A prestigous, high-quality option designed to impress (although the building has a touch of the 1970s about it) and enjoying a relaxed ambience. Set in vast, landscaped grounds it boasts a myriad of facilities and comforts as befits an international luxury brand. Popular with well-heeled visitors looking for a peaceful break combined with plenty of pampering; well-suited to families. The Bedouin party/chill-out area is particularly atmospheric at night. Golf carts ferry guests around the resort.

Exterior

An imposing, modern white 3-storey curved main building with tall sloping glass windows and white and gold columns; a large complex of scattered, simple white 2-storey accommodation blocks with balconies.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Built Year: 1999

Exterior: Complex

Interior

A wide, spacious and impressive white and gold lobby with glass on two sides, is furnished with plush sofas and a waterfeature. A choice of 3 quality restaurants are spread over the 3 levels and include Lebanese and Japanese options.

Rooms: 321

Grounds

Enormous and immaculate landscaped gardens boast waterfalls, lakes, lawns and flower beds. A choice of 7 good-sized pools include a 300 yard lazy river with artificial currents and 4 adjoining pools separated by bridges; 2 poolside restaurants serve lunch and snacks. Steps lead down to a long coral beach divided into small bays and providing plenty of sunbeds, parasols and 3 jetties for sea access. An Arabic tent offers romantic dining. A waterside party area is spread with colourful rugs, cushions and shisha pipes.

Location

Area Type: On the clifftop in Om El Seid set in its own extensive and secluded waterside grounds, off a quiet road; scattered low-rise private villas and similar large propeties nearby but no bars, shops or restaurants.

Nearest beach: immediate yds

Nearest Shops: 3 mls in Old Town

Facilities