Grand Oasis Resort
This is my second visit to Grand Oasis Resort — we stayed here last June with the family, and decided to come back in August this year, just the three of us. Despite it being one of the hottest months, the experience was still excellent. We arrived in Sharm El Sheikh without any delays, and were swiftly transferred to the hotel — it's actually the first on the airport pickup list, which made getting there super easy. The front desk staff, Sasha (Samuel), was incredibly warm and attentive. He remembered our previous visit and greeted us like old friends. While he handled our documents and voucher, he kindly suggested we head to the restaurant for lunch first while he got everything ready. We asked to be placed in the main building, on the second floor near the pool, but he recommended the third floor instead, saying the view would be better — and he wasn’t wrong. The view from our room was fantastic: directly overlooking both the pool and the sea. The room itself was standard, slightly worn but fully functional. Everything worked except the air conditioning — the airflow speed couldn’t be adjusted. After reporting it, a technician came by, fiddled with the control panel, but didn’t fix anything. We just repositioned the blinds properly and that solved it. For the third guest, they set up a fold-out bed — not a flimsy one, but a real, full-sized mattress, just a bit lower and slightly smaller. The mattress was firmer too, but still comfortable enough. One minor issue: the balcony door latch is different and doesn’t close securely if you’re not careful — I’ve included a photo for reference. What really stood out was the housekeeping. Our cleaner, Ahmed Asaad, was outstanding. Not only did he keep the room spotless, but he’d regularly check in to ask if we needed anything extra. Towels, linens, toiletries, tea supplies — all restocked without reminders. He speaks limited Russian, but English works fine, and Google Translate gets us through smoothly. Location-wise, staying in the main building was perfect — short walk to the lobby and restaurants without braving the August heat. The beach is a bit farther, but there’s a fun slide down, and we were happy to use the two new golf carts this year. It feels like management is finally addressing past issues. The grounds are lush and well-maintained — gardeners are active early in the morning, trimming, mowing, watering, but never intrusive. The beach area hasn’t changed much. Some lounge chairs are still broken, and the first-tier platform near the entrance (before the frog pond) could use an upgrade. But even at 10 a.m., we always found space — usually three spots side by side on the first row, and more available higher up. The pontoon is clearly outdated — it’s wobbling badly and needs replacing. There are still people walking around trying to hook guests into tours or spa packages, and photographers (or their assistants) offer styled photoshoots. No pressure, though. The beach bar remains unchanged — Ziad and Mina, the bartenders, are friendly and willing to make any drink request. If you're hoping for a quiet, low-key moment on the sand, you'll find it easier than expected. Overall, great value, relaxed vibe, ideal for families or small groups.
