Official Rating - 3*+ - Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / All InclusiveAl Diwan is located in the beautiful Sharks bay area only 10 min drive to Neema bay and 20 min to old Sharm.. The hotel is built in typical Moorish style with well landscaped grounds. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere with its gardens and spaces rooms. Guests will leave the Al Diwan having experienced the warm Egyptian hospitality in a traditional Arabic style.
AccommodationThe hotel has a total of 151 rooms divided into 14 rooms with two separate bed rooms and a living room with a sofa bed with balcony overlooking the pool or the lush gardens; 37 rooms with a bed room and living room with a sofa bed also with balcony; 100 twin rooms some with balcony or panoramic windows. All rooms have satellite TV and fridge with individual air condition all and shower.
Food & Beverage There are two mini restaurants in the hotel, the Doima restaurant buffet style and the Nubian village open air restaurant with buffet style in an authentic Nubian atmosphere. The hotel offers 2 bars, the 24 hours lobby bar and the pool bar and terrace.
All Inclusive Food & Drinks The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:00-10:00), lunch (13:00-15:00) and dinner (19:30-21:30), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. During meals whiskey, beer and wine are offered. Also at the disposal of the AI guests are two more restaurants; Dolma - Oriental, open air Nubian. Snacks such as pizza and sandwiches are available between 12:00 & 13:00 at the Dolma bar as well as tea & coffee time with English cake from 17:00-18:00. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like spirits, soft drinks and mineral water are served by the glass at the bars from 10:00-22:00.
Sports & LeisureAt Al Diwan guest can play darts or backgammon or billiards. There are two outdoor swimming pools including a children?s pool. There is a diving centre within the hotel. Massage is available in the tent around the pool (with charge).
All Inclusive Sports & EntertainmentLeisure facilities at the hotel include billiards, an oriental show once weekly and DJ every day.
Chargeable ExtrasCocktails, fresh juices, imported alcoholic drinks and safety deposit boxes at the reception are available at a charge.
Facilities & ServicesConcierge, safety deposit boxes with charge, on call doctor, laundry, valet service and car rental.
Useful Information on DistancesThere is a shuttle bus from the hotel to the beach and from the beach to the hotel free from the hotel to Neema Bay and back payable. The hotel is 5 km from the airport and 2 km from the beautiful Sharks bay beach with its excellent snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach.
Entry RequirementsOn entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is ?10 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. Travel on excursions outside the peninsula, the visitor?s visa is a requirement. We recommend that you see your Medhotels rep on arrival, and they will assist you with obtaining the visa.
Reps Opinion
Al Diwan is a great hotel for families due to its large rooms, or couples that want to enjoy a relaxing stay in the lovely grounds and intimate atmosphere of this almost boutique hotel. The hotel?s staff is committed to ensure that the guests have a memorable stay.