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Be enchanted by this striking resort destination on the Egyptian shores of the Red Sea, an idyllic leisure retreat blessed with more 7000sqm of picturesque landscape of pools, lazy river, waterfalls and lagoons, flowing down to an immaculate 400m sandy beach. Inspired by the mystique and nobility of the ancient Moorish fortresses, the ultimately luxurious hotel features 325 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites, ranging mostly from 39sqm/42sqm to 185sqm, mixing contemporary decor and European flair, with warm Egyptian hospitality and attention to detail. A host of deluxe leisure arrays and inspiring culinary choices harmonize your refined stay. The accommodation at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay captures the nostalgic elegance of an age where quality and care were a way of life. Indulge in an upgrade with any of our unique and generously spacious suites dotted by unmatched views of the Resort and the Red Sea. Explore an abundance of unparalleled choice enhanced by seamless amenities, direct access to the Laguna Club Lounge while enjoying flawless services and inspirational settings. 22 Junior Suites, 10 Deluxe Suites and 2 Presidential Suites are all confirming the luxe-appeal of Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay. A host of deluxe leisure arrays and inspiring culinary choices harmonize your refined stay. Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is the ideal location for a family holiday, honeymooners, incentive programmes for companies and definitely heaven for golf players. A charming KIMO kid's club is operating daily from 9 am to 9 pm with lots of exciting activities under the supervision of a professional attendant. A voyage of epicurean and entertainment pleasures beckons at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay restaurants and lounge. Assuage your palate with luscious and idyllic ethos from around Asia at Bamboo Shoot or authentic international treats at The View, the hotel's main restaurant with inspiring views. Dine at "The View" restaurant or on its inspiring terrace with stunning sceneries of the Red Sea while enjoying a tantalizing gastronomical treat as you savor the unique signature dish, artistically created by our creative chefs. It is juicy, tender and sensually intrigues your taste buds, guaranteeing a wonderful culinary experience. Indulge in a timeless tasty culinary at Al Mar from noon till sunset in a serene setting. Savor premium light meals at the enjoyable Beachcomber. Revel in the epitome of luxury at Sultan Bar with high-end cocktails and heart-thumping entertainment. Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is definitely a heaven for golf players. Being part of Soma Bay luxury destination, the Hotel guests have access to the spectacular "The Cascades Championship Golf Course". If you're feeling inspired to get fit and try a new sport this summer, head to the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay on Egypt's Red Sea and try out a complimentary introductory session of various leisure and sports activities including diving, snorkeling with a guide, windsurfing, kite surfing, catamaran, golf, beach tennis and volleyball... These are some of the leisure excitements waiting for you to explore in your next holiday.
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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is widely celebrated for its array of top-notch amenities, including sumptuous culinary experiences and a pristine beach, all enveloped in a serene atmosphere. Guests have called out the hotel for its prime location ideal for snorkeling enthusiasts and its exceptionally attentive service that elevates their stay.
While the rooms are lauded for their cleanliness and views, some visitors mention the need for updated furnishings. Despite this, the overall value and immaculate cleanliness of the hotel consistently earn rave reviews.
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The room was big and had a good sized bathroom and a good shower. We were on the ground floor and had a nice terrace but we didn’t use it really, as we were mainly at the beach. The hotel breakfast was amazing we loved it. Close by is the marina with nice shops and restaurants. We used the gym, spa facilities so really enjoyed our time once the sunset too. The beach area was great they split it into two areas one for adults and the other for families. The sea was clear blue/ green and clear. So lovely the staff were lovely and they couldn’t do enough for us. Never had a service where they came round cleaning our sunglasses 🕶️ . Soma Bay is lovely, a great way to end our Egypt tour.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from Silvia R, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Ms. Avenee, We sincerely thank you for recently staying at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay and for sharing your wonderful feedback with us. It is great to see that you spent a perfect vacation with us and that you enjoyed our facilities and services, especially our beautiful beach and friendly staff. Furthermore, we are delighted that our SPA and Gym, as well as our culinary offerings, met your expectations. Certainly, we will share your kind and positive feedback with the entire Team, they all will be thrilled about it. We hope to have the honor of welcoming you soon again in Soma Bay. Best regards, Silvia Rajniak General Manager
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We had a wonderful stay at Kempinski Soma Bay. The staff is very accommodating and friendly.
Mohamed Diab has made sure that we feel comfortable in our rooms around the clock. It was cleaned daily, cosmetic products were refilled regularly and there was always a lovely gesture waiting for us. Water, coffee and tea are available in the rooms and are refilled several times a day. We didn't miss anything.
The food is very delicious and varied. Both breakfast and dinner buffets at The View are always available. Lunch at Al Mar is also very tasty, served quickly and nicely arranged. The waiters and cooks are always friendly, relaxed and have responded to all (extra) wishes. Drinks are included at breakfast, lunch and dinner costs extra.
We loved going to the beach. It is always clean and relaxed. There is a Family area and an Adult area. Filtered drinking water is available. The loungers are placed in the shade or in the sun on request. Atta, Ali and Eslam have always welcomed us warmly. The entire beach staff is always available for questions and is very helpful. The water is very clear and pleasant. The house reef is beautiful, you should definitely look at it. We recommend bringing your own snorkeling equipment, as there are other dive spots in the area (accessible with a regular shuttle).
We had a wonderful stay. Clean room, delicious food and friendly staff. We really enjoyed the hospitality and will come back:)
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Die geliehene Schorchelausrüstung (10€ pro Tag), war leider undicht. Wir empfehlen, eine eigene...
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Our stay at Kempinski Soma Bay was a true paradise experience! As soon as we arrived, we were amazed by the hotel's unique location: right on the crystal clear Red Sea, nestled in a spectacular backdrop of turquoise waters and golden sandy beaches. The constantly sunny weather put the crown on it all and provided the ideal basis for an unforgettable holiday.
A real highlight was the snorkeling on the hotel's own house reef. This underwater world is simply magical! We had the pleasure of seeing an impressive variety of colorful fish and vibrant corals up close. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced snorkeler – the house reef is an absolute must and offers a nature experience that you will not forget anytime soon. The water was pleasant despite the season - you can snorkel for 20 minutes, even without neoprene shorti 😊
The service at Kempinski Soma Bay is no less impressive. The whole team was always warm, attentive and eager to fulfill every wish. We would particularly like to highlight our housekeeper Marzouk, who has made our stay particularly pleasant due to his exceptional care and attention to detail. Every day he surprised us with a perfectly maintained accommodation and small, loving details that brought a smile to our faces. We travel a lot and greatly appreciate such a service.
Another wonderful experience was the dinner in the restaurant, where guests are also greeted in the evening by the general manager herself at the entrance. This personal gesture underlines the hotel's high standards of hospitality and makes your stay even more special. The culinary offer was also excellent – a delicious selection of food prepared with love and something for every taste.
Kempinski Soma Bay is a place where you can enjoy luxury, nature and outstanding service in perfect harmony. Whether snorkeling, relaxing or enjoying the exquisite cuisine – every moment was a highlight.
We thank the entire team for this wonderful time and can warmly recommend this place. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent our holiday at the beautiful Kempinski Soma Bay on the Recommendation of a friend and it was just perfect. We booked a room at the Laguna Club with the inclusive services in the Laguna Lounge. Even before the trip, the concierge contacted us and asked for special requests. Picking up at the airport by a driver went perfectly, on time, great service and even wifi in the car. Our room was very clean, spacious and we had a wonderful view of the beach. The housekeeper Mohammed did everything to make us feel super comfortable in our room. We had all meals in the Laguna Club Lounge. The entire team around Chef Mostfa and the service staff A. Fattah, Dawood and Wael spoiled us with a very attentive and friendly, almost family service and we felt very welcome and well looked after and cared for. Already at the second meal we knew our culinary preferences unsolicited and spoiled us accordingly. The small, fine atmosphere at Laguna Lounge is impressive and stands out from other large holiday hotels. The food is very high quality and delicious and the beverage selection leaves nothing to be desired. Especially the chef for the evening dinner took care of our physical well-being with a very nice service and delicious live cooked dishes. The whole complex is beautifully designed and kept perfectly clean; there is something for everyone here. Located right on the seafront, you can enjoy the evening sunset with relaxed music from a DJ. The crew on the beach takes care of everything very attentively, loungers, towels, drinks etc. Since we were unable to book a diving trip at short notice due to lack of capacity at the local companies, we turned to the reception and everything was organized immediately and very courteously.
All around a perfect holiday that we will gladly think back on and we will definitely come back soon 😊.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent 10 days at the Kempinski Soma Bay Hotel with our 2-year-old son. The complex is beautifully laid out with a variety of pools, some of which are heated. This means that it is also possible to swim on colder days. This is great, especially when you are travelling with children. We particularly liked the offer for children. There are two kids clubs, one near the dining area and one next to the spa area, so that you can use both areas and the little ones are well looked after during this time. Our son really enjoyed the varied programme and had a great holiday! When he fell asleep, he kept repeating the name Meriam from the kids' care team, who had played with him so lovingly. With a children's disco, its own children's pool and very varied toys in the club as well as a covered playground on the beach, he was almost better equipped than at home. Care without parents is possible from the age of 3, if the children are diaper-free. But we parents were also able to relax very well. The sauna area was extensively tested. And the Kempinski Hotel also left nothing to be desired in terms of cuisine. A very tasty, varied buffet with something for everyone. Our waiter Hassan, who accompanied us through breakfast and dinner, looked after us well and also entertained our little one a little. Service is really important in this hotel and they try to fulfill every wish. The rooms were cleaned twice a day and Mohamed always asked if there was anything missing or if we needed anything. Very thoughtful and super nice. We really felt very comfortable and had a great time relaxing. The hotel is right on the sandy beach and has its own loungers. Again, excellent service. Towels are put directly on the loungers. Loungers are adjusted and again and again the question is whether everything is OK and whether you might need anything else. Of all the hotel employees, you can really say that without exception they were all super friendly. And what I would particularly like to emphasize is that we were not constantly pressured to give tips or give reviews. Therefore, this review is also voluntary. A travel recommendation for everyone who wants to spend a relaxed summer vacation. We will definitely come back again!!!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Sandspielzeug muss nicht mitgebracht werden, wird vom Hotel am Strand gestellt.
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Of all the hotels I have been able to visit, the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay is by far the nicest and best. The consistently positive, very attentive and great service was evident in the first few minutes of our stay. As soon as we arrived, our luggage was immediately received by the concierge, we were asked to take a seat and after a brief welcome, we were brought a cold, freshly squeezed juice to refresh ourselves. We were then personally accompanied to our room number 6111 (Lagoon View Room), the gentleman immediately showed us all the advantages of the room and wished us a pleasant stay.
The breakfast and evening buffet at The View restaurant has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine, a huge selection and I personally enjoyed everything very much. The beef deserves a special mention, which was always of the best quality and cooked to perfection. Here, too, the top service from the entire team of waiters was evident.
The absolute highlight for us, however, was the beautiful natural beach with turquoise, almost Caribbean water and the beautiful house reef, which is only around 50 meters from the beach. On the first day, we were greeted on the beach by Assistant Recreation Manager Helmy Ahmed. He was able to put a smile on our faces immediately with his charming, funny and at the same time very professional manner and told us if we had any requests to contact him. I have never experienced such great service before.
The entire hotel complex is very well maintained and beautifully laid out.
Our housekeeping service Mohamed did a great job every day
We felt very comfortable in the hotel throughout and have already decided to come back. Thank you on behalf of the Knees and Heide families for the unforgettable vacation, the wonderful moments and experiences. At this point, a warm greeting to Pascal from Guest Relations and thanks for arranging the romantic candlelight dinner and our engagement.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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We got to know the hotel for a week as tourists. Our conclusion is outstanding.
The friendliness and courtesy of all the staff is particularly noteworthy. We always felt very welcome and comfortable.
Our standard room on the ground floor was very nice, we particularly liked the shade as it meant we only had to use the air conditioning very little.
Mohamed Adel prepared our room beautifully twice a day, everything was very clean and every detail was decorated with dedication. A personal thank you to him.
The breakfast and evening buffets were varied every day with an extensive range of baked goods, various egg dishes (Egg Benedict, etc.), fresh fruit, cereal variations, various side dishes, fresh crêpes and waffles and always courteous, perfect service from the chefs and waiters. A special thank you to our extremely friendly and cheerful chef at the egg omelette stand - you made our day!
Towels and water are provided on the beach and in all pools, and there are enough umbrellas with wind and privacy protection at a sufficient distance. The water is shallow and pleasant for a long time.
The gym is equipped with equipment for the main muscle groups, a free weight area, many options for endurance training and an adjacent beautiful, quiet pool with sun loungers and a spa.
Late in the evening around 11 p.m. we returned from a day trip to Cairo by plane (highly recommended!), and the late dinner menu offered us an extensive dinner in the adjacent bar even at this time of day. Big plus!
We felt very comfortable in the hotel and look forward to seeing you again. We will always be happy to recommend the outstanding Kempinski Hotel to our customers
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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The Kempinski is a beautiful resort located in the self-enclosed luxury development of Soma Bay. We were impressed from the beginning with the beauty and rustic, Moorish-inspired charm of the hotel décor. The food options are plentiful and tasty, and reasonably priced. We enjoyed the expensiveness of the breakfast and dinner buffets, particularly the fresh fish and crabs fished locally from the Red Sea. A particular highlight of this hotel is the excellent entertainment, from mid-afternoon saxophones and jazz on the beach to singers and performers in the evening. This was very much enjoyed by us and we extend our thanks to the team for this. The rooms are on the plainer/dated side (compared to similar luxury offerings), but the bathrooms, amenities, and cleanliness were impeccable. The hotel grounds are large and lush, awash with beautiful flora and decorated areas which are meticulously maintained by the gardening team. This was a feast for the eyes.
The hotel beach is breathtaking, really exceptional (both in terms of the quality of the sand and the azure seas). The staff here are delightful and willing to assist in any way, and regularly brought us afternoon fruit or treats directly to our sun beds.
One small (inevitable) con: please bear in mind that Soma Bay is much windier than Sharm El Sheikh. As a result, the hotel sets out wind breakers beside each sun bed on the beach to prevent excess wind exposure. The staff are very kind and move these heavy wind breakers about for guests over the course of the day, however.
Many thanks to the hotel and its entire team for a wonderful experience!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Beware how windy the beachfront is here.
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Response from Silvia R, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Responded 1 Aug 2024
Dear Mr. Charles, We sincerely thank you for recently staying at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay and for sharing your excellent and detailed review with us. It is wonderful to see that you spent an amazing vacation with us and been impressed by our beautiful hotel and unique location. In addition we are delighted to see that you enjoyed our culinary offers, particularly our fish dishes. With pleasure we will share your praise with our culinary team. Furthermore we are thrilled that you enjoyed our entertainment program, especially our unique sundowner along with excellent service of the beach Team. At Kempinski, we strive to create an environment that exceeds our guests' expectations, and it is immensely rewarding to hear that we succeeded in providing you with a flawless experience. Certainly we will share your kind and motivating feedback with all colleagues, they will be thrilled to see that their efforts led to such a wonderful holiday. We hope to welcome you soon again here in Soma Bay. Best regards, Mahmoud Matar Executive Assistant Manager
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We are here for the first time at Kempinsky on holiday! It was a wonderful and relaxing holiday. The complex is architecturally very stylish and offers much for the eye and well-being, the sea is clear and clean. The staff all strive to do everything possible to make our stay as pleasant as possible! The team from the pool and beach, the guys are tireless, straighten the sunbeds, the wind trap, the bath towel etc! The boys at the beach bar read the wish from your eyes! The small fruit bowl on the beach for in between, a gesture with incredible effect. The receptionists from the evening are always there with a welcome smile, the dear Nancy always welcomed us by name. Then there is our waiter Albert, a charming, very attentive young man who understands and loves his craft. He recommended the wine to us every night. A big thank you to him. The food is excellent, the selection abundant and you always discover new things to taste! The young man who cleaned our room daily deserves a lot of praise. He has always maintained our room with great attention to the small but fine details. The cleaning staff who kept the toilets clean deserve our utmost respect, thank you! The gardeners who care daily with a lot of diligence and vigour for the dreamlike gardens, also to them a great compliment. You can see a team of staff who strive to make the Kempinsky's holidaymaker's stay unforgettable.
Sumasumarum: a successful stay we enjoyed very much!
A small criticism is the rooms, which are sure to undergo renovation, whether in the mattresses and furniture. The hot water was not always available either.
We will come back! Nicole and Priska from Switzerland
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is my first time in Egypt. The hotel was recommended to us in the circle of friends and just the Laguna Club. It was just outstanding. We have been to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 5 star hotels and can absolutely say Kempinski Soma Bay can more than keep up. We particularly liked the Laguna Club. Here you dine in buffet form in a very nice and small atmosphere. It is also designed for only 60 people and so you do not get the impression of a crowded dining room. The staff at Laguna Club are very friendly and more than accommodating. Our main waiter for the week was Dawood. It was such a pleasure to be able to be his guest. Already on Feb. Evening he always knew what we wanted to drink and was very quick and attentive with serving. Thank you so much! The room with sea view was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The pool area with the Lazy River, where you could drift with a tire, was beautifully landscaped and is very well maintained. There is always a place on the beach even in the late afternoon. We would recommend the place to anyone and will definitely come back!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are more places to choose from in the Soma Bay area.
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HK$1,402 - HK$1,846 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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kempinski soma bay
LOCATION
EgyptRed Sea and SinaiSoma Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
325
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