Marsa Shagra Village

Guests have described the food at Marsa Shagra Village as healthy, balanced, varied, and delicious, keeping them feeling good and at their best for exploring the reef. However, some guests have suggested that the food and restaurant setup could be improved.

Guests have highlighted the wonderful experience of staying in the tent and chalet, with the concept attracting a certain type of clientele, mostly divers, who are there to enjoy and respect nature. However, some guests have suggested improvements such as including espresso coffee and fresh juices in the package and adding a hanger in the royal tent.

Guests have praised the diving facilities, staff, organization, equipment, and access to Nitrox bottles, describing it as a diver's paradise. However, some guests have mentioned that the diving package can be a bit pricey if only doing excursions and that there was no option to only do excursions without the unlimited house reef package.

Guests have described the atmosphere as peaceful, with a simple beauty and a wide open space right next to the water, embedded in its surroundings. They have also appreciated the sustainable philosophy and the respect for protecting the nature and reef. However, some guests have suggested adding a second hut for relaxing beside the water and a decent beach bar with some chillout music and cocktails for the evenings.

The high season at Marsa Shagra Village is in August, making it an ideal time to plan a visit for the best experience. However, it's important to note that the low season is in March.

Several guests recommended choosing a room with a view, especially those facing the beach or the sea, for a more enjoyable experience.

Some guests suggested bringing your own snorkeling gear as the provided wetsuits had limited availability, ensuring a more seamless experience.

Guests advised checking the room details and amenities thoroughly before booking, as some experienced discrepancies between the room booked and the actual room provided.

If you plan on diving, it's recommended to maximize the reef dives per day to make the most of the diving package, especially if not opting for daily dives on the house reef.

If interested in non-diving excursions, it's advisable to inquire and book in advance, as some guests missed out on activities due to lack of prior knowledge.

Some guests suggested bringing personal toiletries, such as a hairdryer, as these items were limited in availability at the hotel.

It's important to note that the hotel primarily caters to divers and snorkelers, so guests seeking a variety of non-aquatic activities may find options limited.

Before booking, it's advisable to inquire about any ongoing renovations or maintenance work to avoid any inconvenience due to associated noise or odors.

Guests appreciated the hotel's sustainable practices, such as free water dispensers to reduce plastic waste, and encouraged others to support these initiatives.

Opting for the all-inclusive package was recommended by some guests for a hassle-free and enjoyable experience, especially for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.