Pasha Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | (541) 362-3741
Short drive to Sharm El Sheikh's bustling tourist hub
Clean and
spacious rooms with furnished balconies or terraces
Seven swimming
pools including waterslides and an adult-only option
Six restaurants and 11 bars and lounges
Private beach with floating jetty to
edge of gorgeous coral reef
Spa with range of treatments, plus fitness center
Children-friendly
facilities include kids' club and playground
No in-room Wi-Fi
Some complaints of poor evening
entertainment
Large grounds means lots of
walking
Some food and drink items not covered by all-inclusive rates
The upscale Reef Oasis
Blue Bay Resort is a vast, all-inclusive complex overlooking the
Red Sea and a short drive from Sharm El Sheikh's Naama Bay. Its 696 spacious, beachy rooms have private balconies or terraces, while the abundant restaurants and bars offer a good range of
eating options including Italian, French, and seafood. A mixture of family-friendly facilities and adult-only
sections also means both kids and couples can be kept happy. The choice of pools is impressive with seven options including an adult-only pool and one with waterslides, and though the beach is artificial, it is pleasant and offers a floating jetty and a beautiful coral reef. For a natural beach and more attractive gardens, travelers should consider the
nearby Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort -- though note that it's not all-inclusive.
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Scene
Large family-friendly resort set in sprawling gardens overlooking Red Sea
Arriving along a
gently curving, palm-lined driveway, guests pass under a grand perimeter
entrance and roll up to the imposing lobby of the Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort.
Marble-clad columns support a domed glass ceiling that pours sunlight on to
the elegant water feature below. The resort is huge, even by Sharm El Sheikh standards, comprising almost 700 rooms spread around its many whitewashed
low-rise buildings. The sprawling complex -- made up of numerous sun terraces
and an abundance of pools -- slopes down to the resort's sandy, man-made beach
that overlooks the coral reef just off shore. While the grounds are not as
lushly maintained as some (though will mature and fill out more over time), there are still plenty of tropical plants and even a
garden where guests can plant a tree. Clientele are a broad mix of couples of
all ages as well as a good share of families with kids.
Location
Overlooking Gardens Bay, a short drive from Sharm El Sheikh's bustling tourist center
The hotel is part
of a stretch of Sharm El Sheikh resorts overlooking Gardens Bay on the southern
tip of the Sinai Peninsula. There's little within walking distance, but Naama
Bay -- Sharm El Sheikh's central tourist hub full of restaurants, bars, and
buzzing nightlife -- is just a seven-minute drive from the resort. The Sharm El
Sheikh International Airport is about a 10-minute drive away, while the area's
second entertainment and nightlife center -- Soho Square -- is around the same
distance and the hotel offers a free shuttle service.
Rooms
Spacious, beachy rooms with decent amenities and furnished patios, though no Wi-Fi
The hotel has 696
air-conditioned rooms, all of which are clean and spacious with modern
furnishings, tiled floors, and contemporary art. The dark wood furniture contrasts with a beachy color palette of whites and blues. Rooms open to a furnished balcony or
terrace with garden, pool, or sea views while amenities include tea/coffee
facilities, mini-fridges (though they must be self-stocked), and flat-screen TVs with
satellite channels, but there's no Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are functional and well-maintained with walk-in showers (or shower/tub combos) and
wall-mounted hairdryers -- bathrobes and slippers are also provided.
Features
Excellent range of pools and superb snorkeling, a man-made beach, and ample restaurants and bars
As you'd expect
from a resort this size, there's a wealth of eating and drinking options
available. While most meals are served buffet-style in the main Bay
View restaurant, there are also several a la carte options including
Italian, French, and seafood (though mainly just for dinner and reservations
are needed). A wide selection of bars are also on-site, from a 24-hour
Caribbean themed bar to a piano lounge and poolside bar.The choice of
pools is outstanding, with seven in all ranging from an infinity pool
overlooking the sea, to an adult-only pool, and the family-friendly aqua park pool
with three waterslides. While the beach is more of a sandy terrace with loungers,
it is a pleasant place to unwind and has a floating jetty to help snorkelers
explore the gorgeous coral reef. A PADI-certified dive school also means guests
can learn to scuba, while less demanding time can be spent in the hotel spa.
Children are well catered for with a kids' club, playground, and splash pools.
Evening entertainment is also put on in the arena or at the beach, though it's low-key and not all guests find it to their taste. There's also a spa on-site offering a range of treatments, as well as a large fitness center equipped with modern machines, tennis courts, and beach volleyball.
All-Inclusive / Food
Covers range of dining options and self-stocked in-room minibar
The all-inclusive
plan includes buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the main Bay
View restaurant, while the Sea Breeze also provides breakfast
and lunch. A la carte eateries are open for dinner (with reservations required; some items are charged). Unlimited locally produced alcoholic and soft drinks are
served by the glass, though wine is only with dinner. Some guests find the local cocktail choices too limited and the prices for imported alcohol too expensive. Hot snacks are also offered in
the afternoon and drink tokens are provided to fill the in-room mini-fridge. Ice cream around the pool is for an extra fee, as are fresh fruit juices at breakfast, an unpleasant surprise that may make you feel nickel-and-dimed.
