This place I would describe as "different" to the other brand name hotels in Sharm. Its built in a traditional egyptian style in a half moon shape, hence the name Amar Sina.
The hotel is situated in the "Hadaba" area of Sharm about 5k from Naama Bay. "Hadaba" means "The Top", as its situated on a mountain area close to the mountains and desert. Its costs around 20LE to get a cab downtown to Naama Bay or to Old Sharm. Fix a price before you get in cab, some drivers will try to take the ***, but on the whole its an easy experience.
Dont go here if you are expecting similar to the Sheraton or Marriot type hotels because you wont get it, but this is not to say its a bad thing.
The hotel is in four quarters, each in a slightly different style, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore.
Its a very relaxed place for singles, couples or families. Everyone I spoke to here of all different nationalities seemed most happy with their experience.
The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and make you feel right at home. Food is ok, served in the evening in a buffet style, plentiful and tasty. Most evenings its set out near the pool and you can have a nice table, eat your food and enjoy the ambience. I would so however, some might find it a bit samey as its mainly arabic style dishes, but to me it was heaven.
On a sunday evening they have a big barbeque in another area behind the pool, with a large stage with dancing and entertainment.
If you want to try something different for the usual tower block hotels then this is indeed for you.
Unique Qualities: The rooms are in a traditional bedouin or nubian style, mine was beautiful with 2 domes in the ceiling with coloured glass. Lovely windows with shutters and again coloured glass. My room had a very high ceiling and looked on to a beautiful view of the pool.
It was furnished in a very simple but comfortable way and the housekeepin did a very good job with cleaning etc. I must also say that my bed was enormous, big enough for 5 people at least
There is also a mini farm attached to the back of the hotel, where there are chickens, goats and other animals. I didnt get disturbed by any noise from this so dont worry. I think children would be especially enthralled with this aspect of the hotel but I loved it too.
There was a very nice pool and little spa. It was well kept and a small bar was attached where you can enjoy drinks or just lie on the sunbeds.
Although I didnt check this out I understand you could go on a little bus to a beach area owned by the hotel free of charge.
I believe this hotel owner is a architect and it really shows with the character of the design. I was told he came to Sharm as he was suffering a terminal illness, but made a spectacular recovery and in homage to Sharm and its magical qualities, he built Amar Sina.
It was a very unique kind of place and although I usually book 5 star accomodation I would certainly return here.
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Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80
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Phone: +20696622-22
Address: Amar SinaŤ. Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El-Sheikh. South Sinai. Egypt
Directions: Hadaba, Not far from Ocean Club and Rock Hotel
Other Contact: amarsina@sinainet.com.eg
on Jan 21, 2004
