Sahara Grand Sharm

The large parking area beyond the uninspiring gatehouse may dampen the expectations at this property but its distinct advantage lies in its attractively landscaped gardens and infinity pool. Although offering a choice of board arrangement at its one main restaurant, it has the advantage of being opposite one of the largest shopping and entertainment malls. This is a suitable choice for adults in particular.

Exterior

Within the entrance, much of the forecourt is brick cobble bordered by white walls and some trees with some of the 2-storey accommodation blocks overlooking this parking area. The single height white facaded square cornered reception building is set to the side and has a broad stepped forecourt partially covered by a column supported wooden trellis type portico.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Built Year: 1995

Exterior: Building

Interior

The small square shaped lobby has light pastel coloured tiled floors and neutral coloured walls with large floor-to-ceiling windows. There is a small reception counter with a misted glass backdrop and dark wood top. There is a cluster of deep cushioned sofas and shrubs in clay pots. The restaurant is located in the building opposite and has solid high backed chairs at predominantly square tables.

Rooms: 182

Grounds

A paved road leads through the centre of the grounds bordered by lawns and shrubberies overlooked by the accommodation blocks. The large infinity swimming pool sits in the middle of the grounds and is surrounded by a wide terrace furnished with mattress sunloungers and cloth parasols. There is a bar with fixed stools and a swim up section. There are steps leading further down the sloping resort crossing a track overlooked by further accommodation blocks. The second lagoon shaped pool is also well furnished and has a snack bar and massage tent.

Location

Area Type: Situated on Fanara Street, a main road that runs a street back from the cliff top to the SW of the resort in Om El Sid, S of the Old Town. There are a few shops on the street immediately adjacent to the property and the Mercado Mall opposite. The shops, restaurants and nightlife of Na’ama Bay are 20 minutes by taxi. Transfer to Sharm el Sheikh Airport 20 minutes.

Nearest beach: 2km (Umm El Sid)

Facilities