Nice hotel but definately not 4 star, the rooms are ok but ours was right opposite the restaurant (so no privacy here!!) the downside of the rooms there are no balconies unless you are above the restaurant. Be prepared to be up early to get a sunbed by the bottom pool, but if you do sleep in then you can usually get a good spec at the smaller pool at the top of the hill. Drinks need to be served in larger plastic glasses by the pool bar as one swig and it was gone!! The weather was fantastic as expected at this time of year. The food was basic, pasta, rice, beef etc usually the same every night but the waiters made up for this with service and charm! Naama bay has lovely restaurants however we did get hassled a little (especially for taxis on the way back) You can get a taxi from the hotel for about £8 return (and you don't pay til on the way back) otherwise you can book on the courtesy bus before 7pm (if you can get a space). Access is not very good for prams/wheelchairs at the hotel there are steps all over the place (although you can cut along the main floor it takes longer).

All in all you get what you pay for and this was worth the money for all inclusive for what we paid!

Our room was in poor decrative state the shower was poor and grout was black, The food was terrible we went out for food and we were all inclusive, The lobby entertainment was like a bad kareoke, The big swimming pool had loud music all day.
The towel boys have a scam going for the sun beds you pay the £ 2.00 they will sort you out 2 beds.

Mini bar money is collected every 2 days and they never have any change so get lots of tips.

all inclusive ends at midnight you have to pay.

Poor airconditioning in the lobby and you can smoke nearly anywhere in the hotel

disappointed with the accomodation

IT IS NOT A 4 STAR

August 2008

Was a bit scepical about going after reading very mixed reviews. We travelled with our 2 nine year old daughters. On first impressions we were impressed. Upon arrival, we received with a welcome drink and our cases were swiftly taken to our room. Our room had 2 double bedrooms, very nice villa type accommodation. Clean and bright and very good air conditioning. It was cleaned everyday and supplied with clean sheets and towels.

Pool facilities are great however, the only snag was that the larger pool did need some cleaning as it was rather cloudy. This did get put right in our first week.

Although the food is very "samey" it was well prepared and the waiters are exceptional (especially Reda!) Despite what you hear, you can have ice in your drinks (made with their mineral water) and eat their prepared salad. Most people who get ill in Egypt over indulge on sun and alcohol. We ate and drank everything. However, the first rule of thumb is do not clean your teeth using their tap water!

All staff and other residents are very friendly and we have made some very good friends. Your holiday is what you make it. Would we go back? Absolutely. The Egyptians are brilliant - so go enjoy yourselves like we did and use a very strong factor!

Have to say enjoyed staying here. We have been to Sharm before, this time we went with our son and daughter in law. It was their honeymoon(yes strange going with them I know). Everyone was very helpful (thanks to Sayeed, Mohammed and Reda). We tipped the staff, because you have to remember as it was all inclusive you don't tip when you have dinner etc as you would if you ate out.
The rooms we had were great, very spacious and near the pool. The food was ok, plenty of choice, if not repetative at times.
Trips: We went to Cairo, went quad biking, bedioun night,sunset cruise and colour canyon. If you want any details contact me.
Overall really enjoyed the holiday. You have to remember that you are in Egypt and if you want to eat English food(some people were moaning that the chips weren't cooked properly and there was too much foreign food!) then go to Blackpool.