Do Egypt all-inclusive hotels cut wristbands at checkout, and can you extend them?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 28 days ago
TL;DR
It depends on the hotel and year: 4-star and 5-star hotels often cut wristbands at checkout. Extension costs around $5, or you can pay to keep the room.
What the community said
In 2026, wristbands were not cut at checkout, but guests were charged for extending the room.
28 days ago 2026: wristbands kept, room extension paid
According to a local guide, wristbands are cut at checkout. Extending a wristband costs $5, and if a room is available, you can extend your stay.
28 days ago Wristband extension: $5
WB-branded wristbands are typically not cut, while standard blue wristbands at 4-star and 5-star hotels are cut at checkout. You can pay to extend, or one guest checks out while the other stays and uses the all-inclusive.
28 days ago Blue wristbands at 4★/5★ — cut at checkout
Experience varies by year: in 2023, wristbands were not cut even on a 3 AM departure; in 2024, they were cut the moment the room key card was handed in (around 11:55 AM).
28 days ago 2023: not cut; 2024: cut at 11:55 AM