Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh (ex Citadel Azur)
Hurghada, Egypt

Mrs L Garvey, Basildon

Hotel is big but lovely, plenty places to sunbathe, rooms are big and well kept. Food is ok but quite repetitive.

Mr R Clark, Chatham

Lovely hotel and staff.

Mr J Denness, London

The Citadel is not only a magnificent stone built hotel, but also a whole resort! There are 3 pools, 2 beaches, a lagoon and a harbour - all within easy reach of a bar! No need to get up at the crack of dawn to bag a sunbed, you can find a quiet spot to sunbathe any time of the day. There is also a coffee house, ice cream parlour, shops, gym, massage etc.

Our room was spacious and tastefully furnished. It had a big sunny balcony with "wall to wall" sea view. Cleaned daily with fresh towels and bedding. The food in the two buffet style restaurants was average, but in the themed restaurants (Italian, Brazilian and fish) it was excellent with waiter service and endless top ups of wine! All staff were extremely polite and happy to help. There was a choice of evening entertainment. The animation team put on themed shows in the amphitheatre, but we preferred the open air bar by the harbour where there was a group and dancing.

Last but not least, thanks to sunshine.co.uk for co-ordinating the holiday. Everything was seamless, right down to transfers, check in etc.

Mr S Owen, Sutton

This hotel really is like an old citadel as it is completely made from quarried stone, much of which contains fossils and all of the walls are about two feet thick. A peaceful remote location with very clean large rooms (thank you Mohammed) and balcony. The hotel boasts its own Marina and Dive Club which is superb. The staff were very friendly and particular mention must be made of Walied and Ahmed who work in the main foyer bar, were exceedingly industrious and went to great lengths to ensure that you always had a drink and were having a great holiday. The facilities were excellent and included an infinity pool, six jacuzzis and three a la carte restaurants. The main pool was being refurbished during our stay but there were plenty of other areas including hundreds of yards of landscaped beach in which to relax. A superb location which we will definitely revisit.

Ms S Wiles, Warwick

Ms S Tang, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Just returned on 16/9. Big hotel, friendly staff (even so hot but every one will greet you with smile. I saw so many reviews about the salesman but honestly I don't think they are that bad, they're very polite and when you say no in a polite way, they just smile and say 'have a nice day'. When I saw the salesman walking under the 38c just to do their job, I feel why not just take it when I'm on holiday, so I join the dive and 4 times spa (2 each for me and my husband). Highly recommend everyone to dive here because hotel have their own dock so no need to take the transfer before or after the day (within 10 mins walk you already taking the shower in your hotel room). The instructor is very nice and patient (the instructor assign to my husband and me, so the ratio is 1:2, what more I need to ask). The 2 security entry gate patrol give me extra safe feeling to stay in your hotel. Thanks for everyone in Citadel Azur Resort Hotel.

Mr G Gaunt, Maidstone

Excellent. Second visit cant wait to return.

Mrs P Adams, Liverpool

It was beautiful. The staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms were spotless and comfortable. The food was delicious.

Mr D Robinson, London

Amazing resort with everything on your doorstep. Friendly and helpful staff. Great variety to the food and very helpful staff. Animation team were awesome and the 9pm shows were amazing in the conference hall. DJ Roman has the best and latest music in the nightclub.

Mr S Morris, Bradford-on-avon

Nice place - mainly Russian guests - staff were lovely!