Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Resort Snorkeling Insights
The Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort is a 5-star accommodation in Egypt that we highly recommend if you plan a Marsa Alam snorkeling vacation. Its excellent location close to the airport, guest-oriented service, vibrant house reef, and the proximity of Marsa Mubarak Bay make this all-inclusive hotel a perfect choice for everyone who wishes to explore the Red Sea’s superb marine life and encounter sea turtles and dugongs.
Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort Overview:
- this resort is in Marsa Alam, Egypt, about 10 km (6 miles) far from the Marsa Alam International Airport
- it is a 5-star, high-service level complex
- situated in the remote Marsa Alam region, it suits the most for those whose main priority is to relax and enjoy water activities
- the resort has a fantastic house reef, with easy jetty access
- the Marsa Mubarak snorkeling site (where you can see giant sea turtles and a dugong) is within walking distance
- you can visit other famous snorkeling sites with tours, like Abu Dabbab, Sataya Reef and Hamata Islands
Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Snorkeling Insights
If you love the ocean’s life, you are in the right place in the Fayrouz Plaza, which offers one of the best snorkeling in Marsa Alam. The region has the healthiest coral reefs and richest marine life in Egypt; you can encounter here the rare dugong, huge sea turtles and even big dolphin pods.
House Reef
The resort has its own wooden jetty that leads directly to the vibrant coral reef. The water is deep at the end of the jetty, so it is recommended for good swimmers only.
By calm sea conditions, you can snorkel both to the right and left side of the jetty. The coral reef is teeming with life; there are so many things to see! Massive hard coral structures, huge soft coral colonies, big shoals of fish, and different types of rays like blue-spotted ribbontail and eagle rays. Moreover, turtles often swim right in front of the resort in the shallow water.
There is a small sandy lagoon on the left side of the jetty with an orange buoy in the middle. Next to the buoy, a rope is lying in the sand on the sea bottom. The water is about 5 m/16 ft deep here and seahorses live next to rope! In the same place, some ceramic vases are placed at the bottom.
Novice snorkelers can swim in the shallow lagoon halfway between the beach and the house reef. To get there, use the stairs in the middle of the jetty. This is a perfect spot for beginners and for kids to observe small coral formations and colorful fish like rainbow wrasses, anemonefish and parrotfish.
Marsa Mubarak Bay
One of the most special and, unfortunately, endangered sea creatures of the Red Sea, the dugong lives only in the Marsa Alam region. This is why most people come to The Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort. The hotel lies next to Marsa Mubarak Bay, which is one of the most special snorkeling sites in Egypt because this is where you can see this rare marine mammal. The bay has resident sea cows that visit the bay regularly, so you will have a really high chance of spotting this unique marine mammal.
From the Fayrouz Resort, you can get to Marsa Mubarak simply by walking on the shore within 15-20 mins. The dugong usually appears in the shallow, northern corner and in the area around the orange mooring buoy, in the seagrass meadows.
For more information, read our detailed Marsa Mubarak snorkeling article, where we posted about our personal experience with photos attached!
Snorkeling Tours
If you want to visit other fantastic sites in the region, you can go on snorkeling day trips. There are three excursions we recommend:
Abu Dabbab Tour: being just a short drive away from the resort, snorkeling in Abu Dabbab makes an easy day trip. This sheltered, wind-protected bay has fantastic coral reefs and giant resident sea turtles. Plus, you can also see dugongs here.
Sataya Dolphin Snorkeling: if you dream of swimming with dolphins in their natural environment, you should go on a Sataya snorkeling tour. This shallow reef and lagoon system in the South of Egypt is home to large pods of dolphins and you can have close interaction with these playful creatures.
Hamata Islands Snorkel Trip: discover the untouched beauty of the Hamata Islands! On and around the three Virgin Islands of a national park area, you can witness the region’s most pristine beaches, clearest waters, and preserved reefs.
Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort Info
As regular visitors to the country, we have stayed in many different hotels over the years but must admit that The Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort is one of the best hotels in Egypt! You can find many more luxury accommodations in Marsa Alam, but the service level here is one of the highest we have ever experienced in Egypt. (Note that this post is not sponsored; we booked our stay by ourselves, and this article reflects our experience.)
From the first second you enter the resort, you will enjoy the special care of the staff until you leave. It is a nice gesture that the General Manager, Mr. Abou El Haggag El Ammari, searches for opportunities to interact with the guests, welcoming the returning ones like friends and making the first-comers feel at home.
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Hotel Location
The Marsa Alam region has a long coastline and most hotels are reachable only with a long transfer from the airport, but not the Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort! With its ideal location, the Fayrouz Plaza is just a short (10-15 mins) drive from Marsa Alam International Airport.
The resort has no “neighboring” resort, so it might seem a bit remote for some, but this is why it is a perfect place to relax and disconnect. The closest complex is the Port Ghalib area on the left side.
Compared to other Egyptian tourist cities like Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh, there are fewer things to do here; there is no busy city center with shops and restaurants where you can go out in the evenings. A Marsa Alam snorkeling holiday is perfect for those who enjoy being far from the noise and crowd.
Facilities and Services
The Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza offers a wide range of services to satisfy all your vacation needs. Whether you want to relax on the spacious beach or prefer being active, you will find the activity that fits you.
There are swimming pools of various sizes and depths, some of which are heated in winter. The hotel has a big garden and a wide, 800 m long beach, offering privacy to the guests. Sunbeds and umbrellas are free to use.
Different activities are available, like horse riding, or you can play table tennis, darts, and billiards, just to mention a few. Kids can enjoy several programs offered by the animation team.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style in the main restaurant. Also, there are four specialty restaurants that you can book in advance. During the day, light snacks like hamburgers, kebabs, or fish and chips are available at the beach. Juices, water, cocktails, and other beverages are served in the main bar and in the beach bar, which is open till sunset.
Rooms
The resort has a total of 471 rooms. Most of them are in the main building, while some are in the recently built garden area. The superior rooms are perfect for couples or solo travelers, but there are bigger suites that can accommodate families, too. The Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza also thinks about honeymooners with specially designed honeymoon suites.
Thanks to its good reputation, the resort is usually fully-booked in the main holiday seasons, therefore we recommend to arrange your stay well in advance!
Tip: Egypt has a perfect climate for winter beach holidays with pleasant air and sea temperatures. Escape the cold, grey weather and recharge your batteries in the sun!
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