The Creative Badawia Resort Hotel is just 5 minutes on an air conditioned shuttle bus to the beach, on the Sinai peninsula, close to Aqaba Gulf. The area is popular and famous for its exotic marine life and coral reefs. The reefs just offshore are considered to be among the top five diving and snorkelling sites in the world. Please note that a visitor`s visa may be required if you travel outside the Sinai desert and if you go diving or sightseeing outside Sharm El Sheikh. The visa will cost 10 GBP.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a good standard of accommodation from which to enjoy a relaxing or active beach based holiday in Egypt.

Location and Resort

This small low level hotel overlooks the central pool and sun terraces. The nearest beach is the Ras Um El Sid which has excellent watersport facilities. Sharm has big named hotels, restaurants from around the world and a golf course.

Swimming Pools

The hotel has a swimming pool.

Eating and Drinking

The hotel has 3 bars and a cafe. There is a beach bar and restaurant on the beach. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes buffet style breakfast from 7am to 9.30am, light lunch buffet from 1pm to 3pm including snacks, pasta, salads and deserts, afternoon tea from 4pm to 5pm with tea, coffee, cookies and ice cream for children, buffet style dinner is available from 7pm to 9.30pm. Beverages including local beer and wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee are available from 10am to 11pm. Drinks are served in the Al-Maha Bar between 10am and 6pm, at the Camel Bar between 6pm and 11pm and at the beach from 10am to 6pm. The All-inclusive concept does not include any alcoholic drinks, or food served at the beach area, only soft drinks only are served. N.B: Drinks are served in plastic cups in all areas. Any consumption based on full bottles will be paid cash. Room service is not included in the all-inclusive concept. Christmas and New Year gala dinners exclude any beverages. NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED

Accommodation

All have bathroom/shower WC TV telephone air conditioning terrace/balcony * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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