Amy Adejokun
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Very small and intimate, the Laguna Vista Garden is perfect to get away from it all. Guests stay in quaint round private villas planted around a green flowery garden. More of a hotel than a resort, the Laguna Vista Garden is ideal for couples or families looking to spend some quality time together relaxing around the pool.
Laguna Vista Garden Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
Laguna Vista Garden Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
The Laguna Vista Garden Hotel is opposite the Laguna Vista Beach Resort on the other side of the road. It is in Nabq Bay and is next to Nabq Bay's most developed shopping area. The hotel is not on the beach, but guests can use the Laguna Vista Beach facilities across the road.
There are either two or four rooms to a villa, some have two floors, that can either connect or remain separate. The villas are quaint and well decorated inside. Six rooms are equipped for disabled guests, meaning that the doors are large enough for a wheelchair and the bathroom has handles to facilitate bathing.
The hotel consists of 160 rooms in the form of bungalows spread over a beautiful verdant garden; hence its name, Laguna Vista 'Garden'. Winding around the flowery paths, hearing birds singing from the trees is a real delight and helps create a relaxed atmosphere. Although the hotel doesn't have a beach or varied facilities, it does have a very nice spa that looks light and airy, clean and relaxing. The lobby is small but stylish with a domed ceiling and lots of seating for guests waiting for shuttle buses.
The hotel has one main restaurant and pool bar. The restaurant and bar are immaculate and extremely attractive spaces where a real effort has been made with the décor.
Although the Laguna Vista Garden does not have its own beach, guests are welcome to use the beach at the Laguna Vista Beach resort across the road. Guests can either walk there, crossing the beautiful site of the Resort (850 metres) which is a 10-15 minute walk or there is an hourly shuttle bus from 8am-6pm from the Laguna Vista Garden. Wide and sandy, the beach feels private due to the lack of activity here which is very relaxing. On the beach here, guests feel like they are really on holiday. On the beach, there lies something that we have never seen at another resort in Sharm: the Pataya Nightclub. In the evenings the wooden galleries of seating is transformed under the many spotlights! Although small, the outdoor nightclub even has its own pool on the beach! The rest of the beach does look a little abandoned which isn't a bad thing if you are looking for peace and quiet! The resort guests can use the neighbouring resort's jetty which is fairly long, but which gives access to the coral for snorkelling. Across the Nabq Bay walkway which lines all the beaches in the area, towards the hotel, there are some fun-looking restaurants giving the Laguna Vista Beach a real village feel.
The Laguna Vista Garden is more of a hotel than a resort which makes a change in Sharm el Sheikh, where most establishments tend to be large resorts. Guests can also use all Laguna Vista Beach facilities including the kids' club (although the hotel does have its own kids' club) and beach, which is just across the road.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, spa, Turkish bath
gym, squash, water-polo, fitness
This is not the friendliest of hotels but it does offer very affordable rates, for those who have no particular expectations.
The Oriental Resort is a relaxing version of a large resort. Its gardens divide up the large concrete buildings making the stay more pleasant. There is a spa worth mentioning for its high quality treatments and good organisation. The Oriental is ideal for a week-long stay with the family or a group of friends. Couples may be seeking a little more peace and intimacy.
A surprisingly very attractive resort with all the amenities a guest should expect from a holiday in the sun. Whilst retaining the Egyptian touch, the Laguna Vista Beach resort is elegant and relaxing whilst staying extremely varied in its bars and places for guests to relax, giving the area a real village feel. One of the most, if not the most attractive resort we have visited, the Laguna Vista Beach is definitely in our top 5.
A friendly hotel designed to combine Ancient Egyptian architecture with contemporary design. The only resort in Sharm el Sheikh which can claim to look Egyptian is El Hayat. Fun yet could be seen as slightly cheesy, the designers here have taken the temple concept to new heights! On two levels, the resort feels a little cramped for sunbathing and it is not on the beach. El Hayat makes for a nice stay in Sharm but can feel a little claustrophobic due to the buildings being close to the pools, thus not leaving much open space.
The Tropicana Grand Azure, not to be confused with its sister hotel across the road (the Tropicana Azure Club), is a large complex on the beach. The outdoor areas are very pleasant as is the beach. There is a generally relaxed atmosphere that is well suited to families and groups of friends.
The Amway Oyoun, previously a Hilton Hotel, sets itself apart from many of the shoddy resorts found in the area due to its fairly good quality finish. On the beach, the site is fairly big, but the atmosphere remains calm and relaxing.
Behind a lobby which desperately needs a refurbishment, hides a fantastic aqua park! Ideal for families, the Park Inn also has two main pools away from the water slide madness for guests needing a little peace and quiet. Although the resort has some good outdoor facilities, the interiors could do with being a little cleaner.
Club Magic Life is by far one of the best resorts we have reviewed in Nabq Bay. Not too big, extremely green and with good quality facilities, Brits may be phased by the German invasion here, but if after peace and quiet with good food and a good beach, in a good quality establishment then this one's for you!
Perfectly maintained, this hotel facility offers luxury and refinement. With its shaded gardens, many fountains and outdoor jacuzzi, it is the ideal place to relax.
Fully equipped, this hotel offers exclusive comfort in a pleasant setting. Ideal for a week of relaxation.
The Jaz Belvedere Hotel is easily one of Sharm el Sheikh best quality resorts. With its beautiful interiors and very well maintained exteriors, the Belvedere is more of a hotel than a resort. Directly on the beach, the hotel is small enough to retain intimacy and large enough not to feel claustrophobic after a week. The Belvedere is definitely one of our favourites.
This gargantuan complex is quite simply in a class of its own. You can take any aspect of the hotel, its rooms, its spa, its eateries, its views or its staff and you'll find everything is top draw. If it is top of the range you are after for in Sharm then you can't go far wrong in choosing the Royal Oasis, perfect for couples and families looking for the very best in service and facilities in a setting to die for.
One of the classier outfits in Sharm el Sheikh, the Royal Grand Sharm offers the complete package to guests looking for that little bit extra from their hotel. Perky staff, a beautifully kept environment and convivial atmosphere make this a natural choice for both couples and families. This mid- to high-end establishment is extremely comfortable and is recommended wholly by Easyvoyage.
Quiet and pleasant, this hotel is ideal for couples and diving fans. However, it is poorly adapted for a family-style vacation due to the absence of a kid's club.
An all-round good quality hotel compared to most hotels in Sharm el Sheikh. The extension of the Hilton Shark's Bay is neat and well maintained and is separate from the original part of the resort. There is also nothing Egyptian about the place; one could be anywhere in the world. This part of the hotel lacks in atmosphere but is relaxing and guests are guaranteed a fairly good quality room.
The Oriental Rivoli is without doubt one of the classiest hotels in Sharm el Sheikh. Its sumptuous decoration must be the finest in the resort and all of its services exude quality, from its staff to its food. Best suited for couples or groups of friends, due to its lack of animation or a kids club, it is the perfect place for relaxation, reflection and rejuvenation. Recommended whole-heartedly by Easyvoyage!