Alam B&B

The friendly staff. Dog friendly.

Location, surrounding construction sites, torn curtains, breakfast timing not suitable for diving timing. Wi-Fi only on roof not downstairs. Tv but no satellite or cable.

The staff were great and the dive guide was amazing. They did everything for us to enjoy the stay. The roof terrace made hanging around and sunbathing very nice. Yes it’s lokaled like 10 min walk from the city and the surrounding area looks a bit like a warzone, but me and my friend had the best time! Cheers

Sadly I didn't like anything about the property.

My shared bathroom had rust everywhere rust on the sink the towel hangers and the water tank for the water. This water tank was also leaking and has been for some time as the tiled floor underneath it was stained and there was a bucket on the floor catching the drips. The water was also brown and cold which is probably adding to the rust and marks that are permanent on the sink. I have added some images to this review of the bathroom to help. I needed to work here during my stay and I was told the wifi was good enough. The wifi wasn't good enough and it only works okay on the rooftop which is exposed soit gets cold and windy which isn't an ideal work environment on top of a wifi that sadly isn't strong. My towel was also covered in the stain that seemed to be throughout the property. This hotel is in Marsa Alam city and set back from the sea which is fine but the surrounding area is a huge construction site and it's like an apocalyptic road and ghost town. At night I couldn't sleep due to the stray dogs outside constantly barking, I appreciate this part isn't to do with the property. A thin layer of dust covers the floors here due to the wind etc blowing sand or dust into the b&b but I can tell it doesn't get cleaned to remove this layer. I was due to stay a week but I could only stay 1 night because I felt so uncomfortable and the owner has since been unresponsive to booking.com and myself and will not refund the remaining nights. I just want to give people the heads up in advance so hopefully they don't make the same mistake I did.

Smooth check-in, hospitable and friendly staff, very clean. Five-minute drive or 15-minute walk to downtown and there are supermarkets nearby. Mr. Omar was always available to assist with any requests we had, including arranging dives, transport, recommendations. Thank you for your hospitality!

I really enjoyed my stay. Good breakfast, good WiFi, great roof terrace and the staff is amazing. Omar is a legend and will help you in every way possible. If you like diving you should go there and talk to Hassan, he has the best Prices in Marsa Alam

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Nice place clean very nice young staff were very helpful

The owner was nice until it became payment time dispute. Tried charging me like 25$/ night when I had said that the first night was 17$ second night was 21$. And I would stay longer if he would honor the 17$ price. So I stayed longer and when I started to pay for extra days it became …oh well the price on booking currently is 26$. Screw him and his Egyptian try and manipulate squeeze changing their story way around money. It’s exhausting and they cause themselves so much more money. My plan included free breakfast since there was the payment dispute the night before. He tells his staff to tell me breakfast is $5. 🙄. I’ll never return.

The staff were amazing. The place was clean and organized.

Lots of construction work around the property, but it has nothing to do with the hostel.

Omar is a really great host and will go out of his way to help you with whatever you need. He helped us get a SIM card, dinners, a taxi into town, diving etc. The living area was ample and the bed was very comfortable, the shower was good and the terrace at the top was a nice place to chill at the end of the day.

The wifi only worked at the terrace and not in the room. I felt like there was a lack of furniture or bedside tables to put your personal effects. It was great to have a fridge but also not much else in the ‘kitchen’ area.

I had a special request and the owners were exceptionally helpful. This place is run with love and commitment. I highly recommend Alam B&B. Thank you, Omar and Team!

Omar is amazing and will help u with anything u need, all u need to do is ask. Diving? No problem! Food? Also not a problem he will even order for u! So what makes this hostle amazing, 100% the owner trying his absoluut best to make your stay perfect! Also the rooms are very big, alot of room and privacy!

Only thing i didnt like is the area, but this is more a government thing (alot of construction going on)

nice hotel with great staff and Omar the owner is really great.

All the staff and host Omar are amazing and very attentive. B&B was very comfy and clean. The rooftop terrace was amazing and cozy. Animal friendly place - we stayed with our dog.

The B&B itself is amazing, but the location is very strange. In the middle of a “ghost town”. If you are not very experienced traveller or do not like unexpected situations or surroundings then we suggest to book something else. The authentic city centre is just a short walk away, but we couldn’t do it because dogs started to follow us (and there are tens and tens of half strays) and started to bark and attack us. Was quite scary. Also when we were visiting the chef was not in the house, all the cafes and shops were in the centre where we could not go because of the dogs, it was very strange experience all together. Omar and the staff were very helpful and we could order food in and one guy even helped us to walk to the store and scare the dogs off.

The staff were lovely and helpful. Extremely attentive and kind. They care about the cat Costa and the two dogs outside. The roof top was beautiful and the meeting room cozy. I was met with refreshments.

I had ordered a taxi at 12 for the bus 22:30 and the owner didn't bother to tell me that he hadn't gotten a hold of it until I checked out and it was too late for me to walk. He asked me to walk by myself with all my luggage. I had to catch one on the way while walking in the dust,I had never made it to the bus hadn't it been for a stranger stopping to pick me up. Also I was told the kitchen didn't have any utensils, not even a kettle, because I hadn't booked the whole flat, but that wasn't true. They had simply not equipped the common areas. And the owner seems to remove the listing as soon as he gets bad review. The common area wasn't clean.

Everything was absolutely perfect. Starting with the smiles and greetings of the workers there as they showed us to our room. The hospitality service is at a 5 star level thanks to the very kind and knowledgeable owner, Omar. Omar himself is such an honest, kind hearted person and made us feel at home. He helped us soo much with booking tours at cheaper prices than anywhere else. I couldn't find a better price for any tour online or at other shops. He also loves animals so much and has the cutest dogs, cats and turtle living in his place. They even invited us to have dinner with them every night, Omar is an amazing cook!!! Honestly I would love to come back to Marsa Alam just to visit all of them again! You made Marsa Alam the best experience we have ever had in a long time. WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!

Awesome hostel and B&B in the town of Marsa Alam. The hostel features an amazing rooftop where to relax and a lovely common area with a nice kitchen. Omar, the owner, is an amazing host! He welcomed us warmly and gave us the best tips about Marsa Alam. We also booked some nice tours through him, which I recommend to do! He was super friendly and kind with us and also helped us with transfer when leaving Marsa Alam. We had such a great stay!

Great place to stay in Marsa Alam City, Omar was very kind and helpful with the Sataya dolphin tour and the diving trip as well. 💯 recommended 😃

Ok place in Marsa Alam, bit out of everything, but walkable distance to city center

Everything was great. Omar was very nice and also Costa, his cat. I enjoyed staying on the terrace and the room was comfortable too.

Good facilities. The host is very helpful and welcoming. The rooftop terrace makes an amazing common space.

Its very clean and the bed is comforfy. I had planned to to stay in Marsa alam for more than one night and try the sea trips, But finally I stayed there only one night, And tried those In Hurghada better there.

Nice welcomme!! Thanks you very much I will sée you again soon..now you know me😏😂😂😂😘

The price was not expensive. The owner provided us snorkels for free and shared personal hotspot while internet of the hotel was not working. Marsa Mubarak tour was well worth it (we paid 35 euro per person). The owner opened the door for us at 2 AM in the morning, we appreciate it. The terrace is nice.

We were initially thinking about giving a higher rate for this place. Also, did not want to mention the disadvantages of it, but this information might be important for upcoming guests. The owner is doing business and trying to sell some tours, which is totally fine. On our first day, we asked for some information, mainly because there was no internet in the morning that day. The owner arranged us a driver who took us to a famous beach around 40 min far away. The driver's name was Hasan and he was 17 years old (he told us so). Our first stop was a Vodofone shop and Hasan told us that 20 GB internet is for 20 Euro. He did not want us to enter the shop with him. In the end, he sold us a copy of his Sim Card registered for a company. He paid around 4 Euro (I know this, because Vodofone sent a message to the phone number in Arabic, which I translated a week later in a Vodofone shop) and he took 20 Euro from us for one sim card. We were using internet, but somehow our hotspot usage was extremely high. We ended up in a Vodofone shop and asked about this issue. They clearly stated that the card was cloned and multiple people were using the card at the same time. We were upset and did not want to use this cloned card. We got a brand new card there for 11 Euro for 26 GB. I wanted to tell this story here, maybe the owner does not know about the situation. Now, you know, the owner knows, Hasan might know and I hope he is happy with the 16 Euro that he stole from us. So, I recommend that you get your Sim Card from the airport or shop yourself, without getting the KIND help from the owner or his drivers. Additional things worth mentioning: -The place is in the middle of nowhere. There are empty buildings everywhere and it is 15 min walking distance from the town. There are many street dogs in the area, if you are afraid of them, this place is NOT for you. -No soap at the toilet, the shower needs maintenance work. -There is nothing special about the room.

The place is amazing , everyone there is so friendly , kind , They love animals and support animals. I loved how they take care of street dog , Thank you

Location is easy to find. Clean rooms and Quiet Place. The Terrace is A+

Omar is a great Host... He will do the extra mile to make sure you get the right service. Great clean quiet place not far from town centre... But far enough to have a quiet and comfortable sleep. Terrace us phenomenal!!!

Nothing to do with the property. But would be great to have them amazing beaches around Marsa Alam easier to access rather than Egyptian taxi challenge every time 😁.

The owner Omar is really nice and helpfull Its clean The staff is sooo kind The roof top is amazing (there is a ping pong table) The room are perfect There is a kitchen You can book tour with them

Everything was perfect

Very kind and helpful staff. The dorms are really comfy and the rooftop is great to meet other travellers. There you can get in touch with other people to organise dives. Omar is really friendly and can help you to organise Dolphin reef excursions at a cheaper price. Don't hesitate to contact him for transportation as private driver can be pricey in Marsa Alam, he will also help you to find a trustworthy and honest driver. Thank you for everything 🙏

10/10 for the host! I’ve never experienced someone so helpful and kindhearted as omar. He went to all lengths to make my stay as enjoyable as possible, giving advice and organizing all kinds of thinks, incl. food deliverys to the hostel! Really, just a fantastic guy! The Beds are comfortable, everything is very clean, it‘s super spaceious.

Marsa Alam is a dead city, there is really not a lot going on. So the location of the place doesn‘t really matter.

This is my second time in Egypt and for far this is the best place where I have stayed. As a solo female traveler I couldn’t have felt more safe and take care of. Omar is a great host who really wants that their guest have the best experience. I came to dive and he helped me to find the best price in town for my divings. There is a kitchen with all what you need to cook, but Omar can help you ordering food from local shops to be deliver to the hostel. The room had a nice AC and the bed was very comfortable. The rooftop is really nice, and you can meet there other travellers. You can also buy beer or water for a reasonable price. Thank you Omar for make my time in Marsa Alam so nice, I hope to come back soon!

Would be nice to have wifi in each floor.

It was a horrible experience. Never again. The place it self's is not bad. But the owner is manipulative and just cares about the money. I booked 1 night at a low price and then I kept increasing the stay with him and he never informed me that the prices are increasing. He basically increased the prices at about the time we were leaving making the whole experience crap. And didn't even inform us about it and made us feel like like we are doing him bad by not meeting him in the middle of our first night price and his new high price. On top of that there are the random pushes to buy things and saying oh that's not that expensive, standard manipulative techniques. Showing nice face at first and then pulling us in the dark hole of spending crazy. And I heard same things from many other guests. And cherry on top of cake is that he always pushes you to go Diving with his affiliations, drive with his taxis., eat from his orders etc. We were the guests staying there the longest and we were always nice to others and never said our gut feeling about the owner to other guests, but he proves us right at the end by making everything sour for us at the end. He says it's just 10 euros, it's just 15 euros, I don't want headache on this little money, then why were you manipulating and made bad experience for us on this little money? If you want to have happy holidays, avoid this guy.

Alam B&B is an amazing place! Omar, the owner, made us feel at home as soon as we got there. He is always there to help everyone and he is super generous. The rooms are clean and spacious and so are the bathroom. The rooftop is the perfect place to relax after a day of diving. The breakfast is super yummy. Everything was perfect!

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Extremely accommodating host who offered anything needed for stay in Marsa Alam. Good vibes, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Location is a little out of the way, but transportation was easy and assisted by the host. Great choice for those who don’t know the area. Thank you again, Omar! i

The living room is so comfortable, and the roof bar is so relaxing. Good accommodations!

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Meeting Omar was one of the most positive experiences we had in Egypt. He is an excellent host, extremely kind and dedicated, he helped us in effectively arranging amazing activities even without any prior notification, at the right price and with impeccable precision. The structure is basically new and well equipped. If something is missing, Alam B&B's amazing staff will do their best to help. Value for price paid is favorable beyond any expectation. Thanks Omar, we sincerely wish you all the best!

Breakfast is good, but only continental. I would suggest to foresee at least few options for "sugar-eaters" like us!!

The staff and vibes were good The place has a great rooftop for night

Every thing was overpriced including trips and food The location is away from any facility, you need to call a local guy to drive you away

They scammed me after long day of my flight That they can't host us after we paid We contacted booking.com and they were responsible to refund my money The account holder is not the real owner of the property and the owner was so rude with us To not consider that we came from long trip to find ourselves in the streets again

Really beautiful place with confortable rooms to rest. The hostel is new and it' rooftop is amazing to stay fresh and rest. Omar, the owner, is a very kind person always willing to help and giving all options to solve any need we had. We enjoyed so much our days in Alam B&B. By the way they also offer diving guides!!

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The place was delightful and super clean

It was a little far from the beach but a taxi was very affordable.

very nice boss， Mr. Omar Sultan we will choose your hotel again, hope to see you every time when we stay in Marsa Alam

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I had an issue with my stay, as I arrived and did not find any of the promised services for the private apartment 1. A/C is very weak and inside the bed room and none in the living. 2. Kitchen has only a fridge, no utincels, no pan, and no gas tank for the stove. 3.Hot water Kettle is rusty. 4. No curtains in living, curtains in bedroom are broken. 5. accordingly, I cannot stay and want to cancel. 6. I have already been forced to stay this night, but need to cancel for Remaining nights and go somewhere else. However the apartment have collected the payment fully from my credit card. On top of all this the owner was intentioally deceiving me about the availabie facilities of the apartment even before my arrival, turns out that nothing he promised existed.Very disappointing, left after first night I had to look for another hotel for the rest of my stay.even the owner did return the money for the cancelled days.

Staff Amazing ..very available and kind...i played ping pong with Omar the manager...great player:). The top of the bulding Is great to see the Twilight.nice Place and plenty breakfast.Go there guys

Omar is a nice guy! He help u to plan tour and bring u around in his car, which is good the most awesome thing was snorkeling to see the dolphins

the toilets the color of the water wasn’t good in a way. and i saw a cockroach near the drain where they came up so i put something there so it won’t come up

Very big and clean room. Very friendly staff, sweet dogs and the owner is very helpful and will answer all your questions;)

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shower and breakfast can be better

Clean and big room

A little far away from city center (2-3km)

The place is so comfy and cozy you feel it's home, the management is awesome omar is great helpful man I really like him.

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The breakfast was simple, not very filling for a grown up man as myself, but it was good overall I loved the cleanliness in the room and bathroom, I needed a good comfy sleep with the airconditioner and that's what I got, a wifi to surf the internet I really liked the hosts being friends with all of us, also I became friends with the other roommates although I m an introvert myself. Even though I was only travelling for 12 hours for Work purposes, I really loved my stay there with everyone The friendly hosts kept offering and making us hot drinks all the day, it was amazing! we even played ping pong with everyone there I just loved it!

I didn't like that there were 2 dogs there and I have problems with dogs, almost the rest of roommates had no problems with dogs though, so that's just my personal problem, yet the hosts respected it and kept both of the dogs away from me all the time, I truly thank them for everything

It feels like home. The staff is so welcoming, they like to help all the time. Special thanks to omar who has been too generous to us. Wish you all the best

All perfect, like always 🙏🏾

perfect hostel, friendly staff, free breakfast, spacious rooms/ apartments! All the tours pick you up from the hostel. Omar is a great host, who organises tours for you at the best prices, defo book the tours through him to avoid the tourist price. thanks guys!

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Thanks again fot the nice staying all was ok, diving excursion was perfect Hope to see you soon again. Verry Nice bb , breakfast perfect room perfect thanks Omar !!!

The owner of the B&B Omar is a really friendly and sincere person. He is always caring about the guests and is also organizing trips, taxis, dive center acitivities and more. I felt very welcome and like home during my whole stay. Also the facilities are excellent. It is very clean accomodation, modern and good WIFI. The breakfast is amazing, even vegan options are available. The terrace is a very calm place and great for evening to watch the sunset. I would love to come again!

Omar and his colleagues make you feel right at home. He creates a wonderful, open, comfortable atmosphere where everyone is welcome and feels like a little family. The rooftop terrace is super cozy, with the excellent company of other guests as well as the sweet house pets.

Thanks for the trips you have done with me, it was verry nice! Not forget the diving and the beach at Marsa Eagla!! Verry good bb with good atmosfpere!! Thanks see you again !!!

The terrace is amazing, nice sunsets there. Its located close to the Marsa Alam city center. The rooms are super comfortable and are big. The toilets are clean and also big. They offer laundry. It was really convenient for me for a good price. The breakfast was nice and they offer you drinks upon arrival and in your stay. Omar is super helpful with everything you need. Just the right place to escape from the resorts of the area.

The owner is a very good guy and he made everything in his hands to ensure we had a good stay, he even shared his dinner with us on the first day. Breakfast is good. The rooftop is very nice, and it also has a kitchen guests can use. In general it is a very friendly environment.

We booked a one-bedroom apartment (with private bathroom, living room, washing machine..) and we were offered a room in a shared apartment with shared bathroom. Finally we moved to a room with private bathroom, but this is definitely not what we booked. (this issue was corrected on the booking page so it should not happen again to future guests). Only removing 1 point as the rest of our stay was very good. Wifi is only on the rooftop, not on lower level rooms.

Omar's hospitality and the kindness of his staff are priceless. Always keen on helping you and treating you like a member of his family. Beautiful terrace

Rooms are a little small and could be cleaner

This is an animal lover's dream stay, with 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a tortoise. They're all amazing and loving. Omar is a great, very helpful host who's created a warm and welcoming vibe. I particularly liked getting to know other guests by dining with them on the rooftop, which is a super cute lounge area with a lovely view of the sea.

Nice and helpful host who make all he can for the guests. The nice and large rooftop is the major spot of this hostel.

A part of the hostel is still under construction. Our door didn t really close well except if u keylock it.

Thank you for the nice diving trip. The bb Alam is the place to be!!

Thanks for the diving trip you make for me, it was super!! Also the afternoon to the nice beach! BB is verry good and i will come back soon!

Alam B&B is one of the most stunning places we ever experienced in our trips! View, relax, dinner, amazing people especially omar he is the best host in marsa alam, he is a super host that helps you with everything and it’s always pleased to help. ❤️ See you soon man ❤️👋🏻

Verry good atmophere! The diving was organised by Omar.. perfect I feel at home is the bb from Omar!! Thanks see you verry soon for short time..

Perfect place with good atmophere, verry good bb, you make the best of it Omar! I feel myself at home! Omar give always good information about any trips, diving or snorkeling, ready to help at anytime. Thank you and see you soon!! Great place!!

Omar is the best host ever. The room is spacious and the breakfast was great.

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I really enjoyed my stay here. Maja and Softy are brilliant and the host as well. Good food.

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Omar is a great host! He helped me with organising trips, getting taxis and much more. The kitchen is perfect, if you want to cook :) and the room was really comfortable. I can really recommend this place. And costa the cat is cute :)

Nice terrace, friendly staff, clean beds, washing machine free to use.

We booked private apartment,but it was shared with other guests. We got refund( trip to a beach for free). Breakfast was basic. No AC, no fan, no tv. In developing area - noise from construction. But host was nice - probably still working on it.

Modern design, great facilities. Spacious, extremely comfortable.

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As already mentioned in most of the reviews, Omar is such a great host, together with his amazing team and lovely dogs he will do anything to make you feel welcomed and at home. The breakfast was delicious and healthy. Omar arranged several things for us and gave us tips. The location was perfect; away from the crowd, but just a nice 10-15 min walk away from the centre. The rooftop is perfectly arranged to meet new people. There are several beaches nearby that are perfect for snorkelling and diving (the reefs here are breathtaking). The people in town are kind and welcoming as well :) Much recommended!

New building, comfy beds, impeccably clean, friendly staff, awesome rooftop. Omar is an amazing host, he truly cares about providing a good experience for his guests. Easy to organize scuba diving or any other activities through the hostel as well.

wonderful Hostel. The manager Omar is extremely hospitable and helpful and organizes everything necessary. Socializing and sharing experiences on the terrace with travelers from all over the world on the terrace on the deck of the hotel was unique. We will be back next year.

Omar is a great host, taking care and looking after , the hostel is very clean and friendly environment . Super nice and in a very quiete area though close to center

When appears private triple room in the reservation it actually is a shared dormitory, even though a nice one

It's a cheap, clean location and the best option to stay in Marsa Alam. The owner, Omar, is amazing, the rooftop is perfect. You meet other people and you will have a nice breakfast in the morning. I live in egypt and will always stay there, if i visit Marsa Alam... Shukran 🙏🏾

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Omar has recently built and designed this from scratch. His eye for detail is excellent with simple but tasteful choices of quality materials and fittings encompassing Egyptian and Bedouin culture. Spacious and airy. The large rooftop has several sitting areas allowing guests to be secluded or sociable.innthe continual sea breeze. A low interior Bedouin area gives you shade if desired. A hearty breakfast is always well presented with tea, instant and local coffee always available. Very welcoming and generous with Egyptian hospitality, my home is your home, he greets each new guest as a friend doing whatever he can to arrange their needs and whims. The rooms are a good size within separate apartments having a large shared bathroom with fine fittings and plenty of hot water. The standard of all things is generally the best I've experienced for such accommodation.

Much of Marsa Alam is still being built and these premises are within such an area but will no doubt eventually become a focal point.