How to get a room upgrade at an Egyptian all-inclusive resort (tips and tricks)
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, it's possible: tip the front desk (~$20 per room) or simply request a room change — sometimes they'll move you for free. For €50 total, two rooms with sea or lagoon views after renovation are achievable.
What the community said
A free room change is possible if you have a genuine reason to request it (e.g. issues with the current room). Simply asking can get you moved to another wing — for example, a second-floor room with an aquapark view — at no extra cost. Tipping the bellboy for luggage is standard.
26 days ago Free room move if you have a reason to ask
The process works like this: first discuss your preferences (floor, view, building), then hand over the tip. Two rooms cost €50 total — one with a lagoon view, one with a sea view, both renovated. Staff openly hint that renovated rooms come with an informal fee of around $20 per room.
26 days ago €50 for 2 upgraded rooms (lagoon + sea view, renovated)
Front desk staff may openly suggest an informal tip to get a sea view instead of a garden view — even if you've booked a superior room. A small tip to the receptionist can get you a ground-floor bungalow near a small pool with a sea view.
26 days ago Informal tip for sea-view bungalow near small pool