Hotel guides and reviews

Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh? Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq Bay and Hadaba

See the hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Ras Nasrani, Nabq Bay and Hadaba, area by area. Decide between a walk-everywhere strip, quiet beaches, big resorts or shore reefs: pick the area first, then the hotel.

Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels with a house reef

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Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels with a house reef

Find hotels where you reach the house reef from the shore or a jetty, without booking a boat trip. Decide what comes first for you: a reef close to your room, a quiet setting or an easy sea entry for children.

Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels for families

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Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels for families

Compare family resorts across Sharm El Sheikh's bays on kids' facilities and reef access. Choose by whether you want a big aqua park, an easy sea entry or an evening strip within walking distance.

Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels for couples and honeymoons

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Best Sharm El Sheikh hotels for couples and honeymoons

See adults-only hotels side by side with mixed hotels that take families but suit couples through their spas and rooms. Choose by whether you want a DJ by the pool or a quiet terrace with a piano in the evening.

Best hotels in Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

Best hotels in Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

These large resorts sit close to the airport and far from town, with sea entry from a lagoon or jetty rather than a sandy walk-in. Choose between a well-built, self-contained resort and more direct access to the reef.

Best hotels in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

Best hotels in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh

See how far each hotel is from the centre, from the one on the promenade to the hillside resorts and Al Pasha, 4 km along the coast. Weigh the ease of walking everywhere against everything else a hotel offers.

Best adults-only hotels in Sharm El Sheikh

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Best adults-only hotels in Sharm El Sheikh

Tell the lively hotels, with DJs and animation by the pool, apart from the quiet ones. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh Adults Only takes guests from 18; most of the others take them from 16.

Sharm El Sheikh to the Pyramids in one day: flight, visa and the day in order

Sharm El Sheikh to the Pyramids in one day: flight, visa and the day in order

Yes, in one long day by plane. Which visa you need, how the day runs, what to wear and who it suits. The Cairo day is optional and booked separately.

Sharm El Sheikh hotels with an aqua park or water slides

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Sharm El Sheikh hotels with an aqua park or water slides

Nine Sharm aqua park and slide hotels, from Aqua Blu's 25 pools and Rixos's 23 slides to single slides, with height limits and sea entry.

Sharm El Sheikh visa in 2026: the free Sinai stamp, visa on arrival and Cairo trips

Sharm El Sheikh visa in 2026: the free Sinai stamp, visa on arrival and Cairo trips

No visa for up to 15 days in Sharm, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba with the free Sinai stamp. Going to Cairo or Luxor? Buy the visa at Sharm airport before passport control.

When to go to Sharm El Sheikh: air and sea temperature, wind and the best months

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When to go to Sharm El Sheikh: air and sea temperature, wind and the best months

Month by month: air and sea temperature, wind and rain in Sharm, plus what winter is like and what to pack.

Bali

In Bali, the area you stay in shapes the character of your holiday. Explore the areas and their hotels, from Ubud's river valleys and greenery to Canggu's surf coast, and from Seminyak's lively beach life to Sanur's calmer pace.

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Where to stay in Bali: Ubud vs Canggu vs Seminyak vs Jimbaran vs Sanur

Compare places to stay in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Sanur. Find the right area to shape your holiday around nature, the sea, food or beach life.

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Best beachfront hotels in Bali

See hotels right on the sand, from Seminyak and Jimbaran's calm bays to Canggu's surf break and Sanur's lagoon. 'Beachfront' means something different at each; read the beach notes and choose the coast that suits you.

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Best Bali hotels for families

See hotels chosen for families, from Jimbaran's villas to Ubud's rice fields and the coast at Seminyak, Canggu and Sanur. Decide whether you want a full kids' club or a relaxed hotel with a kids' menu and a pool.

Best Bali hotels for couples and honeymoons

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Best Bali hotels for couples and honeymoons

See hotels chosen for two, from Ubud's valleys and Jimbaran Bay to the coast at Seminyak and Sanur. Choose between the privacy of a villa with its own pool and the personal feel of a small, quiet hotel.

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Best hotels in Ubud, Bali

Compare hotels in the river valleys from Sayan to the Petanu Valley on views, villas and wellness. As you choose between large resorts with kids' clubs and small hotels built for two, factor in getting to central Ubud.

Best hotels in Canggu, Bali

Compare hotels on Echo Beach for surf, Berawa for beach clubs and Batu Bolong for design and food. The roads get busy, so if you want your day on the beach rather than on the road, choose the right strip.

Best hotels in Seminyak, Bali

Compare the established hotels on the quieter southern stretch with those among Petitenget's beach clubs. All sit on or right by the sand; what separates them is how much nightlife and noise comes with the view.

When to go to Bali: dry season, rainy season and the best months (2026–27)

When to go to Bali: dry season, rainy season and the best months (2026–27)

Bali's dry and rainy months, July crowds, Nyepi 2027 and what to pack, with four hotels matched to the season.

Bali honeymoon hotels with a private pool

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Bali honeymoon hotels with a private pool

Private-pool villas for a Bali honeymoon, ranked: Viceroy, Raffles, Mandapa and 11 more, with the room to book.

Bali visa in 2026: visa on arrival, e-VOA, tourist levy and arrival card

Bali visa in 2026: visa on arrival, e-VOA, tourist levy and arrival card

What UK, EU and Turkish passport holders need to enter Bali in 2026: visa, levy, arrival card, extensions and fines.

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Best hotels in Nusa Dua and Uluwatu

Six hotels in Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu: calm sand or clifftop, which suits families or a honeymoon, and the room to book at each.

Get to know the hotels up close.

Read what each hotel does well, which travellers it suits and what to weigh up before you book. That way you choose a stay that truly fits your trip, not just one that looks good.

Sharm El-Sheikh

DoubleTree Sharks Bay

Sharks Bay, Ras Nasrani

Soho Square's restaurants and bars are about ten minutes on foot, and the reef is right off the pontoons. The real decision is which half to book: the newer Beachside sits on the water, while the dated Mountainside up the slope relies on a shuttle down to the sea.

Meraki Resort Sharm

Sharks Bay

An adults-only (16+) hotel built for couples and groups who come to party, with DJ sets, pool parties and six bars. By day there is a live reef off the jetty; the music runs late, so it does not suit anyone looking for calm.

Steigenberger Alcazar

Nabq Bay, north end

Arches, high ceilings and swim-up terraces give it more character than most Sharm El Sheikh resorts; rooms and five à la carte restaurants stand out. But the sea is a lagoon that turns shallow at low tide, and Naama Bay is about 25 minutes by taxi: not one for snorkelling or nightlife.

Stella Di Mare Sharm El Sheikh

Naama Bay, north edge

A hotel for people who want Naama Bay's buzz within reach but not its noise under the window. The promenade is a walk of 20 to 25 minutes, or a free shuttle ride; there is no wide sandy beach, and swimming is mostly from the jetty.

Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm

Nabq Bay, beachfront

Six pools, kids' pools and a kids' club for ages 4 to 12 suit young families; a wooden pier leads to the reef edge without wading over coral. Some rooms show worn furniture, and almost nothing is within walking distance.

Sheraton Sharm

Al Pasha Coast

The airport is about 10 minutes away, and a pier leads onto a reef that reviewers rank above Nabq's. It is a practical pick for snorkellers on a short break; there is no sand beach and the décor is dated, but the Main-building sea-view rooms with large balconies win praise.

Novotel Sharm El Sheikh

Naama Bay

Close to the Naama Bay promenade, Novotel suits travellers who want to walk to restaurants, cafés and shops. For first-time visitors to Sharm El Sheikh and anyone who wants to spend their evenings out of the hotel, the location is a real advantage.

Sunrise Montemare

Um El Sid cliff, Hadaba

Older listings still say adults-only, but it has taken children for some time; with an aqua park and a kids' club, it is now a family hotel. Guests rate the reef off the jetty and the nine restaurants highest; for a honeymoon, look at the Posh Club tier, with a butler and a private lounge.

Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh

Sharks Bay

Its draws are a house reef entered from two jetties, a wide range of restaurants, and attentive service. The beach is small and sand-and-shingle; the Premier rooms with a balcony facing the Red Sea are worth the difference.

Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh

Gardens Bay, Ras Nasrani

Its strength is the sea: soft sand and a coral-free entry suit small children, and the Middle Garden reef off the jetty suits snorkellers of any level. Rooms need a refresh and the site is steep; guests in Club rooms have their own pool and a quieter beach.

JAZ Fanara Resort

Ras Um Sid cliff

From the beach about 60 steps down, you walk into the sea and swim straight out to the shore reef; there is no need to leave the hotel to snorkel. Rooms are small and there are no lifts; Superior is a better choice than the 15 m² Standard rooms, which are far from the beach.

Sierra Sharm El Sheikh

Soho Square

Restaurants and evening entertainment are right on the doorstep, and a rich open buffet and the pools make it easy to spend the day at the hotel. The real trade-off is the beach: the hotel is not directly on the shore, so a daily swim in the sea takes some planning.

Bali

Jimbaran Puri, a Belmond Hotel

Jimbaran Bay, beachfront

A small, quiet cluster of cottages and villas, closer to a private house than a big resort, with direct access to the sand. Most rooms face the garden, so a sea view means booking the Beach View category; currents sometimes turn the sea murky, making the pool the more reliable swim.

The Slow

Canggu, Batu Bolong

A small design hotel built around an art gallery, live music and a restaurant; there is no shared pool, and only the top suite category has its own. The beach is about six minutes on foot; light sleepers should factor in street noise and thin walls.

Capella Ubud

Keliki, north of Ubud

Each of the 22 Bill Bensley-designed tents has its own pool, and its omakase restaurant is the dining highlight. It suits couples who want to settle in and rest for a few nights; the site is hilly and central Ubud is a long drive, so day trips take time.

Raffles Bali

Jimbaran, hillside

Each of the 32 villas has its own pool and garden behind a private gate, for couples who want to see almost no one else during their stay. There is no kids' club and reviews describe the food as inconsistent; this is a place for privacy and the view.

Viceroy Bali

Petanu Valley, Petulu

All nine villa categories have private pools and floor-to-ceiling glass onto rice terraces and jungle; Mount Agung shows on the horizon on clear days. It is for couples after the view and privacy; central Ubud is a drive away, so it is not for anyone who wants to stroll out in the evening.

The Oberoi Bali

Seminyak, beachfront

Rooms and villas sit among 16 acres of tropical gardens rather than in a tower block, with direct access to 500 metres of sand. Seminyak Square is about six minutes on foot; against that, Wi-Fi carries a fee and reviews call the shared pool dated.

The Mulia

Geger Beach, Nusa Dua

111 suites with Jacuzzis on Geger Beach, Nusa Dua, each with a 24-hour butler. The Lounge and the Oasis Pool are kept for The Mulia and Mulia Villas guests; the rest of the estate is a large, busy resort you share.

Hotel Tugu Bali

Canggu, Batu Bolong

Each of the 22 suites and villas is furnished with genuine Asian antiques around a story of its own, and the daily afternoon tea is complimentary. A new erosion-control wall has restricted direct beach access; if you plan to swim from the hotel, check the current situation first.

Alila Seminyak

Petitenget, Seminyak

Potato Head Beach Club and W Bali's Woobar are next door, and the hotel has its own public-access adults-only pool with music. It suits those who want sunsets at the beach clubs and a large suite to return to; noise comes with the location, and reviews say the beach isn't especially clean.

AYANA Resort Bali

Jimbaran clifftop

A clifftop Jimbaran resort on the 90-hectare AYANA estate: the Rock Bar, Kubu Beach by cliff lift, a kids' club from age 4 and around 30 places to eat. Lively rather than quiet; the airport is 12 km away.

Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay

Jimbaran Bay

Every villa has a gated entrance, a private plunge pool and a covered terrace, and the beach in front is calm and good for a swim. It suits honeymooners after privacy and, with its kids' club, families with young children; there is no town on foot, so every trip out is a taxi ride.

Regent Bali Canggu

Berawa, Canggu

Open since December 2024, it has many suites stepping onto the lagoon pool; beach clubs like Finns and La Brisa are a short walk or scooter ride away. It suits design-minded couples but is still settling in: at the time of review, some restaurants and family programming were unfinished.