El Hayat Sharm Resort

The breathtaking appearance of this property makes a change from the long line of similarly designed resort style properties that line the resort road. Although on the land side of the resort, there are fully serviced beach facilities at the sister property a short stroll away.

The swimming pools within the attractively landscaped gardens provide a generally quiet ambience and makes this a suitable choice for adults and families with older children.

Exterior

Set 150m back from the road and fronted not only by neatly tendered lawns but also an avenue of replica stone carvings, this property has a unique facade based on the Karnak temple of Upper Egypt.

Steps lead up to the tomb like entrance beyond which an inner courtyard is overlooked by the main building which stands at double height. The main doors are set within a columned archway.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 3

Built Year: 2008

Interior

The unique design continues into the lobby which is double height, square shaped with the upper level clad in stone. Polished slate coloured flooring of the expansive lobby is tempered with neutral coloured walls.

The reception counter occupies a central position with lobby bar located towards the far end in front of the panoramic windows overlooking the grounds. The furnishings are sparse though modernistic with low armchairs and sofas as well as shrubs in brass pots.

From the wide terrace outside a flight of stairs lead up to the main restaurant which has light coloured tile flooring and stone effect columns at narrow floor-to-ceiling windows. The high backed wooden framed chairs stand at predominantly square tables.

Rooms: 206

Grounds

A wide path crosses the neatly lawned gardens to the furthest end of the resort. Palm trees and shrubs decorate the large rock formations all of which are overlooked by the 2 and 3-storey staggered accommodation blocks which have rooms with terraces or balconies many draped with hanging plants.

The first pool is located close to reception building while the second larger pool deck is towards the rear. Here there is a bar service and wide terrace furnished with sunloungers and parasols. The fitness room and shisha corner located on the lower- floor closer to reception. Although not on the beach, facilities are available at the sister property opposite.

Location

Area Type: Situated on the land side of Nabq Bay midway along the main spread of properties than line both side of the road. The resort has good range of shops, restaurants and bars with a wider variety at Na’ama Bay, 20-mins by taxi. Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport 20-mins.

Nearest beach: 300m (Nabq)