Sierra Sharm El Sheikh

Stylishly modern all-inclusive accommodaton which is pleasantly understated and has a relaxing feel. The evening meal shifts venue 2 nights a week, to the conference centre for Oriental dancing and outside for al fresco dining. Suits those wanting a peaceful pool-based break. The more active can use the beach and watersports facilities at a sister property 350 yards to the rear. Suffers some aircraft noise from the adjacent airport.

Exterior

A modern curved cream single storey main building with dark tinted windows; attractive white 2-storey Medittranean-style accomodation blocks with a balcony or terrace.

Property type: Hotel

Interior

A simple, tasteful cream-hued interior which has dark wood accents, smart seating and an attractive bar area. The round airy cane-furnished buffet restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows and a pleasant terrace.

Rooms: 300

Grounds

Neat well kept gardens have lots of colourful flowers and leafy palm trees. A well presented main pool area is edged with plenty of lush greenery and features rock cascades and a swim-up bar; ample mattressed loungers are under wicker shades. 2 more pools are at the front of the property; one extends outside from the indoor pool and has a swim-up bar.

Location

Area Type: Directly opposite the airport perimeter in Sharks Bay, in an isolated desert setting with a few similar large-scale properties well spaced out; no restaurants or bars within the vicinity; small supermarket and bank 250 yds.

Nearest beach: 600 yds (White Knight Beach)

Facilities