Sharm Plaza Hotel *****

On its own private beach, with the Far-Garden coral reef directly off shore, the Sharm Plaza Hotel's multi-level layout on an incline to the terraced beach gives it the feel of a small village. Offering a wide range of facilities and restaurants, it has secluded and private areas for those who want to relax and unwind, and more lively areas around the main pool. Formerly known as the Crowne Plaza.

Located in El Pasha Bay, just 10km from the airport and 7km from Na’ama Bay, the resort centre of Sharm el Sheikh. A series of man-made sandy terraces with steps to shore level provide access to jetties across the coral foreshore. Jump off the jetties and you are directly at the Far Garden coral reef - making this an ideal location for snorkelling.

Set across 2 floors, in a number of adjacent buildings, the Sharm Plaza's 399 standard rooms and junior suites feature double or king size beds and are fully equipped with bath or shower, WC, air conditioning, satellite TV, radio, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Use of the telephone and mini-bar is payable locally.