Sharm El Sheikh is considered the most "Europeanized" Egyptian resort. Here the flavor of the “Arab country” is not felt, as it is, for example, in Hurghada. The resort arose in a desert place, just on the shore, where initially there was not even a village. Therefore, there are simply no local residents here, they are taken for by the hotel staff.
Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh
It differs from that which can be obtained in Hurghada in several positions at once. Firstly, excellent service, and secondly, the magnificent sea with coral reefs and, finally, the cost, which is higher here. But you have to pay for all the good, right?
This resort area, located in the south of the Sinai, stretches along the coast of the Red Sea for as much as thirty-five kilometers. The coast is completely indented with bays. Each of them has its own characteristics that you need to consider when choosing a hotel for relaxation. Due to the surrounding mountains, bays such as Sharm El Maya or Naama Bay are windless, but the Nabq region, on the contrary, is known for strong gusts and high waves. This should not be forgotten during the “wind season” - in winter.
The resort itself is two districts: Sharm El Maya, or Old Sharm, and Naama Bay. They are located six kilometers from each other. Between them there are fixed-route taxis, the fare is one Egyptian pound.
The most popular places with many tourists in Old Sharm are the seaport and market. It is very large: there are numerous inexpensive souvenir shops, convenience stores, eateries and huge ramparts with fruit.
Hotels
In most of the resort there is a conservation area. Therefore, hotel administrations are prohibited from cleaning the bottom of the sea from corals. Almost every beach has its own reefs, which, starting at the very edge of the water, stretch in places for thirty or more meters. That is why it is recommended to use special shoes - slippers for swimming at shallow depths. This feature also needs to be considered when choosing a hotel in the Sharm El Sheikh area. In general, its coast is not very convenient for families with children and, conversely, is great for lovers of snorkeling.
Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, the cost of accommodation in which depends on their location, are grouped mainly around Naama Bay. Here are located the most expensive and well-known hotel chains, as well as modest hotels designed for the unpretentious tourist. Discos with bars, cafes, coffee shops with shops - all this infrastructure forms a long promenade, which in the evenings is filled with a cheerful and carefree army of tourists. The best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh are open year-round. In autumn and spring, you can relax here: the weather is not so hot, just warm, and you can swim. Tropical plants, palm trees, flowers and cacti adorn almost all of the adjacent territories. Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * is no exception.
Description
The hotel is located in the popular tourist center. Ras Nasrani is especially famous among scuba diving or other water sports enthusiasts. The territory of Melia Sinai 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh), although not very large, is quite suitable for a comfortable stay. The hotel is seven kilometers from the airport. This, judging by the reviews, is one of the main reasons why many Russians choose it. And the excellent location - next to the coral reefs - contributes to the fact that not only families, but also young people who come to this coast for fascinating scuba diving settle in it.
Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * was built in 2004. It has been repaired several times. The last major renovation at the hotel was carried out in 2015. Furniture was completely updated, plumbing replaced. The hotel is part of the Sol Melia hotel chain, which has several large tourist complexes on the coast.
Infrastructure
Operators selling tours to Melia Sinai 5 *, position the hotel as a family. Indeed, much is provided here for families with children. However, not only families come tourists to this hotel complex. It has become a favorite place for young people.
The infrastructure of the hotel "Melia Sinai" corresponds to the Egyptian "five". Here is the whole range of services necessary for a comfortable and carefree stay of tourists. The hotel is a bungalow built in a mixed Eastern Mediterranean style. All buildings are snow-white. They stand out against the backdrop of green palm trees and the blue of the sea.
The hotel area is fenced off. She is guarded around the clock. The infrastructure includes a paid medical consultation, the ability to use laundry and dry cleaning. At the always open reception, tourists can use a service such as a safe deposit box, as well as a left-luggage office. The hotel has its own parking. In the administrative building there is an ATM and a currency exchange. A shuttle service is arranged twice a day from the hotel to the Old Town and Naama Bay.
Housing stock
Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh) is a complex of six two-story buildings. They are located on different lines, therefore they form an ensemble, in the middle of which an observation deck rises, built like a lighthouse. In total, the hotel has one hundred ninety-seven rooms of different categories: standard, Junior Suite, Sea View, Pool Side and Beach Front. All are air-conditioned.
Renovated in a Mediterranean style, the rooms have a good rest. The presence of comfortable wooden furniture, all the necessary items in the setting, a TV, a direct telephone contributes a lot to this.
Superior rooms are furnished with upholstered furniture. The bedroom and living room are separated by an interior door. In front of all the rooms there are quite spacious balconies overlooking both the inner green territory and the sea. The outer wall is completely glass and consists of sliding doors. The combined bathrooms have a bath with shower and bidet. On the floor - non-slip tiles. Wireless internet is available in rooms for a fee. Massages can be requested directly at the apartment.
Nutrition
Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * provides its guests with meals in two systems - all-inclusive and half-board. The main restaurant, which serves a buffet three times a day, offers not only local, but also European cuisine. A meal schedule for tourists is provided on the day of check-in. In addition to the main one, on the territory of Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * there is another restaurant - à la carte. Tables here need to be reserved.
Three bars, one of which is located by the pool, during the day offer residents free sandwiches and snacks, as well as drinks from Egyptian producers, and tourists can get real oriental coffee in the coffee shop.
Beach
Melia Sinai Hotel 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh) is located on the first coastline. The distance from the buildings to the beach ranges from one hundred and fifty to two hundred meters, depending on their location. From the hotel to the coast you need to go by crossing a small road. Underpass is not provided.
Entrance to the water - from the pontoon. Coverage of the beach - sand and gravel. The presence of rubber slippers is welcome. Umbrellas, sunbeds and awnings for those living in Melia Sinai are provided free of charge. Beach bar - paid.
For children
Many people choose Egypt as their family vacation. Melia Sinai 5 * is one of the hotels where Russians come with children. Therefore, in its infrastructure provides a sufficient number of services for small guests. Mini-club can attend children from four to twelve years. In addition, next to the adult pool there is another - shallow - for kids who can safely splash around in it. For kids, parents in the restaurant can get a highchair and a special menu. A cot is available on request.
Additional Information
On the territory of Hotel Melia Sinai 5 * - four outdoor pools, of which one is heated. Arranged around sunbeds and umbrellas - free. Leading a healthy lifestyle, tourists can use paid services such as a jacuzzi and hammam, visit the wellness center or gym, take a massage course, rent tennis courts.
The hotel offers its guests animation and numerous entertainment programs, including sightseeing tours. Once a week, shows are organized on site.
Of the water activities on the beach, diving and snorkeling are presented, it is possible to rent all the necessary equipment and attend diving courses conducted by experienced instructors. The coral reef, located opposite the hotel, has become a favorite place for lovers of the exotic beauty of the sea. Many of them stay at Melia Sinai 5 *.
Reviews
Many Russians choose this hotel, having studied the comments and seduced by the high rating of the hotel complex, and it should be noted that most of them do not regret it at all. Why so? What do our compatriots say about the hotel?
From the airport to the hotel, transfers can be made in a maximum of fifteen minutes. The territory of the Melia Sinai Hotel 5 * (Sharm El Sheikh), although small, but very beautiful, green. There are a lot of enthusiastic reviews about the lighthouse - the observation deck, where many go up not only to enjoy the views, but also to take very beautiful photographs. The nutrition and work of the staff by Russians is also highly appreciated.
The hotel rooms seem to be spacious, but most of all enthusiastic reviews of the sea. An additional surprise will be a gorgeous coral reef. The only drawback, according to some tourists, is the contingent of the hotel.