Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Villas Framissima are perfect for family holidays in a green and very pleasant ambiance. The all inclusive package adds charm to the stay in that you can have a quick snack or a drink without worrying about forking out more money. A wide range of sports activities can also be enjoyed.
Les Villas du Sheraton - © EASYVOYAGE
Les Villas du Sheraton - © EASYVOYAGE
The Villas are located at Pacha Bay, 10 minutes (six miles) from the airport and Naama Bay.
The hotel offers a total of 120 rooms in 20 one- or two-storey villas housing three to seven bedrooms, each resembling a small house with a common living room, a large terrace as well as smaller individual terraces overlooking the Red Sea and Tiran Island. The rooms are spacious enough (an average of 375 feet²), simply but beautifully decorated in green or blue shades. The furniture is white lacquered and the bedspreads and curtains are made of printed Vichy fabric. They are equipped with a telephone line for direct international calls, television, a fridge and air-conditioning. The bathrooms are tiled in white, equipped with hairdryers and personal skin care products (shampoo and shower gel).
In the heart of the Sheraton hotel, spreading on 185 acres, the villas were inaugurated in November 2006. The area includes a large well-maintained garden. As for the Framissima part, there are three large swimming pools and two kid's pools surrounded by a few plastic deckchairs scattered around. Customers also have access to eight other swimming pools within the complex. The Villa Framissima welcomes holidaymakers with a six-strong animation team, a bar and a kid's club for children aged between four and 12.
The Villas Framissima have a buffet restaurant open for all three meals of the day and with oriental, Italian or seafood theme nights. The "all inclusive package allows the guests to eat at the beach restaurant as well (without extra charge, but reservations are required). In the evening, on the terrace of the main restaurant, grills are offered in addition to the rich variety of entrées, dishes and desserts. Finally, all beverages served in the restaurant and the bar do not require extra charges, whether cocktails, local beverages, beer, wine, soda, mineral water, tea or coffee.
Attention, restaurants serving à la carte at the Sheraton hotel are not included in the package.
The beach of the Sheraton hotel is about one mile long and a small area is reserved for the Fram customers and includes wooden sunbeds, parasols and many activities such as beach volleyball, a diving club and other water activities. In terms of swimming-at certain places, you can access the sea directly from the beach (wearing shoes is still strongly recommended) or via a pontoon leading beyond the coral reef.
The Villas Framissima, located on the premises of the Sheraton Hotel Resort & Villas complex, consists of lovely small pavilions housing three to seven bedrooms. In addition they enjoy all facilities and activities of the Sheraton.
Useful to know: the all inclusive package does not include services at the thalassatherapy centre. It doesn't include diving either, nor water sports, motor-driven sports, horseback riding or use of the sauna. However, all beverages (alcoholic or not), meals and snacks are included.
Our advice in terms of accommodation
the rooms that start with the number 18 are ideally located: very quiet and equidistant from the beach, the restaurant and the swimming pools.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, thalassotherapy
tennis, water skiing, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, beach volley, canoe, dance, archery
You will appreciate the tranquility of the Eldorador Fanara beach and its location near the Ras Mohammed underwater park. Perfect for scuba diving fans.
Located in the very centre of the city, the Falcon Al Diar is a small, friendly, charming and very simple hotel. It is perfect for couples, preferably those without children. The nearest beach is a five-minute walk away.
The Royal Paradise is a hotel offering an animated and joyous family atmosphere. Unfortunately, it uses outdated equipment, its gardens are not particularly well kept and there is no real beach.
Like many hotels in the area, the Royal Rojana Resort is built on a site suitable for diving. Fans of underwater sightseeing and water sports will find their calling here and children will be happy with the playground.
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.
The Pyramisa hotel is a large, fairly old hotel facility. Its large swimming pool, numerous restaurants and the many activities are suitable for family holidays.
This is one of our favourites. With an immense complex and great service, the Blue Bay resort really lives up to the standards of a 5 star establishment. This hotel is for those who want to effortlessly mix esthetics and efficiency.
A good-quality hotel with a holiday village-feel to it, this establishment is great for a sporty break!
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.
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.
Fully equipped, this hotel offers exclusive comfort in a pleasant setting. Ideal for a week of relaxation.
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.
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.
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!