The InterContinental Palace Port Ghalib enjoys a great beachfront location on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea, the hotel has a wonderful history too originally built by Ghalib to extol the love he felt for his wife. Designed to bring the elements of water and earth in at every opportunity the hotel features an expansive salt water lagoon, water pavilions and cascading gardens. The hotel is quintessentially Arabic in design, style and in the friendly warm atmosphere offering holidaymakers an almost storybook oasis like experience with 1st class services and amenities too. Indulge your senses and treat yourself by booking your next stay in Egypt at the InterContinental Palace Port Ghalib. Local tips: the hotel boasts its own diving centre offering courses and diving experiences for all levels and ages. Guests will delight at sighting Spinner Dolphins, Dugongs and Hammerhead Sharks.   Please note: rates and conditions are not valid for Egyptian passport holders FACILITIES:Food, drinks and entertainment: guests can choose from a variety of dining options including a main restaurant serving all meals buffet style featuring dishes from around the world, 4 live cooking stations, further dining options include a Far East restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant. Lighter meals/snacks are available from the beach snack bar/café, the coffee house and the marina café/bar. Drinks are served throughout the day from the beach café/bar, pool deck bar, look out bar and marina café/bar and lounge bar. Entertainment includes live music, live performances and dancing. Sports, games and activities: outdoor swimming pool, spacious sun loungers and parasols, direct beach access, sun loungers and parasols, recreation and multi sports court, dive centre with courses run for all levels of expertise and age, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, mini golf, gardens, full service Spa featuring beauty/facial treatments, sauna, hammams, massage, Thai treatment rooms, couples room, tennis court. Further sporting amenities/activities are available nearby for hire/rental including sailing, boating, fishing, safari, quad biking and horse riding. For the kids: kids outdoor swimming pool, kids club, dedicated animation team with organized games/activities indoor and outdoor, games room/area, mini golf. Additional: 24 hour reception, currency exchange, housekeeping, maid service, business centre/services, secretarial services/postal/fax, limo hire, car hire, safety deposit box (reception), laundry/valet service, guest relations desk, internet access, concierge services, ATM cash machine, air conditioned public areas, porter/bellman services, parking, babysitting services.