Address Marassi Golf Resort

Standing at the tee ready to launch another flyer and it’s easy to see why top golfers are keen to play on one of Egypt’s (the Middle East’s) top courses.

Impeccably kept in spectacular surroundings, the Address Marassi Golf Resort is a slice of heaven for sporting enthusiasts.

Part of the impressive Marassi resort in Egypt’s beautiful North Coast, it sits alongside 10 other hotels, an international marina, yacht club and water park, all set along a 6.5 km stretch of white sandy beach and cool blue waters.

The Address is the place for golf, from the 18 hole golf course designed by Dubai based architect Peter Harradine, to the state-of-the-art golf academy and club house. In January the course hosted the Egypt Golf Series, part of the MENA tour and attracted professional players from all over the world.

A top team is on hand to help everyone from beginners to experts and the driving range is the perfect spot to master the sport.

The course has a ring of beautifully designed holiday homes around it and it’s peaceful atmosphere is just the ticket for a good round.

Golfers don’t need to walk far for an after game speciality as a well-appointed boutique hotel is just a short buggy ride away.

Oozing class and with 48 elegantly decorated rooms and suites and 82 serviced apartments, the hotel is a great place to relax. Its main entrance is spacious and with comfy furniture to chill out and enjoy the views from the balcony.

Designed in Tuscan style, the accommodation is all calming shades and luxury with good sized rooms and all the mod cons needed, including a Nespresso coffee machine and complimentary mini bar full of soft drinks and tasty snacks. And little acts of kindness, including a turn down service and attentive room service make the stay extra special.

After a hard day on the golf course, a spot of TLC is needed, and the hotel’s spa is an oasis of leisure. Special treatments including sporting massages, using top of the range natural oils, can help you relax and the spa has an indoor heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room plus fitness area in which to indulge.

A signature service is the Siwa salt body scrub, a restorative ritual which is rooted in centuries-old therapies and is deeply invigorating with the mineral rich substance blended with aromatic essence, such as lavender, sandalwood, white musk and lemongrass which helps awaken the senses, while breathing new life into tired skin.

A gentle exfoliating massage stimulates circulation and removes impurities, unclogging pores and helping create a natural, healthy glow.

The sea salt is harvested from naturally evaporated seawater, and its natural ingredients help ensure the skin is purified, balanced and revitalised.

Food options are impressive, with the hotel’s signature dining concept, Nooraï, serving fabulous breakfast buffets, as well as lunch and dinner with such delights as pan seared salmon, beef medallions and wild mushroom risotto.

The Links Sports Bar is the place to watch live action games and enjoy snacks, like crispy calamari and cheese nachos, alongside burgers and cocktails.

Blé is the place for artisan baking blended with modern elegance and serving the best Turkish poached eggs. Food can also be ordered from the grand outdoor pool and gardens.

Golf buggies can whisk guests around the resort to enjoy other facilities and the Address Marassi Golf Resort offers a range of packages for golfers of all abilities, ranging from a 5-night package with three rounds of golf (from $1,030 on a B&B basis and from $1,305 on a half board basis, based on two sharing a double room), to a spoiling week-long stay with four rounds of golf (from $1,395 on a B&B basis and from $1,780 on a half board basis, based on two sharing a double room). Each round of golf includes access to the driving range and a golf cart.

Youngsters are catered for in the Qix Kid’s Club, and the hotel offers special golf lessons for all the family to enjoy. It is a true golfer’s paradise!

The Details

Address Marassi Golf Resort, Marassi, Sidi Abd El Rahman, Kilo 129, Matrouh Road, Egypt.

Tel: +202 2160 0182

Website: www.addresshotels.com

Email: stayatmarassi@emaar.ae

Driving from Cairo to Marassi, takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, covering about 250-300 km via the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road. Flights from Cairo to Alamein Airport take around 60 minutes and then it’s a 30 minute drive to the resort. Flights to Cairo from the UK are via London or European hubs and Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) can help with long stay parking or hotels with parking facilities.

Type of Hotel: 5-Star Hotel

Number of Rooms: 48 rooms and suites plus 82 serviced apartments.

Price Band: Nightly rates start from $1,043 (£773*) for a double room.

Insider Tip: Try the Gamberoni all’aglio, the juiciest prawns bathed in garlic butter cream and brightened with lemon and chilli heat and complemented by smoky charred focaccia.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10/10

Author Bio:

Rebecca Hay is an experienced travel writer and member of The British Guild of Travel Writers. Follow her adventures with her family on Twitter and Instagram @emojiadventurer and on Facebook via EmojiAdventurers2.

Photographs courtesy of Address Marassi Golf Resort

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