Hauza Beach Resort, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh: Description, Reviews

The Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh has long been recognized as one of the best resorts in the world. It stretched along the coast of the Red Sea and several of its bays. Rest in each of them can significantly differ due to weather conditions and infrastructure development. The most remote from the city center and the youngest resort area is Nabq Bay. It has many advantages, such as the presence of an unusually rich world of marine life, an impressive width of sandy beaches, crystal clear waters. The hotels here are mostly new, and each one has its own flavor.

Four-star Hauza Beach Resort is famous for its vast territory with exotic birds and animals, a lot of swimming pools, its own water park. Rest here is possible at any time of the year, only each season has its own positive and negative sides. To leave a wonderful trip, and stay in Hauza Beach Resort was remembered only from the good side, you need to know in advance all its features, as well as the nuances of rest in the resort of Nabq. The hotel itself is considered quite young. It was opened for tourists in 2000, after which a number of reconstructions were held here. The latter was carried out in 2007. In addition, the hotel was changed and the hosts. All this undoubtedly affects the quality of the services provided. Let's virtually walk around the hotel and see how things were here in 2015.

Location

In a quite pleasant, although remote location from the bustling tourist center of Sharm El Sheikh, the place is Hauza Beach Resort. On the map it is clear that the hotel is located at the very coastline, and that on the left side (if to face the sea) three more five-star hotels of Rehana are built, and on the right there is a coast-free site, where those wishing to receive maximum peace can always To retire. From the airport to the hotel, about 10 km, or 12-15 minutes by transfer, to Naama Bay - about 15 km, and to the Old Town, famous for the eastern market and the rock with waterfalls - about 25 km. Near the hotel is an excellent asphalt road El-Salam, which runs shuttles and buses. You can get to the center of Sharm el-Sheikh by taxi. A trip to one end will cost from 10 dollars.

Territory

The Hauza Beach Resort occupies an area of 122,000 square meters. In this fairly extensive territory, which has several levels, harmoniously arranged buildings of different floors, built in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern design, several pools with artificial waterfalls, water slides and a suspension bridge, bars, restaurants, amphitheater, sports grounds and children's attractions, two walls for Climbing, shops, parking. There are a lot of greenery, flowers, exotic trees, wide avenues, along which it is pleasant to walk. There used to be even a small zoo, but now only a pond is left of it, where there are beautiful white and pink flamingos, which can be approached fairly close, and a small pond with sea turtles, and on it there is a small patch of land on which their land brothers live . Both can be fed. It can be seen that they built the Hauza Beach Sharm Resort on a big scale. First he had a category of 5 stars, now only 4.

The reception is located in a separate building and works around the clock. The staff mostly speaks and understands Russian, but there are also such employees with whom you need to speak in English. At the reception, you can call a taxi, buy excursions, call a doctor, take your clothes to the laundry, leave things in the storage room, solve all everyday problems, rent a car, as well as equipment for sports games.

Rooms

Hauza Beach Resort (Sharm El Sheikh) can offer its guests 505 rooms in detached buildings with a flooring from 1 to 3 (without lifts). The design of the premises is simple, but pleasant. Decorate the room paintings on the walls and matched curtains - very dense, perfectly protecting from the hot Egyptian sun. There is no carpeting on the floor, only small rugs near the beds or under a coffee table. The views from the windows are different (this depends on the location of the building in which the room was provided). You can admire the sea, the territory, swimming pools. But those who are not lucky with the placement, let's say, are forced to content themselves with dull "landscapes" - the walls of neighboring buildings and farm buildings. However, is that why people go to Egypt to spend time in four walls? Balconies are in the rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and on the 1st there is only a small verandah surrounded by a lawn. Do you want to eat in a good room? This can always be negotiated at the reception of the Hauza Beach Resort. Reviews of Russian tourists say that this manifestation of goodwill and hospitality of staff costs from $ 40. Categories:

1. "Standard" area of up to 32 squares. There are 434 such numbers. They are calculated for 2 persons plus 1 extra bed in case of need. Equipment: beds (one large or two small); Bedside tables or bedside tables; cupboard; TV; Telephone for connection with the reception; air conditioning; A small refrigerator, where once on the first day on arrival they deliver 2 plastic 0.5 liter bottles of water for each guest; Safe, positioned by travel agencies as free. In the hygiene room there is a washbasin with a small table top, a toilet, a bath with a shower, and a hairdryer. Individual hygiene products are issued as needed and include soap, toilet paper, shower gel.

2. "Suite" area of up to 64 squares. There are 34 such numbers. They are one-room, but with a living area, furnished with soft furniture (armchairs, a folding sofa plus a table).

3. "Family" area also up to 64 squares. There are 37 such numbers. They are two-room, with an internal door. Both rooms are bedrooms where beds and other necessary furniture are located. Air conditioning and TV are located in one of the rooms.

In addition to the above, the hotel has 2 combined rooms, which is convenient for those who rest in large companies.

Food

In Hauza Beach Resort tours are offered on the concept of "All inclusive", which, like in all hotels, means free food and drinks throughout the day. Here this system operates from 10 am to 12 noon. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are organized in the central restaurant and pass with elements of a "buffet" (something you can take yourself, something - for example, meat - is given portion by piece). In the menu for breakfast, dishes from eggs, cheeses, sausages, cereals. There is no porridge, garnishes - potatoes, rice and pasta, plus always fresh and stewed vegetables, freshly baked bread, rolls, sweets. For lunch, soups, meat (chicken, lamb or beef) dishes, fish in several variations, salads, vegetable slicks, fruit are offered. For dinner, the menu is about the same. From drinks in Hauza Beach Resort it is possible to take free of charge beer, local wine, water, powder "Jupi", juices from packages, tea, coffee. All this is poured into small (100 ml) plastic cups. In the restaurant or near the pool set an apparatus in which you can prepare yourself coffee and tea. Everything necessary for this is placed side by side on the table. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of foreign manufacturers, as well as freshly squeezed juices in the hotel are paid.

A snack between meals is available at the poolside bar and on the beach, where french fries, pizza, hamburgers, salads are prepared. Here you can take a variety of drinks.

In addition to the main restaurant, the hotel has two custom-made a la carte menus . In one of them you can taste dishes of Indian cuisine, in the second - dishes from fish and seafood. In both restaurants a free visit once a week. To use this service, at the reception on the day of arrival you need to take special cards.

Leisure

A unique cascade of pools is famous for Hauza Beach Resort. The photo demonstrates an interesting design of one of them. The reservoir is arranged at different levels, and is divided into zones by decorative stones, so it seems that there are many pools. One of the zones in winter is heated, several are equipped with artificial waterfalls. The second pool, larger in area, is located near the bar. This hotel is sometimes called Hauza Beach Resort Aqua, because in one of the pools there are several slides. The depth here is about 3 meters, which must be taken into account by tourists with children.

Free sunbeds, sun umbrellas and mattresses in the tanning area can always be found, there is no problem with this. For sports fans, there are tennis courts on site, there are darts, bocce, volleyball, mini-golf, basketball, and mini football. You can play great chess. The hotel building has a good fitness room with new exercise machines, and relaxation lovers can visit the jacuzzi and massage sessions.

Animation in the hotel is present, but its quality depends on the team. In some reviews, it is noted that all the entertainment was listening to music. But the majority of tourists report that the hotel animators spend fun charging, aqua aerobics, comic quizzes, evening shows. As for discotheques, they either arrange themselves in this hotel, or tourists are offered to transfer to neighboring bars on a transfer. This service is chargeable.

Service for children

In Hauza Beach Resort for small tourists there is a children's pool located next to what is intended for adults. The depth in it does not exceed 70 cm. On the territory of the hotel there are also a couple of good playgrounds with swings, slides, stairs. A baby cot is available at the parents' request. The restaurant has an opportunity to take highchairs. A special menu for kids is not provided, which many are noted as minus.

To take young guests, a mini-club employs a tutor. Parents can also order a nanny for the child. But this service is paid.

In the afternoon and in the evening the hotel has children's animation, which includes gymnastics, fun games, mini disco, learning with children dances.

Sea and climatic conditions

The Hauza Beach Resort has an excellent private beach. Egypt - a country where you can relax and swim in the sea all year round, as the water temperature even in January rarely falls below +20 degrees. But the bay of Nabq, where the hotel is located, has some climatic features that affect beach rest. One of them is the wind that gives a cool in the summer months, and in the winter it is so refreshing that it is uncomfortable to be in the open parts of the beach. In addition, the wind causes waves on the sea, making it difficult to swim. On some days they are so large that the entrance to the sea is prohibited. The second not very pleasant feature of this place is the ebb and flow. During the latter, the water goes so far that to a more or less decent depth it is necessary to walk about 800 meters.

The third feature is quite strong underwater currents, especially palpable at depth.

The pros of Nabq Bay, according to reviews, are sandy and fairly wide beaches, a very clean sea, corals, which have not yet been removed, and a lot of their unique inhabitants.

All of the above applies, of course, to the beach of the Hauza Beach Resort. Reviews of tourists mark its impressive size, cleanliness, always free availability of sun beds and umbrellas. Many mention the fantastic beauty of fish, which can be seen from the shore or from the pontoon. A special delight is caused by Napoleon fish. She even gave the name - Grisha.

The big plus of the beach is good, comfortable, without stones and corals entering the water, which is especially suitable for children. The depth of the coast is small, so here for them - a real paradise.

Good swimmers prefer to descend into the sea from the pontoon, where the depth is more than 30 meters.

From the entertainment on the beach you can dive (in the hotel you can rent all the equipment), snorkeling, ride on land on a camel, and on the water on a banana and water skiing, play volleyball.

The beach bar, which runs until 5 pm, offers tourists several types of drinks and snacks. You can stay on the beach before sunset.

Excursion holidays

For lovers of outdoor activities there is a lot of entertainment outside Hauza Beach Resort. Sharm el-Sheikh is rich in nightclubs, bars, restaurants, hookahs, there are also theatrical shows, but most of this is concentrated in Naama Bay. You can get to the bay by taxi for $ 15 or on a minibus for $ 1, but late in the evening they usually do not happen. In the center of Nabok, to get to which is best on the minibus, there are also interesting places. Almost all of them are located on the square of La Strada or near it. Shopping centers "Metro", Al Khan are especially popular. Besides them, there is a colorful Arab shopping center, in Russian called "Jasmine". You can have fun in Hard Rock: in the afternoon it's a cafe, and in the evening - a nightclub.

In Nabq there is a famous national park where excursions are organized, and you can order "extreme safari". An interesting feature of Hauza Beach Resort is its location: approximately opposite the island of Tiran, a visit which will leave an unforgettable experience.

Additional Information

Hauza Beach Resort 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh) is aimed at children and adults who prefer a quiet beach holiday. The settlement here almost always begins after 14:00, you need to release the rooms before 12:00. At the same time, bracelets are cut off, and use of a bar, restaurant and other infrastructure facilities is prohibited. For damage to the bracelet or its loss, a fine is charged. Also have to pay for the loss of towels and keys from the room.

Children under 6 years are accommodated in the hotel free of charge, and for children from 6 to 11 years old, the payment is 50%.

Compliments from the hotel:

• Birthday cakes;
• To regular customers - in the form of a vase of fruit on the day of arrival.

Reviews

Hauza Beach Resort 4 * impressions about themselves leaves ambiguous. And the reviews of people who have rested here in different months, are different. This is due to the fact that the hotel staff is changing. There are practically no negative reviews about conscientious workers.

Notable advantages:

• Proximity to the beach;
• Chic territory;
• Excellent swimming pools;
• Beautiful sea;
• Very spacious sandy beach.

Notable shortcomings:

• Lack of professionalism of many employees;
• Inoperability of staff;
• Dirt in the rooms, in the territory and in places of food intake;
• On the "buffet" portioning distribution of products;
• Permanent lines (in season);
• Insects in the rooms;
• At sea waves and wind, especially from November to March.