Hotel El Wekala Golf Resort
Hotel El Wekala Golf Resort Kod hotelu: TCPWEKA Egypt \ Taba
Well-situated in the centre of Taba Heights, it is widely popular for its excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious cuisine. The hotel is located on a hill, which allows for a beautiful view of the Akaba Bay and Saudi Arabia. With domes and arched ceilings, its interesting architecture alludes to the traditional Arabic style. Well-maintained and professionally run, it is the ideal choice for friendly family holidays, as well as crazy departures with friends. Every Friday, the hotel organizes shows for all Taba Heights hotel Guests.
Offer advantages
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4.9
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4.9
90% rated good or very good
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Egypt — Taba
Fascinating and exotic landscapes, which create the Sinai Mountains, beaches and sea, captivate with unique colours: the warm beige and gold are the majestic mountains and sandy beaches, all the colours of blue is the Red Sea. Holidays in Taba are a pass to a land of ravishing uniqueness, where the sun shines all year round.
Description
LOCATION: in the centre of TABA HEIGHTS, on a hill, by the shopping centre, approx. 20km from the centre of Taba; approx. 35 km from the Taba airport; local minibus stop near the hotel (free access to the most important places in Taba Heights, e.g. Waterworld diving centre.
BEACH: private, wide, sand and shingle, gently shelving beach, approx. 2 km from the hotel, access via free hotel bus (every 30 min); free umbrellas, sunbeds and towels, (available in the hotel); bar covered by the all inclusive offer: soft drinks and snacks.
HOTEL: four-star, partly renovated in 2017, 215 rooms, 5 buildings, 2 floors, 1 elevator, 24h reception, main restaurant - buffet dishes, international cuisine, highchairs and menu for children available, restaurant à la carte (extra charge) - Arabic cuisine, snack bar by the beach, bar by the pool, Peanuts bar, water pipe (extra charge); souvenir shop, money exchange, ATM; conference room for a maximum of 100 people, free wireless Internet in the lobby (10.00-22.00); extra charges: laundry; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
ROOM:standard: 2-person (1 or 2 extra beds available), approx. 22-28 m², practically and stylishly furnished, individually controlled air-conditioning, bathroom (shower, wc; hairdryer), satellite TV, telephone, safety deposit box, minibar (on order; paid according to consumption); free cot for children up to 2 years old on order before arrival; balcony or terrace (table and chairs), pool view on order, extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: main swimming pool, fresh water, approx. 700 m², depth 1.4 m, seasonally heated, 4 slides, paddling pool for children, fresh water, approx. 55 m², depth 0.6 m; umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels available by the pool free of charge; gym, darts, table tennis, beach volleyball; playground for children, kids club (from 4 years of age), animations, performances (1 time/week - Fridays); extra charge: pool table, massages, water sports centre, diving centre
ALL INCLUSIVE: buffet breakfast (7.0010.00), buffet lunch (13.00-15.00), buffet dinner (19.00-22.00) in the main restaurant; light snacks in the pool side bar and on the beach(14.00-16.00); soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks in indicated bars (10.00-22.00); wearing all inclusive bands is required.
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
- bus to the beach and the diving centre
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer as well as the functioning of particular elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, which the hotelier will not have the control of.
*Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the presented facilities ("Hotel” p) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for assigning a specific category.
The description includes all amenities that a hotel disposes. Due to local regulations regarding current hotel functioning and guests safety, the use of some of the hotel amenities may be limited. This condition may change in line with the introduction of new regulations or hotel occupancy.
Local excursions
Mountain of Moses and St Catherines monastery — a night trip to Mount Sinai (2285 m a.s.l.), where Moses received the Tablet with the Ten Commandments from God. Admiring a unique sunrise and climbing down the mountain hill to St. Catherine's monastery erected around 530 B.C., which belongs to the Greek Orthodox church and has valuable collections: Bizantine mosaics from the 6th century, a collection of icons of St John the Baptist, the Virgin Mary, Jesus and St Catherine. Price - approx. 70 USD (does not include camel ride half-way to the summit: approx. 20 USD).
Monastery of St. Catherine, Dahab — drive to the inner part of Sinai Peninsula. Visiting the monastery of St. Catherine's monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. A visit to Dahab, dinner. Free time and a stroll through the seaside promenade. Price - approx. 70 USD (includes lunch; drinks additionally payable).
Jerusalem — a trip to Israel. Departure from Taba and crossing the border with Israel. The route leads through the Arava valley to the Dead Sea. Free time for swimming in therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Drive to Bethlehem, on the way an opportunity to admire the panorama of Jerusalem. Visit to the Basilica of the Nativity. A drive to Jerusalem and sightseeing: walk along an alley full of shops, a vantage point at the Commissioner's Palace, a walk to the Wailing Wall. Then, Via Dolorosa - Road of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Crossing the border with Egypt and returning to Taba. Day trip. Price - approx. 185 USD.
Petra in Jordan — travel via coach to the port, boarding the catamaran, crossing the Egyptian-Jordanian border in Akaba. Coach travel to Petra (approx. 2 hours). A walk along the exquisitely scenic Siq gorge, second largest in the world, to the amazing city of Nabataeans carved out of sandstone rock. In the programme: The Pharaohs' Treasury, Royal Tombs, temples carved in the cliff, amphitheatre. Lunch. Price - approx. 370 USD (includes lunch; drinks additionally payable).
Dahab Discovery — sail from Dahab port on a cruise on the Red Sea. Relaxing on the ship deck, a stop for snorkelling and discovering the underwater world - coral reef. Then a boat trip with a glass bottom (about 1 hour) and admiring the most beautiful coral reefs of the Red Sea without entering the water. Finally, a visit to the city of Dahab and free time for shopping. Price - approx. 130 USD.
Dahab Safari with the Dahab Canyon — jeep ride through the desert and a visit to the Bedouin village, short stop for photos. Then return to the main road. Drive to the Blue Hole National Park and free time for snorkelling on the shore of the Blue Hole. Then a drive to the Wadi Guney valley at the southern gate of the city of Dahab. Wadi Guney is a beautiful valley located among mountains, where you can see a wonderful, small oasis. Relaxation and rest on one of the wild beaches in Dahab, ride on camels, snorkelling. Lunch in a Bedouin tent by the beach. On the way back, time for shopping in Dahab. Return to hotel. Price - approx. 65 USD (includes lunch, camel ride).
Quads — quads ride over the desert (1 or 2 hours) with a break for Bedouin tea. Price - approx. 50 USD/1 hour, approx. 70 USD/2 hours. Wild beaches of Dahab: a unique trip to the heart of Sinai combined with relaxation on one of the wild beaches in Dahab. The programme includes a camel ride and snorkeling. Quad ride to the oasis located between the mountain ranges, time for Bedouin tea. Return to the beach, lunch, time for snorkeling. On the way back to Taba an opportunity to do some shopping in Dahab. Return to hotel. Price - approx. 65 USD/single quad bike, approx. 75 USD/double quad (Includes lunch).
Shopping in Dahab — an afternoon trip to the city of Dahab. Free time on the beaches of Masbat and Asala and time for shopping. Price - approx. 35 USD.
Boat trip — expedition to Aqaba Bay. Relaxation on board, time to bathe in the sea and discover the charms of the underwater world - an intact coral reef during snorkeling or diving. Stops at Salah el Deen Castle or in the Fjord. Half-day trip: price - approx. 45 USD/1 stop for snorkeling, approx. 75 USD/intro diving 1 entry below water; day trip: price - approx. 70 USD/2 stops for snorkeling, approx. 120 USD/ intro diving 1 entry below water, approx. 170 USD/ intro diving 2 entries below water.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.