This is without a doubt the most peaceful hotel in Taba Heights, and you will find neither rowdy entertainment nor music by the pool here. What sets the Marriott Beach Resort Taba Heights apart from the other hotels in the area is the clear intention to attract holidaymakers searching for comfort and tranquillity, as well as golfers. One section of the establishment (100 rooms) is also 'child free'.
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Location
8.0/10
The Marriott is in Taba Heights, which is about 45 minutes by car from Taba airport. Apart from the resort facilities, the only things surrounding the hotel are the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aqaba and the mountainous Sinai Desert. The village of Taba, 10 mi north of the hotel, and the small harbour town of Nuweiba, 35 mi south of the hotel, have very little of real interest and very few shops.
Accommodation
8.20/10
The 399 guest rooms in the establishment occupy several one, two and three-storey wings built parallel to the sea. Half of them have a view of the sea, and the other half overlook the mountains or the garden, and they all have a large balcony (the outdoor furniture is plastic, unfortunately). One wing containing 100 guest rooms is reserved to adults only, to ensure peace and quiet for visitors staying there. There is plenty on offer for families at the hotel too, though.
The Marriott's interior design is very classic, stylish and tasteful, with a special emphasis on comfort. The very large double beds are provided with no fewer than eight pillows! Unfortunately, the bathrooms do not quite live up to the kind of luxury you might expect from this type of establishment. They are quite small, and the bathtub is screened off by a curtain decorated with a blue and green Mediterranean theme of questionable taste. However, you will find all the equipment you would expect from a Marriott hotel: a hair-dryer, air-conditioning, television, bathrobes and slippers, and a mini-bar with tea and coffee-making facilities.
Bear in mind that all the rooms are non-smoking.
Overview
7.70/10
From the guest rooms to the restaurants, the Marriott's decor is firmly classic in style, with a few touches of Oriental inspiration. The only hint of originality is provided by the artificial rocks found dotted throughout, in the lobby (which is due to undergo renovation in 2011) and, in particular, around the huge, meandering swimming pool. This latter feature is in a really nice setting interspersed with slides and little islets thick with vegetation. At the centre of the pool, the rocks have been arranged to form a man-made cave that conceals the originally named 'Grotto' pool bar and grill. It can be reached on foot through a tunnel, but you can also get to the bar, which is hidden behind a waterfall, via the pool.
The communal spaces and the eight bars and restaurants are located next to the lobby and dotted around the swimming pool, which stretches down to the beach. The organised activities are kept to a strict minimum, and are restricted to between 12:00pm and 1:00pm (there are three English speaking coordinators, one of whom leads activities for children). The well-being space is decorated in an Oriental fashion, and contains a whirlpool bath, a hammam, a sauna and two massage rooms. The Marriott is planning to undertake major works in 2011 to transform it into a real spa, and it will be the first such facility in Taba when it is complete.
Food and drink
7.45/10
Something unexpected about the Marriott is the fact that only 50% of the guests here opt for the all inclusive option. This is a low proportion compared with most hotels in Taba. The other 50% check in under the half board deal in order to make the most of the à la carte restaurants. Al Andalus, the buffet restaurant, is nevertheless the main restaurant in the hotel. Guests eat here either in a brightly lit dining room with a marble floor and brick arches, or out on its terrace. The dishes on offer are nothing special, and start to get a bit repetitive, just like in other hotels in the area.
As for à la carte dining options, you are spoilt for choice, what with the Grotto grill, the Regata snack bar, the Beach Bar and the fine Italian restaurant, the Tuscany. On top of this, because the Marriott is part of the Taba Heights resort, guests can also try out the 5 restaurants in the 'Uptown Village' area, which offer a choice between Mexican, Indian, Asian, Belgian and Oriental cuisine. You can even book a table in one of the à la carte restaurants in the other hotels in the complex (there are 14 restaurants in total).
Beach
7.95/10
Just like its Taba Heights neighbours, the Marriott enjoys direct access to the complex's beach, which is over 2 mi long. The area of beach right next to the hotel is set out with cushioned deckchairs, grouped in pairs under palm-thatched parasols and sheltered by woven windbreaks. Lovely!
Just like everywhere in Taba, the setting is especially attractive, with the coast of Saudi Arabia in sight across the sublime water. Coral 'potatoes' can be found just a few metres from the shoreline, and taking a dip here is the closest you're likely to get to experiencing life in an aquarium. Time to put on your masks! Do be careful of your feet though. Plastic sandals are strongly recommended, and if you are planning to do some diving, be sure to take some diving shoes. Even just getting into the water is difficult with bare feet due to the many stones scattered about in the sand.
Last but not least, guests at the Marriott also enjoys special access to the Waterworld centre where they can try their hand at snorkelling, diving and a large selection of other water sports for an additional charge.
To know
The Marriott was built in 2002, and is one of the 5 hotels in the Taba Heights resort. Holidaying here gives you easy access to more than 2 mi of beach, an 18 hole golf course, the Waterworld water sports and diving centre, and the village ('uptown'), which consists of a shopping street and five à la carte restaurants. These hotels and various places of interest around the resort are served by two free shuttle buses which run every 20 minutes.
tennis, water skiing, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, volleyball, golf, jet ski, fitness, sports
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The peace and quiet
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Traveller Reviews
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Anonyme.
3 Opinions
Package deals in avril 2013Posted on 2014-04-12En famille - Une semaine et plus (Chambre sans vue)
Mon séjour dans cet hotel fut fantastique,le cadre est magnifique et paisible. Il y'a un bar dans une grotte ainsi qu'un bar ou l'on peut étre servi dans la piscine c'est fabuleux. Les activités proposées sont très bien,on peut aller en israel ou sur la route du film star wars. Le personnel y est très acueillant.
Advantages
Calme, confort et repos
Disavantages
Grande distance avec un vrai centre commerciale
7.25/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in mai 2012Posted on 2014-02-24En famille - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Vacances calmes en bord de mer, très jolie infrastructure pieds dans l'eau. Grande chambre. Bar le Grotto accueillant pour le drink après la plage. Restaurant avec terrasse spacieuse et mets variés.
Advantages
Excursions intéressantes (Buisson ardent, Mur des lamentations en Israel, Petra en Jordanie). Boutiques sympas et Spa confortable.
Disavantages
Hôtel retiré par conséquent pas de centre ville ni de distractions nocturnes.
8.29/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in août 2012Posted on 2014-02-01En famille - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Super le personnel adorable !
Advantages
tobogan pour les enfants et nourriture superbe variée sur les thèmes !
Disavantages
Vue du logement et sale de bain..
8.00/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in janvier 2012Posted on 2013-11-21Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Le personnel y est très acceuillant, l 'espace et les volumes sont très agréables, les chambres standart sont toutes equpées d'une petite terrasse et d'une baignoire.
Advantages
vue sur la mere
acceuil chaleureux
tous les jours un theme différents pour les repas
Disavantages
internet payant
trop isolé
8.25/10
Anonyme.
5 Opinions
Package deals in décembre 2012Posted on 2013-11-12En famille - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
En plein désert et face à la mer Rouge cet hôtel mérite le détours. L'aéroport n'est pas très loin mais comme ns sommes en montagne ne comptez pas les virages et le temps d'atteindre le site. Plusieurs belles piscines dont une dans un grotte avec un bel aquarium. Un très bel endroit où le soleil d'hiver est bien agréable.
Advantages
L'accès direct à la plage, les piscines, la grotte, le restaurant et sa terrasse, la vue ...
Disavantages
Un peu éloigné de tout. L'accès à l'aéroport la route est très sinueuse et montagneuse. C'est pas l'idéal !!!
8.14/10
Anonyme.
0 Opinions
Package deals in septembre 2011Posted on 2013-09-26Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Superbe piscine avec grottes et bar aquatique, propreté impeccable, service parfait...un petit plus serait cependant souhaitable encore (de gros progrès ont déjà été faits)en matière culinaire ( plus de diversité afin d'éviter des redondances trop fréquentes.
Advantages
Propreté, piscine superbe, service, chambres et literie fort convenables
Accès à la mer facile ( snorkeling aisé et fort bien récompensé )
Disavantages
Variété des plats présentés insuffisante. Service déplorable au var de la grotte
9.25/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in mai 2013Posted on 2013-07-15Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Excellent relation qualité/prix, le restaurant est très agréable, la nourriture est très bonne et les employés sont très gentils. La piscine est grande et propre, la plage est géniale. Le seul inconvenient est que le bar de la piscine et de la plage ferme assez tôt (18h)
Advantages
Excellente nourriture
Accueil très agréable
Chambres très propres
Piscine Grande
Plage propre
Disavantages
Bars ferment tôt
Le snack n'est pas vraiment un snack mais quelques collations
9.00/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in septembre 2012Posted on 2013-07-09Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
Génial ! Vacances au top, super spot pour les amateurs de plongée :)
Advantages
calme
site remarquables
diversité dans la nourriture
Disavantages
un peu loin de tout
7.75/10
Anonyme.
0 Opinions
Package deals in avril 2011Posted on 2012-12-24Entre amis - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)
à 3h de Paris
Chaleur
Anglais de rigueur
sites touristiques
personnel aux petits soins et enthousiaste
des bars à thème dispersés (plage piscine accueil lounge..)
Accès handicapés
VIGILE DISCRET MAIS ATTENTIF
salle sport bien équipée et propre
Disavantages
les cailloux au bord de l'eau(prenez des chaussons)
bordé de montagnes donc le soleil disparait à 18h en avril
NB: AUX FEMMES, REFUSER TOUTE FAVEUR A AEROPORT CAUSE MAINS BALADEUSES..+GUET DVT PORTE
8.57/10
Anonyme.
3 Opinions
Package deals in décembre 2010Posted on 2012-01-12En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Dépaysement assuré. Désert, jardins, plage de sable, mer rouge, vues exceptionnelles. Les chambres vue mer le sont vraiment.Belle structure
Advantages
Chambres exceptionnelles doubles queens
Entretien
Restauration variée haut de gamme
Personnel présent, discret, affable
SPA qualitatif
Disavantages
Tourisme slave coutumier de la consommation alcool favorisée par l'all inclusive : quelques dérapages d'ivresse
Piscines non chauffées
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