The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 7.4. 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 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
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.
Who fits where at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
All 4 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Garden, pool or sea view |
| Junior Suite | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea, garden or pool view |
| Family Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Garden view |
| Deluxe | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 0 of 0 max
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.
- A la carte
- 5
- Bars and lounges
- 4
European, Mexican, Italian, Lebanese, Beach snacks, Pool grill, Crepes and sweets
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
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.
Before you book
What guests keep raising about The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh.
Most loved
2 themes- Red Sea views, gardens and pool variety
- Jetty access and snorkeling context
Most complained about
3 themes- Some rooms and facilities can feel dated
- Kids club is not currently operating
- All-inclusive has venue and drink limitations
Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so official, OTA and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.
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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- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
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
25 minutes from SSH
- Nearest airport
- SSH · Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
- Transfer
- 25 min · costs extra
- Address
- Al Fanar, Sharm El Sheikh 1, South Sinai Governorate 8762641, Egypt
- Phone
- +20 69 3666200
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
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
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into SSH, 25 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)How we scored The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
7 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 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
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningSeveral 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 liquorOfficial all-inclusive venues list standard drinks; premium branded bottles are not verified as included. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial page lists room service and breakfast in room as extra charge. | Costs extra |
| Wi-FiOfficial page lists free Wi-Fi in the lobby area. | Partly included |
| Motorized water sportsWatersports 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, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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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