Is the Rob hotel in Egypt good value for food, facilities and family entertainment?

For food, Rob is rated above the three Albatros properties — Moderna, Aqua Park and Palace. It is considered slightly below Sultan, although Sultan is also said to have its own drawbacks and a less appealing reef.

The food selection in the main restaurant, on the beach and by the waterslide pool has reportedly improved, with dried fruit and nuts among the added items. It is viewed as good value for guests who do not need extensive culinary variety.

Families should be aware that the children’s programme is described as rather unengaging, while evening shows reportedly repeat from year to year. White beach parties with fire shows are no longer regular: only one afternoon pool party was noted over two weeks.

A new electric shuttle cart operates around the property. The hotel clinic can be expensive: a consultation was reported at USD 50, rising to USD 65 with extras such as a blood-pressure check.