Bays of Sharm el-Sheikh. How to choose the right hotel in Egypt in winter Sharm El Sheikh Bay description

The winter is coming! And although Egypt is warm and sunny, high waves and windy weather can ruin your holiday experience! That is why we continue the series of articles about Egypt!

In the previous article we talked about the best hotels with lagoons in Hurghada, and now we bring to your attention an overview of windless bays in the popular resort of Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh!

Well, let’s find out in more detail where is the best place to relax in winter! The resort has three bays that will be comfortable in winter. Let's begin!

Located 10 km from Sharm el-Sheikh airport. Magnificent sandy beaches, cleared of remnants of corals, with a gentle entry into the sea. Ideal for holidays with small children. And of course, there are coral reefs not far from the shore, so those who like to dive and watch the underwater world will not be bored.

This area is the oldest in the city and is considered the unofficial center of Sharm El Sheikh! The place is ideal for a driving and youth holiday. It is known for its avenue with a huge number of different shops, cafes and clubs. One of the best clubs - Le Pacha is located right here. Every evening all the youth of Sharma gather here.

1. Movenpick Sharm el Sheikh Naama Bay 5 * From 478435 KZT per person
2. Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa 5 * From 422879 KZT per person
3. Marriott Resort Beach Front 5 * From 395428 KZT per person
4. Novotel Beach 5* From 398369 KZT per person
5. Marriott Resort Mountain 5* From 395428 KZT per person
6. Tropitel Naama Bay 5* From 345,700 KZT per person
7. Lido Sharm Hotel 4 * From 301310 KZT per person
8. Ghazala Beach Hotel 4 * From $321 per person
9. Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino 5 * From 299676 KZT per person
10. Hilton Fayrouz Resort 4 * From $305 per person
11. Oriental Rivoli Hotel 4 * From 247061 KZT per person

Ras um el Sid

19 km from the airport between Naama Bay and Sharm el Maya there is a small bay. First of all, it is known for its incredibly rich underwater world. If you're flying to Egypt to go diving or snorkeling (swimming with goggles and snorkeling), there's no better place!

To make it easy to get to the main advantage - the corals, or as they are also called “underwater gardens” here, an event at sea on a pontoon is possible on the beaches of all hotels. Here you can easily discover a new sport - diving. Almost every hotel has its own diving centers and schools. Be sure to try this sport, because there are underwater caves in the bay - an incredible experience!

The beaches here, as in other bays, are wonderful. However, here they are sometimes narrow, and the sea is quite deep after a few meters. Ideal for those who love to swim!

The best hotels in Ras um al Sid are:

1. Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5 * From 345428 KZT per person
2. Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort 5 * From 296734 KZT per person
3. Jaz Fanara Residence 4 * From 283989 KZT per person
4. Albatros Aqua Blu Resort 4 * From 316996 KZT per person
5. Royal Grand Sharm 5 * From 283989 KZT per person
6. Club El Faraana Reef Resort From $341 per person
7. Renaissance Golden View Beach Resort 5 * From 233008 KZT per person
8. New La Perla Hotel 3 + * From 209,000 KZT per person

Sharm el Maya

Located next to Ras um el Sid. Another small bay, which is also windless, because it is protected by mountains on three sides. The local beaches are some of the best: sandy, with a gentle slope into the sea. You can safely swim; it is almost impossible to encounter stones, corals or sea urchins.

Near the bay is the Old Town area with its main attraction: the Old Market. Here local merchants sell a wide variety of things. People come here from everywhere for the local Arabic flavor and atmosphere.

And another advantage is the harbor, from which you can go on boat excursions and walks. One of the most popular is a trip to the Ras Mohammed nature reserve. Be sure to visit it, we recommend it!

In Sharm el-Sheikh there is a small bay with the proud and beautiful name White Knight, which means White Knight. It is well protected from wind and waves, thereby attracting a lot of attention from avid divers.

A deep picturesque canyon, starting at a depth of 8-10 meters and going into a depth of approximately 40-50 meters with its steep ledges, is the main underwater attraction of White Knight Bay.

There is one very interesting cave here, located at a depth of 27 meters, but beginners cannot conquer it. Many of the divers follow a route that takes in the canyon's highlights before returning back to the boat. If you are interested in underwater sports, visit these places discreetly and you will not regret it!

Ras Um El Sid Bay

Ras Um El Sid Bay, with its magnificent coral reefs, is a favorite spot for divers. Its name means "mother's cape" in Arabic. The famous explorer Jacques Cousteau included these places in the list of the 10 best in the world. Due to the incredible beauty of the underwater world and the huge number of underwater marine inhabitants, the sea in the bay area is of great interest to divers.

The coastline slopes smoothly down to a depth of about 20 meters from the surface, creating the most comfortable conditions for divers to observe the diverse life of marine life. In some places the bottom is at great depth, so precautions should be taken here. Near the bay there is a wall of beautiful gorgonian corals.

Numerous caves and grottoes hide a wide variety of marine life, including moray eels, lionfish, groupers and schools of glass fish. During strong currents, schools of barracudas and tropical horse mackerel can be found near the reef. The magnificent beach is famous for its huge coral pillar, which descends 60 meters. Experienced divers regularly make night dives here.

Ras Um El Sid Bay

Ras Um Sid Bay with its magnificent coral reefs is one of the most popular diving spots. Its name means "mother's cape" in Arabic. The famous explorer Jacques Cousteau included these places in the list of the 10 best in the world. Due to the incredible beauty of the underwater world and the huge number of underwater marine inhabitants, the sea in the bay area is of great interest to divers.

The coastline slopes smoothly down to a depth of about 20 meters from the surface, creating the most comfortable conditions for divers to observe the diverse life of marine life. In some places the bottom is at great depth, so precautions should be taken here. Near the bay there is a wall of beautiful gorgonian corals. Numerous caves and grottoes hide moray eels, lionfish, huge groupers and hundreds of glass fish. During strong currents, schools of barracudas and tropical horse mackerel can be found near the reef. The magnificent beach is famous for its huge coral pillar, which descends 60 meters. Experienced divers regularly make night dives here.

Ras Nasrani Bay

Ras Nasrani Bay is located near the main airport of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.

The beautiful bay amazes the inexperienced viewer with the appearance of multi-colored corals and a large number of bright fish, which can be observed even without special equipment. Ras Nasrani is considered one of the best places in Sharm el-Sheikh for those who like to view the underwater world of the Red Sea.

There is a walking path along the Red Sea coast of Ras Nasrani, where you can stroll in the evening, enjoying the view of the night sky with bright stars.

One of the attractions of the bay is the living coral reef near the Baron Hotel, which is impressive in its beauty and the wide variety of fish species that live within its boundaries.

Sights of Sharm El Sheikh

I have devoted several previous stories to the bays of Sharm El Sheikh with beautiful underwater reefs and the most suitable places for snorkeling and diving:

When you write about this or that bay with an incomprehensible Arabic name, you always want to know how this name is translated into Russian.

Gardens bay is in English and translates as “Garden Bay”. By the way, the name is very consistent with the real underwater world. Here you can find whole rows of coral gardens made of soft and hard corals - after all, it’s not for nothing that the bay is called the Bay of Gardens! You get the impression that you are swimming in gardens of gorgonian sea corals, surrounded by the Madrepore Pyramids - these are areas of coral reefs that rise from the depths of the sea close to the surface and give the bay the appearance of a real garden.

Cozy and picturesque Ras Um Sid Bay ( Ras um Sid) translated from Arabic means "mother's cape". Previously, this place was the site of a military garrison, and later a Bedouin settlement. A cape topped with a lighthouse rises above the Strait of Tiran leading into it. Famous French explorer Jacques Yves Cust o included this bay in the list of ten most beautiful places in the world.

The next bay, about which I am now preparing a detailed story, is called Ras Nasrani. In Russian this does not sound very euphonious. When I started looking for a translation on Google, I accidentally came across a link that is not directly related to this story, but will certainly cheer you up:

When going to Sharm el-Sheikh in winter, you cannot fail to take into account one very important point that can affect your entire trip. We are talking about windiness and the right choice of the resort area where it will be comfortable to relax.

Egypt is geographically divided into bays, each of which has its own name. The most famous ones that are most popular among our tourists are Sharks Bay, Naama Bay and Nabq. Besides this, there are many more small ones where you can also find good hotels. So - what is the difference and how to choose the best place in Sharm el-Sheikh to relax?

Nabq

Peculiarities:

Nabq is the northernmost district of Sharm el-Sheikh, located near the Nabq National Reserve, which has been included in the Ras Mohammed Nature Reserve since 1992. In the reserve you can see many exotic plants and birds living in the wild.

Hotels:

Nabq is one of the dynamically developing areas and some of the best hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh are located here - Rixos Seagate, Rixos Sharm-el-Sheikh and Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh.

Entertainment:

The promenade in this area is the street La Strada, it houses the La Strada, Al Khan and Metro shopping centers, as well as many small shops and souvenir shops.

Beach:

The beaches in Nabq are very flat and mostly sandy, but high and low tides are common here, so it takes quite a long time to walk to the depths. There is also a coral reef here; they can be reached by piers or pontoons, which are among the longest on the coast.

During the winter season, there are strong winds in Nabka Bay, so the beaches may be closed for swimming.

Sharks Bay

Peculiarities:

This bay is perhaps one of the most “famous” among our tourists. And this is not at all surprising - beautiful coral reefs and non-windy weather in winter attract more and more visitors here all year round. The coral reefs here are truly excellent and the fish will pleasantly surprise you

Hotels:

Sharks Bay has luxury world-class hotels - Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Royal Savoy Hotel and Villas, Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort, Sultan Gardens Resort

Entertainment:

Sharks Bay is famous for its pedestrian street Soho Square. Since it got its name from the London square of the same name, many things here are reminiscent of Great Britain - pubs, red booths and a British house. Soho Square is more like one big entertainment street with many shops, restaurants, a cinema, a singing fountain and even an ice skating rink! Prices here are slightly higher than in other areas of Sharm el-Sheikh, and although bargaining is accepted here, prices are not willingly reduced.

Beach:

Sharks Bay is one of the most interesting bays for swimming, as the coral reef here is very beautiful and varied. Here you can see big ones Napoleons, stingrays and dangerous lionfish, surgeon fish, moray eels. In addition, there are no underwater currents in Sharks Bay, so this is the best place for beginners who want to try diving. For experienced divers they offer night dives, which are also very interesting.

Naama Bay

Peculiarities:

Naama Bay is the oldest, and therefore the most developed and interesting area in terms of infrastructure for tourists, since very close to the hotels there are many shops, restaurants, nightclubs, souvenir shops and other entertainment.

Hotels:

Naama Bay has many hotels of various categories from the popular Maritim Jolie Ville, Hotel Novotel Sharm El-Sheikh to the luxurious Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa and Mövenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Entertainment:

Disco Black House and Le Pasha are two of the best in Sharm el-Sheikh. This is where the most beautiful girls come to hang out. The best view of the bay opens from the windows of the popular Panorama restaurant, where you can spend magical evenings listening to live music. If you want to eat a good hearty meal, then another legendary place will be interesting for you - Hard Rock Cafe. If you are planning to do some shopping, then behind the Le Pasha nightclub there is an oriental market, where the prices are very reasonable, and you can bargain until you get tired.

Beach:

Since Naama Bay was built when the resort was founded, the coral reef was artificially removed, so most hotels have a sandy and gently sloping entrance to the sea. Hotels on the territory of which corals have been preserved are Marriott, Novotel, Sofitel, Hilton Fayrous.

Ras Um el Sid

Peculiarities:

Ras Um el Sid Bay is located between Naama Bay and Sharm el Maya. The peculiarity of this bay is that most of the beaches here are rocky and cascading. To get down to the sea you need to overcome steps, and some hotels have solved this issue with an elevator that takes you down and up to the sea and back.

Hotels:

In this bay there is one of the most popular hotels Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5*, as well as Dreams Beach Resort Sharm El Sheikh 5*, Otium Hotel Amphoras Sharm 5*, Jaz Fanara Resort & Residence 4*, Royal Grand Sharm 5*, Hilton Sharm Waterfalls 5* and others.

Entertainment:

Basically all the entertainment here is on site. There are only small shops outside the area. Therefore, most tourists prefer to go for entertainment to Hadaba and Naaba Bay.

Beaches:

The underwater world of this bay is very active and attracts many divers. But the beaches themselves are very narrow and located in the rocks. Although, everyone will find a place for themselves here, and there are much more opportunities for privacy than on ordinary sandy beaches. Hotels on the first line El Faraana Club, Iberotel Club Fanara and Reef Oasis Beach Resort have beaches with sandy entry into the sea.

Ras Nasrani

Peculiarities:

This area is located in the north of Sharm el-Sheikh, next to Nabq, but due to the small depression, the winds here are still not so strong, so while swimming is prohibited in Nabq, it may be quite acceptable in Ras Nasrani Bay.

Hotels:

Since the bay is small, there are not many hotels located here, but for different categories of tourists. Respectable Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh, with good infrastructure and food - Coral Sea Sensatori Resort, very green and cozy Jaz Belvedere Resort.

Entertainment:

Just like in the bay Ras Um el Sid, there is practically no entertainment here. All shops and souvenir shops can be found on site.

Beaches:

But the beaches and coral reef of Ras Nasrani are considered the best on the coast. Particularly luxurious is located on the hotel beach Baron, but in other hotels in this bay you will find beautiful fish and incredible corals. The only downside of the bay is that the current here can be quite strong.

Sharm el Maya

General characteristics of hotels in Egypt located in windless bays:

1. All 10 hotels are located on the 1st line, within walking distance from the sea.

2. All hotels have a developed tourist infrastructure - at least 3 a la carte restaurants, several swimming pools, several bars.

3. All hotels have an excellent animation program for both adults and children - evening shows, children's animation during the day, morning aerobics, various leisure activities, a mini-club.

4. All these hotels are located in windless bays. Sharm el-Sheikh, unlike Hurghada, is sheltered from the winds by mountains, but even here the weather is windy from 1.10 to 1.03. In these hotels you can relax comfortably even in the windy season.

1) Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5*/ Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5*

This is a decent hotel located in Ras Um El Sid Bay, 7 kilometers from the center of Sharm el-Sheikh, the Naama Bay discos and shopping area. The hotel itself is very clean and more reminiscent of European hotels. The hotel has 8 swimming pools, including 1 large heated one.

Pros: The area is very well maintained and large, but easy to navigate. A taf-taf minibus runs around the hotel. The main advantage of the hotel is the combination of a beautiful reef and a small cleared entry into the sea. Our tourists leave excellent reviews about the beach at the Reef Oasis Beach Resort 5*.

The hotel's beach is large, and there are no problems with sunbeds - there are enough for everyone.

Minuses: Lack of free wi-fi. The food at the hotel is good by Egyptian standards, but some tourists are not satisfied with the monotony of the menu.

2) Hilton Sharm Waterfalls 5*/ Hilton Sharm Waterfalls 5*

The hotel is conveniently located between the entertainment-packed Naama Bay area and the Old Town, next to the lively El Mercato promenade. The hotel area is medium in size, but very beautifully decorated, planted with greenery. There are several large swimming pools, including some with sea water. This is a nice property with beautifully landscaped grounds, a great reef and close proximity to entertainment. This is one of the best Hilton hotels in Egypt, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews from our tourists and managers who visited the hotel.

Pros: The hotel has an excellent diving center and a stunning coral reef. In the evenings there are discos in a nightclub powered by an AI system. The hotel has easy access to Naama Bay or the nearby El Mercato shopping street. The hotel is located on a hill and offers a picturesque panorama.

Minuses: The hotel does not have a clear entrance to the sea, there are only two pontoons. The hotel has generally good food, but there are queues in the restaurant during high season. The animation in the hotel is soft, not very active. The location on the hill makes life difficult for mothers with strollers, as the hotel area is located on several levels.

3) Dessole Royal Rojana 5*/ Dessole Royal Rojana 5*

This hotel is conveniently located in Sharks Bay, a luxury hotel area close to Sharm el-Sheikh Airport and Soho Square. The hotel enjoys well-deserved popularity, as evidenced by numerous reviews.

Pros: One of the main advantages of the hotel is its vast green area. There are places to go for a walk with the children. There is even an artificial waterfall. This hotel is loved by tourists, including for the beauty of the underwater world. A big plus is the presence of a small cleared entrance to the sea. The hotel has two beaches - coral with a pontoon and a beach for children with a good entrance. Peace reigns on one beach, while young people are having fun on the other. The hotel has heated pools and water slides. The food at the hotel is quite worthy of 5*.

Minuses: To some, Royal Rodzhana 5* may seem too noisy. Life here is in full swing - excellent animation, disco, evening shows, competitions, all kinds of entertainment options for adults and children. The hotel has a lot of excessively drinking holidaymakers from Russia. Some tourists complain about the low level of service. There are also complaints about rooms with old furnishings. Therefore, Smart Tourists advise booking tours from Ufa to Dessole Royal Rojana 5* in advance. We recommend this hotel to lovers of active recreation.

4) Hilton Fayrouz Resort 4* / Hilton Fayrouz Resort 4* and Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort 5* / Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort 5*

A complex of two Hilton hotels, which has a common infrastructure, is located in Naama Bay, where the main entertainment of Sharm el-Sheikh is concentrated. There are 8 swimming pools, including heated ones. Not far from the hotel, the busy Naama Street sparkles with lights, a concentration of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, hookah bars and shops. Hilton Fairuz 4* is built on the first line, and from Hilton Dreams 5* you will have to walk to the sea for about 5-8 minutes, since it is located on the second line right behind Hilton Fairuz 4*. The Hilton Dreams Resort 5* hotel has more vacationers with children and better animation. For those for whom the animation in the hotel is not enough, clubs, restaurants and bars are within walking distance.

Pros: The beach at these hotels is shared, with an excellent entrance and fine sand, suitable for families with children. It is considered the best in all of Naama Bay. Both hotels stand out from others with their green, well-groomed grounds and decent service.

Minuses: The hotel does not have a beautiful reef, which is quite typical for hotels in this bay. For some, the lack of an AI system (all inclusive) at Hilton Fairuz 4* is a drawback. Many tourists only take HB (breakfast). You can buy a tour to this hotel, taking HB (half board) or FB (board), but there are no problems with good cafes in the area. The food is generally good, but in recent years, tourist reviews of the food at this hotel have deteriorated significantly. The hotel rooms are satisfactory, but have not been updated for a long time.

5) Sheraton Sharm Hotel Main Building 5*/ Sheraton Sharm Hotel Main Building 5* and Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa 5*/ Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa 5*

The complex consists of two hotels. Sheraton Sharm Hotel Main Building 5* is a more expensive option for staying in the main building. Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa 5* is a more budget option for accommodation in bungalow villas.

Pros: The main building contains numerous shops, a pharmacy, a currency exchange office, a gym and a spa. The hotel infrastructure is well developed. The animation is active, there is a children's club, there is a wide range of entertainment, quite a lot of bars, a good selection of a la carte restaurants. The hotel complex occupies a very large area, conducive to walks among greenery and entire streets of bungalows. The beach at the hotel is very long, with fine sand. Snorkelers and diving enthusiasts leave rave reviews of the hotel's reef. The food at the hotel is varied, with a large selection of national cuisine, fruit and meat dishes. The rooms at the Sharaton Main Building 5* hotel are modern, beautifully furnished.

Minuses: The distance to the sea depends on where you live. From some Sheraton Resort, Villas & Spa 5* villas, the walk to the beach takes 10 minutes, but this is not a problem, since taf-taf mini-buses constantly cruise around the territory. Residents of the villas cannot visit the restaurant of the main building, where the food is somewhat more varied. The rooms in the bungalows are less comfortable than those in the main building and have not been updated for a long time. The rooms in the main building are better, but not all have a balcony.

6) The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh 5*/ Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh 5*

Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh 5* is located in the center of Sharm el-Sheikh in the Hadaba area, in close proximity to the 1001 nights entertainment complex. The lively El Mercato street with bars, restaurants and brand stores is a 15-minute walk away. The hotel is popular among connoisseurs of underwater beauty.

Pros: On the hotel beach there is one of the most beautiful reefs of the resort, conducive to active snorkeling. Numerous Europeans relax here, coming here for exciting diving. The beach is large, clean, and tourists have no problems with sunbeds. The hotel has a large area with beautiful walking alleys, flower beds and beautiful design of buildings. The food at the hotel is varied and quite appropriate for its level.

Minuses: There are a large number of stairs and slopes on the hotel premises, making it difficult for mothers with strollers to move around. There are many pools in the hotel, but they are not deep - about 140 cm. You can only enter the sea from a pontoon; there is no section of the beach cleared of corals. Some tourists write reviews about the hotel, where they point out outdated rooms that clearly have not been renovated for a long time. There are also complaints about the service.

7) Dessole Pyramisa Sharm El Sheikh Resort 5* / Dessole Pyramisa Sharm el Sheikh Resort 5*

The hotel is 4 km from Sharks Bay Airport and 8 km. from Naama Bay, where a free transfer is provided.

Pros: The hotel is distinguished by a creative approach to the design of the territory, beautiful flower beds and well-groomed trees. The territory is planted with bright flowers and numerous palm trees. On the beach you can take very beautiful photographs against the backdrop of palm trees and picturesque rocks. The hotel received excellent reviews for its reef rich in exotic life. The food at the hotel is of a high standard. There are Chinese, Indian and Italian a la carte restaurants with quality cuisine. For a holiday with children, this hotel provides everything you need - rich animation (games, competitions, evening shows), excellent staff attitude towards children, a good mini-club. Minuses: The hotel does not have a sandy beach or cleared entrance to the sea. Standard hotel rooms clearly require renovation and interior renovation. Family rooms, on the contrary, are new and spacious. The service at the hotel is normal, but there are also dissatisfied reviews about the level of service.

8) Sonesta Beach Resort & Casino 5* / Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino 5* and Sonesta Club 4* / Sonesta Club 4*

The hotel complex of two hotels was built in Arabic style and has a vast green area of ​​130 thousand square meters. km. On the first line is Sonesta Beach 5*, and on the second line is Sonesta Club 4*. If the price of a tour to the Sonesta Beach 4* hotel seems high, then you can buy a tour to the more economical Sonesta Club 4* located a little further from the sea.

If you want to be closer to the nightlife of Naama Bay, like to eat delicious food and are not demanding about the wealth of underwater life, then you should buy a tour to this hotel complex.

Pros: The beautiful area, common to both hotels, is conducive to walking. The hotel is located at the very beginning of Naama Bay, 2 km from the busy tourist street. The hotel mainly consists of cozy bungalows surrounded by picturesque vegetation. The beach, shared by two hotels, has a good entrance to the sea and is excellent for swimming children. The concept of the hotels is aimed at creating the most comfortable conditions for families with children. There is everything you need for children - from a children's menu to a mini club. A big plus is the numerous warm pools. The food is simply excellent for a hotel of this category. A good selection of dishes is available at the 3 a la carte restaurants. For some, the presence of Russian-speaking staff will be a plus. The service at the hotel is at a high level for Egypt. It is worth noting the presence of a good SPA center, which has received positive reviews.

Minuses: The hotel rooms, especially in the Sonesta Club 4*, are small and have not been updated for a long time. The coral reef near the hotel is poor, typical of Naama Bay.

9) Dreams Beach Resort 5* / Dreams Beach Resort 5* and Dreams Vacation Resort 4* / Dreams Vacation 4*

The Dreams Beach Resort 5* hotel is conveniently located in the Hadaba area between Naama Bay and the Old City. If the price of a tour to this hotel seems high to you, then you can stay at the Dreams Vacation Resort 4* hotel, located on the 2nd line, but having a common infrastructure with Dream Beach 4*. This hotel complex is suitable for everyone, but especially good reviews are left by those interested in diving and snorkeling.

Pros: The main advantage of the hotel is the beautiful reef. The beach is also wonderful - quite large and picturesque, with clean sand. It is convenient to enter the sea both through a cleared area and from a pontoon. On the vast territory, planted with exotic greenery, you can find many secluded corners, stairs, gazebos, passages and beautiful rocks. Most rooms have a beautiful view of the sea. The service at the hotel is worthy of all praise. The food also satisfies tourists - varied, high quality, with a good selection of meat dishes. The animation at the hotel is quite active, but if someone wants more fun, then a 10-minute walk from the hotel there is the 1001 Nights entertainment complex, shops and supermarkets.

Minuses: The hotel rooms are clean and comfortable, but the furnishings are old and they clearly need renovation. Not all tourists are satisfied with the variety of food, especially in the more economical Dreams Vacation Resort 4* hotel.

10) Royal Grand Sharm 5*/Royal Grand Sharm 5*

This is a good hotel with colorful architecture in the center of Sharm el-Sheikh in the Ras Umm Sid plateau area. You can buy tours to this hotel in Narm el-Sheikh at very competitive prices. Holidays at Royal Grand Sharm 5* can be recommended to both families with children and young people.

Pros: The hotel's beautiful reef receives excellent reviews from tourists. Those who want to see an even greater variety of underwater life can take a 10-minute boat ride to two of the most wonderful coral reefs on the coast. The hotel beach is spacious, there are enough sun loungers for everyone. The vast territory resembles a botanical garden and is suitable for leisurely evening walks. The advantage of the hotel is its spacious modern rooms with terraces. The food in the restaurant is quite varied and tasty - a good selection of fruits, meat dishes, national flatbreads by the pool. The animation in the hotel is active - a variety of evening shows, an entertainment program for children, competitions, aerobics, sports games. The hotel also offers easy access to Naama Bay's restaurants, clubs and shops.