I have just returned from an all inclusive week stay at the Mexicana with my boyfriend. Upon arrival we experienced a problem with the fact that the hotel was overbooked and they didn't seem to have a room for us. We were told we had been upgraded to their sister hotel; However I was not overly happy about this and insisted that they sorted a room out for us - as afterall that is where we specifically had booked to stay! This was really quickly sorted for us and they were really nice about it. We were upgraded and given a suite instead of a normal room which was great becuase we had a livingroom and kitchen!!! And it came in handy when I became ill and needed to just lay about watching films on the sofa.........
I was perhaps slightly reluctant after reading the reviews about the food - but in all honesty the only real problem is that it is rather bland and slightly repetitive! Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day - egss/omlettes cooked in front of you! A big selection of pasteries and some other random hot food! Lunch and dinner tended to be rather similar; and I found myself having pasta on several evenings! My boyfriend however is slightly more adventurous and had a bit of everything! But even he, who eats anything, got a little bored of it!! The other restaurants in the hotel are nice - and SO cheap! £6 and you get a three course meal and drink! The alcohol available (AI) is good, and you can drink until 11pm which suited us fine! Beer was nice, and so was the wine!
The pools the hotel itself and the staff are amazing! Very friendly and made you feel comfortable. Always happy to do anything you ask! The only problem we found is that as we are slightly lazy and never out of bed before 9 we never got a sunbed at either pool! However, on the last day we discovered that this is because people tip the pool man and he saves sunbeds! Well worth it I reckon!! But if thats not for you, you tend to be able to get sunbeds after lunch anyway as it gets really hot and people go in!!! Hotel was beautiful and well kept - very pretty! Cleaner was lovely - always very chatty and left flowers on the bed each day!
We didn't go to the beaches or make our planned excursion to Cairo because we both became ill! I'm not going to specifically blame the food or anything like that because in countries like Egypt anything could be to blame! We drank bottled water the whole time and were careful about sald etc! But still became ill, my boyfriend was ill for about a day! I however suffered for three!!! My biggest advice is make sure you take medication for things like that to settle your stomach and replace lost salts! Very important as it was 35 degrees the whole week!
The entertainment is basic with two event nights - bellydancing and karoke! Fun and funny best describe! Definitely dont go here on a girly or lad holiday - you will get bored! It's first and foremost a couples hotel!
To be blunt - this is a nice hotel - very relaxing - lovely staff! But don't go all inclusive its not really worth it as food and drink is so cheap out there anyway you may aswell go B&B then explore some nice places to eat in the evening! Definitley a place for couples who are just happy to lounge about together!!!




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