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Nestled beside 1 km of private sandy beach, Shams Alam Beach Resort provides fun and relaxation in Wadi Gimal Nature Reserve, with an on-site diving centre and camel riding opportunities. Shams Alam showcases traditional Islamic architecture throughout its impressive resort. The creative outdoor terrace and heated pool offer an ideal place for enjoying the Egyptian sun. Just steps away, Shams Alam’s private beach plays host to plenty of action, including volleyball, tennis and of course, the professional diving centre. Explore the Red Sea with scuba diving or windsurfing. If you’re looking for relaxation, enjoy a cocktail of your choice on the sandy beach and soak up the sun. Shams Alam Resort can also arrange cultural trips to the camel market in Shalaten Town and El Quseir for great shopping. There is something for every taste and age group at this beautiful resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Solarium

Spa and wellness centre


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
High score for Abū Ghuşūn

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elke
    Germany Germany
    The resort is 1-1,5 hrs south of Marsa Alam airport. I picked it for its smaller quieter atmosphere and found them to have excellent food and really friendly service staff. The property is located in a slightly sheltered bay making it possible to...
  • Paivi
    Finland Finland
    It's far away from everything and avery peacefull place. No noisy aquaparks. The view is great and the hotel is on the beach. Diving centre and jetty, too. The staff is very friendly and food is really delicious.
  • Paivi
    Finland Finland
    Quiet place far away from noisy aquaparks, mainly elderly, European guests, so you can have your own space and listen to the sound of The waves. Friendly staff and excellent food. Dive centre near by, convenient jetty and boat dives available....
  • Sara
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Everything was great, clean, the staff was amazing. Food was really good, Hanna is making best pancakes!
  • Manuela
    Egypt Egypt
    Every year i come back in the place 1 week and relax. for sure the place is indicated for people that love quite and relaxing activities. Snorkeling, long walking on the shore and good egyptian food.
  • Lucas
    Spain Spain
    Wonderful location, beautiful reef; quiet, warm atmosphere.
  • Agata
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything , including the location just next to Wadi el Gemal National Park. it offers wide range of different activities including big dive centre , quad bike dives over the desert and desert safari . Stuff is friendly and always very helpful....
  • Natallia
    Belarus Belarus
    Very quiet place. No animation - a great bonus for me. Turtles, waves and dugong were the best animation)
  • Karina
    Finland Finland
    This hotel is really different from many noisy hotels in Marsa Alam area. There are no annoying sellers or tour guides on the beach. Nobody offer you to participate in a stupid animation event. There are no crowds in the restaurant. Well, it's...
  • Jayd
    France France
    Wonderful location with great house reef. Diving centre and boat staff like family, looked after us so well. Food much more varied than we expected, we ate like kings. Nice to have fresh beer, wine and espresso coffee available all day. Great...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of Shams Alam Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • WiFi
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs US$4 per hour.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hair cut
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Shams Alam Beach Resort

  • Room options at Shams Alam Beach Resort include:

    • Double
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shams Alam Beach Resort on this page.

  • Guests staying at Shams Alam Beach Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shams Alam Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Shams Alam Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Shams Alam Beach Resort is 18 miles from the centre of Abū Ghuşūn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shams Alam Beach Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Foot massage
    • Beauty Services
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Back massage
    • Hair cut
    • Neck massage
    • Private beach area
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
  • Check-in at Shams Alam Beach Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, Shams Alam Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.