Will Egyptian resort hotel security let in outside taxis or free transfers (e.g. from a spa or excursion) not booked through reception?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel security usually won't allow a taxi called directly to reception, but you can return to the hotel in any city taxi — just show your all-inclusive wristband at the gate. Third-party transfers (like a free shuttle from a spa) sometimes get in if arranged in advance with a specific security guard.
What the community said
One guest arranged with a security guard named Osama (tall young man in a white shirt) who personally allowed a free transfer from a massage salon onto the hotel grounds.
14 days ago Security guard Osama
Hotel rule: a taxi called directly to reception may be denied entry. But leaving town and returning by any regular taxi is fine — just show your guest wristband to security at the gate.
14 days ago Hotel wristband required at the gate
Another guest also booked a free transfer from a spa for the next day, planning to test whether security would let the car through.
15 days ago