Domina Prestige Resort

Elegant upmarket and stylish Italian-owned choice that offers canopy beds in all its rooms, some of which also have a Jacuzzi and CD player.

The complex is located within a delightful village-style resort which comprises this property and 5 differently rated sister properties, the Harem, Kings Lake, Sultan, Aquamarine and Oasis of which the Prestige is the top of the list. Guests have unlimited access to all of the resort's facilities and restaurants and the spa (treatments are extra) and enjoy exclusive access to 2 private pools and a small beach.

An unusual feature of resort is that it runs on 'Domina' time, which is an hour ahead of local time. The resort can accommodate up to 4,500 guests but the extensive and well-designed site ensures it rarely feels overcrowded and there is a friendly atmosphere.

Guests are issued with food credit cards depending on their board arrangement and use them in any of the 10 restaurants and 6 bars scattered around the resort (no cash, guests sign, and pay at the end of their holiday).

Eateries include Nubian, Moroccan, Seafood, a steakhouse, Mediterranean and Italian. Bars on offer are an internet pub, beach and pool options, a casino, and a discotheque.

Suits a broad range of clientele, attracts many nationalities, and has something for all - guests need not go beyond the very secure walls.

Some unusual touches include the floating swimming pool at the end of a jetty, and loungers with built-in face shades. Boasts 2 organic farms and utilises the produce in some of the restaurants.

Charge for use of some facilities including gym and spa. Some timeshare and privately owned villas in the complex.

Exterior

An attractive collection of white 2-storey Moorish-style villas with gold edged arches, wooden decorative screens and balconies or terraces enjoying either a pool or sea view

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Exterior: Moorish Style Villas

Interior

A smart, cool compact lobby has a patterned tiled floor, comfortable seating and a discreet bar. An attractive terrace enjoys outstanding sea views. Guests can eat in any of the 8 restaurants scattered around the resort including the main buffet, Moroccan, Seafood and Egyptian.

Rooms: 64

Grounds

Vast, immaculately landscaped grounds with lawns, flowers and palm trees are tiered around a hillside leading down to the coastline. 2 private pools in separate red tiled terraces have plenty of loungers and parasols, a Meditteranean restaurant and a small library with books and cds. There is a central main pool with a spacious terrace, plenty of loungers and sunshades and a bar/snack bar. Guests have access to a private beach with a small bar/grill, a shady decking area and a tiny sea-floating pool. A wide main beach boasts a floating swimming pool and a couple of bars and provides sunbeds and shade along with a dive centre and watersports. Small buses ferry guests around the property. A large independently-run spa offers 3 outdoor seawater jacuzzis, thalassotherapy and a tented gym overlooking the sea. A bazaar area has gift shops, a pharmacy and supermarket. Large covered theatre.

Location

Area Type: In secluded Coral Bay on the beachside at the end of a long private access road off the main road, and occupying a gigantic hilly clifftop site shared with 5 sister properties. No unauthorised cars or taxis allowed past the gated security.

Nearest beach: immediate yds (Coral Bay)

Facilities