got back from the Mirabel beach last week, i

The food wasn't amazing but the hotel was great, only about a 3rd full at all times we were there.

The jetty at the next doors hotel, they now charge for this, please don't pay them anything, if your lucky you can get on it when the guard isn't around, otherwise he'll send you back or wont let you on, he tends to walk up and down it.

However, just to the left of the jetty there is a strange light blue line in the sea where its clear for you to walk the length in the sea anyway, we did this once

Best snorkelling spot, walk past the jetty and carry on walking along the shore for about 10 minutes to the unfinished hotel you can see, its just bricks at the moment and no-where near being finished (tower group) just past it there is a bay kind of area, there are some waves but there was a lifeguard here and it was a great place to snorkel, not too deep and the sea floor was clear
bigger fish than the jetty and more types, other hotels had got taxis down just to use this spot

taxi wise, we haggled and paid 60egyption pounds, £6, for a taxi from naama bay back to the Mirabel Beach
thomsons reps were purely there first day to sell excursions, if you saw them again then your lucky

quadbiking was a good laugh, as was the waterpark - no major big flumes though but still not a bad day out
red sea cruise with thomson was ok, 3 stops, the first 2 werent amazing but the last was pretty good as for the sea, i wore old trainers first of all, but then we bought some fake oneill sea shoes from one of the hotel shops for £4 each pair, they were alot lighter and were ideal for use in the sea

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evening entertainment is not worth looking at, have plans or go out unless you dont mind some early nights in your hotel room
Also the hotel is pretty damn big, shame they dont give you a map or tell you where everything is

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A couple of other things
exchange rate, here I got 10.1 to the english pound, over there in the hotel banking bit near the shops they gave 10.8 to the pound
we didn't bother getting a visa at the airport and had no problems at all, we just said sinai only and they were fine with that. The only time we left the area was on a boat trip to rass muhammed park for snorkelling.

Hotel shops, prices seemed ok in these but you can still haggle and get a few pounds off, they accept any money
in the restaurant, there are two free ones either side of the steps down. We always sat in the same kind of area, so you get the same waiter each time, they get to know you and all are friendly
service seemed to be better for us that way as your waiter brings you drinks etc, we tipped on the 2nd day as our waiter made a real effort, tipped 20 egyption pounds and he was great everyday after that


WARNING:
when you get to the hotel, the tour operator will ask that you tip the bell boy who takes your case to your room for you. Now, loads of people don't have change and only have 50/100 notes, it's hard to get change from people in the hotel so try to get some smaller egyption notes before you get there or you'll struggle to tip unless you give the bell boy 50 egyption pounds, only £5, but not really worth it as he probably wont do anything else for you while your there.

My husband and I Just returned 19th November, and had a fabulous time. Very clean hotel and clean and very well maintained gardens and grounds (which are being improved on a daily basis). Extremely relaxing holiday. Staff were very welcoming and did all they possibly could to make your holiday special. Rather than repeat what other reviews state (try not to anyway). Water slides in the Mirabel Park are now up and running. More shops are still to be opened. The Italian and Oriental a la carte restaurants are now open. We did go into Naama Bay twice on the hotel mini-bus £7.50 return or 75 LE (Egyptian) which was good value for money and reliable service - easy to book with the Bell Captain in Reception. Also available (although we did not try) was a limousine service (Mercedes cars) which would drop you off to your destination and pick you up (approx. price someone was given was £33.00 (English pounds) to Naama Bay and return to hotel if you fancy doing it in style. Did try local taxi to Sharks Bay (well worth a visit for snorkelling - lovely colourful fish). However, taxis are available from outside hotel gate but tend to be "clapped out old bangers" but we found our driver to be a careful driver and very friendly. Hotel Jetty has not been built yet. The entertainment is still poor (same couple every night), but this did not spoil holiday and Naama Bay is lively for a change of venue. Have a brilliant time.
B&T, Surrey

I will not write a huge review, as i have to agree with pretty much everyone else has said previously.

Everything was great - our room, the cleaning service, pools, bars, amount of food and drink on offer, friendliness of the staff, facilities, beach.

The only let down i feel, was the reception staff. They often looked as if they would rather take their eyes out with a rysty spoon than attend to your queries or problems. At busy check in/out times, there is only one guy who can do this. So, you're standing there, in some semblence of a que (very English!!) one guy trying to cope and several others standing around chatting amongst themselves!! Very frustrating!!

Appart from that small gripe, we are very impressed, and are booking to return next year.

We stayed at the Mirabel Beach Resort for a week in the first week of October. We have both travelled all over the world within our professions (Professional body guards) and have stayed in the best hotels in the world, including the Life Apartments in Turkey, which was fantastic. We were wondering what we would get!!!
On arrival, we were shown our room and it was fantastic with great view and the most comfortable bed in the world. Great balcony overlooking the pool and beach.
We cannot complain. Food was unbelievable and very plentiful. Breakfast had a vast choice from healthy to 'fat boy.' Chocolate doughnuts were fantastic. Restaurant was very clean, the staff very friendly and helpful and above all very professional and efficient. The evening meal was superb everytime. It was served as a buffet and you could eat as much as you wanted. Lots of choice and varied from night to night. The food was to the very highest standard.
Our days were spent by the pool and even there the staff couldn't do enough. We had massages, cold fruit, cold towels. The waiters from the pool side bar were always at hand to provide whatever you wanted. Always smiling and joking. This hotel is the place for relaxation and carefree holidays. Its one of the best places Tina and i have stayed at. We could honestly not fault it in anyway. We liked it so much we are returning for one week on the 18th March 07. If you are looking for peace and quiet and the 'get away from it all,' then this is the place for you. If you want to 'chav it up' go to Naama Bay. Absolutely excellent.
Trevor & Tina.