Which buildings or room areas in an Egypt resort have renovated rooms, and where are the older rooms still located?
Based on 1 discussion with 7 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Recent guest reports say the truly newer rooms are usually grouped in a separate, more modern area of the resort, with Building 8 mentioned most clearly. However, “renovated” often means updated plumbing and mattresses rather than fully new furniture, so it’s worth asking to switch rooms if you’re placed in an older block.
What the community said
The newest report says the clearest upgrade with new furniture and renovation is in Building 8. Even in rooms without brand-new furniture, guests still praised the mattresses and pillows as very comfortable, especially for anyone with back issues.
17 days ago Building 8
Guests who booked a post-renovation family suite say expectations should stay realistic: holes and cosmetic issues may be patched, plumbing updated, and mattresses replaced, but much of the furniture often remains old.
17 days ago Family suite
One room-specific report says Room 1239 was in better condition, but the balcony view faced roofs and a technical area with transformers or equipment. In practice, a better room condition does not always mean a better view.
17 days ago Room 1239
There is a clear warning about many deluxe rooms still being in the older section. Guests describe only cosmetic touch-ups, worn brown furniture, repainted walls with cracks, and a long stuffy corridor in a concrete building. The advantage is that this block is close to the restaurant and the sea.
17 days ago Deluxe
If you are first assigned an older ground-floor room in a different block, it may be possible to change it easily. One guest was initially placed in an outdated room near unfinished tiling and sand, then successfully moved to a newer room with a much better view.
17 days ago Ground floor, different block
Even in renovated rooms, not all furniture is necessarily new. One guest specifically noted that the room had been refurbished, but the upgrade was only partial rather than a full furniture replacement.
17 days ago
According to guests, the newer rooms are concentrated in one specific area of the resort, where the buildings themselves look more modern. If updated interiors matter to you, it is worth requesting that newer cluster at check-in.
17 days ago separate newer area
Another layout clue is that the renovated rooms were described as being on the left side, with brighter interiors, new furniture and plumbing, and a blue-and-white color scheme. That can help when asking for a specific building or a room change.
17 days ago left-side rooms