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In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Grand Rotana Resort & Spa. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Condition & cleanliness and Location. The most common complaints: The Club Rotana option does not clearly outline which privileges are included.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa

5-Star Hotel

Surrounded by large tropical gardens with waterfalls and palm trees, this beach front, 5-star resort on Shark’s Bay offers a private beach, huge lagoon-style pool and a spa. Each room has a private balcony.

Each bright and airy room at the Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is equipped with modern furnishings. They have satellite TV and free tea and coffee facilities. They also feature views of the gardens, the pool or the Red Sea.

Guests can relax in the spa bath and sauna of the Grand Rotana's spa. Tennis courts and a gym equipped with cardio equipment and free weights are also available. The huge outdoor pool is the same size as 3 olympic-size pools.

Grand Rotana’s restaurant, Mezzaluna, offers authentic Italian specialities along with scenic views of the Red Sea. Silk Road offers a combination of Eastern and Western dishes. Exotic cocktails can be enjoyed at the various bars.

Grand Rotana Resort is a 15-minute drive from Sharm El Sheikh airport and Naama Bay. Soho Square is 10 minutes by car. A free shuttle to Naama Bay is available upon request.

5-Star Hotel
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
2.7 km to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh
3 km to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Beachfront
Private Beach
Free Wifi
Airport shuttle
Spa and wellness center
3 swimming pools

Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is well-suited to holidaymakers who value lush tropical gardens and extensive pool facilities. Guest feedback on the hotel is positive. Guests enjoy direct house reef access from a jetty, a large lagoon-style swimming pool, and seven distinct dining options. Potential drawbacks include dated room decor in certain wings, and guests may encounter crowded breakfast areas during the morning rush hours.

Situated on the shores of Shark's Bay in Sharm El Sheikh, Grand Rotana Resort & Spa combines coastal relaxation with extensive resort amenities. Its lush, palm-fringed grounds and coral reef access make it an appealing retreat for families and marine life enthusiasts. The property offers a self-contained vacation experience with diverse dining and wellness options.

Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 17 hotels we list in Sharm El Sheikh is 9.2.

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The 30-second verdict

  • The resort grounds feature over 2,000 palm trees and manicured gardens interspersed with water features. This creates a tranquil, oasis-like atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding desert landscape.
  • Guests enjoy direct access to a quiet stretch of sand along the Red Sea. The house reef offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving directly from the resort's private jetty.

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Should you book it?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is worth booking for guests who value diverse on-site dining options — but pick somewhere else if you demand highly contemporary, modern room decor.

Book it if you want

  • Guests who value diverse on-site dining options
  • Snorkellers wanting direct house reef access from a jetty
  • Travellers seeking a massive lagoon-style swimming pool

Pick somewhere else if

  • You demand highly contemporary, modern room decor
  • You dislike crowded breakfast areas during morning rush hours

Rooms & which one to pick

Our tip: Groups of ten should book the "Five Bedroom Villa - private Garden and Pool" which includes a private garden and private pool. Two guests should opt for the "Sea Front Room with Lounge Access" to get a sea front location and lounge access.

  • Panoramic Sea and Pool View Room1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 2sea viewpool view
  • Sea Front Room1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 2sea front
  • Sea Front One Bedroom Suite - Lounge Access1 king bedsleeps 2lounge access
  • Garden View Room2 twin beds or 1 full bedsleeps 2garden view
  • Sea View Room1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 2sea view
  • Sea Front Room with Lounge Access1 king bedsleeps 2lounge accesssea front
  • Grand Deluxe Double or Twin Room - Egyptians and Residents Only1 king bedsleeps 2Egyptians and residents only
  • Premium Double or Twin Room - Egyptians and Residents Only1 king bedsleeps 2Egyptians and residents only
  • Four Bedroom Villa - private Garden and Pool1 king bed, 1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 8private gardenprivate pool
  • Five Bedroom Villa - private Garden and Pool1 king bed, 1 king bed, 1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 10private gardenprivate pool
  • Garden view Room - Egyptian and Residents only1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 2Egyptians and residents onlygarden view
  • Sea view Room - Egyptian and Residents only1 king bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 2Egyptians and residents onlysea view

Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.

Prices at Grand Rotana Resort & Spa

When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,056 in total (€528 per night).

Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.

Typical price per night: €242. Lowest €187 (check-in 15 Sept), highest €1,179 (check-in 10 Nov).

Friday and Saturday check-ins cost about the same per night as the rest of the week.

Price per night for check-ins from 15 Sept to 12 Nov, measured daily by Tripplo for 2 nights and two adults, one month ahead.

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What guests say

Reviews from Google
2 months ago
“Amazing resort. The rooms were very clean and there was 24/7 room service. The rooms were also massive and would have been able to house a whole 2 extra people. My main shoutout is to the Italian restaurant a la carte, called mezzaluna. The staff were really nice and the food was extraordinary. We could have a 4 course meal for free included and each person got 2 a la cartes per person. An amazing experience that many other resorts wouldn't be able to provide. I definitely recommend taking the Italian one as it is extraordinary. The pool was also an incredible feat. It was the largest pool I have ever seen and didn't follow a strict shape but was more of a free pool with many islands and an incredible swim up bar. The beach was amazing also and had many different levels and I never had a difficulty in finding a place. There was a bar every 10 meters. The staff was very accommodating. The water itself was crystal clear and was home to thousands of different underwater species. Truly an incredible sight for scubadivers and snorkellers. The hotel provides many water activities such as water sports and diving. Scubadiving is hosted by PADI, the largest diving association.”
— Verified reviewer
2 months ago
“We had an amazing stay for 12 nights at rooms 1136&1137. The hotel has amazing facilities that made the stay unforgettable. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Special thanks to Mr. Bahaa, the event manager who is friendly and attentive to details. He excelled at everything and specially at handling the rush hour at the main restaurant, making sure the operation is effective and wait times are minimized. He has a unique way of handling entitled guests who believe the rules do not apply to them. The plams restaurant right at the sea is amazing experience to have daily lunch at, special thanks to Ebram whose service made the experience even more enjoyable. The housekeeping operation is fast, effective making the experience of returning each evening to a spotless cozy room amazing. Thanks Ahmed from housekeeping for a great job. The food is delicious with wide high-quality varities daily. All the chefs are amazing. overall stay is a definite 5 stars, few things can go better: - The beach instructions mentions that the beach is open till sunset, but at 6:45 pm the lifeguard starts whistling to get people out of the water, this is more than 1 hour before sunset. Specially in summer where heat in sharm.is extreme, the beach is more enjoyable after 5:30 pm when the the sun is not as strong - The animation team did a great job, specially Menna, but the Russian team members obviously preferred engaging exclusively with Russian guests.”
— Ashraf Abdelshakour
2 months ago
“We stayed at three different hotels during our vacation in Sharm El Sheikh, and Grand Rotana was the clear winner. The staff were exceptional—always smiling, friendly, and constantly checking if guests needed anything. Whenever we mentioned something that was missing, it was taken care of immediately. One of the highlights of our stay was the wonderful surprise they prepared for my niece on her birthday. Without us even asking, they brought her a birthday cake, which made her day so special and showed how much they care about their guests. The food was also the best we had during our trip. There was a huge variety of delicious dishes, and everything was fresh and well prepared. Thank you to the entire team at Grand Rotana for making our vacation so memorable. We truly appreciated your kindness and hospitality and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Sharm El Sheikh”
— Farah Hamadeh
2 months ago
“This hotel is truly a picturesque place to stay. It is both luxurious and comfortable, and the view to the ocean was truly magnificent. I had my advanced open water PADI diving course here, and the instructor was very helpful and informative. I also had a few extra dives including boat and shore dives,which were great. The diving team helped me feel more comfortable under the water. The food and drinks were delicious, with an extremely large selection in the all you can eat buffet. In addition to this, each room also received 4 a la carte slips, so we decided to try the Italian restaurant. It was delicious and the portions were huge, I had trouble finishing and even had to take the pizza home in a box. At the end they even wrote my name in ancient Egyptian characters wich was great. The staff were very kind and helpful, they asked us if everything was OK multiple times, which was great.”
— BluemoonX
3 months ago
“The location was perfect close to everything we wanted, especially Naama Bay and the airport, which helped us save both time and money for other activities. We were a group of five and booked two rooms in Building One. Our rooms had a beautiful view of the sea and the island to the left, and the beach was only a one minute walk away. The cleanliness was excellent. A special thanks to Ahmad, who quickly learned our schedule and always cleaned our room while we were out. Every time we came back, it felt like a brand-new room. His attention to detail made our stay even better. When it comes to value for money, this place is top-tier, which is why we’re already planning to visit again as soon as we can. The atmosphere was amazing, and the six days we spent there felt like only three hours. We barely remember everything we did without looking at our photos that’s how incredible the experience was. When it comes to noise, the resort was very peaceful. We were never disturbed, and it made our stay even more relaxing. A special thanks to the animation team for making our stay even more enjoyable. They were always full of energy and made every activity fun. We’d especially like to thank Eva, who was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. She spoke both Spanish and English fluently, which made us feel right at home and made communicating so easy. We truly appreciate everything she did and can’t wait to come back”
— Esam Shacker

What guests actually say

Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.

The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.

Food & restaurants

  • +Excellent and delicious food with a large selection
  • +Tasty dishes with plenty of choice
  • +Outstanding Italian restaurant with generous portions
”The food in particular was really tasty, with so much choice.” — guest, translated

Service & staff

  • +Truly amazing, welcoming, professional and helpful staff
  • +Exceptional service and very friendly pool and restaurant staff
  • +Fun animation team and daily activities
”The staff were truly amazing — welcoming, professional and always ready to help with a smile.” — guest, translated

Pools, beach & aquapark

  • +Perfect swimming pools
  • +Amazing house reef for snorkelling and a great on-site dive centre
  • +Plenty of sunbeds at the beach and pools
  • –Diving opportunities can be limited due to time restrictions
”Amazing house reef for snorkelling – and a great on-site dive centre.” — guest, translated

The rooms

  • +Very comfortable Club Rotana rooms with great sea views
  • +Wonderful upgrades to sea-view rooms
  • +Massive, clean rooms with comfy beds and pillows
  • –The Club Rotana option does not clearly outline which privileges are included
”The Club Rotana room was so comfortable, with a great sea view.” — guest, translated

Condition & cleanliness

  • +Extremely clean and pleasant resort
  • +The resort is clean throughout, including the rooms
”Amazing resort, calming, clean everywhere and great entertainment” — guest, translated

Location

  • +Picturesque resort surrounded by palm trees
  • +Magnificent ocean and sea views
  • +Conveniently located close to the pool, beach and restaurants
”This hotel is truly a picturesque place to stay. It is both luxurious and comfortable.” — guest, translated

Noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Grand Rotana Resort & Spa from the airport?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is 3 km from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).

How far is Grand Rotana Resort & Spa from the centre of Sharm El Sheikh?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is 2.7 km from the centre of Sharm El Sheikh.

How do guests rate Grand Rotana Resort & Spa?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on 12,138 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 777 guest reviews.

How many stars does Grand Rotana Resort & Spa have?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel.

What amenities does Grand Rotana Resort & Spa offer?

Grand Rotana Resort & Spa offers beachfront, private Beach, free Wifi, airport shuttle, spa and wellness center and 3 swimming pools.

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PO Box 296, Sharks Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt