Which room type is best to book at Faraana or ROBB, and how do beach areas work in large Egyptian resort complexes?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
At Faraana, travelers recommend booking a Front Beach room in advance for the best sea view and to avoid being placed in a less desirable building. In large resort compounds like Jaz Almaza and ROBB, beaches are usually divided by hotel, though access control on site can be quite relaxed depending on the property.
What the community said
At ROBB, room blocks may not be strictly separated by guest category, and the hotel has its own beach that one traveler found mostly empty. The beach bar reportedly serves bottled beer, and some guests were able to use that area without staff objecting.
9 days ago ROBB
At Jaz Almaza, the beach works as part of a very large hotel compound with multiple security checkpoints at entry. The shoreline is split into sections for different hotels, each with its own bar and entertainment, so it matters which exact hotel and beach section your booking includes.
9 days ago Jaz Almaza
For Faraana, travelers suggest not leaving room placement to chance and booking a Front Beach category from the start. It is recommended for the sea view and to avoid ending up in a less desirable building, while the beach itself is considered good and the location convenient.
9 days ago Faraana Front Beach