 11:00 am.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. The resort also has a currency exchange service, concierge support, laundry and ironing services, a safe at reception, room service, tourist assistance and facilities for guests with access needs. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, bank transfer and cash are accepted.

The hotel permits smoking in designated areas. Couples checking into the same room must present a valid marriage certificate at check-in. Meal arrangements can be affected during Ramadan, so check what applies to your booking dates before travelling.