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The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4
3,728 reviews on Google
8.0Out of 10
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Highlights

8 pools
Full-service spa
25 min from SSH

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

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Location

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Getting There
Nearest airport: SSH
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
25 min transfer
The Vibe
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Several a la carte venues serve all-inclusive food and drinks, while at least one Lebanese outlet is listed as extra charge.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
Official all-inclusive venues list standard drinks; premium branded bottles are not verified as included.
Partly included
Room service
Official page lists room service and breakfast in room as extra charge.
Costs extra
Wi-Fi
Official page lists free Wi-Fi in the lobby area.
Partly included
Motorized water sports
Watersports centre nearby is listed as extra charge.
Costs extra
Spa treatments
Costs extra
Airport transfers
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Standard Room
1 bedroom · Garden, pool or sea view
Junior Suite
1 bedroom · Sea, garden or pool view
Family Room
1 bedroom · Garden view
Deluxe
1 bedroom
Small junior suite with balcony and sea, pool or garden view

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

5 à la carte4 barsReservations at some venues 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.

Pools & waterplay

8 poolsSwim-up bar

Official page describes eight freeform pools and also lists outdoor and infinity pool facilities.

The beach itself

Swimmable — some wavesEntry varies along the shoreSnorkeling from shoreNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

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.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
No kids' club
Teen program
Not offered
Beach for young swimmers
Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Official page lists cots, outdoor playground, and family rooms, but says the kids club is currently not working and mini disco is under construction.

Questions parents ask

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.

Is there anything for teenagers at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh?

No dedicated teen program at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh — teens fall back on the pools, sports, and whatever independence you give them.

Do you need dinner reservations at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh?

At some restaurants — book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

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Group Travel

Bringing the whole crew to The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh?

Girlfriend trips, milestone birthdays, three generations under one roof — group logistics make or break the week. Here's how this resort handles them.

Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Low-key — quiet by late evening

Better for relaxed Red Sea beach and snorkeling groups than nightlife-focused travel.

Group policies vary by season and party size — confirm with the resort's group desk before booking.

The Palmprint file

How we scored The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.0/10
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Scores

Beach8.5
High
Food7.9
Medium
Service7.9
Medium
Rooms7.4
Medium
Pools8.7
High
Value8.0
Medium
Family6.8
Medium

What guests say

Most loved
  • Red Sea views, gardens and pool variety
  • Jetty access and snorkeling context
Most common complaints
  • 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.

The facts

182
Room Count
8
Number Of Pools
SpaBeachfrontSwim Up BarFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Snack Coverage: 8A La Carte Depth: 8.2Extra Charge Complexity: 6.2
Dining Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Beach
Snorkeling: 8.8Entry Caveat: 6.8Jetty Access: 8.4Private Beach: 8.6
Beach Reality Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Pools
Pool Bar: 8Pool Count: 8.8Infinity Pool: 8.2
Pool Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Rooms
Room Count: 7.5Family Rooms: 7.2Condition Variability: 6.6
Room Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, Kayak, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Value
Ai Scope: 8.4Snorkeling Value: 8.6Older Room Caveat: 6.4
Weighted Value Analysis · sources: Official, Kayak, Trip.com, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Family
Playground: 6.8Family Rooms: 7.4Kids Club Not Working Penalty: 4.5
Family Amenity Analysis · sources: Official, Booking, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Overall
Pool Count: 8Room Count: 182Family Program Gap: 5.8Official Ai Clarity: 8.8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Booking, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Trip.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-16
Service
Staff Sentiment: 8Language Support: 7.8Large Resort Operations: 7.2
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Booking, Trip.com · verified 2026-07-16

Sources

TripKayakGoogleRedditBookingOfficialTripadvisor

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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