Which room category to choose with kids at an Egypt all-inclusive resort, and do hotels provide baby cribs?

A villa may be inconvenient when travelling with a child: villa 32 was reported to have a very small room and a balcony with only one chair. There was no convenient nearby swimming area, and both the sea and pools were farther away. It is easy to upgrade from a Standard room to a villa for an extra charge, but this does not include a premium wristband. Villas may be better suited to adults travelling without children.

For a stay with a child, consider a room in the main building: one report places the beach about 50 m away and the restaurant roughly 200 m away, reducing walking time. Construction is underway near the water park, but the work area is fenced off.

A guest stayed in a 'Standard, garden view' category room (2 adults + 12-year-old child). Rooms in this category are bungalow-style with a private courtyard and green lawn area in front. No need to prioritize rooms near the pools — the sea and beach are close enough to compensate. Tip: choose a room near the archway leading to the promenade and à la carte restaurant — it's about a 5-minute walk to the beach, and there's a foot-wash and shower available at the beach exit.

Rooms closest to the sea are usually Standard category and quite small, not always suitable for a family with two kids (e.g. 8 years and 1.5 years old). Family rooms are located above reception level. If you want to avoid noise from the activity zone, ask for a garden-view room for more quiet.

The Aqua room category is in a separate large building (block 10) overlooking the water park. The building is big, so it's possible to try to find a quieter zone within it if you want to avoid noise.

For young children (e.g. 2 years old), it's worth checking with the hotel in advance whether a baby crib is available. If a crib isn't available, a playpen might be provided instead — but this isn't guaranteed, so it's best to request it ahead of time.