Reef-side Sharm Hotel and other Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

We booked this hotel at the last minute and without recommendation so we didn't know what to expect when we got there. We were pleasantly surprised.

The hotel is large and covers a rather vast area which gives a feeling of great space. However, there are hundreds of steps throughout the complex, which makes it difficult for even the fit in the searing heat.

There are five pools. Most people seem to gather at the beach pool which has spectacular views. The downside is that it gets very crowded and the music which is played for about two hours both morning and afternoon can be far too loud.

All of the restaurants listed on the Hotel's website were not open and for dinner we were really limited to the buffet in the main dining room or the Italian restaurant. This got rather tiresome in the second week. There's also a beach barbecue but as this was the main venu for lunch we were not inclined to revisit it for dinner.

There's a great feeling of fun throughout the resort, and there's something happening all the time.

Standards are high and the overall feeling is of comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment. I would say that in reality the hotel looks even better than it appears on its website. I cannot see where I can upload a pic here.....

We would return.

Unique Qualities: The staff are incredible - friendly, helpful, and not a bit cloying.

The jetty over the Far Gardens coral reef is amazing - you can stand there up to your knees in water and watch spectacularly coloured fish swim around you. Watch it though - the nip you if you stay still too long!

There's also a very good selection of gift shops both in the hotel lobby and in the rather unique street-style bazaar within the hotel grounds.

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Address: Sharm El Sheikh, , Sharm El Sheikh ---
Directions: Five minutes drive from Sharm beach, directly beside the Far Gardens coral reef.

We arrived on December 29th and as our car approached the hotel we were immediately swept into a magical Winter wonderland. The driveway was lined with red poinsettias, the hotel was bedecked with twinkling white Christmas lights, and a huge tree graced the pristine marble lobby.

Checkin was immediate, and we were greeted with cooling drinks and a pretty female Santa Clause serving tiny biscuits.

Our room was comfortably furnished. In my opinion the best part of the room was the very large balcony which was more than well furnished with a table, two wicker chairs and a large sofa, all with cushions. We had a room in the Rose wing with a spectacular view of the pools and the sea.

There are five restaurants in this hotel, and all were open every day. In addition to this several of the bars also serve food, and all food was delicious and well presented. There are a number of bars and a disco which stays open till 4am.

The hotel boasts 3 main pools, plus 2 in the Royal Savoy section, and a private pool for each of the hotels villas. The middle main pool became very crowded and this could be unpleasant. There is also a good stretch of private beach and a jetty stretching out over the coral where the multicoloured fish swim around you in every direction. Naturally the hotel boasts its own diving school and a wealth of other activities.

There is a full animation team with a wide range of activities, and great attention is given to children at the kids club.

The downside for me was that the shower is in the bath, with one of those nasty plastic curtains that cling to your skin when you shower. In my opinion all 5 star hotels should have seperate showers and baths!!

Unique Qualities: The one thing that makes this hotel stand out above others is its staff. They are friendly and helpful beyond the norm and this was perhaps the outstanding feature that will bring us back to this hotel again and again.

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Comparison: more expensive than average

Address: White Knight Beach, Ras Mohammad National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Directions: Three miles from the airport, situated in the Ras mohammad National Park on White Knight beach.
Website: www.savoy-sharm.com