In this article, we continue to consider really worthy places to stay in Egypt, which should be chosen first of all for beginners who have never been to the Red Sea coast and do not know where to stay. For our tourist, we have selected budget hotel complexes that are the most promising in terms of price and quality of services provided.
Looking ahead, we note that not all the hotels in Egypt in the pictures correspond to reality and stardom, somewhere there is already shabby paint on the walls in the rooms, mold and mildew in the bath, many tourists are faced with overbooking and other problems. Based on these points, a rating was compiled, where it is worth booking rooms in Sharm el-Sheikh in the first place.
Egypt is one of the popular destinations chosen by tourists for the opportunity to have an inexpensive vacation in any month of the year. One of the most famous Egyptian resorts is Sharm El Sheikh.
The city stretches along the coast of the Red Sea. The seabed in this place is dotted with thickets of corals, and the water depths open up all the richness of the fauna for vacationers.
The choice of the place where it is better to relax in Sharm el-Sheikh depends on several factors:
- a quiet family vacation or youth tour is planned;
- whether the bottom must be sandy, or whether you are interested in acquaintance with coral reefs and their inhabitants;
- when the trip is planned.
A favorable time for traveling to a hot country is from November to March. However, it is not recommended to travel to the areas of Nabq and Ras Nasrani bays in February: resorts in open space are not protected from frequent winds.
August and July - the hottest months. The air temperature during the day is kept at around 35 ° C (it can rise up to 45 ° C); the water warms up to 28-29 ° C. In the summer, it is recommended to plan only a beach pastime, because walks along the streets and excursions are hard to bear in the heat.
The best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh by reviews and low prices
You can relax in Egypt relatively inexpensively, while receiving a good level of service. Almost all hotels in Sharm operate on an all-inclusive basis. A 7-day winter all inclusive tour for two can cost $ 500-600; summer - at 600-700.
To make a budget holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh (all inclusive) on the first line, but not experience any inconvenience during your stay, we recommend staying in hotels with a good reputation:
Coral Beach Res.Tiran (ex.Rotana)
Conveniently located in Sharks Bay between Naama Bay and Soho Square (entertainment centers), just 8 min. drive from the airport. On the territory there are 3 establishments with different cuisines, five bars (one of them is on the shore); there are two swimming pools (including for young guests) and a sandy beach area (swimming only from a pontoon).
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Club reef village
Located in the Gulf of Aqaba at 15 min. drive from the airport, 4 km. from the city center and 6 km. from Naama. The rooms offer beautiful views of Sodfa Reef. Suitable for diving. It offers 1 restaurant, 4 bars and 1 pool. Entry into the water is carried out from the bridge (the depth is immediately 20-30 m.).
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Grand oasis
Location: in Sharks Bay (2 km from the airfield), near Soho. The favorable location allows you to take walks in the evenings (look at the singing fountains, visit numerous restaurants). The hotel infrastructure includes 3 swimming pools (one of them is for children, heated). The beach is coral, the entrance is from a pontoon (there is a small pool for kids).
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Siva Sharm (ex. Savita)
Located in Sharks (5 km from the airport), near Soho. It is especially popular during the winter months. There are four restaurants and five establishments with drinks on the territory (two of them are on the coast); 3 swimming pools: outdoor heated on the fourth floor, with fresh water and for children. The hotel has its own 3-tiered sandy beach (the upper tier is covered with grass).
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Dreams Beach Res. Sharm
Location: in the old part of Sharm, in the Ras Um El Sid area (21 km. To the airfield, 7 km. To Naama), within walking distance from the shopping and entertainment quarter El Mercato. Of the five pools with 32 and 6 meter slides, two serve vacationers on the coast; in winter they are heated. Guests are welcomed by many establishments with various cuisines and drinks. Much attention is paid to entertainment. The descent to the beach is carried out by stairs, by an elevator, along an asphalt road. Swimming - from pontoons; zones have been cleared for babies.
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Grand Hotel Sharm
Located in the old part of the city on a plateau overlooking Tiran Island. It has a large green area and a large number of swimming pools (all unheated). Vacationers are welcomed by more than 8 restaurants. Entry into the sea is possible only from a pontoon and in shoes. Due to the large number of stairs, it is not recommended for people with disabilities.
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Club el faraana reef
Located in the old town, 20 km. from the airport. The territory is vast with an abundance of greenery. Guests can visit two restaurants and three bars. There are swimming pools for adults and children. The beach area is sandy with a gentle entrance to the sea. You can enter without special shoes. There are also coral reefs with an abundance of fauna (suitable for diving enthusiasts).
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Queen sharm
Located 20 km. from the airport and 5 km. You can dine in 3 establishments, soft and alcoholic drinks are offered in 4. The hotel with a sandy beach is equipped with a pontoon. There are water slides on the territory.
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Hilton Sharks Bay Res
Located in Sharks Bay, 20 min. Has buildings with numbers "standard" and "deluxe". The second building (with suites) was built away from the coastal strip. The complex has an advantageous position: not far from Soho. Tourists celebrate the high quality of the restaurant dishes. The hotel has seven swimming pools, four restaurants, five bars and a private beach (sand) with a pontoon for launching into the water.
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Among the budget complexes for living on the second line, a relatively new (2008) can be noted Sierra Sharm Resort (near Soho); the hotel infrastructure includes seven swimming pools (many are heated in winter). Coral Beach is located in the picturesque WhiteKnight Bay.
All of the above hotels are distinguished by good indicators in the rating TopHotels and Tripadvisor: the average score received according to the reviews of vacationers is 4-4.5 out of 5 (with the exception of Queen Sharm Resort, who scored a little less than 4). Almost all hotels have 4 stars (except for five-star Grand Hotel Sharm, Dreams Beach and Siva sharm). Most are suitable for both family and youth recreation. Animation programs are presented everywhere.
Hotels for a quiet family vacation
The resort is located far from the center and Naama (35 km.) Nabq... Quiet and calm place without noisy entertainment is attractive for families with small children. The proximity to the airport (10 km.) Makes it easier to transfer with tired kids after a long flight.
According to reviews of tourists, one can single out such inexpensive hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh for families with children, such as:
Tamra Beach Resort
Location: not on the shore, 5 km. from the airfield, 20 km. from Naama Bay.
There are 2 catering establishments (gluten-free dishes available) and five bars (including on the beach); eight swimming pools, including a children's (heated). The advantage is the presence of a coast with a sandy gentle entrance to the sea, as well as coral reefs; descent from the pontoon is possible;
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Rehana sharm
Location: 2nd line, 6 km. Located behind the Rehana Royal Beach Hotel and occupies a common area accessible to all guests. Visitors note the high level of food and animation.Residents have access to 9 bars and restaurants, 8 adult pools and four children's pools with water parks (heated). The entrance to the sea is possible both from the sandy coastline and from the bridge;
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Palmyra Amar El Zamar Aqua Park
Location: line 2 (about 1200 meters to the coast), 5 km. from the airfield.
The infrastructure includes 2 restaurants and 2 bars; four adult pools, one for small tourists and water slides. You can reach the seashore along an asphalt road (it is recommended to travel with small children by bus, which will take about 10-15 minutes). Drinks are not offered on the beach. You can enter the sea from the shore (sand and pebble entry) and from the bridge;
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* All complexes are four-star and are concentrated in the Nabq area.
Youth resort
Where to go to rest in Egypt for young couples and active tourists? Bay Ras Nasrani (6 km. From the airfield) attracts young people in the first place. There is plenty to do at night: the doors of the nightclubs are always open to the public. In your free time, you can walk through shopping centers and visit souvenir shops.
The area is also renowned for its rich coral and marine life. Divers from all over the world come here for underwater experiences. Because the coastline is filled with corals, entry into the water from the coastal strip is impossible, which scares off married couples with children, but not everyone knows about good hotels with water parks and large swimming pools, which completely replace this shortcoming.
Among the budget hotels of Ras Nasrani with a decent level of service and the proposed menu, we recommend considering Coral Beach Montazah (ex.Rotana) 4 *, located on the coast overlooking Tiran Island. It is ideal for young people because since 2018 accepts only guests 18+. All windows of the rooms overlook the sea, the sandy beach is well-groomed and with good sun loungers.
In general, in Sharm El Sheikh, you can find a place to stay for every taste. The pricing policy of Egyptian hoteliers allows you to plan a decent level of rest, even with a limited budget. But, not all places for accommodation are ideal, so as not to waste your nerves upon arrival and spoil your vacation, we recommend that you take a closer look at our list, which will help you avoid many emotional and financial problems.
