ХОРОШИЙ ОТДЫХ В ЗИМНЕЕ ВРЕМЯ GOOD HOLIDAYS IN WINTER

Rested at the hotel SENTIDO CRYSTAL BAY RESORT 5 * in December 2011. We chose the hotel based on reviews and recommendations of the travel agent. The general impression of the hotel is good.
Arrived at 12-30, settled down quickly, free of charge Room received on the 3rd floor (requested 2nd floor) The room is large, spacious, new furniture, relatively fresh renovation Lived in 618 rooms. Everything worked. Cleaned regularly, regardless of the remaining $ 1. The cleaning quality is good. There were no problems with towels, changed daily. I note that at this time the hotel was half full. The main contingent is British, Germans - 60-70% Russians, Ukrainians - 30-40-%.
The area of ​ ​ the hotel is large - more than in the neighboring hotels Mamluk and Garden, but the bald beach is not large, which is thought to lead to a shortage of sunbeds at the peak of the season.

Since we rested in December, the hotel was not loaded-cold sea in the lagoon, strong winds, places on the beach were enough for everyone. ).
Territory The hotel area is well maintained, very clean, but very little greenery. The staff is working on this - the plants are being planted, but it will take time for them to grow.
Evening performances of musicians leave a pleasant impression; in the lobby a pianist at the piano until 20-00, and then on the terrace live music - a repertoire of "world hits". There is a very nice waiter on the terrace, Mohammed, who is a very attentive, attractive and friendly young man. He fulfills orders very quickly. Always smiling. Many thanks to him.
The sea in the lagoon is cold. It was said that in other hotels, where there are pontoons and the sea farther from the shore is warmer and you can swim.
We walked along the pier that goes from the beach of the Garden Hotel. To the stairs, where there is an entrance to the sea, to go far and swim in the sea did not give a very strong wind.
The attitude of the staff is normal. There was no difference in the service of Europeans and compatriots.
The staff is not fluent in Russian, but with elements of the basics of English you can understand each other.
Meals: breakfast, no questions asked. Dishes from eggs of 5-6 names. Good coffee, orange juice, juices from packages.
Lunch and dinner; everything is enough and varied. Very tasty dishes of European and local cuisine. I liked the dishes cooked in clay pots in a restaurant on the beach - very original, albeit island. They drank wine and whiskey from alcohol
Animation is simple and primitive (probably on vacation another and not necessary)
Given that we are in Egypt 7 times, we chose a new one from the excursions; submarine (submarine) No impressions.
The underwater world we saw in the portholes is less saturated and poorer than the one you can see floating with a mask in the sea on the beach of the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The price of $ 57 per person does not match the impression. So I do not advise.
We visited the spa. Sauna free of charge.

But you can sign up only in the morning hours (when it's warm and everyone wants to go to the beach), and in the evening, when it's cool - sauna only with a massage. Cost $ 50 per visit. Signed up for 9-30 to watch. The room is small, no pool, no rest room, showers and locker rooms are located across the hall. In between visits to the sauna just stood in the hallway. All the time persuaded to do a massage. After the refusal, interest in us disappeared. I did not like it at all.
I think that the rest was successful, I liked the hotel. The weather spoiled the impression, but December is December - strong winds, cold sea - but this is not a problem for the hotel.
I can recommend it for a quiet family vacation and those who appreciate comfort and quality food. But for those who need sea bathing, this hotel is suitable only in very warm seasons.