Luxury for less: Rixos Aktau offers high-end getaway cheaper than Turkey or Egypt

Kursiv.media compared five-night stays at Rixos resort hotels in Egypt, Turkey and Kazakhstan, finding that Rixos Water World Aktau is, on average, 36% cheaper than similar Rixos hotels in Turkey and 20% cheaper than those in Egypt.

The comparison was based on bookings for two adults from Aug. 1 to 6, 2025, in a standard room with a king-size bed, garden or mountain view, and all-inclusive meals.

Kazakhstan

Rixos Water World Aktau
Located 48 kilometers from Aktau Airport, this resort features a water park, swimming pool, fitness center, spa, hammam steam room, tennis courts and a kids’ club. Guests can enjoy halal and buffet meals, airport transfer, free Wi-Fi and access to the TetysBlu theme park.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – approximately $2,050.
• Kompas tour operator – $1,650.
• Anextour.kz – $1,925.

Travel tip: The swimming season in Aktau runs from June to September, with daytime temperatures reaching 35-40°C (95-104°F). Water temperatures reach up to 25°C (77°F), though the region is often windy.

Turkey

Rixos Downtown Antalya
Set in Ataturk Park near Konyaalti Beach, the hotel offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains, plus a pool, spa, restaurants, tennis courts and fitness facilities. Guests can take a complimentary transfer to the Aruna private beach and The Land of Legends amusement park.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – approximately $2,735.
• Kompas – $2,650.
• Anextour.kz – Not available.

Rixos Park Belek
Located 500 meters from Belek’s public beach, the resort offers an outdoor pool, private beach access, a spa, a fitness center and entry to The Land of Legends park.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – $2,245.
• Kompas – $2,385.
• Anextour.kz – Not available.

Rixos Sungate Resort
Located on the Gulf of Antalya, this property features a 720-meter private beach, water park, spa, gym and tennis courts.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – $2,830.
• Kompas – $2,715.
• Anextour.kz – $3,690.

Egypt

Rixos Sharm El Sheikh
Located 8 km from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, this adults-only resort offers a sandy beach, seven pools, international restaurants, a fitness center, a spa and nightly entertainment. Guests also get free access to Rixos Aquaventure Park at the Rixos Premium Seagate.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – $1,845.
• Kompas – $1,870.
• Anextour.kz – Not available.

Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh
Just 2 km from the airport, the resort offers a pool, gym, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, kids’ club and playground.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – $2,090.
• Kompas – $2,070.
• Anextour.kz – Not available.

Rixos Premium Seagate
This beachfront resort features eight pools, nine restaurants, a spa, a gym, tennis courts, a nightclub and access to Rixos Aquaventure Park, which includes 23 water slides and multiple attractions.

Accommodation prices:

• Booking.com – $2,190.
• Kompas – $2,265.
• Anextour.kz – Not available.