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Sharm El Sheikh Hotels
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh – the walkable promenade at Naama Bay, dive resorts on the Sharks Bay reefs, and family all-inclusives along Nabq – Sinai's resort capital, booked at net rates.
- Best areas
- Naama Bay · Sharks Bay · Nabq
- Star range
- 3-star to 5-star
- Nights
- 3–7 typical
- Diving
- Ras Mohammed & Tiran
- Airport
- Sharm (SSH)
- Rates
- Net, negotiated direct
The decision
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm runs along the South Sinai coast in a string of bays, each with its own character, and the reef – some of the finest anywhere – is rarely more than a beach away. The choice is between the walkable buzz of Naama Bay, the quieter dive resorts near the airport, and the long family beaches further north.
Naama Bay
First-timers who want it all on foot
The original resort strip – a promenade of hotels, dive shops and restaurants you can walk end to end. Lively, central and the easiest base for a first Sharm stay.
Sharks Bay & Ras Nasrani
Divers and calmer stays
Larger 5-star resorts on the reefs near the airport, quieter than Naama, with some of Sinai's best house reefs straight off the beach.
Nabq & the northern coast
Families and all-inclusive
Big resorts on long beaches north of the airport, sheltered water and space for children. Self-contained, with the calmest sand on the coast.
Hadaba & the Old Market
Value and local color
Cliff-top hotels above Naama with the old town below – better rates and the most Egyptian corner of a resort city, a shuttle from the main beaches.
What the stars mean here
Star ratings in Sharm El Sheikh
On the Red Sea the star rating mostly tracks the resort and the board, so here's what each level tends to mean in Sharm.
A simple hotel in Naama or up in Hadaba, usually bed-and-breakfast, with the promenade, dive shops and beach a short walk or shuttle away. Sun and reef without the resort price.
The all-inclusive workhorse: pools, several restaurants, a house reef and a dive center. The dependable family and couples choice along the bays.
The polished dive and beach resorts at Sharks Bay and Nabq – landscaped grounds, better food, sheltered reef and the rooms worth asking us which ones sit closest to the house reef.
From the collection
Hotels we book in Sharm El Sheikh
A sample of the Sharm hotels we book, from the Naama Bay promenade to the dive resorts at Sharks Bay and the family beaches of Nabq. Tell us your dates, your board and which bay suits you, and we'll match it at our net rate.
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh
One-night hotel stay at Cleopatra Luxury Sharm El Sheikh, booked and supported by our licensed Egyptian tour operator. We handle arrival logistics: your driver meets you in arrivals with a name card and transfers you to the hotel. We favour private transfers and on-request late check-in rather than fixed group shuttles. Unlike day-trip operators, an overnight gives you an evening to rest after arrival and to check sea and reef conditions before booking reef trips. Trade-offs: this is a single-night product; travelers planning diving or extended Sinai visits should add nights. We can add snorkeling, Ras Mohammed or Sinai excursions on request.
Stella Di Mare Hotel & Spa – Sharm El Sheikh
Stella Di Mare Hotel & Spa Sharm El Sheikh is a coastal hotel with spa facilities and direct access to Red Sea activities. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange private transfers from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), snorkeling and scuba with licensed local dive centres, and day trips to Ras Mohammed National Park. We treat Stella Di Mare primarily as a logistics base for Red Sea activity rather than a standalone sightseeing hotel. Unlike liveaboard dive cruises, a land-based stay lets you return to the same room each night and dine in Naama Bay after diving. Trade-offs: winter wind can reduce snorkel visibility and many reef sites require a short boat transfer.
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort, Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort sits on Naama Bay promenade in Sharm El Sheikh, about 12 km (20-minute drive) from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private airport transfers, day snorkeling trips to nearby reefs, and Ras Mohammed National Park excursions. We avoid large coach pickups; instead we supply private transfers and local reef guides for small groups. Unlike quieter Dahab or some Sinai dive lodges, Naama Bay concentrates hotels, restaurants, and evening venues within walking distance. Expect more evening noise and fewer secluded beaches than open-coast dive towns; rooms facing the promenade can be lively after 10 pm.
Naama Waves Hotel, Naama Bay (Sharm El Sheikh)
Naama Waves Hotel sits on Naama Bay’s main promenade in Sharm El Sheikh, offering pool-side rooms and on-site dining. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange airport transfers and snorkel or day-trip bookings so logistics are handled before you arrive. We don't sell rooms only; we bundle transfers and local support so you avoid taxi negotiation and lost time at arrival. Compared with resorts outside town, Naama Bay gives shorter evening walks to restaurants, shops and diving operators. Trade-offs: promenade-facing rooms may be noisy after 10pm and beach access is public and often busy in peak season.
Naama Bay Suites & Spa, Sharm
Naama Bay Suites & Spa is our one-night hotel option in Sharm for arrivals, departures, or brief stopovers. Rooms suit guests connecting to Sinai excursions or early/late flights; we arrange private transfers and same-day check-in coordination. We do not run large coach groups for one-night stays; instead, we assign private rooms and private transfers to reduce waiting times. Compared with larger resort packages, Naama Bay provides faster access to dive piers and the promenade than resorts south of Sharm. Trade-offs: Naama Bay is lively after dark, so it's less suitable for travelers seeking a quiet, multi-night beach escape. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we handle your reservation, transfers, and day-trip logistics in Sharm.
Jaz NEO Naama Bay, Sharm el‑Sheikh
Jaz NEO Naama Bay sits on Naama Bay promenade in Sharm el‑Sheikh, offering immediate access to shops, restaurants, and beachfront activities. We operate as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private airport transfers, room reservations, and optional local excursions. Unlike many larger resort complexes, Jaz NEO places you within walking distance of Naama Bay's restaurants, dive centres, and the promenade. Sharm el‑Sheikh International Airport is 15–25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Trade-off: Naama Bay is lively after dark; expect street noise and crowds in high season rather than a secluded resort atmosphere. We hold room allotments and can add diving trips or private transfers on request.
Naama Waves Hotel
We arrange a one-night room at Naama Waves Hotel in Cairo, confirmed before travel. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and contract directly with our hotel partners to reduce double bookings, unlike many online resellers. Price basis varies by date; we confirm inclusions such as breakfast and local taxes when you book. Transfers, early check-in, and additional nights are available on request and priced separately. Trade-off: single-night bookings frequently have limited late-checkout; request this in advance if you need more time. Our local office can issue invoices in Egyptian pounds and provide 24-hour support during your stay.
From your door
What you can do from a Sharm El Sheikh hotel
A Sharm hotel puts the Red Sea's reefs in front of you and the Sinai desert behind – reef by day, the mountain of Moses a night drive away.
Ras Mohammed National Park
The coral walls at the southern tip of Sinai – the Red Sea's finest snorkeling and diving, a short trip from the bays.
St Catherine & Mount Sinai
The desert monastery and the dawn climb up the mountain of Moses – a night drive inland and a sunrise from the summit.
The reef by boat
Tiran Island and the offshore sites – a day on the water from the marina, snorkel or dive, with the best coral in Egypt below.
Desert & a Bedouin dinner
Quad bikes into the Sinai desert and a camp under the stars – an easy afternoon and a sky you don't get on the coast.
Before you book
Booking a Sharm El Sheikh hotel, practically
A few things worth knowing before you pick a Sharm hotel.
How many nights
Most stay three to seven, usually all-inclusive – a beach and diving holiday in its own right rather than an add-on. Sharm sits apart from the Nile sites, so it tends to be the whole trip or a dedicated week.
Getting in from the airport
Sharm airport sits between the bays, five to twenty minutes from most resorts. A private transfer is the simple way in; the larger hotels also run their own shuttles.
All-inclusive is the norm
Most Sharm resorts price as all-inclusive, and the bays are built around the resort beach and reef, so it usually pays off. We confirm exactly what the board covers before you book.
Diving shapes the choice
If diving is the point, a house reef at Sharks Bay or Nabq saves a daily boat trip. If it's beach and sun with a snorkel, Naama Bay's walkable strip is the easier base. Tell us which, and we'll point you right.
Common questions
Sharm El Sheikh hotels, answered
01 Where is the best area to stay in Sharm El Sheikh? +
Naama Bay if you want the promenade, restaurants and dive shops on foot; Sharks Bay or Ras Nasrani for quieter 5-star resorts with the best house reefs near the airport; Nabq for sheltered family beaches; Hadaba and the Old Market for value and local color. We match the bay to whether you're here to dive, to swim, or to do nothing at all.
02 Is Sharm El Sheikh good for diving and snorkeling? +
It's among the best in the world. Ras Mohammed, the Tiran reefs and the house reefs along Sharks Bay and Nabq are world-class for snorkeling and diving alike. If the reef is your reason for coming, we'll steer you to a resort with a strong house reef so you can get in straight off the beach.
03 How many nights should I spend in Sharm? +
Three to seven for most people – Sharm is usually the whole holiday rather than an add-on, since it sits apart from the Nile sites. That's enough for the reefs, a boat trip to Tiran, and a night drive up Mount Sinai if you want the desert as well as the sea.
04 Can I climb Mount Sinai from my Sharm hotel? +
Yes – it's a night drive inland to St Catherine, a guided dawn climb up Mount Sinai, and the monastery after sunrise, back at your hotel by mid-morning. We arrange it with the late pickup; it's a short night's sleep, and most guests find the summit worth it.
05 Do your Sharm hotels include meals and airport pickup? +
Most are all-inclusive or half-board, and we confirm exactly what's covered on your quote. Airport pickup is a simple add – a private transfer from Sharm airport to your resort – though many hotels also run their own shuttle.
Reservations
Find your room in Sharm El Sheikh
Tell us your dates, your board and which bay suits you – Naama for the strip, Sharks Bay for the diving, Nabq for the family beach – and we'll send hand-picked Sharm hotels at our net rate. Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada · Marsa Alam · Sharm El Sheikh, on the ground since 1988.