Rixos Montaza Alexandria occupies a beautiful corner of the Montaza estate at the eastern end of the city, a minute's walk from the Montaza Palace, and it is the most resort-like stay in Alexandria. It has 607 rooms and a wide variety of accommodation, from Deluxe Rooms with park or sea views of around 490 square feet and Club Superior Rooms to bungalows and chalets on the grounds, a Family Duplex Suite, Deluxe Suites of more than 1,100 square feet, a Swim Up Suite and a Royal Suite. The hotel has a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, the Anjana Spa, a gym, three restaurants and a beach bar, with a garden and a ballroom. Free parking is offered on site, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas. It is a hotel for a proper seaside stay, where sightseeing is a series of day outings rather than the whole trip.
Location and getting around
The hotel is within the Montaza grounds, so the palace is a one-minute walk, Montazah Beach is about five minutes on foot, and the Sheraton Montazah and El Mamurah Beach are each about fourteen minutes on foot. The Montazah station is around eleven minutes on foot. Kouta Park is five minutes by car.
The ancient sights of the city lie much further west, usually half an hour or more by taxi, so plan your Library, Citadel and Catacombs visits as one or two longer days. The airport is a long drive from this end of the city, so allow generous time for transfers.
Rooms and facilities
The bungalows and chalets are the distinctive choice, offering more privacy and a garden feel, and some are set close to the water. Sea-view rooms and suites are the better choice for couples, while the Family Duplex Suite and the larger bungalows suit groups.
The hotel's dining includes three restaurants and a beach bar, and buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge on some rates, so check what your rate includes. The pool and beach areas are seasonal in character, so check when you book that they will be open on your dates.
Who it suits and what to know: this is the choice for travellers who want to combine the gardens and shoreline of Montaza with a few days of ancient sights, for families who want space, and for couples looking for a resort setting rather than a downtown hotel. It is not convenient for travellers who want to walk to the Library or the museums, and it is priced at the top of the range for Alexandria. Summer and holiday weekends are very busy, so book early, and consider midweek stays in spring and autumn for the best balance of weather and value.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside Montaza Palace and gardens
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Anjana Spa and gym
- ✓Three restaurants and a beach bar
- ✓Bungalows and chalets
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Rixos Montaza Alexandria?+
It is within the Montaza estate at the eastern end of Alexandria, about a one-minute walk from the Montaza Palace.
Does the hotel have a beach and pool?+
Yes. It has a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a gym. Check seasonal opening when you book.
Is it close to the Library and the Citadel?+
No. They are at the western end of the city, usually half an hour or more by taxi, so plan them as separate outings.
