The Novotel Sharm El Sheikh Beach Resort Hotel is an elegant property occupying a superb location on the picturesque Naama Bay in Sharm El Sheikh. The hotel has its own section of private beach and Naama Bay has a great beach, excellent diving, outstanding coral and reefs, varied restaurants and a lively nightlife. Sharm El Sheikh town centre is 20 minutes away and well worth a visit for its shops, restaurants, cafes and attractions. Surrounded by attractive gardens the Novotel Sharm Beach Hotel has a total of 197 rooms and suites, all of which feature air conditioning and satellite TV and most have a balcony or terrace with garden, pool or sea views. The hotel has a heated swimming pool and there are plenty of water sports available with extra charge. Guests can enjoy a Jacuzzi or hammam, work out in the fitness centre or play table tennis and volleyball. There is a playground for children, a main restaurant, one a la carte restaurant and a couple of bars. Entertainment continues into the evening with shows, cabaret and live music. Accomodation All have - bathroom/shower - WC - air conditioning – satellite TV - minibar - telephone - hairdryer - (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note that a visitor's visa may be required if you travel outside the Sinai desert and if you go diving or sightseeing outside Sharm El Sheikh. The visa will cost 10 GBP. Eating and Drinking The hotels main restaurant offers a breakfast and lunch buffet as well as themed evening dinners also buffet style. There is one a la carte restaurant, a cafe snack bar and the Bedu Bar which overlooks the promenade and sea. ALL-INCLUSIVE MEALS: Buffet breakfast, Coral Restaurant: 06:30 - 10:30 Buffet lunch, Coral Restaurant: 12:00 - 14:30 Afternoon tea and cakes, Pool Bar: 15:00 - 17:00 Ice cream, Pool Bar: 15:00 - 17:00 Buffet dinner, Coral Restaurant: 18:30 - 22:00 Guests may also dine once per stay at the a la carte restaurant on-site. DRINKS: Locally produced alcoholic and soft drinks are offered in all outlets during their individual opening hours as below: Pool Bar: 09:00 - 23:00 Beach Bar: 10:00 - sunset SPORTS AND LEISURE: A variety of sports and activities are offered as part of the all-inclusive package including gym, water aerobics, table tennis, dance lessons, beach volleyball and an evening entertainment programme. Swimming Pools The hotel has a swimming pool and a baby pool. The beach has windsurfing facilities and a snorkeling and scuba diving centre.