This isn't a personal recommendation as I haven't stayed there, so is only info gleaned from reading a lot of reviews/holiday forums. There is a hotel in Namma Bay called the Iberotel Lido, it's smaller than most of the hotels in Sharm, and I think only does Bed and Breakfast, but is in walking distance of all the bars and restaurants in Namma Bay.

This hotel is often recommeded to people whose requirements seem similar to yours.

There are a few other bed and breakfast hotels in Namma Bay as well such as Hilton, Marriot, Novotel, Maritm all the large chains really, but these are normally as large as the AI hotels.

That looks lovely, thank you. Unfortunately I can't seem to find it anywhere for the dates we want.

Can recommend the Novotel in Naama Bay. There are 2 hotels the Novotel on the prom next to the beach or the Novotel Palm over the road. The former especially is very small and ideally suited to couples. Being a small B&B it has a totally different atmosphere and clientele base to the large all inclusives. When I stayed there was some low key entertainment (singer I think) but its the sort of place where people tend to leave the hotel in the evening and take a stroll down the prom.

If you would like me to e-mail you some photos don't hesitate to pm me.

Regards, Caro

Thank you Caro.

We decided in the end that we really couldn't bear the thought of AI, and so instead are going to Morocco and have booked a week in a Riad which only has six bedrooms. Perfect for us.

I appreciate all the advice.

Sounds absolute heaven! Enjoy your holiday!
Regards Caro.