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Penguin Village

Mashraba St, Dahab 46617, Egypt
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Penguin Village
Ranked #32 of 50 hotels in Dahab
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Sabie, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Great location right on the sea and a short walk from the main shopping/restaurant area. Restaurant is amazing...tastiest and cheapest we could find in Dahab with a great balcony and beautiful views. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The dive shop is relaxed, user friendly, all staff were great and diving was crazy cheap! All staff are friendly, helpful and can... More

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Siwa, Egypt
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I stayed only 1 night here, but will be back for sure. The room was spotlessly clean, including fresh clean sheets. The cafe is just 1 minute from your room, and one step off its outer wall and you are swimming over the house reef. Service was polite and informative. The five centre staff were also very helpful providing information... More

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London, United Kingdom
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205 reviews 205 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

First off we went for the room with a balcony with sea views. The first room we had the shower head was not connected. Also the AC did not work, we talked to them about this and they had the parts to fix both (why didn't they?) the second room was a good size but we ha a broken window... More

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Marbleton, Quebec
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37 reviews 37 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Essentially the Pingouin Village is well situated on the waterfront, the rooms are clean and the price was right for our budget. But, some anoying details made our stay less than memorable. To begin with, we had the loudspeakers of the restaurant right in front of our "sea view" room; it was so loud that we couldn't hold a normal... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Booked my dive package here and qualified for a discounted room or free bed in the dorm. Selected the twin room for £3.50 per night and that's about as cheap as a private room can get. Okay the room was basic with just 2 beds and a fan but just as a place to sleep its amazing value. Separate shower... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Three friends and me went to the penguin village this february and we really enjoyed our stay there. The hotel all together gives a nice, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are totally fine compared to the price you´re paying and from the attending restaurant you´ve got a beautiful view on the ocean. Beside that the staff was incredibly friendly,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I stayed at Penguin 6 years ago, and was very pleased with location, facilities and service, including its dive shop, so I convinced some friends of staying there during a trip during December 2012. Unfortunately this visit was a disappointment: Penguin Village is well located (not in the middle of the noise of the shops and restaurants, but a short... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Two friends and me spent a week at the Penguin Village and had a great experience! Well located on the quietest part of Dahab thus has an easy access to all the amenities. Good vibe with a mix of backpackers and divers together. Rooms are quite basic, though clean and comfortable enough to have a good shower and rest, all... More

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PenguinDiversDahab, Manager at Penguin Village, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Hello Thank you for the nice review ,it rely help us allot to improve our services , It is been very nice to have you staying with us ,send us more friends and guests and we will be happy to see you again soon, Have a lovely day from sunny Dahab, Kind Regards, More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I have been in Dahab quite a lot of times and also lived there for underwater research. As a tourist I always stayed with the Penguin Hotel, the staff was real nice before and food was great. Not this time. Due to new salaries for the staff they disappeared and a new unexperienced crew work at this hotel now, also... More

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PenguinDiversDahab, Manager at Penguin Village, responded to this review
31 March 2013

Hello Thank you for taken the time to write a review,your opinion is our guide line to improve our services ,doing our best to help you having a pleasant unforgettable holiday ,Yes we do agree about the new staff which has been changed again last month Du to some changes all over the Penguin to improve the quality and service... More

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We stayed at the Penguin hotel for a week and were happy with the great value and cleanliness of the hotel room. Penguin has a very laid back atmosphere, many a morning was spent in the lovely courtyard garden. The staff are very friendly and helpful, always happy to answer any questions or request. I say the Penguin is idyllic... More

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PenguinDiversDahab, Manager at Penguin Village, responded to this review
23 February 2013

Thank you very much for taken the time to write this review, Its very been nice to have you staying with us and hope we will be bitter and bitter next time we will see you ,enjoy your travel,and safely back home, Kind regards. More

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Also Known As:
Penguin Village Hotel
Penguin Village Dahab
Penguin Village Hotel Dahab
Address: Mashraba St, Dahab 46617, Egypt
Region: Egypt > Red Sea and Sinai > South Sinai > Dahab
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#17 On the Beach Hotels in Dahab
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Friendly, clean hotel located on the waterfront. A range of rooms including ones with A/C, private bathrooms and balcony with red Sea views. Onsite restaurant and dive center offering recreational diving and PADI courses. Pick up service from anywhere in Egypt and assistance in arranging tours to surrounding cities and the Sinai region.hope to see you soon> ... more   less 
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