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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa AlamvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa AlamStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
9.3
8.9
Beach
8.7
6.8
Food
9.2
8.4
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.1
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.7
7.5
Romance
9.4
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)5.0 (5,665) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,850) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 6.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.4 |
| – | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 9.1 |
| 9.2 | Pools | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 7.5 |
| 9.4 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| – | Quiet | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 7 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 2.
Vibes
| Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam | Measure | Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Swim-up suites
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
Pros · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
- Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
- Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
- Good service and food sentiment.
Cons · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
Cons · Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
- À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
- Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.
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