Location. Iberotel Grand Sharm overlooks the Red Sea and is located two kilometres from the centre of the town of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Hotel Features. This three storey hotel, built in a traditional Egyptian style, overlooks its own private beach with a jetty which leads out to two coral reefs. There is kids’ club for children aged between 4 and 12, and occasional evening entertainment is provided for adults, including live music, dance, and folklore shows. A complimentary daily shuttle bus runs to Sharm El Sheikh town centre and Naama Bay. There is a hair salon offering beauty treatments on site, as well as a dedicated concierge desk. The air conditioned public areas have wireless Internet (surcharge).

Restaurant Caravanserai serves an international buffet and has regular themed evenings. La Seppia Restaurant & Bar serves an à la carte Italian menu and has Red Sea views, and there are also poolside and beach bars. The half board rate includes breakfast and either lunch or dinner.

There are three outdoor swimming pools, one of which is heated in winter, plus a children’s pool. Fitness equipment is available, and there is a sauna and steam room. Other leisure facilities include miniature golf, beach volleyball, and two floodlit tennis courts. There is a diving centre nearby.

Guestrooms. The 292 air conditioned guestrooms have light contemporary decor, modern furnishings, and balconies. All rooms have satellite television and high speed Internet connections (surcharge). Other standard amenities include safes and minibars. Complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors are all provided in the bathrooms. The hotel offers a half board rate.

Expert Tip. Ras Mohamed National Park, 35 kilometres from the hotel, has 800 metre reef walls, an extraordinary variety of underwater flora and fauna, plus rather a lot of sharks.