In Our Opinion

A relaxed pink-and-peach resort styled on a Nubian village. It is renowned as a great place for beginner divers, even children, to take the plunge. The private sandy beach allows direct access to the sea for snorkelling.

Location

On the Red Sea at Sirena Beach, a 2 hour drive south of Hurghada, in El Quadim Bay. Deep-sea fish, barracuda, eagle rays and even dolphins are known to visit the bay.

Accommodation

250 rooms, satellite TV, air-conditioning, hairdryer, mini-bar, en-suite shower, private balcony or terrace with either sea or garden view.

Facilities

Restaurants and bars:

• Orangerie (main)
• Seagull's (a la carte)
• Abou Ahmed (seafood)
• Sirena bar
• Top Of The Rock bar
• Diver's Club
• Swim-Up bar
• Al Fresco pool terrace bar.

Sports:

• Two pools and two separate children's pools
• Private sandy beach
• Diving centre (diving must be pre-booked), diving directly from jetty or boat,
• Pedaloes and canoeing
• Tennis and squash courts
• Table tennis
• Billiards
• Wellness Centre with gym, sauna, whirlpool bath, massage
• Archery
• Horseriding
• Bicycles
• Quad bikes
• Jeep excursions
• Camel safaris into the desert

Plus:

• Children's club
• Arts and crafts centre
• Library
• Shops
• Bank
• Car rental

Entertainment: Theme nights including Oriental dinner show, Arabian dinner show, light animation programme, live music, and film shows.

Occasionally during the summer months May to October there is an open-air disco.