SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
9.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and pools & spa
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort at a glance
- Location
- Sharks Bay
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.9 / 5 on Google31,620 reviews
- Pools
- 6 pools
- Airport transfer
- SSHAbout 9 minutes
- Dining
- 8 restaurants
- Drinks
- 8 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
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SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Things to know
before you go
This is one of the stronger evidence-backed Sharm El Sheikh all-inclusive options for travelers who want service, reef access and a short airport transfer.
The beach experience is Red Sea reef-style, not a simple Caribbean-style sandy walk-in everywhere.
Families should note the kids club starts at age 3 and babysitting is chargeable.
Hidden tips
Pack beach shoes for reef entry and hot sand.
Prioritize à la carte reservations early in the stay.
Swim-up and Posh Club categories are the clearest room upgrades.
Things guests wish they had known
Bring water shoes because sea entry can be rocky or reef-like even where the beach is attractive.
The airport transfer is very short, which is convenient but means this is not a remote-feeling desert escape.
Local alcoholic drinks are evidenced as included; premium imports should not be assumed.
Strengths from our research
Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
Other considerations from our research
Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
What guests say
Most loved
- Staff warmth and animation team
- Reef beach and Red Sea snorkeling access
- Large dining selection and à la carte variety
- Short airport transfer
- Family facilities and kids club
Most complained about
- Rocky or reef-style water entry requiring beach shoes
- Local alcohol rather than fully premium spirits
- Restaurant booking or timing friction at peak periods
From Reddit
Reddit resort-specific coverage is light but positive, including a family-travel recommendation; broader review platforms provide the stronger consensus base.
What’s included
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
Kids Club is included for ages 3 to 12.
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Expedia all-inclusive terms state gratuities are included.
Not included
- Room serviceCosts extra
The current supplier-linked July 2025 fact sheet lists in-room dining as chargeable. Specific direct-booking or Posh benefits may differ; the once-per-stay direct-booking breakfast benefit does not make all room service free.
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Banana boat, donuts, parasailing and similar activities are listed as extra charge.
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa is available, but treatments are not evidenced as included.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Regular dining participates in the resort concept, but Felucca seafood dining is explicitly chargeable. Posh discounts do not establish free specialty dining. Exact booking quotas and supplements remain unverified.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official privileges include local alcoholic drinks; imported or premium brands are not evidenced as included.
- In-room minibarPartly included
Daily bottled water and weekly soft drinks are included; third-party all-inclusive terms note minibar restrictions.
- Airport transfersPartly included
Complimentary round-trip airport transfers are included only for guests booking the Posh Club suites; standard room bookings must arrange their own ride.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Pools
- 7
- Value
- 8.8 out of 10
- Service
- 9.2 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.7 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.8 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.8 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 9.1 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 22, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except wellness, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.8High confidence
- Service Value
- 9.1
- Location Value
- 9.0
- Included Dining
- 8.9
- Included Activities
- 8.7
- Premium Liquor Limit
- 7.9
Service9.2Very High confidence
- Housekeeping
- 9.0
- Animation Team
- 9.1
- Service Recovery
- 9.0
- Restaurant Service
- 8.9
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.4
Beach8.7High confidence
- Crowding
- 8.5
- Sand Entry
- 7.6
- Reef Access
- 9.0
- Swimmability
- 8.6
- Water Clarity
- 9.2
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
Dining8.8Very High confidence
- Buffet Quality
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.9
- A La Carte Depth
- 9.0
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.2
- Drink Inclusion Limit
- 8.2
Rooms8.8High confidence
- Room Size
- 8.8
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Suite Range
- 9.0
- Datedness Risk
- 8.1
- Swim Up Options
- 8.7
Pools & Spa9.1High confidence
- Adult Pool
- 8.8
- Pool Count
- 9.2
- Swim Up Bar
- 8.9
- Children Pool
- 8.7
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
Family8.8High confidence
- Pool Fit
- 8.9
- Teen Fit
- 8.2
- Kids Club
- 8.8
- Family Room Options
- 8.5
- Kids Club Age Clarity
- 9.3
Quiet8.4High confidence
- Bay Setting
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
- Adult Pool Escape
- 8.7
- Airport Proximity Noise Risk
- 7.8
Wellness8.3Medium confidence
- Gym
- 8.5
- Spa Presence
- 8.4
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- Yoga And Fitness
- 8.3
- Treatment Inclusion
- 7.5
What it does best
- Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
- Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
- Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
Where it costs you
- Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
- Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
- Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
Everything we read on SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.8 / 10
- Places to eat
- 8
- A la carte
- 7
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 8
- Swim-up bars
- 1
International · Indian · Thai · Italian · French · Greek · Seafood · Vegetarian
Basilico
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Côte d’Azur
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Felucca
Explicitly chargeable in the current supplier-linked July 2025 sheet; eligible Posh/direct-booking discounts are separate from free dining. Exact fee unverified.
Costs extra
More about Felucca
- Hours
- Dinner 18:30–22:00
Mai Thai
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Manohar
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Nora
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Poseidon
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Posh Club Lounge
Posh Club guests only; breakfast/lounge privileges are not universal room benefits. No room category or capacity is changed.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
SUN Restaurant
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
Waterfall Grill
Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
SUNRISE Restaurant (main buffet, breakfast/lunch/dinner). Seven a la carte: Manohar (Indian), Mai Thai (Thai), Basilico (Italian), Cote d'Azur (French), Poseidon (Greek), Felucca (seafood), Roots (vegetarian/healthy). 8 bars plus 1 adults-only bar.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort?
SUNRISE Restaurant (main buffet, breakfast/lunch/dinner). Seven a la carte: Manohar (Indian), Mai Thai (Thai), Basilico (Italian), Cote d'Azur (French), Poseidon (Greek), Felucca (seafood), Roots (vegetarian/healthy). 8 bars plus 1 adults-only bar. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room Partial Sea ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Family SuiteBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 5 | 570 ft²53 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
More room options (8)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Room | Sleeps 3 | 463 ft²43 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Deluxe Room | Sleeps 3 | 549 ft²51 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Deluxe Swim-Up Room | Sleeps 2 | 549 ft²51 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
| Executive Swim-Up Suite (Posh Club) | Sleeps 2 | 603 ft²56 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedswim-out |
| Executive Suite (Posh Club) | Sleeps 3 | 657 ft²61 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Junior Suite (Posh Club) | Sleeps 3 | 700 ft²65 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Presidential Suite (Posh Club) | Sleeps 3 | 1,518 ft²141 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Royal Villa (Posh Club) | Sleeps 4 | 4,844 ft²450 m² | 2 bedrooms | Not published |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
With waterslides, heated
Six heated outdoor pools including main pool with swim-up bar, adults-only Relax Pool, children's pool with waterslide, and exclusive Posh Club pool with cabanas.
The beach itself
The resort has a private beach and reef/jetty-style Red Sea access; recent guest reporting includes both clear-water praise and reminders to bring beach shoes.
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program ages 3–12
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- Family Suite, Royal Villa (Posh Club)
- Heated pools
- Yes, confirmed heated
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort?
- Yes. SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Family Suite. The largest stated occupancy is 5. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort lists a kids' club for ages 3–12. The official fact sheet lists Kids Planet for ages 3 to 12 and separately lists babysitting as chargeable. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Oct to May
Real seasons here: highs run from 72°F in January to 102°F in July, with no month taking an unusual share of the rain, so warmth is the whole decision.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 72°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 79°F26°C | 86°F30°C | 93°F34°C | 99°F37°C | 102°F39°C | 100°F38°C | 97°F36°C | 90°F32°C | 81°F27°C | 73°F23°C |
| Rain days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Fine | Fine | Fine | Best | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Nearest airport
- SSH · Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 9 minutes
- Transportation
- Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
86 Pyramisa Road (behind Conference Center), Sharm El Sheikh, E, Sharm El Sheikh, محافظة جنوب سيناء 46619, Egypt · +20 69 3600444
Egypt
- Language
- Arabic (English widely spoken at resorts)
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP) – USD and euro often accepted
- Power
- 220V, Type C/F plugs (European – adapter needed)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH)
- Flight time
- ~11–13h from the US East Coast (via Europe or the Gulf)
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into SSH, 9 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $756.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Our full take on SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort is a family all-inclusive in Sharm El Sheikh, for families who want a reef, eight restaurants and a nine-minute transfer. That drive from the airport is the shortest on this site. It is a five-star with a private beach, heated pools including an adults-only Relax Pool and a children's pool with a slide, and a dining list of one buffet and seven a la carte restaurants running from Indian to Greek. Sea entry is reef rather than sand, which is the fact to settle first.
Guests praise the staff and the animation team, the reef and the snorkelling straight off it, the size of the dining list, the short transfer and the family facilities. The complaints are the rocky entry, which needs beach shoes, local rather than imported spirits, and booking friction at the restaurants in peak weeks. The thing people wish they had known is to pack water shoes, and not to assume premium imports are inside the plan.
The plan covers the buffet and the seven a la carte restaurants, the bars on local brands, gratuities, Wi-Fi and Kids Planet for ages three to twelve; the spa, the motorised water sports, babysitting and the airport transfer are extra, and the minibar is bottled water daily with soft drinks weekly. The round-trip transfer is included only on the Posh Club suites, so a standard room means arranging that nine-minute ride yourself. The Deluxe Swim-Up Room is the couples' upgrade and the Family Suite sleeps five across two bedrooms. Anyone who wants to walk into soft sand will not find it on this stretch of the Red Sea.
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