Sonesta Beach Resort & Casino

The labyrinth of corridors and passages around the entrance to this property sets the tone for the village-like layout of area closest to the main facilities. Remainder of the extensive grounds are attractively landscaped with swimming pools providing the main focus away from the fully furnished private beach that borders it.

At the furthest end of the Bay from the entertainment area of the resort, this property has an appeal for families and couples in a generally quieter ambience.

Exterior

Separated from the main road by a high white wall, a large car parking area fronts this property which has an attractive main entrance, predominantly white with a polished marble effect terrace leading under the arched gatehouse. A striking feature is the realistic canon mounted in a wooden frame. The arch leads onto an inner a courtyard from which the main reception building is located.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: All rooms

Storeys: 2

Built Year: 1994

Interior

Reception lobby stands to one side of the courtyard accessed through a low arched door and into the labyrinth of arches in a traditional Moorish style. The predominantly white walls and grey marble polished floor blends with a wooden fronted reception counter and other dark wooden furnishings including wooden benches with patterned cushions at the arched windows.

In little alcoves, further traditional wooden bench style seating is located. The lobby bar is elaborately decorated, again following the Moorish theme, with high backed wooden barstools and low lighting. The main restaurant is situated to the side of reception with access from the broad terrace and has both indoor and outdoor seating on metal framed rattan style furnishings.

Rooms: 520

Grounds

Grounds are extensive and border the beach promenade. Tidy lawns shaded by high palm trees lead to the clusters of accommodation situated on 2-storey white facaded blocks with wooden patio doors and domed features to the roof.

With a total of 6 pools, the main is situated in front of the reception block overlooked by the restaurant and is furnished with mattressed sunloungers and cloth parasols. In an elevated position towards the rear of the resort and again surrounded by blocks of accommodation, there's a second large pool with children's section, more sunloungers and parasols. A snack bar is located here.

Part of the resort has a village type feel with seating from the further a la carte restaurants spilling onto the wide paths. Walkway to the beach is lined with souvenir style stands. Across the promenade, the wide sandy beach is well furnished with mattressed sunloungers and fixed wicker style parasols.

There is a raised area reached by steps to the side with further beach furnishings. The restaurant here is open air shaded by wooden slatted roof over the paved terrace.

Location

Area Type: Located on the beach side of the main coastal road through Na’ama Bay opposite sister property Sonesta Club. Separated from beach by the promenade which leads into main entertainment area of shops, restaurants and bars reached within 15-min walk. Transfer time to Sharm el Sheikh Airport 20-mins.

Nearest beach: Beachfront (Naama Bay)

Facilities