Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Nabq Bay, Egypt | 2 02 24012502
Quiet seaside resort with manicured gardens and Tiran Island views
Beach access, with a private pier and snorkeling, is nearby
Spacious, family-friendly rooms have balconies/terraces
Modern lagoon pool includes a kiddy pool
Main restaurant features a buffet, and there's a 24-hour lobby bar
Guests have access to the spa at the sister property, Sea Club
Small gym has several cardio and weight-training machines
Beach volleyball and games room on-site
Kids' club includes a playground, and there are amphitheaters with family-friendly entertainment at the sister hotels
Freebies include a shuttle to the sister properties and Wi-Fi (but only in the lobby)
Fee for in-room Wi-Fi
Resort entertainment is geared toward children, so there are fewer nightlife options for adults
Guests complain about tour guide solicitations around the pool
Beach has shingle shores
Some room decor is a bit outdated
The 180-room Sea Gardens offers a relaxing beach retreat for families, with all-inclusive dining and nearby sandy shores with coral reefs for snorkeling. Guests have access to features at two sister properties, and on-site amenities include a lagoon pool with kiddy pool, buffet restaurant and 24-hour bar, and kids' club with disco. Guest rooms are spacious and bright, with separate bedrooms for kids, and balconies or terraces with pool views -- although bathrooms are a bit of a letdown. While the quiet setting may not offer enough live entertainment for some adult guests, there is plenty on offer at the sister hotels. Wi-Fi, however, is inconsistent.
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Scene
Relaxed resort near a private beach with two pools and bright, spacious interiors
The Sea Gardens is the smallest hotel in the Sea Group Resorts, but it delivers relaxation in a big way. It tends to host families wanting a low-key, all-inclusive experience. Salmon-colored, two-story buildings are spread throughout the property, which has manicured gardens, green lawns, ponds, palm trees, and views of the sea and Tiran Island. Two minutes away is a private beach at the sister resort, with woven umbrellas, lounge chairs, showers, and a private pier. The on-site, sleek lagoon pool -- with a nearby kiddy pool, rock waterfall, and wooden bridge -- is surrounded by a clay-colored stone deck lined with striped lounge chairs and cocktail tables shaded by wooden umbrellas. A tattoo stand, DJ booth, and ping-pong table are on the pool deck, which offers views of Tiran Island. Charming, turquoise tables and chairs sit on the patio outside the reception area, which is bright and spacious with a domed ceiling, white and blue stone floors, basic brown chairs, and colorful modern paintings on the walls. Guests of Sea Gardens also have access to facilities at the sister hotels, the Sea Life and Sea Club. One free voucher is provided to the Aqua Park, with adult and kiddy slides, and a wave pool.
Location
Situated in South Sinai with views of Tiran Island
Located in Nabq Bay, the Sea Gardens is about a five-minute walk from the beach, which is accessible through the sister hotels, the Sea Club and Sea Life. However, there aren’t any shops or restaurants in close walking distance -- taxis are available from the hotel. SOHO Square -- with shopping, dining, and bowling -- is about 10 minutes away by car, and the Sharm Old Market is about a half-hour drive. Naama Bay is about 20 minutes by car, and the airport is about a 10 minutes' drive. ATV desert tours, camel rides, boat trips to Tiran Island, and star-gazing excursions can be arranged on-site.
Rooms
Cozy, family-friendly rooms with mini-fridges and balconies or terraces
The Sea Gardens offers standard suites and Family Rooms with classic wood furniture, neutral tile floors, and colorful Egyptian pictures on the walls. Rooms and suites are designed to accommodate families with children, as each has a separate bedroom and living room with comfy sofa-bed -- wooden doors divide the two spaces. Each Family Room has a TV, safe, mini-fridge with free bottled water, coffee/tea facilities, bathrobes, and slippers. Balconies or terraces are in all rooms and suites; they have sliding glass doors, clay-colored tile, patio-style furniture, and pool and/or garden views. Some rooms have outdated furnishings, including tube TVs. Clean, modern bathrooms have bidets and stall showers. Fun towel designs and strewn flower petals are charming extra touches.
Features
Casual buffet dining, 24-hour cocktails, a kids’ club, and nearby facilities
Guests won’t go hungry with an all-inclusive on-site buffet restaurant and 24-hour lobby bar, plus a poolside bar, and more dining and cocktail options at the two sister hotels, which serve everything from Japanese to Lebanese/Egyptian cuisine. A kids' club is on-site with a playground, while kid-friendly entertainment is offered in the evenings at sister hotels’ amphitheaters. The on-site game room has pool tables, air hockey, and arcade games. The clean spa -- at sister resort Sea Club -- has treatment rooms, a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, and beauty salon. The bright on-site gym is very small, but has a handful of cardio and weight-training machines, as well as free weights. The nearby coral reef provides prime snorkeling adventures, and there's a beach volleyball court, too.
