Amy Adejokun
Section editor
This is one of our favourites. With an immense complex and great service, the Blue Bay resort really lives up to the standards of a 5 star establishment. This hotel is for those who want to effortlessly mix esthetics and efficiency.
Blue Bay Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
Blue Bay Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
The Blue Bay is in Pasha Bay, some 3 mi from Naama Bay. Ideally located, the hotel offers a beach where corals don't prevent bathers from swimming.
The establishment counts 647 rooms and an infrastructure that is rich in services and space. The all-inclusive formula also includes a mini bar in the room and amenities such as tea and coffee. The bathroom is also pretty and spacious and, in addition to the shower, includes a bidet and welcome toiletries. The television offers international channels and there is a balcony with chairs and a small table.
The Blue Bay is a huge complex that doesn't lack in style. The swimming pools (five in all and two of which are heated) were built on several levels and look out onto the sea. This is what management proudly refers to as "the infinity effect": Where the swimming pool blends in with the sea. Three outdoor hydromassage parlours add the finishing touch. The fitness centre (open till 9:00pm), the sauna and the Turkish baths are all included in the "all inclusive" formula.
The spa glitters like a mirror and is perfectly sized. The massage parlours, jacuzzi, sauna and 33 degree salt-water hydromassages are found in rooms bathed with a continuous smell of incense. The setting is relaxing, very luminous and affords a fantastic sea view. As far as the amenities are concerned, the Internet connection is a welcome surprise: there is 24/7 Wifi access and also an Internet workstation offering very interesting rates (less than 1 pound per hour and about 8 pounds for 15 hours and can be used anytime you want during your stay). There also two theatres used for evening shows and a shopping area where you can make your most urgent (or touristy) purchases. The mini-club opens daily from 10:00am till noon, and in the afternoon from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. There is also a children's nightclub organised in the evenings.
With nine bars and five restaurants, you won't risk dying of thirst or hunger! Two bars (one of which offers imported alcohol) are located in the reception area, the other bars are near the swimming pools and close at dusk. The restaurants offer a choice of: Italian cuisine (110 seats), French cuisine ("Le Petit", 534 seats), fish-based cuisine (120 seats) or barbecue, or you can personally create your menu at the buffet of the main restaurant ("Oceano", 560 seats: open for breakfast). Beautiful view of the sea.
There are three à la carte menus (Italian, French and fish) with different formulas: an "all-inclusive" formula with a special menu for the first two and a paying formula for the French restaurant. Regarding opening hours, the main restaurant opens for lunch at noon and closes at 3:00 pm and is open for dinner from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. As for "le Petit" breakfast: breakfast is served from 7:00am to 10:00am and dinner from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Finally, for the "Barbecue", lunch is served from noon to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
The beach is well-equipped with deck chairs and sunshades. There is a diving centre that organises underwater excursions and provides you with information about where to rent or buy your equipment. There is a free shuttle service from the hotel to the beach.
This five star establishment is owned by the Ventaglio Group.
gym, aerobics, aqua gym
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