Sol y Mar Ivory Suites

Modern build property offering self-contained units appealing to the more independently minded traveller. Facilities are restricted to the pool deck and simple, but attractively stylish, restaurant and bar. It is away from the beach although guests can use the facilities at Iberotel Aquamarine further south along the coast.

Exterior

5-storey detached building with a light terracotta facade and balcony rooms overlooking the street. Ground-floor has floor to ceiling windows, mainly fully draped, overlooking the cobbled set down area which is separated from the street by a narrow stretch of garden. The entrance comprises a double set of glass plate doors behind a short forecourt shaded by an integral portico.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Most rooms

Storeys: 5

Built Year: 2005

Interior

Small lobby simply furnished with attractive wooden frames, cushioned armchairs at glass topped tables beyond which there is a long stone faced reception counter backed by stylish works of art.

A passage leads to a brightly decorated lounge bar which is furnished both by high barstools and comfortable wicker frame, cushioned armchairs and sofas.

The restaurant lies beyond this and has light-coloured flooring and full length windows furnished with metal framed, cushioned chairs at predominantly square tables.

Rooms: 48

Grounds

5-storeys of accommodation surround the grounds which, apart from narrow strips of flower beds and shrubberies is dominated by the 2 pools both of which are surrounded by paved terrace and furnished with mattressed sunloungers and cloth parasols.

Location

Area Type: Located on a corner of predominantly residential streets a block back from the seafront, where there are many hotel complexes, shops and restaurants 5km to the south of Sakkala where the greatest concentration of facilities is located. The area at the rear of the property is undeveloped with the ring road lying beyond that in front of the airport. Transfer to Hurghada Airport 15-mins.