Rotana expands its footprint in Egypt with the opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort on the North Coast

The newly inaugurated four-star resort، the second Rotana property in Egypt، enhances the brand's global portfolio with an additional 176 rooms.

This alcohol-free establishment boasts a private half-kilometer-long beach and an array of world-class amenities and recreational activities، delivering an exceptional family-friendly ambiance along the picturesque Mediterranean coast.

With a Total Investment Exceeding EGP 1.5 bn by Al-Marasem International for Development

Rotana، one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with 77 operational properties in the Middle East، Africa، Eastern Europe، and Türkiye (MENAT)، announces the opening of Palma Bay Rotana، in New Alamein، Egypt، with a total investment exceeding EGP 1.5 billion by Al Marasem International for Development.

This is Rotana's second hotel in Egypt، following the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh، the property will bring Rotana’s total footprint in the country to 702 keys.

Perfectly positioned at Marina Al-Alamein summer resort، the premier four-star resort delivers an unmatched hospitality experience، marrying elegance with the exceptional quality synonymous with one of the leading hospitality brands. With its coveted seaside location، Palma Bay Rotana offers premium services and modern accommodation options، for all travelers.

Commenting on the announcement، Philip Barnes، CEO of Rotana، said: “Further growing our expansion plans in the region، Palma Bay Rotana Resort marks an exciting milestone for Rotana as our second operational property in Egypt.

With a wide range of world-class amenities and scenic sea views، Palma Bay Rotana is designed to offer the perfect beach escape for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure.

Egypt continues to be a key market for us with tremendous potential and we look forward to welcoming guests to this stunning destination and providing them with opportunities to create ‘Treasured Time’ with loved ones.”

For his part، Tamer Saleh، General Manager of Palma Bay Rotana Resort، said: "The opening of our resort in New Alamein City is not just an expansion of our resorts in Egypt، but a testament to the allure of this rapidly growing coastal destination.

I am incredibly proud to lead a skilled and passionate team committed to providing unforgettable experiences for our guests. We are excited to offer a refined hospitality experience and superior service، ensuring a unique stay that matches the beauty and splendor of the resort’s surroundings. We invite everyone to discover the comfort and elegance of Palma Bay Rotana Resort."

Spanning an area of 18،000 square meters، the brand-new resort boasts 176 elegantly appointed rooms، with configurations ranging from cosy standard rooms to expansive one-، two-، and three-bedroom suites. Styled with a modern contemporary aesthetic، guests can select their preferred panorama، be it a captivating sea view، a peaceful lagoon vista، or the distinctive city of Marina.

As enticing as the views، resort amenities include “Bodylines” Health and Fitness Centre، massage rooms، complete with sauna and steam rooms، and three outdoor swimming pools، including one specifically designed for children، as well as a private beach with crystal-clear waters and soft white sands، providing the perfect environment for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Moreover، the resort incubates a fully equipped gym، padel and tennis courts، a beach volleyball spot، and a multipurpose court for football and volleyball. A dedicated kids' playground is also available for younger guests، ensuring a memorable stay for the entire family.

Guests to Palma Bay Rotana will also be able to savour culinary delights across six diverse dining venues، including Atrium Café; Horizon، a bustling all-day dining restaurant; Nasma، an all-day shisha lounge on the beach; two relaxed pool bars (The Deck and Aquarius)، and Whispers، an energetic beach bar.

Moreover، the resort features Mirage a multi-purpose meeting room accommodating up to 30 guests، equipped with advanced audiovisual technologies and natural lighting، making it an ideal venue for business meetings، special occasions، or social events.

Rotana currently operates 77 hotels in the Middle East، Africa، Eastern Europe، and Türkiye، serving more than six million guests per year. Rotana’s overall pipeline currently spans 9،830 keys across six superlative brands، including an impressive 40 international hotels and seven new properties in the UAE.