Palm Royale Resort - Soma Bay

We stayed at Palm Royale Soma bay for 2 weeks with our 3 girls aged 3, 9 and 13. We have always traveled a lot and stayed in many luxury hotels. We never stay in the same hotel twice, but for this hotel we would like to make an exception. This hotel is in a league of its own. The resort is truly impressive. The hotel has one of the most beautiful beaches we saw in Hurghada with crystal clear warm water with lots of little fish. Because the hotel is so big there is really plenty of space everywhere and you can always get a sunbed both on the beach and by the 3 large pools. Even though we were there in high season, we often had one of the pools to ourselves because many people went to the beach. There was peace and quiet, no loud music at the 3 pools. The hotel is very clean both outside and inside and always smelled nice and clean. The food was indescribably good. We had bought all inclusive and we were very impressed with the quality. The buffet restaurant served incredibly delicious and varied food. There was really something for everyone. Something we were really happy about was that they also served Egyptian food and desserts and not just French fries and chicken nuggets (although you could also have that if you wanted). In addition to the buffet restaurant, the hotel also has 4 beautiful a la carte restaurants (Italian, Greek, Lebanese and Asian). 3 times a week you could eat a 3 course dinner of your choice. The standard and service were indescribably good. Drinks were also included in the all inclusive (except wine) and they were also good quality, real Coca Cola and good cocktails. There were real bartenders working at the bars and they made amazing drinks. We stayed in a panoramic family suite with a view of the beautiful garden and the sea. The suite was really big and spacious. The beds were good to sleep in. It was so nice to sit out on our large balcony and look down at the beach and see horses or the camel Casanova walking around down on the beach. The minibar was refilled every day with 4 spring waters, 2 coca cola, 2 sprite, 2 apple juices and 2 mango juices. The beauty products in the bathroom were also good quality. Large hotels can often feel a bit impersonal because there are many guests and the staff often don't get to know their guests the same way, as if you stay at a small family hotel, where you almost feel like a friend of the family. What makes Palm Royale so special is that even though the resort is so large, the staff manages to make you feel so seen and welcome. All the staff go above and beyond their way to ensure that you as a guest have the best holiday ever. From the moment you enter the hotel you are greeted with big smiles and everyone takes the time to talk to you and make you feel welcome and like family. Like the sweet bartender who walked along the beach and cleaned up. We were lying at the far end of the beach relaxing and he came over and asked if he should get us something to drink (that was not part of his job) (we were lying far away from the beach bar). 5 minutes later he came back with cold water and delicious drinks. Or the sweet lifeguard who saw our 3 year old daughter practicing swimming. He came over and gave her and us good advice and if we wanted he would give her free swimming lessons the next day. This is not the last time we visit this amazing resort