Le Meridien Resort Dahab

I went off-season in mid April with a friend. We each had a double bed, and garden-view terrace. The temperature and lighting was adjustable, activated by our room key...very posh and modern.

The floors were smooth stone, possibly marble. The beds were immaculate and minimalist with fluffy cool sheets and extra blankets stored in the closet. There was a separate bath, shower with rain-head, toilet and large spa-like sink.

There was also a mini-fridge, which we did not touch because of the prices, and flat screen cable t.v.

Included in the price, which off-season was $26 per person, a night, was free access to any of the 4 pools, free buffet breakfast, free water sports training, free access to the sauna, and steam room, and access to the private beach.

For a student backpacker it was a bit out of budget, esp. as the internet access and to make a phone call were fairly expensive, that instead, I used the internet cafe in the busy town area. Also its distance from the town centre, cost about 10-15 EGP one way in the taxi, OR one could use the free shuttle buses twice a day. But the hotel and its amenities were just so pretty and such perfection I thought it was worth it.