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Introduction
The pride of Port Ghalib, InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort is set in a beautiful backdrop of stunning fountains and Arabic gardens. Attentive service, high standards of accommodation and splendid surroundings ensure a relaxing holiday.
InterContinental The Palace at Port Ghalib is located on a private beach at the heart of Port Ghalib, overlooking the Red Sea and within walking distance of the resort’s facilities.
Hotel Facilities
Rooms
InterContinental The Palace at Port Ghalib features 306 air conditioned rooms including 13 suites, each with a private balcony or terrace. Each room features;
- flat screen TV
- safe
- mini bar
- direct dial telephone
- hairdryer
- bathrobe
- tea and coffee making facilities
- internet access (pay locally)
- slippers
- iron and ironing board
- electric razor plug.
There are specially equipped rooms for wheelchair access and disabled use. Rooms overlook the lush royal gardens and the turquoise waters of the lagoon or the Red Sea.
The authentic Royal Egyptian style suites offer spacious accommodation with superb detail including traditional arches and decorative lattice work, while the sizable bathrooms offer walk-in showers and large bathtubs.
Hotel facilities
Bank: Yes
ATM: Yes
Room service: Yes, 24 hours
Laundry service: Yes (chargeable)
Shops: Yes
Hairdresser: No
Beautician: No
Shuttle bus: Yes, resort shuttle bus
Internet access: Yes
Business facilities: Yes
Children
Child prices at this hotel relate to 1st child aged 2-4 sharing a room with 2 adults; supplements may apply for older children (5-11) and/or 2nd child in room. All prices can go up or down. Check for latest prices at time of booking.
Children's Club: Yes, Lulee Kid's Club for ages 4-12
Babysitting: Yes, with prior reservation and subject to availability
Children's pool: Yes
Other: Children's activities include a jungle gym, electronic games arcade, trampolines, sand art, puppet house, mini disco, theme parties, treasure hunts, lawn bowling, basketball and daily kids' animation programme.
Food & Beverage
Board basis details
The InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort is sold on a bed and breakfast basis, which includes buffet style breakfast in the main restaurant.
Food & beverage facilities
InterContinental The Palace at Port Ghalib in Marsa Alam offers several tempting dining options including;
- The Olive Restaurant, a true fine dining experience, where Arabian inspired cuisine is infused with Mediterranean recipes.
- A restaurant serves buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner, offered on the extensive outdoor terrace set amongst grand palm trees where guests can take in spectacular views of the Red Sea.
- Harbour Cafe, offering a selection of light meals
- Pool Deck, offering snacks and grills and seafood delicacies in the evening, overlooking the beach
- Look Out Bar, the ideal venue for traditional high tea and for pre and post dinner drinks.
Sports & Leisure
Pools
- Swimming pool
- 1 saltwater swimming lagoon
- Lazy river
- 2 water slides
- Children's pool and beach
Spa
State of the art Six Senses Spa, featuring;
- 16 treatment rooms
- sauna
- hammam
- steam room
- ice shower
- international therapists.
Beach
Private beach, with access to the sea via a jetty.
Sports
- Tennis courts (pay locally)
- Fully equipped gym, operational 24 hours
- Cycling (pay locally)
- Watersports activities including Scuba diving (PADI), snorkelling and water skiing (all payable locally)
- Electronic games arcade
- Table tennis
- Darts
- Bowling
- Beach football
- mini golf (pay locally).
Sports facilities and equipment hire may be at a charge, payable locally.
Diving & Snorkelling
Any visit to the Red Sea wouldn't be complete without discovering the incredible variety of life and colour beneath the waves. Learn to dive in the Red Sea, or snorkel on some of the world's best reefs.
Diving Guests staying at the InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib have direct access to Emperor Divers, our preferred dive centre partner in Marsa Alam - located at the hotel and offering a range of courses and packages for beginners and qualified divers. The Marsa Alam area is renowned amongst divers for its pristine reefs and highlights include Dolphin House Reef and the local dugongs. Marsa Alam diving info >>
Snorkelling Port Ghalib has two beach areas; the southern beach is ideal for swimming, while the eastern beach offers access via a jetty to the reefs that surround the resort, and is perfect for snorkellers. Alternatively, guests may choose to visit other nearby dive sites with Emperor Divers, our local dive centre partner.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment includes movie nights, sunset jazz at The Olive, Arabian nights, candlelit dinners and live music.
Special Offers
Free Upgrade to Half Board
Complimentary upgrade to Half Board for new bookings commenced and completed between24 Nov - 24 Dec 2011 / 3 Jan - 30 Apr 2012
Honeymoon Offer
Guests celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary will receive a bottle of local wine on arrival, plus a free upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability).Offer subject to availability. A copy of the wedding certificate will be required. Offer valid to 24 Oct 2011.
Late Availability
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