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Where to Stay in Sharm El Sheikh
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 colour
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 centre. 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 Sharm El Sheikh
Cleopatra Luxury Sharm El Sheikh is a hotel in Sharm El Sheikh offering beach and pool facilities. We book this hotel on request and arrange private airport transfers and local assistance from our Sharm team. We don't sell group-bus arrival transfers for this property; we use private cars so arrival times match flights and dive bookings. Unlike remote Red Sea resorts, this hotel places guests within easy reach of shops, dive centres and evening restaurants. Some rooms face the street and can be noisy after 22:00; beachfront rooms are limited and often carry a supplement. Temperatures in summer often exceed 35°C; we recommend morning snorkeling and early transfers to avoid heat.
Stella Di Mare Hotel & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh
Stella Di Mare Hotel & Spa Sharm El Sheikh sits on the Red Sea coast in Sharm El Sheikh. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private airport transfers, room bookings, snorkel boats and spa treatments. We don't run group bus tours; our transfers are private where flight schedules allow. Unlike package-holiday chain transfers, we plan arrivals to reduce waiting at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Beachfront and pool-facing rooms are available; requests are best confirmed at booking. Expect busy pools and strong midday sun in high season; early-morning snorkel boats avoid the crowds. Tell us your arrival time and preferred activities and we will propose options.
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort, Sharm el‑Sheikh
Naama Bay Hotel & Resort sits in Naama Bay, Sharm el‑Sheikh with direct access to Red Sea dive sites and the Naama Bay promenade. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange private airport transfers, daily diving and snorkelling trips to Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island, and Sinai desert excursions. Distinctive POV: we avoid shared coach transfers for resort guests and prefer licensed private cars for arrivals and departures. Compared with package resort operators, we book full-day boats for serious divers rather than squeezing dives into an afternoon. Trade‑offs: the hotel is lively in high season and beach shade is limited at midday.
Naama Waves Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh
Naama Waves Hotel sits in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh and suits travellers wanting straightforward access to the bay and promenade. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange transfers, snorkelling trips and day excursions from our Sinai team. Distinctive POV: we typically book Naama Waves when clients prioritise location for sightseeing and dive departures rather than resort seclusion. Unlike large, full-board resort complexes, this hotel has a simpler on-site offer and works better for independent day plans. Trade-offs: peak-season noise and variable room sizes are common; we pre-check room allocation and advise best dates for quieter stays.
Naama Bay Suites & Spa – Naama Bay, Sharm
Naama Bay Suites & Spa is on Naama Bay's promenade in Sharm el‑Sheikh; we offer one-night bookings for short stopovers. We use this hotel primarily for late arrivals and short stays rather than multi-night beach holidays. Unlike larger beachfront resorts in Ras Mohamed or Nabq, the hotel places you within walking distance of Naama Bay's shops, cafés and nightlife. Expect more evening noise than at remote beach resorts, and limited resort-style private beach facilities compared with dedicated beach properties. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange private transfers, early check-in requests and any special requests for a single-night stopover.
Jaz NEO Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh
Jaz NEO Naama Bay is a hotel in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, suited to short coastal stays and as a base for Naama Bay diving departures. Naama Bay restaurants, cafés and dive operators are a short walk from the hotel. We use Jaz NEO for brief stopovers rather than extended resort weeks; unlike larger Red Sea resorts, its facilities are compact and location-focused. Trade-offs include fewer onsite leisure facilities and possible evening promenade noise. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can arrange private transfers and diving bookings on request.
Naama Waves Hotel
Naama Waves Hotel in Cairo is offered as a one-night accommodation option. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange room reservations, airport transfers and optional extras on request. This product is sold as accommodation only; sightseeing, internal transfers and meals are not included unless requested. Our distinctive approach: we do not bundle guided services with this listing, which lets you add a private Egyptologist or timed city transfers separately. Unlike our full city-stay packages, this option suits a short stopover or simple overnight requirement. Ask us for live room availability and exact transfer prices.
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 snorkelling 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, with direct charters from the UK. 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 colour. 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 snorkelling? +
It's among the best anywhere. Ras Mohammed, the Tiran reefs and the house reefs along Sharks Bay and Nabq are superb for snorkelling 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.