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Hotel Otium Amphoras - Otium Amphoras or Otium Family Amphoras Beach Resort 5 * (old name Shores Amphoras Resort 5 *) is located in Sharm El Sheikh on the first line in the Ras Um Sid (Hadaba) area. This is a budget hotel, but the service and food are excellent.
At the Otium Family Amphoras Beach Resort 5 * we rested twice. I really enjoyed my stay here in November 2020. And we returned here in March 2021. We flew to Egypt in early March on our own from Moscow via Istanbul. Flights, hotel, transfers, insurance booked all by themselves, without the services of tour operators.
The total cost of our bookings for 21 days was $1.690 or RUB 125.000 (for two).
We flew with Pegasus Airlines and bought tickets on their website. The hotel was booked on Booking. com. com and hotels. com. The average price for a hotel room in March with all taxes was $53 per night. We bought insurance according to the parameters we set on Sravni. RU. Transfer from the airport to the Booking hotel. com provided for free, booked back to the airport there for $ 10
For early check-in, we specifically booked a room a day earlier.
We sent emails to the hotel about our room reservations and our wishes. We arrived at night, Unfortunately, our reservation was searched for a long time at check-in and settled after only two hours.
What changes happened in the hotel from November to March?
The hotel changed its name from Shores Amphoras Resort 5* to Otium Amphoras, or Otium Family Amphoras Beach Resort 5*
The number of holidaymakers in the hotel has increased many times. If in November 2020 the hotel was 20-30% full. Then in March 2021 - by 85%. At the same time, the service, quality and variety of food did not suffer in any way. The bulk of tourists are from Ukraine and Belarus. Also, tourists from Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Romania, and the Baltics rested here. There were few tourists from Russia. This time there were a lot of tourists with children in the hotel.
The heated pool worked. There was a daily free transfer to Naama Bay. Is the shuttle stop right next to Duty Free Shop? where you can buy high-quality alcohol and other things within 48 hours from the moment you arrive in Egypt
Free and good Wi-Fi began to work in all public places almost throughout the hotel, capturing part of the beach, all bars and restaurants.
In addition to Otium Amphoras 5 *, the Otium Hotels chain in Sharm El Sheikh includes two more hotels: Amphoras Aqua Hotel 4 * (Ex. Shores Golden) and Amphoras Blu Hotel 4 * (Ex. Shores Aloha Resort). Guests of these hotels can move freely and use the bars, beach and swimming pools located in all areas. If you want to save money, it is better to book Shores Golden Hotel. He is the cheapest. The food in these two 4 * hotels is of high quality, but not as varied as in Shores Amphoras 5 *, and the rooms are more modest.
Room Recommendations
Some vacationers complained about the outdated number of rooms. We couldn't complain about it. We and our friend had great rooms, after renovation (zone 4, rooms 4144 and 4240). Previously, we rested in room 5136. The noisiest rooms are near Layalina Oriental Cafe - karaoke, Amphitheater and pools are held here in the evenings. But rooms by the pools also have advantages, Wi-Fi finishes them off.
March weather
We arrived on March 2nd, 2021 at night. In early March, the air temperature during the day ranged from 22 to 26 degrees, at night it dropped to 16 degrees. At the end of our holiday there was already a real heat - the air temperature during the day - up to 35 degrees, at night up to 25 degrees. The sea temperature rose from 24 to 26 degrees. Strong winds often blew. For all the time of our holiday, we watched only twice the green flag on the beach. But you could swim almost every day with a yellow flag.
With the advent of a large number of tourists, it became less comfortable to swim from the pier into the sea. A crowd often swam around him in the sea. Well if they built another pier, then the problem would be solved
Swimming with a yellow flag and waves is still not safe. We need to stay away from the reef. There were victims
Grab or buy repellents - lots of mosquitoes in the evenings!
What excursions in Sharm El Sheikh can you get out of the hotel on your own.
In addition to the standard excursions offered by various travel agencies, you can visit some sights on your own.
1. Soho Square. Singing Fountains. The backlight turns on at 18:00, fountains with music work at 21:00.22:00 and at 23:00. Excellent walking area with many installations and shops. There is a duty free shop. We got here from Naama Bay by minibus. We left the hotel on a free shuttle, and then transferred to a minibus. Fare 5 EGP per person. Returned to the hotel by taxi for $5
2. Museum of Antiquities at Genena Mall on Naama Bay. Here are collected copies of artifacts of ancient Egypt. The Tutankhamun Museum in Sharm El Sheikh presents copies of objects discovered during excavations of the tomb. Now there are more than 100 exhibits, the most popular of which are the pharaoh's golden mask and sarcophagi. All replicas are very high quality. Can take pictures
3. Catholic Cathedral and Coptic Church.
For the Arab world, these are religious architectural structures of impressive beauty. You can safely go in and see the interior decoration. Walked from the hotel. The caretaker of the Coptic Church gave us a free tour
4. Al-Mustafa Mosque and the grandiose Al-Sahaba Mosque. Al-Mustafa Mosque is located next to the Catholic Cathedral and the Coptic Church. Al-Sahaba Mosque - in the Old City. Unfortunately, tourists are not allowed to visit these mosques during the pandemic, but you can admire these impressive structures up close and listen to calls to prayer. If you're lucky, the fountains will turn on near the Al-Sahab Mosque on the square
Our videos on youtube from March 2021:
Review of Otium Family Amphoras Hotel 5* https://youtu. be/jeI9w3_j5fw
All inclusive and for everyone - https://youtu. be/roGOaNDu8Q4
At the Otium Family Amphoras Beach Resort 5 * we rested twice. I really enjoyed my stay here in November 2020. And we returned here in March 2021. We flew to Egypt in early March on our own from Moscow via Istanbul. Flights, hotel, transfers, insurance booked all by themselves, without the services of tour operators.
The total cost of our bookings for 21 days was $1.690 or RUB 125.000 (for two).
We flew with Pegasus Airlines and bought tickets on their website. The hotel was booked on Booking. com. com and hotels. com. The average price for a hotel room in March with all taxes was $53 per night. We bought insurance according to the parameters we set on Sravni. RU. Transfer from the airport to the Booking hotel. com provided for free, booked back to the airport there for $ 10
For early check-in, we specifically booked a room a day earlier.
We sent emails to the hotel about our room reservations and our wishes. We arrived at night, Unfortunately, our reservation was searched for a long time at check-in and settled after only two hours.
What changes happened in the hotel from November to March?
The hotel changed its name from Shores Amphoras Resort 5* to Otium Amphoras, or Otium Family Amphoras Beach Resort 5*
The number of holidaymakers in the hotel has increased many times. If in November 2020 the hotel was 20-30% full. Then in March 2021 - by 85%. At the same time, the service, quality and variety of food did not suffer in any way. The bulk of tourists are from Ukraine and Belarus. Also, tourists from Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Romania, and the Baltics rested here. There were few tourists from Russia. This time there were a lot of tourists with children in the hotel.
The heated pool worked. There was a daily free transfer to Naama Bay. Is the shuttle stop right next to Duty Free Shop? where you can buy high-quality alcohol and other things within 48 hours from the moment you arrive in Egypt
Free and good Wi-Fi began to work in all public places almost throughout the hotel, capturing part of the beach, all bars and restaurants.
In addition to Otium Amphoras 5 *, the Otium Hotels chain in Sharm El Sheikh includes two more hotels: Amphoras Aqua Hotel 4 * (Ex. Shores Golden) and Amphoras Blu Hotel 4 * (Ex. Shores Aloha Resort). Guests of these hotels can move freely and use the bars, beach and swimming pools located in all areas. If you want to save money, it is better to book Shores Golden Hotel. He is the cheapest. The food in these two 4 * hotels is of high quality, but not as varied as in Shores Amphoras 5 *, and the rooms are more modest.
Room Recommendations
Some vacationers complained about the outdated number of rooms. We couldn't complain about it. We and our friend had great rooms, after renovation (zone 4, rooms 4144 and 4240). Previously, we rested in room 5136. The noisiest rooms are near Layalina Oriental Cafe - karaoke, Amphitheater and pools are held here in the evenings. But rooms by the pools also have advantages, Wi-Fi finishes them off.
March weather
We arrived on March 2nd, 2021 at night. In early March, the air temperature during the day ranged from 22 to 26 degrees, at night it dropped to 16 degrees. At the end of our holiday there was already a real heat - the air temperature during the day - up to 35 degrees, at night up to 25 degrees. The sea temperature rose from 24 to 26 degrees. Strong winds often blew. For all the time of our holiday, we watched only twice the green flag on the beach. But you could swim almost every day with a yellow flag.
With the advent of a large number of tourists, it became less comfortable to swim from the pier into the sea. A crowd often swam around him in the sea. Well if they built another pier, then the problem would be solved
Swimming with a yellow flag and waves is still not safe. We need to stay away from the reef. There were victims
Grab or buy repellents - lots of mosquitoes in the evenings!
What excursions in Sharm El Sheikh can you get out of the hotel on your own.
In addition to the standard excursions offered by various travel agencies, you can visit some sights on your own.
1. Soho Square. Singing Fountains. The backlight turns on at 18:00, fountains with music work at 21:00.22:00 and at 23:00. Excellent walking area with many installations and shops. There is a duty free shop. We got here from Naama Bay by minibus. We left the hotel on a free shuttle, and then transferred to a minibus. Fare 5 EGP per person. Returned to the hotel by taxi for $5
2. Museum of Antiquities at Genena Mall on Naama Bay. Here are collected copies of artifacts of ancient Egypt. The Tutankhamun Museum in Sharm El Sheikh presents copies of objects discovered during excavations of the tomb. Now there are more than 100 exhibits, the most popular of which are the pharaoh's golden mask and sarcophagi. All replicas are very high quality. Can take pictures
3. Catholic Cathedral and Coptic Church.
For the Arab world, these are religious architectural structures of impressive beauty. You can safely go in and see the interior decoration. Walked from the hotel. The caretaker of the Coptic Church gave us a free tour
4. Al-Mustafa Mosque and the grandiose Al-Sahaba Mosque. Al-Mustafa Mosque is located next to the Catholic Cathedral and the Coptic Church. Al-Sahaba Mosque - in the Old City. Unfortunately, tourists are not allowed to visit these mosques during the pandemic, but you can admire these impressive structures up close and listen to calls to prayer. If you're lucky, the fountains will turn on near the Al-Sahab Mosque on the square
Our videos on youtube from March 2021:
Review of Otium Family Amphoras Hotel 5* https://youtu. be/jeI9w3_j5fw
All inclusive and for everyone - https://youtu. be/roGOaNDu8Q4
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OTHER REVIEWS ABOUT THE HOTEL
- Nice hotel but for a one time visit
- 20 days of rest in March 2023
- This is not 5* due to the condition of the rooms
- Good hotel at your own expense
- Good hotel. Liked everything
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