Cleopatra Spa Retreat: 120 Minutes of Bliss in Sharm El Sheikh

The best part of the Cleopatra Spa Retreat is its long, varied treatment sequence. You move from heat rooms to dry peeling, foam and soapy massage, body scrubs, a facial mask, and a 45-minute oil massage. It is more than a quick rubdown, and hotel pickup keeps the day easy.

I like the choice between chocolate or coconut body scrub, plus the Dead Sea salt treatment for hands and feet. I also like the strong personal touch reported in the experience, especially Ahmed’s careful work on knots and the couple treatment provided by Nora and Aswan. The main consideration is that the listed price is not the final price: add $5 per person in government taxes.

Key points at a glance

• A full treatment chain: Sauna and steam lead into peeling, foam massage, scrubs, facial care, and a 45-minute aroma massage.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off: Transport is included, so you do not need to arrange a taxi before or after the session.
• Chocolate or coconut choice: You can select the body scrub scent that suits your mood.
• Dead Sea salt for hands and feet: The scrub reaches beyond the usual back and shoulder massage.
• Named therapists in guest feedback: Nora, Aswan, and Ahmed are specifically praised for attentive treatment.
• Small maximum group: The activity accepts no more than 15 people, although the exact treatment-room setup is not specified.

From hotel pickup to a quiet spa setting

The experience takes about two and a half hours from pickup to return, with the spa program itself described as two hours. That difference matters. The extra half hour likely allows for transport and transitions, but the exact timing can vary with your hotel and the day’s schedule.

Pickup is offered from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. This is useful after a hot day outside, when finding a taxi to an unfamiliar spa is the last thing you want. You receive a mobile ticket and confirmation at booking, so the practical side is simple.

The activity allows a maximum of 15 people. That is not a guarantee of a private session, but it does place a reasonable limit on the group size. If you are booking with a partner, the experience can also work as a shared spa outing. One couple specifically received treatment from Nora and Aswan, who were praised for making the session excellent from pickup through return.

Sauna and steam before the treatments

Your spa time begins with the sauna and steam room. Heat first is a sensible order: it gives you time to slow down and prepares your skin for peeling and scrubbing. This opening also helps the session feel like a proper retreat rather than a single massage appointment.

The sauna and steam room are a useful part of the package, but you should pace yourself. If you do not enjoy high heat, tell the staff and keep this stage short. The provided details do not specify temperature, length of stay, or whether you can choose between the two rooms, so do not expect a fixed heat-room schedule.

This is also the point where you can settle into the pace of the day. The treatments that follow involve several products and techniques, so a few quiet minutes at the start help you switch from sightseeing mode to rest mode.

Black loofah or Mashalka dry peeling

Next comes a dry, full-body peeling with a glove. The choices are a black loofah or Mashalka. This is a more vigorous treatment than a light lotion application, designed to remove dry surface skin and prepare the body for the later scrub and massage.

The dry peeling is one of the more distinctive parts of the program. Many basic spa packages offer a massage and little else. Here, the peeling gives the treatment a traditional bathhouse feel, with a clear progression from heat to exfoliation to cleansing.

You should tell the therapist if you have sensitive skin or prefer lighter pressure. The information does not promise a gentle or medically tailored treatment, so the best way to keep it comfortable is to communicate before the glove work begins. Exfoliation can feel refreshing, but it should not feel painful.

Foam massage and soapy relaxation massage

After the dry peeling, you receive a foam massage followed by a soapy relaxation massage. These treatments bring water, foam, and touch into the session, creating a different sensation from the later oil massage.

The foam stage is a playful, sensory change of pace. It helps remove the dry peeling residue and leaves the body feeling clean before the scented scrub. The soapy massage is intended for relaxation rather than intensive muscle therapy, so you should think of it as part of the spa ritual, not a replacement for physiotherapy.

The package uses several stages that overlap in purpose, but that is also its appeal. If you want one focused treatment for a specific injury, this may feel too broad. If you like a long sequence of changing treatments, the variety gives the two hours a steady rhythm.

Chocolate or coconut body scrub

The body scrub offers a choice between chocolate and coconut. This small decision adds a personal touch and gives you control over the scent of the main body treatment.

Chocolate suits you if you want something sweet and indulgent. Coconut is the safer choice if you prefer a lighter, tropical scent. The information does not state that you can combine both, so expect to choose one rather than receive both.

The scrub is valuable after the dry peeling and foam work because it continues the skin-smoothing process. It is not just a scented extra. You are getting a sequence that focuses on cleansing and exfoliation before the final oil massage, when the skin can receive a richer product.

Keep in mind that the description does not specify the brand, ingredients, or whether the products are suitable for allergies. If you have a known sensitivity, ask the staff before treatment and make your preference clear.

Dead Sea salt for hands and feet

The hands and feet receive their own scrub with Dead Sea salt, applied by stone. This detail gives the package a little more range than a standard full-body massage. Hands and feet often get overlooked in spa sessions, even though they take plenty of daily wear.

The salt scrub is likely to feel more textured than the chocolate or coconut body scrub. That can be satisfying on the palms, soles, and heels, but sensitive skin may need a lighter touch. Again, tell the therapist if you want less pressure.

I like this part because it makes the treatment feel complete from head to toe. You are not simply waiting for the main massage. Each stage has a defined job, and the hand and foot work gives the middle of the session a useful change of focus.

Facial mask: chocolate, milk, or mud

The facial stage includes a choice of chocolate, milk, or mud mask. This is another point where you can select according to taste and skin preference.

Chocolate keeps the scent theme going, milk offers a gentler-sounding option, and mud gives the treatment a more traditional cleansing feel. The description does not provide medical skin advice or explain which mask suits oily, dry, or sensitive skin, so ask the spa staff for guidance rather than guessing.

The facial mask also creates a quiet pause between the more active body treatments and the final massage. You may spend part of this stage resting while the product sits. Exact application time is not given, so the overall schedule may vary.

The 45-minute aroma massage

The final treatment is a 45-minute full-body oil aroma massage. This is the longest single treatment in the program, and it is the part most likely to determine whether the experience feels truly restorative.

Aroma massage usually emphasizes flowing pressure and scented oil rather than a clinical muscle treatment. Still, the quality can depend heavily on the therapist. Ahmed is specifically praised for identifying knots, working on problem areas, and using techniques that left one customer especially satisfied. That is useful information if you want more than a light, generic massage.

You can improve this part by explaining what you need before the massage starts. Mention tight shoulders, a sore lower back, or a preference for firm or gentle pressure. Ahmed’s reported strength was noticing problem areas and addressing them, but you should not assume every session will be identical or that the same therapist will be assigned.

The 45-minute length is a good value within the package. You get enough time to settle into the treatment instead of spending most of the appointment on preparation and changing between stages. If massage is your main reason for booking, remember that the whole activity includes many other treatments, so only 45 minutes is dedicated to the oil massage itself.

Herbal tea and the ride back

A hot herbal tea is included near the end. It is a small touch, but it gives the session a natural closing point. After heat, scrubs, and oil, sitting with a warm drink helps you slow down before returning to your hotel.

Drop-off is included, which makes the package easier to fit into a busy Sharm El Sheikh holiday. You can book it on a day when you want a break from excursions, beaches, or evening plans, then return to your hotel without arranging transport.

The experience is not designed as a full-day outing. Its value comes from concentrated relaxation and convenience. You lose little sightseeing time while still getting a long list of treatments.

Is $55 a fair price?

The advertised price is $55 per person, but government taxes add $5 per person. That brings the stated total to $60 each. For two people, the listed price before taxes is $110, and the price after the stated tax is $120.

At that cost, you receive hotel pickup and drop-off, heat rooms, full-body peeling, two kinds of massage before the final treatment, a body scrub, a hand and foot scrub, a facial mask, a 45-minute aroma massage, and herbal tea. I consider that a solid package if you value variety and transport.

The value is less clear if you only want a high-end massage. In that case, a shorter dedicated massage might suit you better, though no comparison price is provided here. Cleopatra Spa Retreat makes more sense for someone who wants a full spa circuit with several stages rather than one central treatment.

The small group limit also helps the price feel reasonable, but the maximum of 15 does not tell you whether parts of the session are private or shared. If privacy is important, ask before booking.

Who will enjoy this spa program?

I would suggest this experience to you if you want a gentle break during a Sharm El Sheikh holiday and like treatments that change every few minutes. The package works well for couples, especially because couple massage is part of the service experience described by previous customers.

It also suits first-time spa visitors who prefer a ready-made schedule. You do not need to decide which treatment to add once you arrive. The program already moves from heat to peeling, cleansing, scrubbing, facial care, massage, and tea.

You may want to skip it if you dislike strong exfoliation, hot rooms, scented products, or having several different treatments in one appointment. It may also be a poor match if you need a specialized therapeutic massage, since the package is designed for relaxation rather than medical care.

Most people can participate, according to the activity information. Still, you should raise any personal health, skin, heat, or product concerns with the provider before treatment.

Booking, timing, and cancellation

Confirmation is provided at the time of booking, and the experience uses a mobile ticket. Pickup is offered, but you should pay close attention to the pickup instructions supplied for your hotel.

The activity can be canceled for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted. The deadline follows local Sharm El Sheikh time, so check the time zone before making a last-minute change.

The program is booked an average of 26 days ahead. That does not mean you must reserve nearly a month in advance, but it does suggest that early planning is sensible during busy holiday periods.

Should you book Cleopatra Spa Retreat?

Book it if you want a long, varied spa session with transport included and a final 45-minute aroma massage. The chocolate or coconut scrub, Dead Sea salt hand and foot treatment, facial mask choices, herbal tea, and named staff feedback give the program plenty of detail for its price.

I would be especially comfortable recommending it to couples and to anyone who wants an easy half-day pause from sightseeing. Just budget $5 extra per person for government taxes, mention any skin or pressure concerns before treatment, and remember that the package is relaxation-focused rather than clinical massage therapy.

If you prefer a private luxury spa or a single specialist massage, ask more questions before paying. For a broad, affordable treatment sequence in Sharm El Sheikh, though, this is a practical choice.

FAQ

How long does the Cleopatra Spa Retreat take?

The activity lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including the overall experience. The spa program itself is described as lasting 2 hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off also offered.

What treatments are included?

The package includes a sauna, steam room, dry full-body peeling with a black loofah or Mashalka, foam massage, soapy relaxation massage, chocolate or coconut body scrub, Dead Sea salt scrub for the hands and feet, a chocolate, milk, or mud facial mask, a 45-minute full-body aroma oil massage, and herbal tea.

Is hotel transportation included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered as part of the experience.

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $55 per person. Governmental taxes of $5 per person are not included, making the stated cost $60 per person after that additional charge.

How many people can join the activity?

The maximum group size is 15 people. The supplied information does not specify whether every treatment is private.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded or accepted.