A polished self-contained well-equipped upmarket choice where the mood is smart but casual. Despite being a large-scale property the atmosphere is friendly, relaxing and laid back. A wide array of activities are on offer, including minigolf, an extensive spa and watersports, and there is something for most tastes, making it a good choice for families. Plenty of space is on offer in the attractive grounds and adjoining wide long beach. Guests can participate in the resort's 'dine around' scheme where they can charge meals in participating hotel's restaurants to their own hotel account. Complimentary shuttle buses ferry guests around the resort to other hotels, the small 'downtown' area and the Waterworld diving and watersports centre.

Exterior

A large sprawling complex of terracotta, ochre and lemon coloured buildings from 1 to 4 storeys, with narrow arched balconies

Property type: Hotel

Interior

A smart, modern interior has a cool cream circular lobby with a high domed ceiling and tan and gold seating; a lounge bar opens to a terrace enjoying pool and sea views. The main buffet is spacious and well-appointed with a blue and peach décor and is adjacent to a 2 storey covered dining terrace with a stage; a sizeable outdoor cane-furnished patio overlooks the pool. A choice of 10 eating and drinking venues include seafood, a poolside grill and a Thai restaurant which is located in downtown Taba Heights.

Rooms: 503

Grounds

Pleasant, extensive gardens have stone-edged flowerbeds, hedges and colourful shrubs. The paved pool terrace boasts a thatched swim up bar & grill; ample loungers and parasols are provided. The separate childrens' pool area offers some shade under a wooden canopy. Direct access to a golden sand man-made beach which has thatched parasols, windbreakers and sunbeds, and a kids' play area. A large seawater lagoon boasts a pleasant open-sided pavilion-style restaurant and small jetty, and is edged with sand and loungers for a beach effect.

Location

Area Type: On the beachfront in Taba Heights adjacent to a similar property, opposite the golf course clubhouse and backed by dramatic desert mountains.

Nearest beach: immediate yds