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Hotel Shams Alam
Marsa Alam, Red Sea and Middle East
Located on a private sandy beach in Marsa Alam – Red Sea, the Hotel Shams Alam has an onsite PADI accredited dive centre along with an excellent house reef.
Location
Hotel Shams Alam is set in a superb position between the desert landscape and the beautiful turquoise sea on a 1km private sandy beach. A serene location in the heart of Wadi Gimal National Park, the hotel is 50km south of Marsa Alam and approximately 75 mins from Marsa Alam airport.
Accommodation
Designed in ancient Arabic architecture with brick domes and arches, the 160 rooms are well-furnished, spacious and decorated in a local style spread over 11 two-storey buildings. All rooms are equipped with an en-suite bath/WC, air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, safe, telephone and balcony or terrace with sea views.
Facilities
The hotel features an elegant lobby with a domed roof, a restaurant with an open-air dining area, a main restaurant, shops, fitness centre and 24 hrs medical service & pharmacy. Outside is a heated pool, pool bar and a dive and snorkelling centre. Kids can enjoy a separate pool and playground. The swimming area at the beach provides complimentary sun beds and parasols right next to the snack bar and Bedouin tent. You can choose between half board and all inclusive. Enjoy the buffet breakfast and dinner at the main restaurant or the open-air dining area overlooking the sea. The coffee shop is open 24 hrs and offers a great selection of drinks and snacks.
Diving
Wadi Gimal Dive Centre on site. More >
Fact File
Best Time: All Year Average Air temps: 18-35°C Average Water temps: 18-28°C Visibility: 15-30m Top Dive Sites: Shore dives plus Elphinstone, Marsa Mubarak & Dolphin House Reef (Shaab Samadai). Abu Ghosan shipwreck. More on Dive Sites> |
Great Reasons to Dive in Marsa Alam
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