What's actually included in 'all-inclusive' at Egyptian resorts (drinks, minibar, ice cream)?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Beer, spirits and daily-refilled minibar water are usually free, but wine, in-room sodas like Coke/Fanta, Movenpick ice cream and lobby-bar drinks are often charged extra — confirm at check-in.
What the community said
Movenpick ice cream is charged separately despite the all-inclusive label — no vouchers given at reception. Beer and spirits are free but wine is paid, which some guests suspect is staff overcharging rather than hotel policy.
17 days ago Movenpick ice cream — paid
The lobby bar is almost entirely paid; the free non-alcoholic bar is located further out past the lobby exit. Fresh juice at breakfast sometimes gets diluted with water when it runs low, and there are no beach towel exchange stations — guests must carry towels from their room.
17 days ago Lobby bar — paid
Sun loungers near the waterpark are often insufficient, and the bar there pours little besides soda for free — worth checking with current guests or the hotel before booking.
25 days ago Waterpark bar — only soda free
Minibar water is refilled free daily, but other drinks like Coke and Fanta placed there at check-in are actually paid, even though they look included in hotel promo videos.
38 days ago Minibar: water free, rest paid