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SHERATON SOMA BAY RESORT SAFAGA ROAD, SOMA BAY - El Gouna . -Red Sea -Egypt
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Located 45 km south of the town of Hurghada and only 240 km from Luxor, this hotel offers guests opportunities for same day excursions to Egypt's most famous temples and antiquities. Hurghada International Airport is some 45 km from the establishment.
Blending the splendours of Ancient Egyptian architecture with the comforts of modern amenities, this 465-room resort is situated on 700 m of beachfront property flanked by the serene backdrop of desert mountains. Tranquil and secluded, it is a sharp contrast to the more crowded tourist towns further north. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom and lift access, facilities available to guests at this family-friendly beach resort include a café, newspaper stand, supermarket, hairdressing salon and a bar. Other amenities include a disco, theatre, casino and a games room, as well as a restaurant and conference facilities. WLAN Internet access is available, as are room and laundry services. Garage parking and parking spaces are available for guests arriving by car. A kids' club and children's playground provide younger guests with entertainment.
There is a swimming pool in the hotel grounds with children's section, poolside snack bar and sun loungers and parasols laid out for use by the water's edge. Guests may participate in aqua aerobics sessions for a fee, and they can enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub or a trip to the sauna. Alternatively, they can work on their tans in the tanning studio, head to the steam room or enjoy relaxing massage and spa treatments. Various water sports can also be enjoyed for additional fees, such as banana boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, motor boating, scuba diving, surfing, wind surfing, sailing and catamaran boating. Guests may also enjoy a game of tennis for a fee, and facilities are available for playing table tennis and squash. Those looking to stay in shape can head to the hotel gym for a workout (for a fee), and guests can go horse riding or cycling (fees apply to both). Further sports options include basketball, handball, volleyball, beach volleyball and pool/snooker. For an additional fee, guests can enjoy golf and minigolf. Entertainment programmes for adults and children will ensure that there is never a dull moment.
In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub/shower and a hairdryer, in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, hi-fi and Internet access, as well as a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Further standard features of all accommodation units include individually regulated air conditioning and heating units and a safe, as well as a balcony/terrace.
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