Chalet at Stella Makadi Beach

The location just outside Stella Makardi Resort was great, lovely and quiet, essentially a private pool for the Chalets also. Facilities at the resort were good, selection of pools, gym, spa (extra charge). The resort is all inclusive, but not for Chalet guests, was able to purchase evening drinks and meals (Indian, Italian) easily, affordable. The beach was great, off the jetty the snorkelling is exceptional. Dive school and kiteboarding on site as well. Other activities also on offer (Volleyball, Yoga etc.).

The local mini-marts only really sold snacks and soft drinks. The owner Mary was exceptionally kind in helping me setup a local grocery delivery app (Egyptian phone number), which was great with a huge selection, and same-day delivery; cheese, eggs, bread, coffee etc. Also at night the resorts each close off the beaches to outside guests, so you can’t visit other resort restaurants on foot. However there is a wonderful beach bar next to the resort worth a visit, Bomba Cafe.

The location was great! The apartment is really nearby the beach. The kitesurfing school is also only 5 minutes away. Next to the apartment there is a pool that can be used. Both rooms, living room and bedroom had air-conditioning, which was really great! The communication with Mary was great, and she organized our transfer to and from the airport and to the supermarket. We really enjoyed our stay!

La ubicación, al lado de una playa que parece un acuario.

La dificultad de usar los restaurantes del complejo hotelero. Lo más práctico es comprarte la comida en el supermercado del resort vecino (Makadi Heights).

We absolutely loved our stay in this chalet. It is absolutely beautiful here, the chalet itself has everything you might need. There is a cool and inviting living area with aircon, a fan, tv, table, chairs, bean bags and settee. Kitchen has all cooking facilities and a fridge/freezer. Bathroom with shower and also a washing machine. Bedroom with aircon, fan, super comfy bed. Outside is a bbq area with table and chairs. The resort here is amazing, pools are fabulous, snorkelling is outstanding, there is a long jetty into the beach from where you can swim alongside the reef. The atmosphere here is totally holiday. Whilst staying in the chalet you are able to use all of the resort facilities - pools, clubs, jetty, beaches whilst doing so at a fraction of the price of booking direct. We came in a taxi armed with shopping supplies and it all worked perfectly. There are a few shops but mostly giftshops, al few also sell water, fizzy, biscuits and crisps but all at very inflated prices. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. We hope to come back and will stay longer next time.

It's not really a criticism of this chalet but just to note that the shops inside the resort are much more expensive than outside - 35 egp for a 1.5 litre bottle of water. Also the taxis booked here are about 800 egp to the nearest shopping mall. A Careem taxi will cost 80 egp (about 2.5 euros, Careem is a taxi app like Uber). It's probably easiest to catch the free resort bus down to the entrance (they run every 20 minutes) and then catch a Careem taxi from there. Other than that, this place is amazing.