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

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.

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

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