Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, Naama Bay, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh is located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in the Red Sea. The Ras Mohammed National Park, a water park abounding in coral reefs and marine life, is considered one of the best scuba diving waters in the world. Sharm El Sheikh is equally famous for the healing attributes of the sulfur springs available in the Sinai desert and is home to the highest peak in Egypt: Saint Catherine Monastery, which dates back to the sixth century ACE. Comfortable accommodations are available in the area, featuring local cuisine restaurants and activities for the whole family.

Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino

Overlooking the Red Sea and laid out as a traditional Arabic village, with white domes surrounded by lush gardens, the Soneta Beach Resort and Casino offers 520 guest suites, all with private balcony or patio. A list of amenities include: a private beach, six freshwater swimming pools, a diving center, two tennis courts, a casino, eight restaurants and a health club--all for guests seeking the right mixture of action and relaxation. There is also a shopping arcade on the premises featuring jewelry, souvenirs and boutiques with local handcrafts. The resort is located a mere 50-minute flight away from Cairo and a 10-minute drive from the airport.

Sonesta Beach Resort & Casino
Beach Naama Bay
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
(800) 766 3782 (U.S. and Canada)
011 (+20) 693 600 725
sonesta.com

Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort

Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort is divided into two resorts: a beachfront property in Naama Bay with its own private beach, and a mountain resort across the main highway in the Sinai desert. Offering 520 guest rooms, 17 of them luxury suites, each featuring a balcony with a choice of garden, pool or ocean view, the Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort has a private diving center with qualified instructors offering diving courses and certifications. The resort is located close to a wide range of "shesha cafes," shops, restaurants, traditional Arabic bazaars and the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Club. Special honeymoon and other packages are available upon request and availability.

Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort
Naama Bay
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
011 (+ 20) 693 600 190
marriott.com

Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort

Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort is a five-star getaway featuring seven swimming pools, an on-site shopping center, tennis courts, eight restaurants and a kids club with babysitting services available for an additional fee. The guest rooms have a choice of garden or ocean views, and the suites have their own private balconies and separate seating areas. The resort's private diving center offers scuba diving instruction and the fitness center is well equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines and luxury spa services. Located only 25 minutes away from the Sharm El Sheikh international airport, the Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort guarantees a complete and comfortable stay for guests seeking to experience the natural beauty of the Red Sea.

Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort
Ras Um El-Sid Cliff
Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
011 (+20) 693 663 232
www1.hilton.com

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Article Written By Michelle Bush

Michelle Bush is a nutrition/counselor and herbalist living in the Appalachian Mountains. She holds a degree from San Diego Mesa College and has devoted seven years of professional experience to fitness, nutrition and yoga. Bush is a founding member of Nutridel, a healthy vegan cookie company, and is currently receiving certification as an herbalist in traditional Chinese medicine and ayurveda.

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