Egyptian resorts, especially Sharm el-Sheikh, are one of the most popular places for both winter and summer holidays for Russian tourists. However, they are especially popular in the winter, when we, in temperate and northern latitudes, have slush and frosty weather, and the sun is in great deficit. And at this time there, on the African continent, on some turquoise beach, next to a comfortable and star hotel, for example, Dreams Beach Resort Sharm El Sheikh Egypt, on cozy sun loungers, under bamboo umbrellas, thousands of tourists from all over are basking in the gentle southern sun Sveta. Naturally, they quickly forget about the cold and freezing temperatures.
Egypt is the land of the sun
Everyone knows about Egypt without exception. No wonder, because our textbooks of ancient history begin to tell precisely from the story of this country. Naturally, a state with a thousand-year history should be rich in sights. And it is. However, not only the famous pyramids of the pharaohs, sphinxes andother ancient monuments of architecture attract many travelers and tourists here. Egypt is popular for its magnificent beaches, where dozens of comfortable hotel complexes from two to five stars are located, such as the Dreams Beach Resort 5hotel ("Dreams Beach Resort") in Sharm el-Sheikh, as well as the incredible beauty of the underwater world. That's why there are many dive training centers on the Egyptian coast.
Sharm El Sheikh - the pearl of the Red Sea
This seaside resort has been the most sought after on the Egyptian coast for decades. Tourists come here from both Europe and Asia. Sharm is especially popular among lovers of a lazy beach holiday, as well as connoisseurs of wonderful seascapes and diving fans. The beaches here are simply magnificent, equipped with everything necessary for a perfect holiday. Hotels sometimes do not match the number of their stars. So, for example, if you carefully read the reviews about (the hotel Dreams Beach 5(Egypt, Sharm el-Sheikh), by the way, gets a lot of them), you will notice that many of the tourists rate it not at five points, but at hard four. To be honest, here you can hardly find an extra-class hotel in accordance with European standards. But the coast with its unique underwater world is worth the highest praise. So if you are more interested in natural beauties and marine entertainment, while at the time when there are bitter frosts in your homeland, then youway to Sharm El Sheikh.
How to get there?
So, if you decide to go to the best of the Egyptian resorts located on the shores of the Red Sea to relax in one of the fashionable hotel complexes, for example, in Dreams Beach Resort 5("Dreams Beach Resort"), then you need buy a ticket for one of the charter flights to the only airport in Sharma - Ras Nazran. Flight time is 4 hours 30 minutes. As for regular flights, they are only in two directions: to the capital of Egypt, Cairo, or the large city of Alexandria. From there, you can get to the resort either by bus, or by taxi or rented car, or by some domestic flight. For those who are going to buy a tour: almost all packages include a transfer, that is, delivery from the Sharm el-Sheikh airport to the desired hotel.
Districts of Sharm El Sheikh
The coast of this resort is indented with bays, along which there are picturesque areas. They are united by the central street Peace Road. The oldest of them is Naama Bay. He is the most comfortable. It has a fairly developed infrastructure, there are many upscale hotels, restaurants and bars. Sharm el Maya is known for its magnificent sandy beaches and colorful old oriental market, while Sharks Bay is famous for its incredible beauty of coral reefs. As for Nabq, it is a fairly young and rapidly developing area, and the bay of Ras Um el Sid, or Hadoba, where the aforementioned Dreams Hotel is locatedThe Beach Resort (Sharm El Sheikh, 5 stars) is famous for its wonderful coral gardens, which are home to a great variety of marine life. Of course, corals that start right from the shore interfere with free entry into the sea, so there are pontoons on the beaches, which ensure the safety of tourists. In addition, guests are advised to wear special rubber slippers to protect their feet from injury.
Climatic conditions
As noted above, in the resorts of the Red Sea, the beach period continues throughout the year. Nevertheless, experts distinguish between two seasons: winter (mild) and summer (hot). The first is suitable for those who are not used to very high temperatures, and the second is for those who cannot warm up in any way or can tolerate hot temperatures very well. By the way, there is almost no rain in these parts. And the air temperature in summer can rise above 40 degrees and stay that way throughout the summer period. However, low humidity and intermittent winds help tourists easily endure such heat. But in winter it is cool here at night, and the thermometer drops to 14-16 degrees. And in the daytime, it is warm enough here to soak up the gentle sun and swim in the gentle waters of the Red Sea. In a word, a vacation at the Dream Beach Resort Sharm 5in winter is a great choice for tourists of all ages. After all, it is on the beach belonging to this hotel that the caring administration has created all the conditions for the safe stay of children.
Let's go to Egypt. Dreams Beach Resort Sharm 5 is waiting for you
As already noted, this hotel is located in the Hadaba area (Ras Um El Sid), on the shores of one of the picturesque bays of the Red Sea. It occupies an area of 100 thousand square meters. meters and consists of one fairly large two-story building and many different buildings that house restaurants, bars and other amenities. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is about 20 km from this hotel complex. Nearby is the El Mercato shopping center and entertainment district. The hotel was built in 1998. 10 years after that, it was subjected to a serious reconstruction and already in 2009 it began to receive guests in an updated and modern form. Nevertheless, the reviews of the Dream Beach 5hotel (Egypt / Sharm el-Sheikh) are not always positive, which means that even if it was completely renovated, they could not give that gloss that attracts many tourists.
Rooms
In total, Dream Beach Resort Sharm 5 has 467 rooms of three categories: suites (suite), standard (standard) and family (standard connected), consisting of two standard rooms connected to each other. The hotel also has a room for disabled tourists.
Description of apartments and service
All rooms are equipped with balconies or terraces with outdoor furniture. Each of the rooms has a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator and a special set formaking coffee and tea. The bathroom has a shower, washbasin, toilet, complete bath and toilet set. The room is also equipped with modern appliances: satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, telephone, hair dryer, etc. As for the service, bed linen is changed every other day, and rooms are cleaned daily. Although there is information that not everything is so smooth at the Dreams Beach Hotel (Egypt / Sharm el-Sheikh). Reviews of tourists say that although cleaning is carried out daily, it does not bring much cleanliness, and the staff constantly forgets to change linen, and if they are not reminded, they will not remember it at all. Room service is available for a fee. By the way, a 1.5-liter bottle of clean water is delivered to each room daily. The cost of living in rooms for one person is from 1700 rubles.
Infrastructure
The hotel has 2 meeting rooms and a meeting room, which makes it a good place to host various events such as seminars and talks. There is also a business center with the necessary office equipment. The hotel has wireless internet. There are shops, a lobby, a laundry, parking, etc. By the way, an electric car with trailers runs throughout the territory. It can also be used to get to the nearby Dream Vacation Hotel, which belongs to the same hotel chain.
Entertainment
Dream Beach Resort Sharm 5 is rich in water activities. There are 5 pools here. Right in the center of the complex is the main pool with a 32-meter slide. There is also a children's pool nearby. There are also swimming pools in the beach area: for children and adults. The length of the children's slide is 6 meters. By the way, during the winter season, the water in the pools is heated. An international team of experienced animators is what the Dreams Beach Resort Sharm 5hotel is truly proud of. Reviews of tourists about this segment of the service are always positive. From 10 am to 5 pm, they offer vacationers a wide range of sports and entertainment programs, both for adults and children. And in the evening, themed shows are arranged. In addition, the hotel has a night club, and for kids - Bunny kids club, which operates from 10 to 17, with a break from noon to 15 hours. And in the evenings they can dance at the children's disco. For lovers of sports entertainment, there is a billiards club (free of charge) until late in the evening, and 2 courts for fans of tennis. There are also ping-pong tables, chess, a well-equipped gym, a spa center and a Butterfly SPA beauty salon (for a fee).
Food
This hotel is famous for its restaurants and excellent cuisine. It works on an all-inclusive basis. The main restaurant is called L'Opera. Here, a buffet is served for guests three times a day, full of a variety of dishes, snacks and pastries from both European and Asian cuisines. For lovers of Italian dishes, there is a Pergola restaurant on site. During the day, tourists can enjoy light snacks, and in the eveningsvisit the institution on a special reservation (once a week for free). The hotel also has a Grill House where barbecues are served. Pre-registration is also required here. But the Fish Market serves tourists exclusively for a fee and works only in the evening. Tourists of Dream Beach Resort Sharm 5can also use the services of the Mexican restaurant Sombrero or the Indian Aisa House and My Place, located in the Dreams Vacation Hotel, in the immediate vicinity of the Dream Beach Resort, for free (only once a week). The hotel also has several bars where you can spend the long southern evenings perfectly. The Fountain Lobby Bar is open 24 hours a day and the pool bar next to the main pool is open from early morning until 5 pm. The beach bar operates in the same mode. By the way, there is a Bedouin bar on the beach where you can try a hookah. He starts work in the afternoon and finishes an hour before midnight. So in terms of food, the reviews about the Dreams Beach Resort 5(Sharm El Sheikh) are purely positive.
Beach
The Dream Beach Resort is located on the first coastline, which is also a big plus. The hotel beach itself consists of three zones: two - for lovers of relaxation, and the third - for fans of outdoor activities. There are three artificial pontoons here. The longest has a length of 63 m. It falls more under the definition of a pier. To the right of it is a swimming area for those who are just learning to swim or for children. Three stairs, an asph alt path, and an elevator descend to the beach from the hotel.
Dreams Beach Resort 5 (Egypt, Sharm el-Sheikh): reviews of tourists
Guests who have visited Dream Beach, leaving their comments about the service and facilities at the hotel, often mention that it does not meet the standards of a five-star category. Nevertheless, the reviews are mostly positive. Tourists are pleased with the abundance of entertainment, excellent cuisine, a large selection of restaurants and bars, a variety of opportunities for active leisure and sports lovers, and of course, magnificent, crystal clear beaches, as well as the opportunity to go diving. This hotel is also convenient in its location, as many vacationers indicate in their reviews It is located near the central part of the resort, where shopping centers, shops, restaurants and cafes are located, as well as from the old city, notable for its oriental bazaar. Tourists also note the beautiful illumination in the evenings, when the hotel area turns into a real oriental fairy tale, as a plus But the most important disadvantage is still the dishonesty of the staff when cleaning up and order both in the rooms and throughout the hotel complex, including restaurants and on the beach.
