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Palma Bay Rotana Resort

4.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Balcony view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Balcony view
Lobby sitting area
5 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, beach bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Marina 5, Al Alamein Road, North Coast, El Alamein, Matrouh Governorate
  • Place, Al Omayed Biosphere Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Marassi
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Marassi Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Marina)

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Direct Pool Access)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Direct Pool Access)

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View ( Direct Pool Access)

  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View (Direct Pool Access)

  • 104 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Guest)

Room, 1 King Bed (Guest)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Marina)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds (Guest)

Room, 2 Single Beds (Guest)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 2 Single Beds, City View (Marina)

Room, 2 Single Beds, City View (Marina)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View (Direct Pool Access)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Alamein

Located in El Alamein, Palma Bay Rotana Resort is by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Al Omayed Biosphere Reserve and 9 minutes from Allied Cemetery. .This beach hotel is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Marassi Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Commonwealth War Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Al Omayed Biosphere Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Allied Cemetery - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Green Beach - 18 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Marina Marassi - 35 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Marassi Beach - 40 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Al Alamayn Station - 14 min drive
  • Alexandria (HBE-Borg El Arab) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamata Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fil Tasa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Princess Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪ZO - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Palma Bay Rotana Resort

Palma Bay Rotana Resort offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Horizon, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 5 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Horizon - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Deck - This poolside bar specializes in international cuisine and serves light fare only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Aquarius Pool Bar - This bar is located by the pool and specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Whispers Beach Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and is located on the beach. Open daily.
Atrium Lobby Lounge - This lobby lounge is located on the beach and specializes in international cuisine. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Aquarius Pool Bar
  • Atrium Lobby Lounge
  • Horizon
  • The Deck
  • Whispers Beach Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Paddleboard
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (200 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EGP 100
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EGP 100 (up to 18 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EGP 100
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EGP 50 (up to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Palma Rotana Alamein Al Hammam
Palma Bay Rotana Resort - New Alamein Hotel
Palma Bay Rotana Resort - New Alamein Al-Hammam
Palma Bay Rotana Resort - New Alamein Hotel Al-Hammam

Palma Bay Rotana Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended it! Rotana Palma Resort in El Alamein truly exceeded our expectations. The staff, hotel, rooms, amenities, gym, and spa are all exceptional and reflect true luxury. The food is gourmet, premium, top with fabulous staff. Well done! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally courteous, the property was immaculately clean, and the food was consistently delicious. As particularly selective diners, we greatly appreciated the extra care taken to accommodate our preferences at breakfast and during the wonderful dinners. The general manager, waitstaff, and entire team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was truly memorable. We very much look forward to returning. Book with confidence. Well done, and thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Khalaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff was so bad all of them , they service so bad this the only thing im not happy about it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever Love my stay there Will definitely do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Modar H

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn, Ottawa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decently upscale vibe and staff were exceptionally friendly and gracious. Beach area was very well-maintained with lots of staff, ensuring guests provided with beach towels and lounge chairs. The beach, however, is on a small, but lovely lagoon, without direct access to the Mediterranean. This was perhaps the one downside of the hotel from my perspective, though families with small children would probably prefer this situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadeen

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024