Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.5
9.3
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
9.5
9.2
Service
9.5
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Rooms
9.4
9.3
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
8.7
Romance
9.7
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,361)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.7
9.5
Food
9.2
9.5
Service
—
9.4
Rooms
9.3
8.8
Pools
9.2
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
8.7
9.7
Romance
9.4
9.5
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra