Luna Sharm

Comparatively simple property, when compared with the larger beachside complexes, nevertheless attractively styled with well landscaped gardens overlooking a large pool deck. Although some distance from the nearest beach, it is suited to families and couples who prefer a quieter ambience within relatively easy distance of the main attractions, Offering a choice of board arrangements, there are no alternative dining venues in the immediate vicinity.

Exterior

Neatly tendered lawns edged with flower beds separate this property from the generally quiet main road. A 100m long tarmac drive leads to a circular set down area bordered with palm trees in front of the double height main building set a partial angle to the road. The bougainvillea draped white building has wide steps leading up to the high arched glass entrance with much of the rest of the building obscured by attractive gardens.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 2

Built Year: 1995

Interior

The double height lobby has a domed top looking onto an intricate mosaic floor from which columns support the upper terrace where the snooker table and library are located. On the ground-floor there is a short wooden fronted reception counter and a couple of clusters of soft seating.

The lobby bar is separated by an internal garden and has wooden framed patio style furnishings. An archway continues into the restaurant which has brown floor tiling and floor-to-ceiling arched windows.

Furnishings comprise of high backed wooden frame cushioned chairs at predominantly square tables which spread onto the terrace beyond.

Rooms: 104

Grounds

The rooms, located in two storey high white facaded wings, surround the attractive gardens of neat lawns and palm trees which encompass the lagoon shaped swimming pool. The pool has a broad terrace which is furnished with sunloungers and parasols and is overlooked by the pool bar and shisha corner.

Location

Area Type: Situated on a relatively quiet dual carriageway with the uninspiring name of City Council Road which forms part of a grid by the new developments to the east of the Old Town. The road has other hotels with the nearest shops and restaurants some walking distance. The Old Town reached within 10-mins by taxi with the entertainment area of Na’ama Bay a similar distance in opposite direction. Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh Airport 20 mins.

Nearest beach: 3km

Map Ref: 46