Is food poisoning common at Egyptian all-inclusive resorts (Rixos, Dana), and is it the food or the pools?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report poisoning cases at Dana Beach and Rixos resorts, but according to guest experience it's more often caused by pool water contamination (kids swimming for hours without bathroom breaks) than the food itself.
What the community said
News surfaced about poisoning cases at a resort referred to as 'ROB', prompting travelers to ask current guests how serious the situation actually is.
22 days ago 'ROB' resort
Complaints about food poisoning have also been mentioned for Dana Beach resort and the Rixos hotel chain.
22 days ago Dana Beach, Rixos
A guest who stayed in March says the food was always fresh with no issues — suggesting poisoning is more likely linked to crowded pools than the kitchen.
23 days ago
Kids often stay in the pool for 2-3 hours drinking juice with few bathroom breaks, and combined with high heat this creates a real health risk from contaminated pool water.
23 days ago