If you plan to relax in hospitable Egypt and are looking for an inexpensive, but comfortable hotel, then as an option for your stay we suggest considering Otium Golden 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh).
Location
This hotel complex is located half a kilometer from the Red Sea in the town of Om El Sid. Naam Bay is 7 kilometers away, and Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 20 kilometers away.
Egypt, Otium Golden Hotel (Sharm El Sheikh): description, photo
This resort hotel complex was built in 2005. The last renovation was carried out here recently, in 2015. Own area of the hotel is 34.5 thousand square meters. meters. The housing stock is represented by 250 standard rooms located in the main two-story building, two additional two-story blocks and 22 villas. Guests of Otium Golden (Sharm-El-Sheikh) can partially use the infrastructure of two neighboring hotels included in the same Otium chain - Amphoras Sharm and Aloha Sharm.
On the territory of the hotel complex we are considering, there are two large pools. One of them is heated in the winter. Each pool has a shallow section for children. Water slides are also available, which can be used by children over 10 years old. The hotel has a gym, volleyball court, sauna, playground, currency exchange, laundry service, shops and parking. Animators work here throughout the day. Moreover, they entertain not only adults (water aerobics, yoga, darts, volleyball, tennis, bocce, various competitions), but also children (mini-club and mini-disco). In the evenings, the amphitheater hosts shows with guest artists.
Meals here are organized according to the ol inclusive system. Three times a day, guests can eat in the main restaurant. Themed nights are also held here. Altxandrina Restaurant also offers brunch, pizza and a variety of snacks throughout the day. In addition, the hotel has several bars, one of which is located right in the pool.
Otium Hotel Golden (Sharm El Sheikh): reviews of Russian tourists
As you know, going on vacation, it is very important not to make a mistake with the choice of hotel. After all, no one wants to spend the long-awaited vacation in an uncomfortable hotel with poor service. That is why modern travelers not only study the official description of hotels and are interested in the opinions of travel agents, but also try to get acquainted with the reviews of real people who have recently visited a particular place. This approach allows you to form a more complete and close to the real state of affairs impression. Therefore, to save your time, we offer you the generalized comments of our compatriots regarding their stay at the Otium Golden Hotel (Sharm El Sheikh). Reviews of tourists, we immediately note, the vast majority are positive. So, travelers believe that the hotel is quite consistent with its price and category. But we will understand everything in more detail.
Number of rooms, territory
As for the apartments offered to the guests, in general, almost all of them were satisfied with them. According to our compatriots, the rooms here are quite spacious, bright, comfortable, they are decorated in oriental style, like the whole hotel. True, as tourists note, not all apartments have balconies, but this did not become a serious problem. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay - comfortable furniture, a telephone, a TV with five Russian-language channels, air conditioning, a bathroom with a shower. Furniture and appliances are not new, but everything is in good and working condition. If some kind of breakdown happens, then after contacting the reception the malfunction will be fixed as soon as possible.
As for the territory of the Otium Hotel Golden (Sharm-El-Sheikh), the travelers found it not very big, but very beautiful, well-groomed and well planned. In their reviews, some tourists advise if possible to settle in the central building. In this case, it will be close to you to all the main infrastructure facilities - the restaurant and the pool.
Check-in, cleaning
Since this hotel is quite popular among tourists from Russia and the CIS countries, almost always it is almost 100% full. Therefore, as our compatriots note, when arriving at the hotel in the morning, you can’t count on early check-in in most cases. However, you do not have to sit near the reception and wait until a room is prepared for you. After all, right after arrival you will be put on a bracelet, and you can use the entire infrastructure of the hotel.
As for cleaning, in general, most of the guests were satisfied with its quality. True, some guests complained that sometimes they forgot to change towels or bedding. But these problems could be easily solved by contacting the cleaner on your floor or by informing the reception.
Nutrition
This issue often causes a lot of controversy among vacationers. And this concerns hotels not only in Egypt, but also in other countries of the world. In relation to Otium Golden (Sharm-El-Sheikh), the photo of which can be seen in this article, most of the guests were still satisfied with the level of catering. According to them, the choice of dishes here was quite diverse for a four-star hotel category. True, there was not as much meat as some would like, but this did not become any serious problem, since you could always try poultry, fish and seafood dishes. In addition, the buffet always had several types of soups, appetizers, salads, fresh fruits, variously prepared vegetables (steamed, grilled, etc.), baked goods and delicious sweets. Moreover, as guests note, there were dishes of both oriental cuisine (with a variety of seasonings) and familiar to our compatriots. So everyone could find their own food in accordance with their taste preferences.
Sea
Since Otium Golden Hotel is not located on the first line, it does not have its own beach. But its guests can freely use the beaches of two hotels included in the same hotel chain "Otium". Moreover, the entire infrastructure (sunbeds, umbrellas, bar, snack bar, water park, etc.) is free for them. As our compatriots note, you can walk from the hotel to the sea in leisurely steps in 10-15 minutes. However, in the heat, doing this is not always pleasant. But you can always get to the shore with the free bus provided by the hotel. It runs between the hotel and the beach from morning to evening.
The beach is sandy. You can enter the sea both from the shore and from the pier. Nearby there is a coral reef. So be sure to bring a snorkeling mask with you.