10/10
Arriving just 2 weeks after the official opening I doubt we will see the hotel this quiet again.
It's clearly not going to be fully operational for a few weeks. Only 1 block is open while the other is still being fitted out. The noise is mostly confined to indoors so isn't terribly noticeable. Not all the restaurants were open but they are coming online slowly and there is definitely a lack of signage anywhere.
The swim up rooms are lovely (note that the pool isn't heated). Food & service in the main restaurant is superb. So much choice every day, all cooked perfectly.
Service in all the bars is also exceptional. People are genuinely happy to see us. We rarely waited longer than a minute to have our plates cleared in the restaurant or the offer of another drink in a bar.
The small water park won't challenge the nearby Gravity hotel and water park but that's not the demographic this hotel is going for.
Remember that Sahl Hasheeh is actively being developed. The hotel to the left is still quite a way off being ready and groundwork has started on another property to the right. The layout of the room blocks should mitigate a lot of noise especially if you have a swim up or pool view room.
I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. The staff are wonderful, sunbeds plentiful, food, service and housekeeping are immaculate.
My only complaint is the woeful WiFi. I've had much better elsewhere in Makhadi Bay and a company this size needs WiFi to match all other areas of the resort
Ryan
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025