Stella Beach Resort & Spa, Makadi Bay

Review So we arrived at Stella Resort & Spa on the 22nd June 2025 for a week stay. Check in was smooth and the bell boy took us to our room. Along the way the bell boy gave us all the information on where the main features of the hotel were such as the main dining court, the “Al a Carte” restaurants & beach snack bar. This in my opinion was amazing because we knew the layout due to this information. The hotel complex is very large boasting a number of pools and also a lovely pool bar. The hotel is spotless and the staff work very hard in blistering heat to maintain this. There are a vast amount of beds around the various pools and we found no issues in getting beds, even late in the morning. There are large parasols with every two beds which also great as it was very hot. Food. Breakfast- So as you would expect the food is catered along the lines of most hotels around Europe boasting a large amount of fresh fruit, cheese and cold meats. Hot food is also available and you can have your fried eggs freshly made and also omelettes made fresh to your liking. There are two hot plates where you can get these. We always went to Gedo as he is so welcoming and always has a smile and joke with you while he makes your order for you. We love you Gedo, please never change. Lunch- Now you can either go to the snack bar located on the beach end of the resort where you can have chips, pizza, burgers and fresh fruit. We found the food here very good. You can also go to the main dining area where there is more of a selection such as freshly cooked meats both warm and cold on offer. The dining area is air conditioned which offers a lovely break from the heat while you dine. Evening Meal- Again plenty to choose from at the main dining court and we had no complaints regarding the food, it was all lovely. As we were staying for a week we had the ability to choose to dine in one of the four “Al a Carte” restaurants:- Italian,Indian, Lebanese or Chinese. Now the Italian and the Indian are situated on the Resort & Spa side of the complex and the Lebanese & Chinese are on the Stella Gardens side of the complex. You get to dine at two of these restaurants during your week stay and you simply book through reception. We chose the Italian and the Indian and both visits were 10 out of 10. The food and service were fantastic. If you do want to go to the Gardens side of the complex there is a regular shuttle bus you can use. Although we never went to the Gardens side of the complex we did have good reviews from other people we met. Hotel Pool Side Staff. Amazing is all I can say! We got to know many of the staff who are very courteous and welcoming. We particularly got to know “Shady & John” who were the two that were allocated our area of the pool. They were brilliant and regularly came past asking if we needed fresh drinks of which they would bring to you. Thankyou both so very much, you really enhanced our holiday experience. Entertainment Staff. Again wow!!! Th

Left yesterday and couldnt wait to write a very deserved review, we have had the most amazing time, the hotel is so beautiful, its spotless with such beautiful gardens, and within metres of the beach and gorgeous waters full of marine life, theres everything for every age. The pools are so warm and there is always beds available anytime of the day. The cleaners work so hard and always have a smile and we looked forward every day to find what towel animal they would make on the beds, they were so funny. The staff are a credit to Orient and make the holiday so special. The pool bar staff and the annimation team are just awesome and have something for everybody all day everyday, the foam party and colour festival are great. Big shout out to Maradonna, Katya, Ahmed and gang who filled our holiday with so much fun but also gave us time to relax and enjoy our holiday too. The food is international and delicious , you will never struggle to find something enjoyable, the waiter service from Mohamed Atia was exceptional, he was so kind and friendly and made and made our week especially my daughter who he would make funny drinks for. The Italian is excellent and a beautiful place to eat. Even the higher management Mr Gabr who looks after both hotels makes time for everyone and is around the pool daily ensuring guests are getting the best service . There were guests from Germany , Russia, England & Wales and the whole experience is aimed at everyone and so no one feels overwhelmed and no one was rude or loud or getting any better service than another, they all just enjoyed themselves . The managment also end the week with a private cocktail party and canapes for the guests leaving the next day which is a lovely touch. We cant thankyou all enough for making our stay so special, we left last night and have already booked to return again. Would 1000% recommend to everyone See you soon Stella xxx

Nice beach, nice poll, clean rooms everyday, entertainers doing different activities everyday(Buddha is very nice and friendly), bar keepers is the best they serve us always , restaurant food is amazing and everyday is different food, the chef there is so friendly, next year for sure I will be coming back because I love this hotel

We have been here for 2 weeks, we have enjoyed our stay very much, Ford was very good, with too much vareity, room was also very clean and the staff are nice and friendly. Entertainment best of the world, we have been to many Hotels and countries, this was our best holiday with Entertainment Team, Thanks to Capo and his Team they made our holiday unforgetable.

Beautiful hotel with lovely warm pool Stayed here in March 2025 with my elderly mum. We were both really pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the hotel, rooms & grounds were. It is right on the beach. Don’t forget your £25 in British cash to pay in arrival at the airport! Only a 30 minute transfer from the airport. We arrived late, after the restaurant was shut, but they open it up for late arrivals which was much appreciated - don’t expect drinks though, or grab one from the bar on your way in if after normal restaurant hours. Our room was lovely, large & modern with a stunning bathroom. The beds were extremely comfortable & great pillows (I am VERY fussy about pillows!). We both slept really well. There are several pools including one lovely warm pool with a swim up bar. The others were freezing but even in March the sun was very hot so a paddle in the cold pools was great & I imagine ideal for swimming in summer. In winter its shady round the pool from 4pm so head to the beach. The sun sets at about 6pm (winter). There is a self service screen in reception for booking in to two of the four A La Carte restaurants per week. We chose the Lebanese at the sister hotel (free shuttle bus every 15 mins). Nice to see the sister hotel which is a walkable distance away if you prefer. It had pool slides, so great for kids. The hotel decor is very dated at the other Stella (Stella Gardens) so I’m glad we chose the Stella Beach. The Lebanese A La Carte was fine. I love Lebanese so enjoyed it, but have had a lot better. We also opted for the Indian at our hotel. Without doubt the best meal we ate all week & I highly recommend. It was nice also nice to have a change of scene. We also tried the snack bar for lunch, which was table service & very nice. The salads & chicken & chips were very small portions but delicious. I found the breakfast (omelettes made to order, fresh fruit, plus all the usual pastries & cooked breakfast bits etc) delicious. Lunch was excellent too with an amazing selection of gorgeous salads & dips with tzatziki, hummus, tahini etc. I really enjoyed the breakfast & lunch. Dinner (evening meal) was a bit hit & miss, as they often are on all inclusive holidays. The Fisherman (seafood) themed night was very good with king prawns on skewers. The Pharaoh night was also very good with delicious kebabs. There was a huge selection of food so you should always find something you liked. There was always a meat carvery, pasta bar & chips, so even the fussy beige food eaters should be happy. There was beautiful fresh bread cooked by a very hard working lady from morning til night, which was also delicious. The premier league games are screened live in the bar if you want to watch the football. The air con in the room was great. Watch out for mosquitoes! It would have been nice to sleep with the door open but I didn’t want to get bitten. I wore a lot of repellent & escaped any bites but saw others covered. We paid £70 for two 30 minute ba

So, I’m infuriated by the rubbish reviews about this hotel, and can only think they are written by rival hotels/staff! DO NOT LISTEN!! We are half way through a fabulous week here and we have been delighted. Yes, it was a bargain, so we would say it has outperformed our expectations! If you want to get”wrecked” every night, you may find the the local spirits lacking - so just bring your duty free with you; we’re not alcoholics, so have found the cocktails pleasant and like the fact we can have a few without the danger of feeling squiffy (my partner doesn’t drink virtually any alcohol at home); the food IS a little on the bland side for our taste, but as seasoned travellers we appreciate they are catering for the masses; but it’s very easy to spice it up to taste - look out for the sauces and spices corners - want chilli? Add your own! The staff are polite, kind and willing; where else have you been where there is a man dedicated to swatting flies in the bar area (not many seen anyway - they “fog” every two days - or a lady who circulates daily chatting to clients about their stay and actively seeking out any issues? The gardens are stunning and the gardeners deserve a rating of excellent - please don’t forget them in your tipping regime. The massage and pedicures we had were fabulous; even the sales reps who are spreading the word about the available services are fun to chat to and not at all pushy! The pool man is sweet, the flatbread lady awesome, as is the omelette chef. Please DO NOT pay any heed to the bad reviews, they are fictitious in our opinion. It’s rare we revisit a travel destination, but we will be back! Thank you to all the staff who have made our short stay a memorable one ❤️