Elsalam Main Road, Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh 46619 Egypt, Nabq Bay, Egypt | 2 069 3710 021
Family-friendly hotel with Egyptian-themed decor and close beach access
Large rooms offer flat-screen TVs and balconies; suites with whirlpool tubs
Water park with multiple pools and slides
Two restaurants and five bars, including swim-up cocktails
Spa with hot tub and a hair/nail salon
Small gym and varied sports facilities
Kids' club and grassy playground
Spacious theater and games room
Free parking, lobby Wi-Fi, and pool umbrellas and lounge chairs
Diving/snorkeling rentals and Naama Bay shuttle (for a fee)
No in-room Wi-Fi
Some room decor is outdated and/or worn
Food gets mixed reviews
The 401-room Park Inn by Radisson Sharm El Sheikh Resort provides an upper-middle-range, family-friendly vacation with Egyptian-themed grounds, a nearby beach, and a water park with a lazy river and six pools. Guest rooms are simple and comfortable with charming balconies, and the resort has a Bedouin tent, two restaurants, and five bars. The kids' club and romantic spa ensure fun for all ages. However, some decor is dated. The Sea Club Aqua Park has higher rated rooms, but may be more expensive.
Scene
Casual, family-friendly resort with Egyptian flair and water park fun
The Park Inn by Radisson Sharm El Sheikh Resort is geared toward families with kids, as well as couples looking for a vacation with local flavor and lots of on-site activity options. Two floors of columns and a double staircase in the lobby create a grand first impression, though there aren’t any elevators. Three-story, clay-colored and pale-pink stone buildings overlook the resort’s desert gardens of palms, oversize Egyptian sculptures, bold artwork, and meandering lakes. Some parts of the hotel could use a renovating touch, however. The main gathering place is the Aqua Park, where guests can relax on brick pool decks lined with white loungers and thatched umbrellas. There are plenty of action-oriented pools -- including a wave pool and rock-slide pool -- as well as a swim-up pool bar, which tends to attract day-drinking couples. The Palms Restaurant is a simple affair, with beige marble floors and basic wood tables topped with white and red tablecloths; the green, poolside gazebos offer a nice change of pace.
Location
Located near the beach on southern Sinai Peninsula
The resort is located in a quiet park about a block from the beach. The sandy shores of the southern Sinai Peninsula are reached by walking through the sister hotel, the Radisson Blue Resort Sharm El Sheikh. The airport is just over 10 minutes' drive. Snorkeling is available just over 20 minutes away at Naama Bay, via the resort’s shuttle (for a fee). Driving to the Go Kart El Hadaba takes about a half-hour. The Pataya Beach nightlife is a 10-minute drive. It’s a little over three hours to the Saint Catherine's Monastery.
Rooms
Large rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs, and balconies or terraces with pool views
There are Standard, Superior, Family Rooms, and Junior Suites available. Decor is somewhat dated though cheerful, including bright blue walls and curtains, dark wood furnishings, beige tiled floors, and pops of red. Some rooms are more modern, with contemporary white furniture and retro-floral prints. Standard Rooms have tea kettles (and instant coffee), mini-fridges, safes, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and balconies or terraces with views of the pools, water park, or gardens. Bathrooms are done in beige tile, and have magnifying mirrors and shower/tub combos. Family rooms offer two bathrooms, and living rooms with sofa beds. Junior suites have whirlpool tubs and living rooms. Accessible rooms offer roll-in showers.
Features
Water park, romantic and family dining, poolside cocktails, and kid-friendly activities
The water park is the resort's most prized feature, with its swimming pools, lazy river, and 31 slides. Guests can choose from two restaurants and five bars. The Palms Restaurant offers a Western-style buffet and a kids’ dining room, while Aqua Piper offers romantic dining under a canopy tent. There are two poolside bars, a lobby bar, water park bar with frozen treats, and beachside bar with snacks. For couples, there’s a spa with saunas, a large hot tub, steam rooms, and a hair/nail salon. The gym provides cardio equipment, a flat-screen TV, and free weights. There are also a mini soccer field and billiards room, as well as a diving center. The kids’ club has a grassy playground, while the spacious theater -- with a woven roof that allows in sunlight -- offers a stage for entertainment, and is outfitted with throw pillows and arcade games.