Guest User
March 24, 2024
Absolutely beautifully styled hotel with the most friendly staff. We couldn't wish for a better place in terms of atmosphere, helpfulness, good food (we had about 4 or 5 breakfasts and the same number of lunches or dinners here), and location. It is right at the seaside and right by the touristy center which is fun to walk through. The southern side of the town, where Acacia is located, is more local Egyptian (Bedouin) in feel than the northern side which is quite Western hippie-ish. Know that Dahab is not a place with large beaches. In all of Dahab we felt safe and relaxed. From there, be sure to visit the ancient St. Catharine Monastery as a day trip. The sea was for us too cold to swim in (except for diving with a suit on) and the hotel swimming pool as well (late feb. 2024), but the air temperature was perfect for us (around 25 Celsius max). Acacia Hotel usually has some music on the loudspeakers and is known for its parties but when we were there, there were none (which was good for us). The sympathetic staff keeps the hotel clean, welcoming and well-functioning. If you are new to Egypt, make sure to tip because tipping is part of the income they need. In Acacia Hotel, you will enjoy tipping because the staff deserve it! Highly recommended.