Is alcohol quality and bar service reliable at Zahabia Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, especially in the Azalia and Club buildings?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 8 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Reports suggest Azalia has better service and more dining options. Guests in the Club building reported frequent beer shortages, while the quality of wine and gin-based drinks received mixed feedback.
A more recent review found the alcohol reasonably acceptable and reported no beer shortages at any bar; beach beer was sometimes warm, so they drank it with ice.
One recent complaint about Ultra service says a drink was replaced only after it was challenged, and restaurant wine was still not brought after requests to three waiters. In that report, poolside attention improved noticeably only after tips of EGP 300–500.
For more reliable service, choose the Azalia building: one guest reported that it has more à la carte restaurants and is where most of the hotel’s facilities and activity are located.
Guests reported recurring beer shortages in the Club building, saying beer was often unavailable even after staff had promised the issue would be resolved.
There were complaints about drink quality: one returning guest found the gin and tonic, dinner wine, and other local alcoholic drinks substantially worse than on previous stays.