Hotels in Sharm el Sheik

Sharm el Sheikh is one of Egypt 's most popular tourist destinations, especially for package tours, and this means one thing: great accommodation and great entertainment. If you're visiting Sharm el Sheikh on holiday, you really are spoilt for choice with this area's wealth of hotels. The only drawback is that accommodation tends towards the luxury end of the price range.

It's important to think outside the box when you book. Unless your heart is set on Sharm itself, take a little time to consider Na'ama Beach. It's a little way outside Sharm itself, and it's a growing resort in its own right, with a good choice of beach hotels. The Novotel Coralia is a great example: with its own private beach as well as several bars, a pool and a Jacuzzi. This four-star hotel charges about £70.00 per room per night.

If you want to stay at a renowned international hotel, you can take your pick of truly stunning places. The Ritz-Carlton resort has beautiful gardens and waterfalls as well as its own beach. You'll get all the Ritz service you might be used to in London, such as housekeeping and massage therapy, but the view from your window will be the Red Sea or the blue water of a swimming pool. Prices start at about £70.00 per room per night. Or try the Hyatt Regency, starting at around GBP85 per room per night, which has a choice of pools, a spa with countless relaxing treatments and, of course, its own beach.

Many people visit Sharm el Sheikh to try out some beach sports, and if you're one of them you should consider an all-inclusive beach resort. The advantage with these is that you have the benefit of a private beach, and often sports are part of the package, saving you money overall. The Pyramisa Sharm Resort is a five-star example, offering windsurfing, snorkeling and beach volleyball. Prices start from £50.00 per person per night. When you book at an all-inclusive resort, always check exactly what is included in the price. It might sound obvious, but some resorts have restrictions such as "only one diving lesson per stay" or "non-alcoholic drinks only", so it pays to check the small print.