Otium Golden Hotel (Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt): description, reviews, photos

If you are planning to relax in hospitable Egypt and are looking for an inexpensive but comfortable hotel, then as an option for a stay we suggest to consider Otium Golden 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh).

Location

This hotel complex is located half a kilometer from the Red Sea in Om El Sid. The distance to Naama Bay is 7 kilometers, and the airport of Sharm El Sheikh is 20 kilometers away.

Egypt, Hotel Otium Golden (Sharm El Sheikh): description, photo

This resort hotel complex was built in 2005. The last renovation was carried out here recently, in 2015. The hotel's own area is 34.5 thousand square meters. Meters. The housing stock is represented by 250 standard rooms located in the main two-storey building, two additional two-storey blocks and 22 villas. The guests of Otium Golden (Sharm El Sheikh) can partially use the infrastructure of two neighboring hotels that are part of the same Otium network - Amphoras Sharm and Aloha Sharm.

In the territory of the hotel complex we are considering there are two large swimming pools. One of them is heated in the winter. In each pool there is a shallow section for children. Water slides are also available, which children over 10 years old can use. The hotel has a gym, volleyball court, sauna, children's playground, currency exchange, laundry, shops and parking. During the day, animators work here. And they entertain not only adults (aqua aerobics, yoga, darts, volleyball, tennis, bocce, various competitions), but also children (mini-club and mini-disco). In the evenings in the amphitheater shows are held with the participation of invited artists.

The food here is organized according to the "ol inclusive" system. Three times a day guests can eat at the main restaurant. There are also theme nights. The Altxandrina restaurant also serves a brunch, pizza and a variety of snacks throughout the day. In addition, the hotel has several bars, one of which is located right in the pool.

"Otium Hotel Golden" (Sharm El-Sheikh): reviews of Russian tourists

As you know, going on vacation, it is very important not to make a mistake with the choice of the hotel. After all, no one wants to spend the long-awaited vacation in an uncomfortable hotel with a bad service. That is why modern travelers not only study the official description of hotels and are interested in the opinion of travel agents, but also try to get acquainted with the reviews of real people who have recently visited this or that place. This approach allows you to form a more complete and close to the real state of affairs impression. Therefore, to save your time, we bring to your attention the generalized comments of our compatriots concerning their stay at the Hotel Otium Golden (Sharm El Sheikh). Reviews of tourists, we will notice at once, in overwhelming majority are positive character. So, travelers believe that the hotel is well suited to its price and category. But we'll figure it out in more detail.

Number of rooms, territory

As for the apartments offered to the guests, in general, almost all of them were satisfied with them. According to our compatriots, the rooms here are quite spacious, bright and cozy, they are decorated in an oriental style, like the whole hotel. True, as tourists say, not all apartments have balconies, but this has not become a serious problem. The rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay - comfortable furniture, telephone, TV with five Russian-language channels, air conditioning, bathroom with shower. Furniture and appliances are not new, but everything is in good and working condition. If there is a breakdown, then after contacting the reception the fault will be eliminated as soon as possible.

As for the territory of "Otium Hotel Golden" (Sharm El Sheikh), the travelers found it not very big, but very beautiful, well-groomed and competently planned. In their reviews, some tourists are advised to settle in the central building if possible. In this case, you will go close to all the main infrastructure - restaurant and pool.

Moving in, cleaning

Since this hotel is quite popular with tourists from Russia and CIS countries, almost always it is filled almost 100%. Therefore, as our compatriots note, when arriving at the hotel in the morning, it is not necessary to count on early settling in most cases. However, you do not have to sit at the reception and wait for you to prepare a room. After all, immediately after the arrival you will wear a bracelet, and you will be able to use the entire infrastructure of the hotel.

As for cleaning, in general, most of the guests were satisfied with its quality. True, some guests complained that sometimes they forgot to change towels or bed linen. But these problems could easily be solved by applying on the floor to the cleaner or by notifying the reception.

Food

This issue often causes a lot of controversy among holidaymakers. And it concerns hotels not only in Egypt, but also in other countries of the world. In relation to the same "Otium Golden" (Sharm El-Sheikh), a photo of which can be seen in this article, most of the guests were still satisfied with the level of catering. According to them, the choice of dishes here was quite diverse for a four-star hotel. True, meat was not so much as some would like, but it did not become any serious problem, as it was always possible to taste dishes from poultry, fish and seafood. In addition, there were always several types of soups, snacks, salads, fresh fruits, differently cooked vegetables (steamed, grilled, etc.), baked goods and delicious sweets on the buffet. And, as the guests note, there were dishes of both oriental cuisine (with a variety of seasonings), and customary for our compatriots. So everyone could find their own food in accordance with their taste preferences.

Sea

As Otium Golden Hotel is not located on the first line, it does not have its own beach. But its guests can freely use the beaches of two hotels, which are part of the same hotel chain "Otium". At the same time, all infrastructure (sun loungers, umbrellas, a bar, snack bar, water park, etc.) is free for them. As our compatriots note, from the hotel to the sea you can walk unhurried step for 10-15 minutes. However, in the heat, it is not always pleasant. But you can always get to the beach on the hotel's free shuttle bus. It runs between the hotel and the beach from morning till evening.

The beach here is sandy. You can enter the sea both from the shore and from the pier. Nearby there is a coral reef. So be sure to bring a snorkeling mask with you.