The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
8.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on pools & spa and beach
The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh at a glance
- Location
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.0 / 5 on Google3,818 reviews
- Pools
- 8 pools
- Airport transfer
- SSHAbout 25 minutes
- Drinks
- 4 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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The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
Things to know
before you go
What guests say
Most loved
- Red Sea views, gardens and pool variety
- Jetty access and snorkeling context
Most complained about
- Some rooms and facilities can feel dated
- Kids club is not currently operating
- All-inclusive has venue and drink limitations
From Reddit
Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so official, OTA and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.
What’s included
Not included
- Room serviceCosts extra
Official page lists room service and breakfast in room as extra charge.
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Watersports centre nearby is listed as extra charge.
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Several a la carte venues serve all-inclusive food and drinks, while at least one Lebanese outlet is listed as extra charge.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official all-inclusive venues list standard drinks; premium branded bottles are not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Wi-FiPartly included
Official page lists free Wi-Fi in the lobby area.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Pools
- 8
- Value
- 8.0 out of 10
- Service
- 7.9 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.5 out of 10
- Dining
- 7.9 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.4 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.7 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
7 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 1 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms and family, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.0Medium confidence
- Ai Scope
- 8.4
- Snorkeling Value
- 8.6
- Older Room Caveat
- 6.4
Service7.9Medium confidence
- Staff Sentiment
- 8.0
- Language Support
- 7.8
- Large Resort Operations
- 7.2
Beach8.5High confidence
- Snorkeling
- 8.8
- Entry Caveat
- 6.8
- Jetty Access
- 8.4
- Private Beach
- 8.6
Dining7.9Medium confidence
- Snack Coverage
- 8.0
- A La Carte Depth
- 8.2
- Extra Charge Complexity
- 6.2
Rooms7.4Medium confidence
- Room Count
- 7.5
- Family Rooms
- 7.2
- Condition Variability
- 6.6
Pools & Spa8.7High confidence
- Pool Bar
- 8.0
- Pool Count
- 8.8
- Infinity Pool
- 8.2
Family6.8Medium confidence
- Playground
- 6.8
- Family Rooms
- 7.4
- Kids Club Not Working Penalty
- 4.5
Everything we read on The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 7.9 / 10
- A la carte
- 5
- Bars and lounges
- 4
European · Mexican · Italian · Lebanese · Beach snacks · Pool grill · Crepes and sweets
Official Red Sea Hotels page describes The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh as all-inclusive by the sea and lists multiple venues serving all-inclusive food and drinks, with some extra-charge outlets.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh?
Official Red Sea Hotels page describes The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh as all-inclusive by the sea and lists multiple venues serving all-inclusive food and drinks, with some extra-charge outlets.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room Garden ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
| Standard Room Garden ViewBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
More room options (4)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Garden, pool or sea view |
| Junior Suite | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Sea, garden or pool view |
| Family Room | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Garden view |
DeluxeRoom details for DeluxeSmall junior suite with balcony and sea, pool or garden view | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Official page describes eight freeform pools and also lists outdoor and infinity pool facilities.
The beach itself
Private Red Sea beachfront with jetty access; coral and reef access are a snorkeling advantage, but entry is mixed rather than a simple sandy walk-in.
- 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.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- No kids' club
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh have a kids' club, and from what age?
- No. The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh doesn't run a supervised kids' club. Plan on parent-supervised play.
- Is the beach at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh good for young children?
- The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.
Taking a group
Better for relaxed Red Sea beach and snorkeling groups than nightlife-focused travel.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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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 The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
- Nearest airport
- SSH · Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 25 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Al Fanar, Sharm El Sheikh 1, South Sinai Governorate 8762641, Egypt · +20 69 3666200
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
One of the 7 categories we score in the Palmprint file for The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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