What to do after hotel checkout in Egypt if your flight is late — where to shower and store luggage?

On late-checkout day the day-use room only has scales and space for luggage, no shower — reception suggests using the spa in the 5-star building instead. Wristbands aren't cut until night, so you can still use the beach and pool all day. Staff sometimes help arrange a shower with other guests who still have a room.

For families needing extra space, a two-room unit can be arranged at reception for about 50 euros extra — ask specifically at check-in since it's not offered by default.

Poolside sunbeds get taken early morning, but a good trick is to come around lunchtime when many guests leave to eat and free up spots.

For better snorkeling, swim just past the buoys (lifeguards will whistle you back if needed) — the reef there is richer, with rays and turtles thanks to greater depth.

Hotel Wi-Fi barely works on the grounds, so it's better to buy a local SIM card with data in advance.

If you're given a rundown room at check-in, insist on a change — in one case, after two hours of waiting at reception, guests were moved to a much better room in a different building.

Room cleaning can be inconsistent, and towels may not get changed even after the usual signal (leaving them on the floor) — it's worth complaining at reception right away if service is lacking.

Some hotels don't have single beds in standard rooms — staff may just push two beds together, so it's worth checking bed configuration in advance if that matters to you.