The best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh are different for every tourist. One needs a sandy entry from the shore, another a beautiful house reef, and a family with kids cares more about a water park, a warm pool and convenient grounds.
So you should not choose a hotel only by stars and overall rating. The area, wind, depth near the shore, pontoon length and beach format can affect your holiday more than the hotel category.
Important: the same hotel may be great for snorkeling but inconvenient for a small child. Before booking, check fresh reviews specifically about the beach, pontoon, room renovations, meals and pool heating for your travel dates.
Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh with a sandy beach
At many Sharm hotels the corals begin almost at the shore, so swimming is allowed only from a pontoon. If you want to enter the water over sand, look especially carefully at the beaches in Sharm El Maya, Naama Bay and individual bays of Hadaba and Ras Um Sid.
- Reef Oasis Beach Resort — combines a sandy part of the beach with access to the reef; suitable for those who want to combine calm swimming and snorkeling.
- Iberotel Palace — located in Sharm El Maya Bay and known for a convenient beach holiday; when booking, take into account the hotel's current age concept.
- Novotel Sharm El Sheikh Beach — the beach part of the complex in Naama Bay with a sandy shore and a convenient location for walks.
- Seti Sharm Palm Beach Resort — an option near the Old Town with a sandy entry and a sheltered bay.
The phrase "sandy beach" does not always mean that the depth starts right away. Find out how far you need to walk to comfortable depth, whether there are coral areas and whether special footwear is needed.
Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh with a coral reef
People choose Sharm El Sheikh for clear water, fish and corals. But the quality of the house reef differs even between neighboring hotels, and access to the sea may depend on the waves and the condition of the pontoon.
- Reef Oasis Beach Resort — a popular option in Hadaba with a beach and a reef near the shore.
- Sentido Reef Oasis Senses — uses the beach infrastructure of the Reef Oasis complex and suits snorkeling lovers.
- JAZ Fanara Resort — located on the cliffs of Ras Um Sid; the area is known for its corals and rich underwater world.
- Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort & Spa — a large complex with a private beach and access to corals.
- Sultan Gardens Resort — a resort in the Sharks Bay area, often chosen for the sea and snorkeling.
Before paying for a tour, look at fresh videos specifically from the beach of the chosen hotel. It is useful to find out the length of the pontoon, its operating hours, the depth, the current and whether there is an area for swimming from the shore.
The best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for kids
For a family holiday, animation and a kids' club are not the only things that matter. Check how convenient the beach is, the distance from the room to the sea, the children's menu, the depth of the pools and their heating in winter.
- Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort — a family complex with a large number of water attractions.
- Pickalbatros Aqua Park Resort — chosen for its large water park and rich family infrastructure.
- Reef Oasis Beach Resort — convenient for those who want to combine children's infrastructure, a beach and a reef.
- Coral Sea Holiday Resort & Aqua Park — a large family resort with children's areas and water entertainment.
- SUNRISE Diamond Beach Resort — a popular family option in Hadaba with pools and entertainment.
If the child is small, a sandy shallow area is often more important than the number of slides. Also check the minimum height and age for the attractions: you may not be allowed to use all the slides.
Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh with a water park
Among the well-known options with water slides, people consider Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort, Pickalbatros Aqua Park Resort, Coral Sea Waterworld, Coral Sea Holiday Resort & Aqua Park and Reef Oasis Beach Aqua Park Resort.
Before booking
- check whether the slides are included in the price;
- find out the age restrictions;
- look at the operating schedule;
- find out which areas are closed for maintenance.
For a winter holiday
- check pool heating;
- ask whether the water on the slides is heated;
- check the protection of the grounds from the wind;
- do not rely only on the advertising photo.
The phrase "heated pool" may refer to only one small pool and not the whole water park. It is better to ask this question to the hotel or tour operator separately.
Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for a winter holiday
There are no completely windless hotels in Sharm, but the difference between areas is noticeable in winter. For a trip in December, January and February, people more often consider the sheltered bays of Hadaba, Ras Um Sid, Sharm El Maya and Naama Bay.
Among the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for a winter trip, people often name JAZ Fanara Resort, Reef Oasis Beach Resort, Sentido Reef Oasis Senses, Iberotel Palace and Novotel Sharm El Sheikh Beach. They are located in areas that are usually more comfortable than the open coast of Nabq Bay.
Nabq Bay should not be excluded automatically: there are many modern hotels and spacious grounds there. But in winter, wind, waves, low tides and closure of the pontoon can affect swimming more. Details are in our article about the wind in Egypt in winter.
Budget hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
In the budget segment, people often consider the following hotels:
- Xperience St. George Homestay — a popular option in Hadaba; before booking, check the beach transfer schedule.
- Sharm Reef Resort — a calm hotel in Hadaba that often appears in affordable package tours.
- Falcon Hills Hotel — a simple budget option for tourists who do not plan to spend the whole holiday in the room.
- Naama Blue Hotel — an inexpensive hotel near the tourist infrastructure of Naama Bay.
- Turquoise Beach Hotel — located not far from the Old Town and the beach in Sharm El Maya.
- Viva Sharm Hotel — a basic option in Hadaba for a trip on a limited budget.
Prices depend on the season, departure and tour operator. You can compare offers for different dates in the search for tours to Egypt or on Ostrovok. Even the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh in terms of value for money can become noticeably more expensive on holidays and school breaks. In a budget hotel, check fresh reviews about rooms, meals, cleaning and the beach transfer especially carefully. Sometimes a small extra payment for a more convenient location saves money on taxis.
Which hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to choose
| Main request | What to look at | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy beach | Entry from the shore, depth, corals in shallow water | Reef Oasis Beach, Iberotel Palace |
| Coral reef | Condition of the reef, pontoon, current, access in wind | JAZ Fanara, Reef Oasis Beach, Reef Oasis Blue Bay |
| Holiday with kids | Shallow water, club, meals, pools, distances | Pickalbatros Aqua Blu, Coral Sea Holiday Resort |
| Water park | Number of slides, restrictions, heating in winter | Pickalbatros Aqua Park, Coral Sea Waterworld |
| Winter trip | Sheltered bay, wind, waves, warm pool | JAZ Fanara, Iberotel Palace, Novotel Beach |
| Saving money | Beach transfer, meals and transport to the center | Xperience St. George, Sharm Reef, Falcon Hills |
Read our detailed article how to choose a tour to Sharm El Sheikh and not overpay. It will help you assess the area, beach, reef and visa conditions before buying a tour.
Where to compare hotel prices in Sharm El Sheikh
Once you have chosen two or three hotels, check their price for the same dates. The method depends on how you are traveling: a tour with a flight or accommodation only.
Tour with flight
In the search you need to choose Sharm El Sheikh, the dates and the number of travelers. It will show offers from tour operators in Moscow with flights and meals.
Hotel only
Suitable if you have already bought tickets or are planning the trip yourself. The list of Sharm hotels can be filtered by price, area and guest reviews.
The main thing before booking
To choose the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh for yourself, first define one main priority: a sandy entry, a reef, a water park, a sheltered bay or budget. Then select a few options in a suitable area and compare fresh reviews on specific criteria.
A hotel's name alone guarantees nothing: the meal concept, renovations, pool heating and access to certain areas may change. Check the conditions for your tour dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which area of Sharm El Sheikh is better for a winter holiday?
People more often choose the sheltered bays of Hadaba, Ras Um Sid, Sharm El Maya and Naama Bay. But the area is not the only thing that matters: the location of the specific beach and building also affects the wind.
Where in Sharm El Sheikh is there a sandy entry into the sea?
Convenient sandy areas are found in Sharm El Maya, Naama Bay, Ras Um Sid and some hotels in Hadaba. Before booking, check the depth and whether you can swim without a pontoon.
Which Sharm hotel to choose for a coral reef?
Popular choices are Reef Oasis Beach, JAZ Fanara, Sentido Reef Oasis Senses, Reef Oasis Blue Bay and Sultan Gardens. Look at fresh videos of the reef and check the conditions for entering the sea.
How to choose a hotel in Sharm for a child?
Check the sandy entry, the depth, the distance to the beach, children's meals, the club, water park restrictions and pool heating. For small children the convenience of the sea is often more important than the number of slides.
Can you choose a hotel only by the number of stars?
No. Hotels of the same category can differ greatly in renovation, meals, beach and service. Compare fresh reviews and real photos from tourists.
When are tours to Sharm El Sheikh cheaper?
The price changes depending on the country of departure, school holidays, public holidays, the weather and hotel occupancy. Compare several dates and consider not only the price of the tour but also possible costs for transport and meals.
What to see after choosing a hotel
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