Is free ice cream actually available at all-inclusive resorts in Egypt, or do you usually need to buy it — and where can you find it?

One guest noted the poolside ice cream is powdery soft-serve and not tasty, but last year at the Savoy resort it was much better — the buffet was great and the ice cream came pre-packaged (all drinks were also canned there).

According to the latest feedback, ice cream is served at both lunch and dinner without restriction, and it's actually quite good — there are 4 decent, tasty flavors available.

According to the newest feedback, the resort does have regular scoop ice cream rather than machine soft-serve, but it is not openly offered. It is listed on the menu, and guests may need to ask for it specifically; flavors mentioned were chocolate, pistachio, and strawberry.

Some guests said their children did not like the free ice cream and preferred buying ice cream daily from the paid kiosk, saying it tasted much better.

One traveler mentioned that good ice cream used to be available near reception, and another spot specifically praised was Dana.

Some visitors said they did not even realize the hotel had ice cream because nobody offered it and they never saw anyone eating it. The practical takeaway is to ask staff directly if you want the free option.

A specific price was mentioned for paid ice cream: 3 pieces for $5. It was described as regular standard ice cream, unlike the local free version.

One guest said they usually buy ice cream at Columbus and planned to check with the Beach Bar about other options. That suggests you should look beyond the main restaurant and ask at bars or snack points around the resort.

Travelers clearly distinguish between proper packaged ice cream and machine-made soft-serve mix. As a reference point, they mentioned ready-made ice cream near the restaurant on the 3rd floor as the kind many consider standard and better quality.