Ecolodge Village

The ecovillage is set up as a Diving Centre catering for divers and snorkellers. We use their facilities and boats for Wild and Free Dolphin Swim programmes.

The environmentally friendly buildings within the Village are ideally suited to the desert location and have 24-hour electricity and water desalination. Large shady palm frond huts at the water’s edge provide communal space to meet other guests and enjoy your meals and socialise. The kitchens are well equipped and bread and cakes are baked daily. Three meals are served each day in the superb new restaurant and mid afternoon cake with unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks. Vegetarian and special diet options available. Beer, fruit juice, snacks and ice-cream can be bought on site.

Option 1: Madyafah Chalets (en-suite)

Built in attractive Arabic style the dome roofed en-suite chalets are very spacious with twin beds, wardrobes, and private sun terraces at the front and back with sea and desert mountain views.

• Full en-suite facilities
• Twin beds and wardrobe
• Stunning Red Sea and desert mountain views
• Private sun terrace front and back
• Bathroom Towels provided
• 24 m² room
• Electric fan

The Chalets are 24m² stone buildings with domed roofs. This desert styled architecture is very effective and stays cool enough without requiring air-conditioning. In addition there are two terraces of 8m² with bamboo chairs. One of the terraces has a mountain view while the other one is facing the sea.

Chalets are large enough to take an extra bed and can be taken as a triple by arrangement. Ideal for familes.

The chalets are en-suite with cold/hot shower and toilet, and are furnished with two beds, wardrobe, side table, dressing table with a mirror and a fan. The guests should bring their own towels for the beach. Towels are provided for showering. Sheets and pillowcases are changed regularly by our housekeeping team.

Bathroom towels are provided in the Chalets, but please bring your own beach towels.

Option 2: Mandarah Bungalows

Very attractive domed Mandarah Bungalows which are simple but beautifully designed using local limestone. The bungalows have been built on the side of the wadi (valley), overlooking the sea. Traditional domed and vaulted desert architecture and thick stone walls keep the rooms cool. Each bungalow has its own terrace with views of the sea.

• Twin beds
• Stunning Red Sea views
• Private sun terrace
• 3.5 x 3.5m

The Mandarahs are located behind the tents on the side of the wadi (valley) overlooking the bay. The huts have 2 beds with sheets, blankets and a pillow each. There is a bedside table with lamp and a wardrobe. The Mandarahs are 3.5 x 3.5m with domed roofs and windows. This desert styled architecture is very effective and they seem to stay cool enough without requiring air-conditioning. Guests staying in Mandarahs have the use of have the use of communal showers and toilets with running hot and cold water. The toilets empty to a septic tank and so flush, although to avoid blockages all used paper should be placed in the bin beside the toilet. Bring your own towels for the beach and for showering. Sheets and pillowcases are changed regularly by the housekeeping team.

The Mandarahs share toilets and shower blocks. Please bring your own towels.

Option 3: Canvas Tent

Spacious canvas tents pitched on the sand are a very popular choice with those who enjoy an expedition feel and briefly wish to leave the western world behind...

Fall asleep counting the shooting stars in the wide night sky and wake to the sound of the sea gently lapping the shore.

Each tent measures 9 m² and has two Bedouin beds and mats on the floor, and electric light. The beds are about 2 meters apart and they are supplied with 2 sheets, blankets (not necessary in summer) and a pillow per person. Individual booked guests will have a tent for themselves with single supplement.

Should you need an extra blanket (for most people one is fine) or additional bedding, please just ask. The tents are supplied with lighting, however taking a 'head torch' is useful. There is also an electric socket for recharging batteries and using computers. When you arrive at the Ecolodges the staff will explain how the tent flaps can be used to stop sand entering the tent. The tents have the use of communal showers and toilets with running hot and cold water. The toilets empty to a septic tank and so flush, although to avoid blockages all used paper should be placed in the bin beside the toilet. Bring your own towels for the beach and for showering. Sheets and pillowcases are changed regularly by the housekeeping team.

The Tents share toilets and shower blocks. Please bring your own towels.