Do you need to tip hotel staff in Egypt?

Tips are especially appreciated by staff who work hard in the heat — restaurant waiters and beach attendants; tipping them tends to pay off with better service throughout your stay.

Room cleaning staff are usually not tipped, unlike more visibly active staff whose effort is seen as deserving extra reward.

Egypt has its own understanding of good service compared to European standards, so tipping is often seen as a normal part of interacting with staff rather than a bonus for exceptional quality.