We stayed in mid-September for 7 days for 60.000 hryvnia. We stayed there previously, six years ago. The rooms haven't changed or improved. Everything is old and outdated. We were given half a liter of water per person every day, but that's not enough; we bought more at the supermarket. The only soap is in a dispenser on the wall.
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We stayed in mid-September for 7 days for 60.000 hryvnia. We stayed there previously, six years ago. The rooms haven't changed or improved. Everything is old and outdated. We were given half a liter of water per person every day, but that's not enough; we bought more at the supermarket. The only soap is in a dispenser on the wall. The reef has become dead and dull, and there are very few fish. They built a pontoon, but it's very short, and it's hard for me to swim to the reef, especially when the water recedes in the evening. I swam to the neighboring pontoon, Oasis Reef, where there are more fish and they're still alive. They didn't chase me away; I even treated my mask with their product and swam back and forth, unafraid, knowing the pontoon was nearby. The food has improved, like at a 5-star hotel, especially in the evening. There are a lot of Italians. I came for Arabic music, but ended up listening to Italian music and Italian mass dancing. The animators are terrible and cater to Italians. I didn't like them at all; they didn't do anything! Six years ago, they were lively, funny, and handsome. I went to their gymnastics and dance classes! And they entertained me in every way possible in the evenings. I remember the Miss Hotel contests; they were really cool and funny. . Overall, other than good food in the evenings, I wouldn't overpay. Wi-Fi is not free. There are better three-star hotels out there.. .
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We rested from 03/28/2026 to 04/04/2026. The tour (1+2) cost $1900, and, honestly, I couldn't even imagine that for that kind of money you could get into such a terrible hotel. The room stock is in a catastrophic state: it seems that the renovation has not been done since the opening. In the very first room, there were black pellets and foreign debris on the sheets (similar to hair or springs).
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We rested from 03/28/2026 to 04/04/2026. The tour (1+2) cost $1900, and, honestly, I couldn't even imagine that for that kind of money you could get into such a terrible hotel.
The room stock is in a catastrophic state: it seems that the renovation has not been done since the opening. In the very first room, there were black pellets and foreign debris on the sheets (similar to hair or springs). In total, we had to change 4 (! ) rooms with a scandal, but the situation did not improve fundamentally.
The showers in each room were leaking. Cleanliness and technical condition are at a very low level.
I would like to draw your attention separately: there are practically no real photos of the rooms on the website. The only photo that looks more or less decent is available only for an additional payment of $35 per day.
The staff is rude and unfriendly. The food is served in portions, and it seems that it is literally "torn away from you" - such meager portions are imposed (half a spoonful of fried fish).
The situation on the beach is no better: most of the sunbeds are broken, and the broken sunbeds are simply piled up in the corners.
The overall impression is complete disappointment. Horror. Horror. Horror.
The room stock is in a catastrophic state: it seems that the renovation has not been done since the opening. In the very first room, there were black pellets and foreign debris on the sheets (similar to hair or springs). In total, we had to change 4 (! ) rooms with a scandal, but the situation did not improve fundamentally.
The showers in each room were leaking. Cleanliness and technical condition are at a very low level.
I would like to draw your attention separately: there are practically no real photos of the rooms on the website. The only photo that looks more or less decent is available only for an additional payment of $35 per day.
The staff is rude and unfriendly. The food is served in portions, and it seems that it is literally "torn away from you" - such meager portions are imposed (half a spoonful of fried fish).
The situation on the beach is no better: most of the sunbeds are broken, and the broken sunbeds are simply piled up in the corners.
The overall impression is complete disappointment. Horror. Horror. Horror.
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**SO. ** The tour cost us $400 per person for 7 nights from Chisinau. We flew with Moldovan Airlines. Everything went smoothly. Transfer, check-in — everything went smoothly. **ROOM. ** We got the room without renovation. It’s old, not far from the reception. Although it’s old, everything is in order, there were no particularly annoying moments.
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The tour cost us $400 per person for 7 nights from Chisinau.
We flew with Moldovan Airlines. Everything went smoothly.
Transfer, check-in — everything went smoothly.
**ROOM. **
We got the room without renovation. It’s old, not far from the reception.
Although it’s old, everything is in order, there were no particularly annoying moments.
From detergents — only liquid soap screwed to the wall.
**TERRITORY. **
Large, with a large swimming pool and a bar in the middle.
The entire territory consists of a labyrinth of small bungalows.
There is almost no greenery. Half of the hotel is either under renovation or abandoned. A quarter is renovated, another quarter accepts tourists without renovation.
People with weak legs should not go here, because you will have to walk a lot.
There are two bars on the territory: one by the pool, the other on the beach.
**SERVICE. **
In general, everything is fine.
No one was rude, but no one was in a hurry to please.
The room was cleaned mediocrely, but it was cleaned.
The animators spoke Italian and did not pay attention to Russian speakers at all.
**FOOD. **
Honestly, I thought it would be better.
I hoped that the Italians who dominate the hotel would force the staff to meet the standard. But no.
Everything tastes normal, but I haven't had a single dish in a week that I really liked.
A separate oddity is the serving of portions through glass. You give the employee a plate, and he puts half a spoonful of food, and you immediately ask for more, because half a child's portion is clearly not enough for an adult. In a word, absurd.
From fruits: dates, chopped pomegranate, chopped melon and strawberries.
From alcohol - beer and weak strong alcohol. We've seen worse, but it's still better to take something with you from home.
And one more unpleasant moment: there is no wine in the hotel. In general. Keep this in mind.
**SEA AND BEACH. **
The warmest winter bay in Sharm - this cannot be denied.
The most ideal beach for children in Sharm - also true.
The quietest bay (there is not even a flagpole) - and this is also a plus.
Now about the minuses.
The corals are completely trampled.
Eight years ago, when I was here, everything looked more decent.
The hotel does not have a pontoon, and to get to this trampled coral slope, you need to overcome a coral barrier, and at low tide it is not very pleasant to do this.
The beach is quite dense - people are literally on top of each other. It is tense with sunbeds, but the issue is being resolved.
**SUMMARY. **
The Red Sea is exactly what we forgive Egypt for: rude Arabs, questionable service, and poor food.
It, like a good wizard, washes away all the negativity with its embrace.
At the Faraana Reef Resort hotel, the sea seems to be there — and at the same time, it seems not to be there.
If you are traveling with small children or elderly relatives, this is probably one of the best options in all of Sharm el-Sheikh.
But if you are looking for a beautiful picture of the underwater world, you definitely shouldn't go here.
Everything else in the hotel is weak.
The fact that we are people with extensive travel experience and have already outgrown these "all-inclusives" (we only take All Inclusive in Egypt) allowed us not to spoil our vacation.
But if you have high demands on service, your vacation here will most likely be spoiled.
Of the pluses, the most Instagrammable place in Sharm is located nearby: the Farsha Cafe.
In the evening, when the lanterns are lit, it's worth taking a walk - you won't regret it.
**P. S. ** For those interested - I uploaded a short video report: https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=sFti5SdOdgc
The tour cost us $400 per person for 7 nights from Chisinau.
We flew with Moldovan Airlines. Everything went smoothly.
Transfer, check-in — everything went smoothly.
**ROOM. **
We got the room without renovation. It’s old, not far from the reception.
Although it’s old, everything is in order, there were no particularly annoying moments.
From detergents — only liquid soap screwed to the wall.
**TERRITORY. **
Large, with a large swimming pool and a bar in the middle.
The entire territory consists of a labyrinth of small bungalows.
There is almost no greenery. Half of the hotel is either under renovation or abandoned. A quarter is renovated, another quarter accepts tourists without renovation.
People with weak legs should not go here, because you will have to walk a lot.
There are two bars on the territory: one by the pool, the other on the beach.
**SERVICE. **
In general, everything is fine.
No one was rude, but no one was in a hurry to please.
The room was cleaned mediocrely, but it was cleaned.
The animators spoke Italian and did not pay attention to Russian speakers at all.
**FOOD. **
Honestly, I thought it would be better.
I hoped that the Italians who dominate the hotel would force the staff to meet the standard. But no.
Everything tastes normal, but I haven't had a single dish in a week that I really liked.
A separate oddity is the serving of portions through glass. You give the employee a plate, and he puts half a spoonful of food, and you immediately ask for more, because half a child's portion is clearly not enough for an adult. In a word, absurd.
From fruits: dates, chopped pomegranate, chopped melon and strawberries.
From alcohol - beer and weak strong alcohol. We've seen worse, but it's still better to take something with you from home.
And one more unpleasant moment: there is no wine in the hotel. In general. Keep this in mind.
**SEA AND BEACH. **
The warmest winter bay in Sharm - this cannot be denied.
The most ideal beach for children in Sharm - also true.
The quietest bay (there is not even a flagpole) - and this is also a plus.
Now about the minuses.
The corals are completely trampled.
Eight years ago, when I was here, everything looked more decent.
The hotel does not have a pontoon, and to get to this trampled coral slope, you need to overcome a coral barrier, and at low tide it is not very pleasant to do this.
The beach is quite dense - people are literally on top of each other. It is tense with sunbeds, but the issue is being resolved.
**SUMMARY. **
The Red Sea is exactly what we forgive Egypt for: rude Arabs, questionable service, and poor food.
It, like a good wizard, washes away all the negativity with its embrace.
At the Faraana Reef Resort hotel, the sea seems to be there — and at the same time, it seems not to be there.
If you are traveling with small children or elderly relatives, this is probably one of the best options in all of Sharm el-Sheikh.
But if you are looking for a beautiful picture of the underwater world, you definitely shouldn't go here.
Everything else in the hotel is weak.
The fact that we are people with extensive travel experience and have already outgrown these "all-inclusives" (we only take All Inclusive in Egypt) allowed us not to spoil our vacation.
But if you have high demands on service, your vacation here will most likely be spoiled.
Of the pluses, the most Instagrammable place in Sharm is located nearby: the Farsha Cafe.
In the evening, when the lanterns are lit, it's worth taking a walk - you won't regret it.
**P. S. ** For those interested - I uploaded a short video report: https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=sFti5SdOdgc
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Hotel Faraana Reef Resort 4* Hadaba district Sharm el Sheikh was chosen in the winter according to the main criterion that it is the warmest, most beautiful windless bay with a wide beach and a living coral reef with a wide variety of fish, the best place for snorkeling and diving. Next to it is immediately adjacent to the most atmospheric art cafe in Sharm el Sheikh (Ras Um Sid rock) with a bohemian design, panoramic sea views and hookahs.
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Hotel Faraana Reef Resort 4* Hadaba district Sharm el Sheikh was chosen in the winter according to the main criterion that it is the warmest, most beautiful windless bay with a wide beach and a living coral reef with a wide variety of fish, the best place for snorkeling and diving. Next to it is immediately adjacent to the most atmospheric art cafe in Sharm el Sheikh (Ras Um Sid rock) with a bohemian design, panoramic sea views and hookahs. The hotel itself pulls a solid four in terms of price and accommodation and food conditions.
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Very brief about the hotel. If you are looking for quality service, a variety of food and quality decorated numbers - then you are one hundred percent not here. There is a bay without wind, rich in various fish and a budget price for the hotel. In our case, the cost was 67.000 UAH. (9 days/8 nights, double room, two adults, two children (9 and 10 years), all included, departure from pocket.
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Very brief about the hotel.
If you are looking for quality service, a variety of food and quality decorated numbers - then you are one hundred percent not here.
There is a bay without wind, rich in various fish and a budget price for the hotel.
In our case, the cost was 67.000 UAH. (9 days/8 nights, double room, two adults, two children (9 and 10 years), all included, departure from pocket. The departments were not very (at 14.30 to charm, 10.30pm to pocket), so they took more a day more Week to compensate for.
That is, the holidays of four cost $ 1.800.
The main positive mood!
A small selection of meat - there are still no more than two options for dinner at home;
Old room - everything works, and from morning till evening we are on the beach;
phlegmatic staff - smiled, spilled over a couple of Arabic words, and are already happy to help you;
The cold pool is a wonderful warm (+20 °) sea.
The main advantage of this hotel is Bechta without wind! This is what most tourists live in this hotel. Because to buy a tour in a chic hotel somewhere in Nabka, where in February there is a red flag in February is a very bad idea.
Many landscapes from the rock in this hotel are worth a lot, our children were delighted.
The staff treated us well, all the questions (lost the card from the beach towels - they issued a new free, although the Price hangs $ 15 for the loss, it took another bed - they brought almost instantly, without surcharges) quickly.
So, if you without bent fingers, you are not used to eating in the "Michen" restaurants and strive to see the underwater world of the Red Sea for a small price - then this hotel is for you.
If you are looking for quality service, a variety of food and quality decorated numbers - then you are one hundred percent not here.
There is a bay without wind, rich in various fish and a budget price for the hotel.
In our case, the cost was 67.000 UAH. (9 days/8 nights, double room, two adults, two children (9 and 10 years), all included, departure from pocket. The departments were not very (at 14.30 to charm, 10.30pm to pocket), so they took more a day more Week to compensate for.
That is, the holidays of four cost $ 1.800.
The main positive mood!
A small selection of meat - there are still no more than two options for dinner at home;
Old room - everything works, and from morning till evening we are on the beach;
phlegmatic staff - smiled, spilled over a couple of Arabic words, and are already happy to help you;
The cold pool is a wonderful warm (+20 °) sea.
The main advantage of this hotel is Bechta without wind! This is what most tourists live in this hotel. Because to buy a tour in a chic hotel somewhere in Nabka, where in February there is a red flag in February is a very bad idea.
Many landscapes from the rock in this hotel are worth a lot, our children were delighted.
The staff treated us well, all the questions (lost the card from the beach towels - they issued a new free, although the Price hangs $ 15 for the loss, it took another bed - they brought almost instantly, without surcharges) quickly.
So, if you without bent fingers, you are not used to eating in the "Michen" restaurants and strive to see the underwater world of the Red Sea for a small price - then this hotel is for you.
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Haven't seen any cockroaches yet. food for a hard three: you won’t go hungry. gentle descent into the sea, for children that's where the good words end to get into the dining room you need to SIGN UP AHEAD, there is a guard in front of the door, I have never seen this in the worst hotels. There is algae in one of the pools.
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Haven't seen any cockroaches yet.
food for a hard three: you won’t go hungry.
gentle descent into the sea, for children
that's where the good words end
to get into the dining room you need to SIGN UP AHEAD, there is a guard in front of the door, I have never seen this in the worst hotels.
There is algae in one of the pools.
the numbers are worn out,
all sounds are heard from outside
Management does not care about staff.
if possible, it is better to add money and change the hotel.
because this bad hotel also costs money
food for a hard three: you won’t go hungry.
gentle descent into the sea, for children
that's where the good words end
to get into the dining room you need to SIGN UP AHEAD, there is a guard in front of the door, I have never seen this in the worst hotels.
There is algae in one of the pools.
the numbers are worn out,
all sounds are heard from outside
Management does not care about staff.
if possible, it is better to add money and change the hotel.
because this bad hotel also costs money
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Faraana Reef is the worst hotel!! ! Never take a trip there!!! ! We are here now, everything is very bad!! ! The room is bad, there is no cold water in the shower, only very hot!! ! Our room is 464. They don’t bring water to the room!! ! Water for money, drink 2 glasses from the cooler at the bar, and buy the rest of the water if you want to drink!! ! There is only one socket in the room, other sockets do not work!! ! Towels are not changed! ! At the reception, the hotel staff only laughs and is rude to your requests! ! Lunch on the beach at a grill bar, no soups, only chicken, burger cutlets, cold fries, undercooked pasta with cheap sauce.
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Faraana Reef is the worst hotel!! ! Never take a trip there!!! !
We are here now, everything is very bad!! ! The room is bad, there is no cold water in the shower, only very hot!! ! Our room is 464. They don’t bring water to the room!! ! Water for money, drink 2 glasses from the cooler at the bar, and buy the rest of the water if you want to drink!! ! There is only one socket in the room, other sockets do not work!! ! Towels are not changed! ! At the reception, the hotel staff only laughs and is rude to your requests! ! Lunch on the beach at a grill bar, no soups, only chicken, burger cutlets, cold fries, undercooked pasta with cheap sauce.
Reception service rating - 0. The hotel is very bad!! !
WiFi is only paid and only limited by the reception, the rooms are very bad. If you want a good one, then pay 35 dollars. overnight!! ! In general, we are still here, but every day there are only nerves, we wasted our money on this hotel!!!! !
We are here now, everything is very bad!! ! The room is bad, there is no cold water in the shower, only very hot!! ! Our room is 464. They don’t bring water to the room!! ! Water for money, drink 2 glasses from the cooler at the bar, and buy the rest of the water if you want to drink!! ! There is only one socket in the room, other sockets do not work!! ! Towels are not changed! ! At the reception, the hotel staff only laughs and is rude to your requests! ! Lunch on the beach at a grill bar, no soups, only chicken, burger cutlets, cold fries, undercooked pasta with cheap sauce.
Reception service rating - 0. The hotel is very bad!! !
WiFi is only paid and only limited by the reception, the rooms are very bad. If you want a good one, then pay 35 dollars. overnight!! ! In general, we are still here, but every day there are only nerves, we wasted our money on this hotel!!!! !
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They went on vacation without special expectations. They were pleasantly surprised. Good location, very positive and friendly staff. They really try to make everyone happy. The rooms are neat and clean. Part of the hotel is under renovation. I think after it ends, the price will be completely different. The kitchen is average, but there were no hungry people.
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They went on vacation without special expectations. They were pleasantly surprised. Good location, very positive and friendly staff. They really try to make everyone happy. The rooms are neat and clean. Part of the hotel is under renovation. I think after it ends, the price will be completely different. The kitchen is average, but there were no hungry people. There is a local shopping center Dahab center nearby. There you can buy products and souvenirs inexpensively. There is a photographer on the territory. Khalid. Takes very good photos, emphasizes details and hides unnecessary ones))) We were satisfied. Thank you for the reception!
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• traveled 3 years ago
Upon arrival, they paid $ 30 for a room with a sea view (20% of the sea is visible from the balcony), they came to the room and demanded another $ 20, they paid $ 1 for delivery of things to the room, they took another $ 1 and $ 1 for the tuk-tuk driver. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, pasta, pasta, chicken, beef.
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Upon arrival, they paid $ 30 for a room with a sea view (20% of the sea is visible from the balcony), they came to the room and demanded another $ 20, they paid $ 1 for delivery of things to the room, they took another $ 1 and $ 1 for the tuk-tuk driver. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, pasta, pasta, chicken, beef. The hotel has a small selection of food and every day the same thing. The hotel runs on a stream and everything is very old and simple. For 7 days, of which 3 days there was no light in the hotel in the morning and before lunch (there is no light and the air conditioner does not work, the refrigerator is leaking). The bar serves any Egyptian alcohol and is pretty good. Nice beach, great for kids and snorkelling, lots of fish! Panton has been in disrepair since 2021, the pipes are rusty and sharp, the nails are sticking out, this is very dangerous and the sign is hanging, the administration is not responsible. There are 2 animators working, but for show, they can’t cope and it’s not interesting, during the day you might find them somewhere.
On the descent to the beach there is a Santorini restaurant (horror), then a Pharaana restaurant (10/10) the atmosphere of Egypt is super! Bottom line, the sea is beautiful, the beach is good, a lot of fish swim with you. Vacationers, Italians 90% food, pasta, pasta and the same every day. I do not advise our Slavic people! ! Score 3/10
On the descent to the beach there is a Santorini restaurant (horror), then a Pharaana restaurant (10/10) the atmosphere of Egypt is super! Bottom line, the sea is beautiful, the beach is good, a lot of fish swim with you. Vacationers, Italians 90% food, pasta, pasta and the same every day. I do not advise our Slavic people! ! Score 3/10
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• traveled 3 years ago
The mood for the rest was chic ...We arrived at 15:00. Upon check-in, they asked for a room with a good view (at the reception they gave $ 30 for this). For the suitcases, their guy has another $ 1 . . further on the circus . . The receptionist who led us said that we need to separately thank him for the room and took another $ 20 .
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The mood for the rest was chic ...We arrived at 15:00. Upon check-in, they asked for a room with a good view (at the reception they gave $ 30 for this). For the suitcases, their guy has another $ 1 . . further on the circus . . The receptionist who led us said that we need to separately thank him for the room and took another $ 20 . . after they brought the suitcases . . demanded another $ 2! Since they were late for dinner, they asked for food . . they refused. The room has been renovated for a long time, but tolerable, everything you need is there (there was no electricity for a week 3 days before the evening : ( The hotel area is beautiful, the pools are gorgeous . . you can take drinks at the bar, different ones. Minus paper cups that immediately leak. (For beer is generally funny . . 0.2 . . and after the second immediately the dissatisfied faces of the bartenders.
The food is monotonous, there is very little choice. For lunch and dinner, different types of pasta. . The hotel is set up for Italians..
Animators (entertain yourself) They are visible only on exercises, aqua aerobics, and then when a photo is taken for their report. Music in the style of 60-80 . . monotonous. Plays very quietly, loudly only after 22 . . and again Italian 90% and 10% Enrique Iglesias)) Sea!! ! Divine!!! ! There are a lot of fish . . entry into the sea is gentle, comfortable. But!! ! A lot of trash. Pantone from the hotel is in disrepair, broken and you can get hurt! Our hotel sends to the neighbor's pantone. It was very unpleasant when the guard of the neighboring one ran everyone away, and shouted that our people did not go there . . the result !! ! The hotel draws the sea and next to the minced meat. Set up only for Italians, Hotel for those who want privacy ...but not for relaxation, entertainment and youth!
The food is monotonous, there is very little choice. For lunch and dinner, different types of pasta. . The hotel is set up for Italians..
Animators (entertain yourself) They are visible only on exercises, aqua aerobics, and then when a photo is taken for their report. Music in the style of 60-80 . . monotonous. Plays very quietly, loudly only after 22 . . and again Italian 90% and 10% Enrique Iglesias)) Sea!! ! Divine!!! ! There are a lot of fish . . entry into the sea is gentle, comfortable. But!! ! A lot of trash. Pantone from the hotel is in disrepair, broken and you can get hurt! Our hotel sends to the neighbor's pantone. It was very unpleasant when the guard of the neighboring one ran everyone away, and shouted that our people did not go there . . the result !! ! The hotel draws the sea and next to the minced meat. Set up only for Italians, Hotel for those who want privacy ...but not for relaxation, entertainment and youth!
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