The Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, which is very popular and has spread its expanses on the southern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, has been known in this status since the Ottoman Empire. Convenient geographical position, warm and mild climate, proximity to the sea and the richness of the natural world, coupled with the rapid development of infrastructure, made it a place ideal for relaxation.
This resort is in no way inferior to European in level. On its coast there are more than 200 hotels of various levels and price categories. One of these is Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 *, built near Naama Bay, close to major shopping centers, numerous restaurants, cafes and other entertainments. The hotel declares first-class relaxation and luxurious comfortable rooms that will make your vacation unforgettable. We will talk in detail about the complex itself, as well as find out the reviews of tourists who have already visited it.
Hotel location
An interesting fact is that the complex, despite the presence of five stars in status, is located not on the first, but on the second coastline, about 800 m from the sandy coast of the Red Sea. A guide for tourists is the nearby Sonesta Club Hotel. The airport is also close - only 10 km. The old part of the city (13 km) and many attractions can be reached on their own, which saves not only money, but money.
Hotel Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 *: description
The resort complex consists of a main building without rooms and additional two-story buildings for tourists, there are no elevators in them. The building is new, the year of construction is 2013, therefore it is distinguished by a stylish and modern design, cleanliness and freshness of furniture and the entire interior as a whole. The hotel occupies an impressive territory of almost 100,000 square meters. m, and is designed to accommodate a large number of guests in 432 comfortable rooms of various categories.
Rooms and their decor
Egypt belongs to the category of resorts where the all-inclusive service system is popular. Tourists can live a week without leaving the hotel, and at the same time fully relax, because everything is there and you don’t need to go anywhere else, except on the beach. All rooms in the Le Royal Holiday Resort Sharm el Sheikh 5 * have a modern design in warm colors, combining the innovations of the West and the traditions of the East. The use of natural materials and natural shades in the design contributes to relaxation and a relaxed holiday, because the environment is absolutely unobtrusive, so all guests can feel the home atmosphere.
The hotel offers three categories of rooms: family, superior suite and standard. They are all equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a modern TV with satellite channels, including Russian-speaking, wireless Internet, a safe and a minibar, and toiletries in the bathroom and shower. The rooms are cleaned daily, linen is changed three times a week. An extra bed can be provided for children upon request.
All Inclusive and Restaurants
Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * hotel (Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh) offers its guests an all-inclusive food system. However, you can limit yourself to breakfast only, however, as practice shows, such a solution is not the most profitable and not the most convenient. The duration of the all-inclusive system is from 9 a.m. until midnight, after which you will have to pay extra for everything. Of alcoholic beverages, only those that are produced in Egypt are free of charge (brandy, vodka, gin, whiskey, tequila, rum).
There are 4 restaurants on site. You can try the spicy and exotic dishes of Indian and Arabian cuisine at Masala. Restaurant Vivace (photo above) is open from half-past six in the evening until 23:00, you need to book tables in it in advance, in addition, there is a dress code, although not very strict (men are not allowed in cropped trousers and shorts). You can visit it only for an additional payment. For lovers of Japanese cuisine and seafood, Numa is open.
The Cascade restaurant (in the photo below) in Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * (Egypt) serves a buffet for breakfast (from seven in the morning until half past ten), lunch (from 12:30 to 15:00) and a long dinner from half past six to 22:00, as well as late snacks from 23:00 to midnight. Specializes in international and local cuisine. The all-inclusive system provides dishes for children and a diet menu. From non-alcoholic drinks it includes: concentrated juices, coffee and tea, mineral water. Alcohol is limited to locally made products: gin, vodka, rum, ouzo, tequila, whiskey, beer, brandy), and wine is also offered during dinner and lunch.
Bars: location and mode of operation
On the territory of the Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * hotel there are four bars. Free on an all-inclusive system, drinks are offered by a cozy restaurant on the terrace (from 10:00 to midnight). The Cin-Cin Bar is open right by the pool (from 9:00 to 22:00).
Located in the center of the water park, you can visit the Aqua bar, which is open from nine in the morning until sunset. Great place to enjoy the beautiful view after a long day. All guests of the hotel are free to use the beach located in the territory belonging to Sonesta Beach Resort, as well as a bar on it (from 9:00 to sunset).
Inside, Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * hotel has a 24-hour Lobby Lounge, its visit is paid and is available only to persons who have reached the age of eighteen.
On-site pools and beach
This component of the hotel infrastructure should be noted as a separate item. The impressive complex on its territory has a fairly large number of fresh water pools, namely:
- small with a Jacuzzi area of 23 square meters. m;
- the main one at the lower level - 598 square meters. m;
- additional at the upper level - 405 square meters. m;
- Relaxation - 151 sq. M. m;
- Octopus - 180 sq. m;
- with a bar - 440 sq. m. m;
- for games and sports - 640 square meters. m;
- Space Hole - 23 sq.m;
- Family Water Slide - 80 sq. m. m;
- Triple Body Slide - 75 sq. m;
- Tsunami & ZeBra'S - 485 sq. M. m;
- with artificial waves - 350 sq. m;
- with water slides (13 species for adults and 4 for children) - 121 square meters. m
The opening hours of the first seven pools are from 7:00 until sunset, the rest from ten in the morning until 13:00 and two hours from 15:00. Towels are provided free of charge, but in case of loss, be prepared to pay a fine.
Beach and transfer
The hotel Le Royal Holiday Resort (Sharm el-Sheikh) 5 * does not have its own beach, it is 500 meters away. Towels, sun loungers, mattresses and umbrellas are provided absolutely free of charge. The beach has a length of about 150 meters, it is sand and gravel, with corals, there is a pontoon and a pier. The number of sun loungers is limited, there are 75 of them, so it makes sense for all sea lovers to take places early. You can get there on foot or on a free bus that runs every hour from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Entertainment and sports
For its guests and guests, the hotel Le Royal Holiday Resort 5 stars (Sharm El Sheikh) organizes a large number of various events. A professional team of 7 animators works. Sports and entertainment contests and events, quizzes are held daily, live music is played, and once a week you will find a magnificent oriental show in the amphitheater.
Absolutely free of charge, each hotel guest can play volleyball on the equipped playground, billiards, table tennis, futsal, have fun with darts and, in the company of professional instructors, do aerobics (regular and water). Various water sports and diving are available at an additional cost.
Conditions for children
The hotel is mainly positioned as a family hotel. It has everything for a good rest, not only adults, but also children of all ages. So, a children's bed is provided absolutely free of charge, however, as well as special chairs in restaurants. On the territory of Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * there are three pools for younger guests. One is heated and has an area of 96 sq. m, he works from early morning (7:00) until sunset. From 10:00 to lunch, and then from 15:00 to 17:00 Pirates Kid is open, the water surface of which is 476 square meters. m. During the same hours there is a children's pool with interesting slides.
If necessary, babysitting services are provided for a fee (about $ 15 per hour). Wheelchair rentals and a kids' mini club are not provided.
What is nearby?
In addition to numerous souvenir shops, jewelry shops and the clear sea, some sights are located near the hotel.
The greatest attention from tourists is attracted by the entertainment complex for adults and children Hollywood Sharm el-Sheikh. On a large area, you can walk throughout the day, meet dinosaurs, which is especially interesting for children, go to the cinema, sit in cafes and restaurants, watch dancing fountains in the evening, when their water is painted in all colors of the rainbow.
Well, for fans of extreme sports, the Ghibli Raceway is very close by. Everyone can go karting, a special suit is issued on the spot.
Gourmets and gourmets should definitely pay a visit to the Thai Sala Thai Restaurant. This is a real piece of Thailand in Egypt. He specializes in seafood and has many positive reviews.
The second establishment is called La Fleur, a restaurant serving French cuisine. Prices are above average, but the quality of service is appropriate.
Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 *: reviews
The impressions of people who have already visited the hotel are always interesting to read, and most importantly, useful, because many unforeseen circumstances and situations can be avoided. One of the most popular travel sites tripadvisor.ru, relying on almost 2000 reviews, rates the hotel exclusively on the positive side. Tourists note that one hundred percent of the declared five stars corresponds to the location and service, as well as the rooms and cleanliness in them. The large territory of the hotel, according to them, is perfectly landscaped, a large number of green spaces and cleanliness allow you to enjoy nature.
Some note that the complex is located on the second coastline, and therefore not suitable for lovers of the sea, which, however, is a purely individual matter. After all, according to reviews, the entertainment and swimming pools on the hotel territory are simply on top, and the work of the animators will not let anyone, either adults or children, get bored. But everyone who visited the beach was satisfied, it is spacious and well-groomed, and the sea is clean, and with pleasure you can watch its inhabitants right in the natural environment.
Vacationers at Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * say that no guest will remain hungry, moreover, he will receive the best impressions of both local cuisine and drinks. And that, and another - in abundance. A lot of meat dishes, which, of course, will appeal to men, as well as delicious pastries, ice cream and, of course, plenty of fruit.
It is noteworthy that the small number of our compatriots vacationers is also considered a positive side of the hotel. This says a lot, including hints at a culture of behavior, which is a sin to hide. The national composition is mixed, but predominantly guests from the UK, so that everyone can easily pull up their English and make new friends, especially easily, judging by the reviews, this is possible for young people.
Summing up under all that has been said, it is safe to say that the Le Royale Royal Holiday Resort 5 * hotel is one of the best and most comfortable for rest and relaxation in the resort. You will be satisfied with its picturesque design and first-class service, a worthy combination of quality and value.