By: Munaza Kazmi
Tranquility, Entertaining, Peace or Fun! what are you looking for this holiday season? What if this all comes together at one place! On the tranquil shores of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt a truly exciting seafront location, with private beach of 450 meters, a spectacular pool surrounded by a lush tropical landscape with over 2000 palm trees, beautiful lawns packed with flowers of several kinds and color making the air as a flowery mist, Grand as its name Grand Rotana Resort and Spa a luxury beachfront resort is today’s Family first choice. With a distance of just 8 km from Sharm El Sheikh International airport, as well as with easy access to the major tourist attractions makes Rotana a much more convenient as well.
The Resort offers 526 luxurious hotel rooms, suites and Club Rotana Executive hotel rooms and suites. Moreover, there’re 9 Royal villas of 4 & 5 bedrooms with private gardens and swimming pools, hence once can enjoy the luxury in absolute isolation. Although, all rooms and suites feature a private balcony or terrace overlooking the shinning Tiran Island on the Red Sea or the Resort’s own magnificent gardens. Let’s say a beautiful morning you woke up to witness the Sun came bathing from the Red Sea or an evening enjoying a cup of tea while finding the sun hiding behind the gigantic palm trees.
However, all hotel rooms & suites have a bright interior with natural wood finishes and comfortable contemporary furnishings. Designed for maximum comfort and privacy, most hotel rooms feature sofas, secluded terraces, or balconies with garden view of the beautiful landscape, in addition to free high-speed internet access.
Moreover, there’s free Wi-Fi in public areas, lobby, food & beverage outlets, and recreation areas, hence you can connect with your family and friends where ever you are.
For dining and entertainment, in the resort you can find 10 restaurants, bars and cafes serving the delicious food with big smiles. Let’s say;
The giant RAMSES is an all-day restaurant, where you will find yourself enjoying lavish buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with attractive views of hotel and sea. Flavors including local, Mediterranean, and Far east.
Feeling like something Italian, try MEZZALUNA ITALIAN RESTURANT, and savor your tongue with cheesy flavors of Milan along the fresh mist from the Red Sea.
Who can forget the conquest of spices, that lead to the Europe conquer the Mughal Empire, however Indian spice have its own flavor which no one can match or if tried once can never be forgotten, possibility this would be the reason of Rotana’s signature restaurant Silk Road, where Eastern flavors create absolute magic. It focusses 3 live kitchens featuring in Indian, Chinese and Thai.
Then comes C-LIDO perfectly setting in one of hotels lawn in the close proximity of beach overlooking the spectacular views of Tiran Island. It’s a cool place to serve yourself with fresh cocktails and delightful snacks.
On the beachfront is THE PALMS BAR & GRILL serving BBQ, seafood “Catch of the day” mixed grill which is their specialty, crispy salads, and exotic cocktails throughout the day.
Grand Rotana Resort & Spa has a stunning pool, traversed with the giant palm trees, while kids are enjoying water activities, you can soak in sun or take a relaxing water therapy in the nearby Infinity Pool with refreshing drink or appetizers from the AQUARIUS POOL BAR.
Or you can try DUKE’S ENGLISH PUB right next to the pool with its solid old wood furnishing, presenting contemporary International cuisine.
Well you are in Egypt, so let’s travel in the time and experience the Ancient Egypt! Come with me to relish the ISIS LOUNGE, carefully designed with ancient décor, fabrics and furniture, exhibiting their local culture infused with the spellbinding aromas of the past. A cup of coffee in this enchanted lounge is a must go.
SKY LOUNGE lusters during late hours, normally till mid night, it’s an outdoor magical majlis offering a wide selection of shishas, Arabic teas and flavored vodkas, complemented by Oriental mezza and hot snacks. Moreover, the friendly hotel entertainers perform something unusual every night to cheer up their beloved guest. During my stay, I trilled watching the fire show, magical performances, live music and the Egyptian famous Belly dance.
When one has several delicious options at every hour of the day, our mind rans towards calculating the Carb intake. The Bodylines Wellness & Fitness Centre at Grand Rotana Resort & Spa features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and their award-winning Zen the Spa, offers you tranquility and pure relaxation to balance your mind, body, and soul.
Moreover, for recreation there’s The Scorpion Dive Center for diving and snorkeling, there is a completely different world underneath our feet, floating colors and kind. Or you can play tennis, while the kids get distracted in the Kids Club or very often there’s some sort of game or activity arranged in the wallyball area, in addition to the live performance. Or the calming beach is always a best option.
There’s much to engage oneself, from relaxing to playing to dancing, however my favorite was to sit by the sea by watching the moon slowly melting in the dark Red sea.