Do you need to tip hotel staff in Hurghada (housekeeping, bartenders)?

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TL;DR

There's no fixed tip amount, but hotel staff in Hurghada expect tips and may be less attentive without them; at well-managed resorts like Albatros Palace Macadi Bay, service stays fast and attentive regardless.

What the community said

Guests note that Egyptian staff (housekeeping, bartenders) are used to tips and won't go out of their way without them — small tips for room cleaning and bar service are recommended to keep service quality up.

At Albatros Palace Macadi Bay, waiters and bartenders work very fast — clearing tables and pouring drinks without any delays.

Albatros Palace Macadi Bay

Repeat visitors to Egypt rated cleanliness at this hotel 10/10 — unusually high for Egyptian resorts in general.

10/10 cleanliness rating

After guests complained about worn-out billiard tables, the hotel promptly reupholstered them — a sign the management responds to guest feedback.