Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.6. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official site highlights six restaurants and twelve bars; detailed all-inclusive section describes fine dining in five restaurants plus buffet and bar/snack service.
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides
Official site lists three swimming pools, an aqua park, and a Kids Play zone.
The beach itself
Private Red Sea beach with coral-reef snorkeling repeatedly supported by official and guest sources; entry conditions can vary because reef access and beach-swim zones differ.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- 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.
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 6
- A la carte
- 5
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 12
International buffet, Italian, Egyptian, Indian, Mongolian, Grill
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Official site highlights six restaurants and twelve bars; detailed all-inclusive section describes fine dining in five restaurants plus buffet and bar/snack service.
Before you book
Nine things the research turned up about Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort that the brochure does not say.
Sunrise Diamond Beach Resort is a true 24-hour all-inclusive Red Sea resort with a private beach, aqua park, kids club, and extensive bar and restaurant footprint.
It is strongest for families, snorkelers, and travelers who want a large resort with many room upgrades.
The reef setting is a major advantage, but it also means beach entry is not uniformly soft-sand and shallow.
Hidden tips
Choose a swim-up or Posh Club suite if the room experience matters as much as the beach.
Pack water shoes for reef and mixed-entry beach zones.
Verify imported-spirit and room-service details if those are important to the booking.
Things guests wish they had known
The strongest beach value is the reef and snorkeling rather than a simple sandy walk-in everywhere.
The official plan includes local alcoholic beverages; travelers expecting top-shelf imported spirits should verify upgrade options.
Posh Club and swim-up categories materially change the room experience.
Most loved
4 themes- Private Red Sea beach and reef snorkeling
- Friendly staff and guest service
- Broad all-inclusive dining and bar access
- Aqua park and family facilities
Most complained about
3 themes- Reef and beach entry can require care or footwear
- Premium imported drinks are not clearly included
- Popular restaurants or facilities may need planning at peak times
Reddit was searched, but resort-specific discussion was thinner than mainstream review coverage; manual review is recommended before completion.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
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- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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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 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 79 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 99 degrees Fahrenheit | 102 degrees Fahrenheit | 100 degrees Fahrenheit | 97 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit |
| 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 |
Getting there
20 minutes from SSH
- Nearest airport
- SSH · Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
- Transfer
- 20 min · costs extra
- Address
- 30 Taher Street, Om el Sid Hill, أول شرم الشيخ، محافظة جنوب سيناء 8762632, Egypt
- Phone
- +20 69 3665580
The ride from SSH is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
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
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into SSH, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $756.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
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)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Egypt ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)How we scored Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 15 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 2 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except romance, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.6High confidence
- Minibar Value
- 8.2
- Reef Beach Value
- 8.8
- Family Facilities
- 8.8
- Twenty Four Hour Ai
- 8.8
- Restaurant And Bar Depth
- 8.9
Service8.9High confidence
- Housekeeping
- 8.6
- Kids Club Service
- 8.8
- Restaurant Service
- 8.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 9.0
- Front Desk Availability
- 8.6
Beach8.9High confidence
- Swimmability
- 8.3
- Beach Service
- 8.7
- Private Beach
- 9.0
- Water Clarity
- 8.8
- Reef Snorkeling
- 9.1
- Entry Variability
- 7.6
Dining8.7High confidence
- Bar Count
- 9.0
- Included Scope
- 8.8
- A La Carte Depth
- 8.8
- Local Liquor Limit
- 7.6
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.0
Rooms8.6High confidence
- Suite Space
- 8.8
- Family Room Fit
- 8.7
- Standard Room Size
- 8.0
- Room Category Depth
- 9.0
- Swim Up And Pool Categories
- 9.0
Pools & Spa8.8High confidence
- Aqua Park
- 9.0
- Pool Count
- 8.5
- Kids Play Zone
- 8.8
- Swim Up Room Value
- 8.8
- Crowding Management
- 8.0
Family8.9High confidence
- Aqua Park
- 9.1
- Kids Club
- 8.8
- Family Rooms
- 8.8
- Beach And Reef
- 8.5
- Kids Club Age Range
- 8.4
Romance8.4Medium confidence
- Red Sea Setting
- 8.7
- Adult Only Beach Area
- 8.4
- Jacuzzi And Pool Suites
- 8.8
- Family Resort Energy Penalty
- 7.2
What it does best
- True 24-hour all-inclusive
- Private Red Sea beach with reef snorkeling
- Aqua park and kids club
- Large room and suite inventory
- Strong dining and bar count
Where it costs you
- Reef entry may not suit every swimmer
- Top-shelf liquor not clearly included
- Large family resort atmosphere can be busy
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Deluxe RoomKeeps the same all-inclusive, beach, pool, aqua park and dining access without paying for Posh Club or swim-up upgrades.
- Best Room Category
- Junior Swim-Up Suite - Posh ClubStrong balance of suite space, swim-up access, and Posh Club positioning without requiring the largest villa categories.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Family SuiteOfficial size and family naming make it the clearest standard family fit.
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial 24-hour all-inclusive privileges include buffet meals, snacks, and fine dining in multiple restaurants. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial plan includes local alcoholic beverages; unrestricted imported or top-shelf liquor was not evidenced. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial site advertises 24-hour room service, but any menu, delivery or category restrictions were not fully documented. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiOfficial site lists free Wi-Fi. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial all-inclusive section lists daily minibar refill with water and soft drinks. | Partly included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa is available but treatments were not evidenced as part of the base all-inclusive plan. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsExcursions were not evidenced as included; lunch boxes are included for off-property days. | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubOfficial all-inclusive section includes Kids Club for ages 4 to 12. | Included |
| Airport transfersAirport transfer was not evidenced as included. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Sunrise Select Diamond 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
- Supervised program, ages 4–12
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
- Is the beach at Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort good for young children?
- The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.
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