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18 years 11 months ago
The staff where great and could not do enough for you.
The rooms were large and any problems dealt with immediately pool was large with more than enough sun bed's the second day the pool attendant knew where you liked to sit and would put towels on them.
The food was basic except for xmas when they put on a great buffet with a two hour floor show.
the saga rep was one of the best we have ever had and we have travelled the world.
The rooms were large and any problems dealt with immediately pool was large with more than enough sun bed's the second day the pool attendant knew where you liked to sit and would put towels on them.
The food was basic except for xmas when they put on a great buffet with a two hour floor show.
the saga rep was one of the best we have ever had and we have travelled the world.
Travel operator: Saga
19 years 1 month ago
The hotel is kept very clean and the overall condition is good.
Grouting in bathrooms and around pool a bit poor but only what you would expect from a 3* hotel. Rooms were cleaned every day and fresh towels provided. Towels and sheets not the crisp white Egyptian cotton I would have expected.
The food in the hotel is average, breakfasts international but good toast, cereal and omelette's available. Very good lunch with pizza and chicken nuggets available for children. We were disappointed with the evening meal as it was much the same as the lunch menu with the addition of 2 inedible soups.
The staff are obviously very pound of the food and it is some times a little uncomfortable walking past each item and shaking your head only to reach the end of the selection and have an empty plate. But on the whole our family did not go hungry.
The staff are very, very friendly. At times a little to friendly with our petite blond 5 year old child
Grouting in bathrooms and around pool a bit poor but only what you would expect from a 3* hotel. Rooms were cleaned every day and fresh towels provided. Towels and sheets not the crisp white Egyptian cotton I would have expected.
The food in the hotel is average, breakfasts international but good toast, cereal and omelette's available. Very good lunch with pizza and chicken nuggets available for children. We were disappointed with the evening meal as it was much the same as the lunch menu with the addition of 2 inedible soups.
The staff are obviously very pound of the food and it is some times a little uncomfortable walking past each item and shaking your head only to reach the end of the selection and have an empty plate. But on the whole our family did not go hungry.
The staff are very, very friendly. At times a little to friendly with our petite blond 5 year old child
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
19 years 2 months ago
We stayed in The Viva Sharm hotel on bed & breakfast basis. We booked a late deal and this was allocated on arrival.
We found the hotel very clean and the staff extremely friendly. The location of the hotel is nice and quiet with convenient shuttle bus to both local beaches an town. we were lucky enough to find a good taxi driver outside the hotel who became our personal chauffeur and tour guide
The staff are extremely polite and friendly and very willing to help.
Looking forward to staying at Viva Sharm again next year
We found the hotel very clean and the staff extremely friendly. The location of the hotel is nice and quiet with convenient shuttle bus to both local beaches an town. we were lucky enough to find a good taxi driver outside the hotel who became our personal chauffeur and tour guide
The staff are extremely polite and friendly and very willing to help.
Looking forward to staying at Viva Sharm again next year
Travel operator: Airtours
Recommended
19 years 2 months ago
The hotel generally on the whole was kept clean and tidy.
The bar area looked a bit "dirty" I thought.
The cleaners who did our room did an impeccable job. On our last night there were rose petals on our beds which was a really lovely gesture.
The food in the hotel is ok, when we were there they had "brainy" rice! The food is lovely and tasty, I have to say probably because they haven't heard of MSG or additives or preservatives or flavourings etc! So it was very nice. The only comment I would make is that on a Friday (I think) they have a fish night, EVERYTHING was fish based, apart from the salad and veg etc. So if you are a vegetarian or allergic to fish and the like you might want to consider eating elsewhere for that night!
I didn't think it was particularly geared up for vegetarians at all, but they are quite a new hotel so I am sure they will learn by the comments that the guests have.
The location of the hotel was fine, as someone said earlier, there is an awful lot of building work going on up Motel Street but nothing which will affect your stay.
The staff were very helpful, personally didn't have any problems with the manager, he wanted my friend to stay (he's a guy by the way)on there.
The entertainment didn't exist, apart from a belly dancer for 10 minutes whilst you ate and the massage is a poolside massage on a table, cant comment much about that as didn't have one.
I would definitely go back to this hotel even if it was just to see if the pool guy has learnt anymore rhyming slang. Ahh bless.
The bar area looked a bit "dirty" I thought.
The cleaners who did our room did an impeccable job. On our last night there were rose petals on our beds which was a really lovely gesture.
The food in the hotel is ok, when we were there they had "brainy" rice! The food is lovely and tasty, I have to say probably because they haven't heard of MSG or additives or preservatives or flavourings etc! So it was very nice. The only comment I would make is that on a Friday (I think) they have a fish night, EVERYTHING was fish based, apart from the salad and veg etc. So if you are a vegetarian or allergic to fish and the like you might want to consider eating elsewhere for that night!
I didn't think it was particularly geared up for vegetarians at all, but they are quite a new hotel so I am sure they will learn by the comments that the guests have.
The location of the hotel was fine, as someone said earlier, there is an awful lot of building work going on up Motel Street but nothing which will affect your stay.
The staff were very helpful, personally didn't have any problems with the manager, he wanted my friend to stay (he's a guy by the way)on there.
The entertainment didn't exist, apart from a belly dancer for 10 minutes whilst you ate and the massage is a poolside massage on a table, cant comment much about that as didn't have one.
I would definitely go back to this hotel even if it was just to see if the pool guy has learnt anymore rhyming slang. Ahh bless.
Travel operator: Going Places
Recommended
19 years 2 months ago
Have just completed a superb two week break at this hotel and we couldn't have chosen better.
We knew we would be away from the nightlife, that there was restricted entertainment but that is just what we wanted.
The hotel was spotless, including the kitchens which my husband (as a retired Master Craftsman Chef) was given the opportunity to visit.
The variety of food on offer was excellent, bearing in mind that the hotel was catering for an international client
We knew we would be away from the nightlife, that there was restricted entertainment but that is just what we wanted.
The hotel was spotless, including the kitchens which my husband (as a retired Master Craftsman Chef) was given the opportunity to visit.
The variety of food on offer was excellent, bearing in mind that the hotel was catering for an international client
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
We stayed for a 2wk all inclusive holiday and after 3 days wanted to come home! The Hotel cater for b&b half board and all inclusive which does not work!
On arrival the evening meal was bird tongue soup! Stuffed peppers and no alternative for children! There is no snacks but if you wish you can order them from snack bar and pay extra!!
Even all inclusive guests! Never even had any ice creams for children! We booked from Airtours 2005 brochure and the discription didnt match our hotel at all it promised 2 restuarants and there was 1!
Games room was one pool table in the bar! To name but a few differences! The management were rude although all other staff were friendly esp the chap cleaning our rooms and the pool guy!
Our rep was very un helpful even when we rang the 24hr helpline!
There was no entertainment to speak of 2 nights a week for 10 mins whilst you eat! Location was ok and this Hotel could be very nice but alot need to change first!
On arrival the evening meal was bird tongue soup! Stuffed peppers and no alternative for children! There is no snacks but if you wish you can order them from snack bar and pay extra!!
Even all inclusive guests! Never even had any ice creams for children! We booked from Airtours 2005 brochure and the discription didnt match our hotel at all it promised 2 restuarants and there was 1!
Games room was one pool table in the bar! To name but a few differences! The management were rude although all other staff were friendly esp the chap cleaning our rooms and the pool guy!
Our rep was very un helpful even when we rang the 24hr helpline!
There was no entertainment to speak of 2 nights a week for 10 mins whilst you eat! Location was ok and this Hotel could be very nice but alot need to change first!
Travel operator: Airtours
19 years 4 months ago
Myself and 3 friends atayed at the Viva sharm for two weeks in July.
Firstly the hotel was very much mis- advertised in the brochure. We booked the holiday just after Christmas, in the Brochure it says there is a Gym, the gym was not even built by the time we got there. it also said that there were two restaurants when there was only 1. Regular themed evening shows.... there was absolutely no evening entertainment apart from a belly dancer for ten minutes twice a week in the restaurant.
Other then this the hotel was lovely.
The staff were very helpful and very friendly.
I found no problem with the food although people did complain that there wasnt much selection. On the second week they introduced a childrens menu with pizza, chips, burgers and chicken burgers ( which most of the adults ate as well).
I found the hotel very clean and comfortable, the rooms were spacious and cleaned every day.
The pools were nice and you could get fresh towels from the "towel Guy" everyday.
This hotel is very nice, it is three star and so you get what is needed, food, drink, a good bed.
We enjoyed our time there and met lots of lovely people... oh and if you get the chance have the coffee scrub and the massage!!!!!
Firstly the hotel was very much mis- advertised in the brochure. We booked the holiday just after Christmas, in the Brochure it says there is a Gym, the gym was not even built by the time we got there. it also said that there were two restaurants when there was only 1. Regular themed evening shows.... there was absolutely no evening entertainment apart from a belly dancer for ten minutes twice a week in the restaurant.
Other then this the hotel was lovely.
The staff were very helpful and very friendly.
I found no problem with the food although people did complain that there wasnt much selection. On the second week they introduced a childrens menu with pizza, chips, burgers and chicken burgers ( which most of the adults ate as well).
I found the hotel very clean and comfortable, the rooms were spacious and cleaned every day.
The pools were nice and you could get fresh towels from the "towel Guy" everyday.
This hotel is very nice, it is three star and so you get what is needed, food, drink, a good bed.
We enjoyed our time there and met lots of lovely people... oh and if you get the chance have the coffee scrub and the massage!!!!!
Travel operator: My Travel/ Airtours
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
I went to the Viva Sharm Hotel in April of this year on honeymoon and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
When staying at the Viva Sharm you are a short taxi ride to the nearest two towns Namma Bay and Old Sharm. The Hotel also runs a free bus to these areas and to many of the local beaches. A taxi will cost between 20-25 Egyptian pounds or
When staying at the Viva Sharm you are a short taxi ride to the nearest two towns Namma Bay and Old Sharm. The Hotel also runs a free bus to these areas and to many of the local beaches. A taxi will cost between 20-25 Egyptian pounds or
Travel operator: Airtours- My Travel
Recommended
22 years 5 months ago
Stayed here June 2005.
Rooms cleaned to very high standard each day. Very effective air conditioning. Fridges in rooms handy for 1/2 board.
Wide range of buffet food but not much fruit. Free safety deposit boxes. No need to take towels as room towels changed each day and free beach towels from pool man.
Building work next door but no trouble as they don't have even a concrete mixer. As a veteran of Majorca in the 70s it really is no problem - more a laugh. No noise at all at night - no dogs!! Occasional niff of sewers which I tracked down not to the system but the piped water the gardeners use. Steer clear.
The biggest joy was the staff. Reception, cleaner, pool man, waiters, gardeners and Well Centre staff. Very efficient and most helpful.
Learn a few bits of Arabic and they will teach you more.
Rooms cleaned to very high standard each day. Very effective air conditioning. Fridges in rooms handy for 1/2 board.
Wide range of buffet food but not much fruit. Free safety deposit boxes. No need to take towels as room towels changed each day and free beach towels from pool man.
Building work next door but no trouble as they don't have even a concrete mixer. As a veteran of Majorca in the 70s it really is no problem - more a laugh. No noise at all at night - no dogs!! Occasional niff of sewers which I tracked down not to the system but the piped water the gardeners use. Steer clear.
The biggest joy was the staff. Reception, cleaner, pool man, waiters, gardeners and Well Centre staff. Very efficient and most helpful.
Learn a few bits of Arabic and they will teach you more.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
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