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Calabash HotelvsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
8.6
8.7
Food
9.5
9.2
Service
9.6
·
Rooms
9.4
9.3
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
8.2
8.7
Romance
9.5
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,673) (better) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 9.2 |
| 9.6 | Service | – |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 9.3 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 9.4 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| 8.9 | Wellness | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 3 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 5.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
Cons · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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