Your rating of this hotel:
7.0
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Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms:
8.0
Service:
9.0
Cleanliness:
9.0
Food:
8.0
Amenities:
7.0
Rested for 7 days: from 13.11. 2010 - 20.11. 2010.
Briefly about us: we went together, I (34 years old, I work in Kyiv, a middle manager. Before that I went to Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic) and my wife (31 years old, still on childcare leave). They flew to Egypt for the first time. They flew from Kyiv. Booked a tour at the Travel Agency "Passion Fruit", Kyiv I highly recommend - polite staff, very reasonable prices! We decided on the hotel for a long time, read the reviews… In the end, we chose the hotel where our employee - Sol Sharm 4 *. The criterion for selection was the balance of price and quality. In addition, we planned several excursions, so the expensive hotel was not chosen, but half of the tour we were absent.
Briefly about the hotel: the hotel, as written, is on the second line, closer to the Nabk district.
60% of the hotel's contingent consists of English, Spanish and Italian-speaking tourists, mostly European retirees, who on the beach will not compete with you for sunbeds: they flew 500-1000 kilometers to soak up the sun. Our tourists in this hotel are in the minority. I did not see any preference in the service of the hotel staff of foreign tourists before ours. The hotel is quiet for family vacations. Although, when the Italians came, it could not be called quiet.
Service and staff: 85 percent Russian-speaking staff. Unobtrusive, friendly and welcoming, whether you tip or not. Room cleaning daily.
Tipping at your discretion, but I recommend not to pinch and leave 1 dollar: then you will weave swans on the bed with towels, and sprinkle flower petals on the bed, sprinkle the aromatic mixture in the room, in general, will try very hard.
In fact: what is 1 dollar - and nice.
Meals: The hotel is built on a buffet basis. I say at once, do not save and order AI (ie all inclusive). I explain: in a different schedule, although there will be a buffet, but drinks (ie tea and coffee) will be 2-3 at. per glass - for lunch and dinner. So think about where the savings are. With meat, I realized, Egypt is tense. Do not think about pork (Arabs). The presence was chicken and lamb in different cases. There was also local fish (boneless). With salads in the usual sense for us - also did not work. That is, there are salads, but they are prepared according to Arabic recipes. For example, I could not eat them, there were no salads with mayonnaise.
There is a sausage, but it is only called a sausage - one soy is not tasty at all. Cheeses are both hard and feta, and cheese, but different from European. Side dishes are varied and change daily.
Baking out of competition is wonderful and varied: both Slavs and Arabs were very active in it. Desserts are also good and varied: mostly all kinds of jellies and biscuits with creams and honey. Lovers of healthy eating also have something to eat: fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, carrots, apples, persimmons, figs, etc. in sufficient quantities. The same, only marinated - spicy, but you can eat. For breakfast there are all sorts of cereals + milk. Hot first courses (lunch): they like to make all sorts of cream soups (with sweet corn, beans, lentils, etc. ) - they taste quite edible.
In the evening, be sure to prepare for dinner on the grill (one thing: chicken, lamb or sausages). For drinks: juices like "Yupi", tea, coffee, beer, dry wine (white, red), Cola, Fanta, Sprite - without restrictions.
To sum up: I do not agree with the reviews on the uniformity of food - the food is varied, although within a certain set of dishes. And if you go there with the expectations that they are preparing for slaughter, all the dishes of the world, and "a la Carte", then you will be disappointed.
Beach: shared with the hotel Sol Cyrene 4 * (these hotels are very similar and belong to the Spanish hotel chain). To go to the sea slowly for 5-7 minutes, not stressful, well, if you're lazy, then every 5 minutes there is a free bus (we have not used it many times). The beach is relatively small for two hotels. But there have always been free sunbeds. Therefore, there is no need to borrow them in the morning. The sandy beach itself. On the beach bar, for those who have "all inclusive".
Entrance to the sea from the shore and from the pontoon. Personally, I always came from the pontoon. The children splashed with pleasure on the shore. There are corals, but near the pontoon they are dead, although this did not affect the diversity of fish swimming there.
Fish are not afraid of people. And if you arm yourself with a mask and flippers and sail to the right of the pontoon 100 meters, then there are even more live coral reefs and fish. For me, as an inexperienced, it was enough, I saw 20 different species of fish. Well, if you are very demanding - then 800 meters to the right of the hotel "Baron Resort 5 *" and there the sea is twice as rich, but full of people. My wife and I booked a boat trip to the bay "Ros Mohammed" - a nature reserve and there we swam all day with masks near the beautiful corals and many different fish! It was worth the pleasure for 35u. e. per person (lunch on the boat was included in the price).
An alternative to Ros Mohammed Bay is coral reefs off the island of Tirana, the price is the same. Who wants to try yourself as a diver, even on a zero experience, on the same boat for 50 y. BC and a small briefing can be immersed for 15 minutes to a depth of 5 meters with scuba diving. For 40 y. is.
it will all be filmed and even a good movie will come out, the main thing is to look at the camera and wave your hand. Instructors and staff - Russian-speaking.
Animation, entertainment: it is. For those who do not have why he needs it, it is almost absent. No one is tempted to do aqua aerobics or exercise. Well, yes, it was fun to watch a few men doing aqua aerobics in the pool along with the weaker sex. There is a volleyball court on the beach. Also, Russian-speaking animators entertain children separately with various activities, although for an hour or two, no more.
Arabs from the Health Center, located on the territory of the Sol Sharm Hotel, are constantly walking along the beach. The wife bought a series of Egyptian massages for 50 y. f. per session.
In principle, the massage was worth it, but the Arab, who at the reception of this center, although he did it best of all in the center, but the infection, clung directly to his wife.
Territory not large. Of the trees, some palm trees, which at first upset. But then, as it turned out, in almost all hotels only they are planted, with the exception of hotels such as Four Season, Sunrise, Savoy, etc. , but there are prices from 1200. BC from man. There is no shortage of bushes and green lawns. There is a continuous desert and a construction waste dump outside the hotel, but it is everywhere. One major drawback of the hotel is its location one kilometer from the airport runway.
When the plane lands - nothing, but when it takes off, and they take off every 10-15 minutes, the rumble is really stressful. There are two swimming pools on the territory of the hotel: one for adults (1.52 m), the other for children (1.00 m). Without heating. Regarding the temperature of the water in the sea, the water in the pool is quite cold (in November).
It is illuminated by a floor lamp and a table lamp. As for me, the lighting was dim, although it produced some comfort and intimacy. The floor is covered with ceramic tiles. The bathroom includes a washbasin, a compact and a full bath. Hairdryer in the room NO. The room has a personal safe with electronic lock, quite reliable. There is a closet in the hallway. The air conditioner is central, but cools like crazy.
Entertainment and excursions: Every night at 21.00 disco for children, at 22.00 entertainment show for adults.
The next day after arrival you will meet with a representative of the tour operator (I had from Thesis Tour) and offer a variety of tours. We approached this prepared and planned the planned excursion to Cairo (by plane) not from him, but chose via the Internet. That is, Egypt is full of our compatriots who live there and who will offer you the same tours, but 15-20% cheaper. Everything was just well organized. And saved 80 y. is.
of the two. Although we booked a boat trip on "Ros Mohammed" from our tour operator, it was 10 o'clock. BC is cheaper than two than Irina. We also went to the old town (Old Market). The hotel bus leaves the hotel three times a day and returns in three hours. It cost 3 euros per person (round trip), and in Naam Bay - 2 euros per person. If you go together, it is more profitable; and if the company, I think - by taxi (8-15 USD as you trade).
In general, about the hotel: to say whether it corresponds to its four-star Egyptian, I can not objectively, because in five-star hotels, I have not had to visit in Europe or Egypt. But compared to four in Europe, it corresponds to four stars. If you are eating for the first time in Egypt, and have not yet spoiled the "five" - then, in my opinion, this is a perfectly acceptable option. Will I still come to this hotel if I am in Sharm?
Most likely not, but not because you do not like, but because there are still many hotels that you would like to visit.
Briefly about us: we went together, I (34 years old, I work in Kyiv, a middle manager. Before that I went to Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic) and my wife (31 years old, still on childcare leave). They flew to Egypt for the first time. They flew from Kyiv. Booked a tour at the Travel Agency "Passion Fruit", Kyiv I highly recommend - polite staff, very reasonable prices! We decided on the hotel for a long time, read the reviews… In the end, we chose the hotel where our employee - Sol Sharm 4 *. The criterion for selection was the balance of price and quality. In addition, we planned several excursions, so the expensive hotel was not chosen, but half of the tour we were absent.
Briefly about the hotel: the hotel, as written, is on the second line, closer to the Nabk district.
60% of the hotel's contingent consists of English, Spanish and Italian-speaking tourists, mostly European retirees, who on the beach will not compete with you for sunbeds: they flew 500-1000 kilometers to soak up the sun. Our tourists in this hotel are in the minority. I did not see any preference in the service of the hotel staff of foreign tourists before ours. The hotel is quiet for family vacations. Although, when the Italians came, it could not be called quiet.
Service and staff: 85 percent Russian-speaking staff. Unobtrusive, friendly and welcoming, whether you tip or not. Room cleaning daily.
Tipping at your discretion, but I recommend not to pinch and leave 1 dollar: then you will weave swans on the bed with towels, and sprinkle flower petals on the bed, sprinkle the aromatic mixture in the room, in general, will try very hard.
In fact: what is 1 dollar - and nice.
Meals: The hotel is built on a buffet basis. I say at once, do not save and order AI (ie all inclusive). I explain: in a different schedule, although there will be a buffet, but drinks (ie tea and coffee) will be 2-3 at. per glass - for lunch and dinner. So think about where the savings are. With meat, I realized, Egypt is tense. Do not think about pork (Arabs). The presence was chicken and lamb in different cases. There was also local fish (boneless). With salads in the usual sense for us - also did not work. That is, there are salads, but they are prepared according to Arabic recipes. For example, I could not eat them, there were no salads with mayonnaise.
There is a sausage, but it is only called a sausage - one soy is not tasty at all. Cheeses are both hard and feta, and cheese, but different from European. Side dishes are varied and change daily.
Baking out of competition is wonderful and varied: both Slavs and Arabs were very active in it. Desserts are also good and varied: mostly all kinds of jellies and biscuits with creams and honey. Lovers of healthy eating also have something to eat: fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, carrots, apples, persimmons, figs, etc. in sufficient quantities. The same, only marinated - spicy, but you can eat. For breakfast there are all sorts of cereals + milk. Hot first courses (lunch): they like to make all sorts of cream soups (with sweet corn, beans, lentils, etc. ) - they taste quite edible.
In the evening, be sure to prepare for dinner on the grill (one thing: chicken, lamb or sausages). For drinks: juices like "Yupi", tea, coffee, beer, dry wine (white, red), Cola, Fanta, Sprite - without restrictions.
To sum up: I do not agree with the reviews on the uniformity of food - the food is varied, although within a certain set of dishes. And if you go there with the expectations that they are preparing for slaughter, all the dishes of the world, and "a la Carte", then you will be disappointed.
Beach: shared with the hotel Sol Cyrene 4 * (these hotels are very similar and belong to the Spanish hotel chain). To go to the sea slowly for 5-7 minutes, not stressful, well, if you're lazy, then every 5 minutes there is a free bus (we have not used it many times). The beach is relatively small for two hotels. But there have always been free sunbeds. Therefore, there is no need to borrow them in the morning. The sandy beach itself. On the beach bar, for those who have "all inclusive".
Entrance to the sea from the shore and from the pontoon. Personally, I always came from the pontoon. The children splashed with pleasure on the shore. There are corals, but near the pontoon they are dead, although this did not affect the diversity of fish swimming there.
Fish are not afraid of people. And if you arm yourself with a mask and flippers and sail to the right of the pontoon 100 meters, then there are even more live coral reefs and fish. For me, as an inexperienced, it was enough, I saw 20 different species of fish. Well, if you are very demanding - then 800 meters to the right of the hotel "Baron Resort 5 *" and there the sea is twice as rich, but full of people. My wife and I booked a boat trip to the bay "Ros Mohammed" - a nature reserve and there we swam all day with masks near the beautiful corals and many different fish! It was worth the pleasure for 35u. e. per person (lunch on the boat was included in the price).
An alternative to Ros Mohammed Bay is coral reefs off the island of Tirana, the price is the same. Who wants to try yourself as a diver, even on a zero experience, on the same boat for 50 y. BC and a small briefing can be immersed for 15 minutes to a depth of 5 meters with scuba diving. For 40 y. is.
it will all be filmed and even a good movie will come out, the main thing is to look at the camera and wave your hand. Instructors and staff - Russian-speaking.
Animation, entertainment: it is. For those who do not have why he needs it, it is almost absent. No one is tempted to do aqua aerobics or exercise. Well, yes, it was fun to watch a few men doing aqua aerobics in the pool along with the weaker sex. There is a volleyball court on the beach. Also, Russian-speaking animators entertain children separately with various activities, although for an hour or two, no more.
Arabs from the Health Center, located on the territory of the Sol Sharm Hotel, are constantly walking along the beach. The wife bought a series of Egyptian massages for 50 y. f. per session.
In principle, the massage was worth it, but the Arab, who at the reception of this center, although he did it best of all in the center, but the infection, clung directly to his wife.
Territory not large. Of the trees, some palm trees, which at first upset. But then, as it turned out, in almost all hotels only they are planted, with the exception of hotels such as Four Season, Sunrise, Savoy, etc. , but there are prices from 1200. BC from man. There is no shortage of bushes and green lawns. There is a continuous desert and a construction waste dump outside the hotel, but it is everywhere. One major drawback of the hotel is its location one kilometer from the airport runway.
When the plane lands - nothing, but when it takes off, and they take off every 10-15 minutes, the rumble is really stressful. There are two swimming pools on the territory of the hotel: one for adults (1.52 m), the other for children (1.00 m). Without heating. Regarding the temperature of the water in the sea, the water in the pool is quite cold (in November).
It is illuminated by a floor lamp and a table lamp. As for me, the lighting was dim, although it produced some comfort and intimacy. The floor is covered with ceramic tiles. The bathroom includes a washbasin, a compact and a full bath. Hairdryer in the room NO. The room has a personal safe with electronic lock, quite reliable. There is a closet in the hallway. The air conditioner is central, but cools like crazy.
Entertainment and excursions: Every night at 21.00 disco for children, at 22.00 entertainment show for adults.
The next day after arrival you will meet with a representative of the tour operator (I had from Thesis Tour) and offer a variety of tours. We approached this prepared and planned the planned excursion to Cairo (by plane) not from him, but chose via the Internet. That is, Egypt is full of our compatriots who live there and who will offer you the same tours, but 15-20% cheaper. Everything was just well organized. And saved 80 y. is.
of the two. Although we booked a boat trip on "Ros Mohammed" from our tour operator, it was 10 o'clock. BC is cheaper than two than Irina. We also went to the old town (Old Market). The hotel bus leaves the hotel three times a day and returns in three hours. It cost 3 euros per person (round trip), and in Naam Bay - 2 euros per person. If you go together, it is more profitable; and if the company, I think - by taxi (8-15 USD as you trade).
In general, about the hotel: to say whether it corresponds to its four-star Egyptian, I can not objectively, because in five-star hotels, I have not had to visit in Europe or Egypt. But compared to four in Europe, it corresponds to four stars. If you are eating for the first time in Egypt, and have not yet spoiled the "five" - then, in my opinion, this is a perfectly acceptable option. Will I still come to this hotel if I am in Sharm?
Most likely not, but not because you do not like, but because there are still many hotels that you would like to visit.
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