My family & I have just come back from a 2 week stay at Sol Y Mar Sharming Inn , It was our second time in Egypt - stayed at the Iberotel Grand Sharm which has shot up in price over the past year , so opted for this hotel.
I have to say after reading all the below reviews i was slighty worried about what to expect , but it was perfect - As soon as we arrived the reception staff were very helpful giving us a room by the pool ( added bonus , fantastic ) Sorting out the check in quickly.
It wasn't a common race to the sunbeds of a morning which you would find in a Spainish resort , the pool men sorted out beds for us each morning without a fuss, very pleasant & wanting a talk each morning was nice. The Antimation team were not a problem throughout our visit they just wanted you to get involved , & we really got on - although i did hear some people grumbling about the amount of times they were asked about joining 'Crazy darts or water volleyball '. The only downside to the pool side is the amount of salesmen around the pool - They generally don't take No for an answer so stay firm :)
Both pools were a good side & very clean , 2 Lovely bars outside , we spent a lot of time of a night in the fountain bar , it happened to be a lot calmer & cooler up there.
We had no complaints about the food - a good variety and themed everynight which is a great for an all inclusive , sometimes they can get repetitive . Other good options for food is the beach bar down at reef beach , 4 minute walk from the hotel & Hard rock cafe namma bay ( although you have to get there early ) .
We didn't do any excursions the first visit to sharm apart from a trial scuba dive , so the quad biking across the desert was a fantastic experience - although some may say slighty dangerous , you just need to take care of yourself & pay attention. Swimming with the dolphins as well , I think they charged around £ 75 each - but well worth it fantastic .
Overall the hotel in general lived up to the 4 star expectation , & we shall be returning to sharm again - I would recommend this hotel to people with families & young people .









