Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences
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Summary of reviewsAncient Sands Golf Resort and Residences offers a serene and stunning retreat ideal for a peaceful getaway, nestled near the Marina and just a short drive from Downtown. Guests appreciate the beautiful architecture, tranquil environment, and the convenience of its proximity to shops and the beach, complemented by the hotel's shuttle services. The resort is expansive and maze-like, contributing to its charm and exclusivity, while the excellent location, dedicated staff, and well-maintained facilities create a relaxing and indulgent setting.
The breakfast experience is largely positive, with high-quality food served in a pleasant and clean buffet area. Guests commend the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, making the dining experience enjoyable. While the breakfast buffet could expand its options, the available variety satisfies most guests. For dinner, themed menus offer a pleasurable culinary journey with well-received oriental nights, although some guests note inconsistencies in buffet quality and occasional issues with flavor and presentation.
Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, often praised for their superb condition and top-notch amenities. Ideal for families, the accommodations come fully equipped, with beautiful views enhancing the experience. Some guests mention older furnishings and room configurations as areas for improvement, but the overall design and excellent hospitality leave a positive impression.
Cleanliness is a standout feature, with high standards maintained throughout the resort, surpassing guests' expectations. Despite minor upkeep issues, such as construction dust, the meticulous cleaning contributes significantly to the serene atmosphere. The staff's exceptional friendliness and professionalism further enhance the guest experience, with individuals like Yvonne, Ahmed, and Samy earning special praise. Their warm hospitality and attentiveness leave a lasting impression, making stays memorable and enjoyable. Overall, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences stands out as an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility, comfort, and excellent service.
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The breakfast experience is largely positive, with high-quality food served in a pleasant and clean buffet area. Guests commend the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, making the dining experience enjoyable. While the breakfast buffet could expand its options, the available variety satisfies most guests. For dinner, themed menus offer a pleasurable culinary journey with well-received oriental nights, although some guests note inconsistencies in buffet quality and occasional issues with flavor and presentation.
Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, often praised for their superb condition and top-notch amenities. Ideal for families, the accommodations come fully equipped, with beautiful views enhancing the experience. Some guests mention older furnishings and room configurations as areas for improvement, but the overall design and excellent hospitality leave a positive impression.
Cleanliness is a standout feature, with high standards maintained throughout the resort, surpassing guests' expectations. Despite minor upkeep issues, such as construction dust, the meticulous cleaning contributes significantly to the serene atmosphere. The staff's exceptional friendliness and professionalism further enhance the guest experience, with individuals like Yvonne, Ahmed, and Samy earning special praise. Their warm hospitality and attentiveness leave a lasting impression, making stays memorable and enjoyable. Overall, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences stands out as an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility, comfort, and excellent service.
Resort near Golf Courses
This resort is located atop a hill overlooking the Karl Litten golf course, which has 9 holes open. It offers a driving range and golf shop on-site. Some accommodations provide views of the golf course.
Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
This resort is certified sustainable, indicating adherence to global sustainable tourism standards. It uses solar energy, has a grey water recycling system, and employs eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries. The hotel maintains a comprehensive recycling policy, uses reusable cups and tableware, and has at least 80% LED lighting. It also features a vegetable garden, sources over 80% of its food locally, and reinvests 10% or more of its revenue into sustainability/community initiatives.
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Green Star
Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?
Solar radiation
What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?
Written environmental policy statement in place
Use of non-toxic cleaning products
LED lighting throughout the premises
Bicycles provided to guests
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Waste is separated into at least 3 categories
Recycling bins in guest rooms
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant
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Guest Reviews
Nestled near the Marina, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences offers an oasis of tranquility, perfect for those seeking a peaceful getaway. While it is not situated in the heart of a bustling tourist hub, its serene environment is complemented by beautiful architecture, making it a stunning retreat. The resort's proximity to shops and Downtown—a mere five-minute drive by tuk-tuk—adds convenience without sacrificing its peaceful atmosphere. The beach, though a short ride away, is easily accessible with shuttle services provided by the hotel. The resort itself is expansive, almost maze-like, which adds to its charm and exclusivity. The combination of an excellent location, dedicated staff, and well-maintained facilities creates a setting ideal for relaxation and indulgence away from everyday chaos.
The breakfast experience at Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences receives generally positive remarks from guests. Many appreciate the quality of the food, describing the breakfast as excellent and satisfying. The buffet area is noted for its pleasant and clean environment, contributing to an overall enjoyable dining experience. While some reviews mention that the breakfast buffet could expand its options, the existing variety seems sufficient for most, allowing guests to leave feeling full. The staff are highlighted as super friendly and helpful, enhancing the breakfast experience. Overall, despite some minor areas for improvement, the breakfast at the resort leaves a favorable impression on its guests.
Nestled within the serene surroundings of Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences, dining experiences at the hotel restaurant have been met with a kaleidoscope of opinions. Several guests found the meals to be good, highlighting the excellence of dishes offered beyond breakfast. The themed menu presented each evening stood out, with particular appreciation for the wide variety available, especially on oriental-themed nights. Descriptions such as delicious and tasty echo through the reviews, suggesting that many enjoyed their culinary journey at the resort. However, there are remarks indicating inconsistency, with some guests feeling the buffet's food quality fell short of expectations. While the restaurant's menu tempted with its meat-focused dishes, there were occasional critiques related to flavor and presentation, pointing to areas for enhancement. Overall, dining at the Ancient Sands Golf Resort offers a blend of pleasure for many, though some aspects may benefit from refinement.
Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences offers guests spacious accommodations that are generally well-received for their cleanliness and comfort. Many reviews highlight the impressive size and superb condition of the rooms, which are often praised for their cleanliness and excellent bedding. Guests commonly appreciate the spacious design, noting that apartments and townhouse settings come fully equipped, making them particularly suitable for families. Visitors often find the amenities top-notch across the three-level townhouse apartments, contributing to a comfortable stay. Additionally, the resort provides rooms with beautiful views that enhance the overall experience.
However, some reviews indicate that certain parts of the rooms could benefit from renovation, particularly regarding older furnishings and sheets that may not be in optimal condition. Guests occasionally note issues with room configurations, such as less ideal placement of bedrooms in townhouse apartments. Despite occasional requests for extra charges for additional guests, most families find the accommodations well-established and welcoming. The resort's excellent hospitality and thoughtful design further bolster the positive impressions of the rooms at Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences.
Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences is often praised for its high standards of cleanliness, consistently leaving guests impressed. Many reviews highlight the remarkable cleanliness of the rooms, describing the hotel as amazing and going beyond expectations. With meticulous attention to detail, staff at the resort ensure that everything is maintained for incredible comfort, contributing to an overall wonderful experience. Despite the occasional mention of construction dust and minor upkeep issues such as dusty sun loungers and neglected terraces, the overall cleanliness significantly enhances the serene and pleasant atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in a beautifully constructed Nubian-styled setting.
The Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences is lauded for its exceptional staff, consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional. Guests frequently highlight the warm hospitality they received, with several individuals like Yvonne, Ahmed, Samy, Abanoub, and Ramy earning special mentions for their attentive service. The staff's willingness to go above and beyond leaves a lasting impression, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While there are occasional critiques regarding speed and attentiveness, particularly during breakfast, overall, the staff's cooperative and cheerful demeanor greatly enhances the guest experience, making stays memorable and enjoyable.
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However, some reviews indicate that certain parts of the rooms could benefit from renovation, particularly regarding older furnishings and sheets that may not be in optimal condition. Guests occasionally note issues with room configurations, such as less ideal placement of bedrooms in townhouse apartments. Despite occasional requests for extra charges for additional guests, most families find the accommodations well-established and welcoming. The resort's excellent hospitality and thoughtful design further bolster the positive impressions of the rooms at Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences.
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Yes, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences.
No, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences.
Yes, Ancient Sands Golf Resort and Residences has a gym.
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