Gr
eat value ,excellent food,well maintained throughout, 10/10 for staff.

We've just returned from a week at the Club Magic. Flew with Thomsons from Birmingham - we were aware that Thomsons now don't do on flight entertainment and meals so that wasn't a problem and they did still offer hot snacks and drinks.
We arrived at the hotel 10pm, good efficient check in. We were told that the Magico buffet restuarant would be open for midnight snacks at 1130pm - we thought this was just on arrival days but it was every night. Small hot selection but perfectly ample and at least if you don't eat on the plane you'll know you'll still get fed!

We were in block 20, room 20111, garden view, with terrace, nice quiet area, not far to the relax pool. We would get up in the mornings and collect a latte to bring back to the room before breakfast. Yes the waiters do fret that you take the cups and glasses away but they got used to us doing it and we always stuck to our promise of bringing them back which was fine.
The room was a bit dark but this would probably be welcome in the height of summer. Plenty of light in the bathroom for putting make-up on etc. Fab shower, hairdryer OK but ladies if you have long hair take your own as it is slow. Nice flat screen TV, bed massive but quite hard. One of us slept well and the other didn't, so that's just personal preference.

The facilities really are all inclusive! Weve been to other AI hotels but everything was included here, Internet cafe, Al a carte restuarants, sporting equipment, the sauna and steam rooms in the wellbeing center including the weights. Only treatments were to be paid for (booked to your room) - an hour long full massage cost £40. On a par with British salons! The Eagles bar did do branded drinks also in the AI package if you didn't like the own brand. Wine was fine and the beach bar was the best for measures!

Food excellent - freshly cooked in front of your eyes morning, noon and night, salads, fruit etc. Cant understand people who say they couldn't find anything to eat! Different theme every night, we really looked forward to seeing how the staff had decorated the resturant out. Carved figures out of fruit and veg the norm. Be aware that it does shut at 9pm so if you are late you do have to rush as they do start moving the food prompltly - but hey...like we said its open again at 1130pm for midnight munchers. We tried the Thai resturant which was amazing. Wonderful service, huge portions in the evening and really good at lunchtimes too. A nicer romantic ambience than the main buffet also.

The pools were both in quite a bit of shade and we did witness a few arguments between people who were trying to cram themselves into the sunny pockets. We stayed at the beach which was gorgeous. Impeccably clean, with your own lounger and windbreaker, felt quite private and sun all day long! Water as you would expect, clean, with fishes but if you want to swim you need to go to the end of the jetty where the water is deeper (25m), so if not a strong swimmer stick to the pool. Beach is ideal for kiddies paddling but they would need sea socks as there are lots of rocks and corals in the shallows. If you still want to see the fishes but not confident snorkelling try the Seascope excursion, a submarine type boat for £35, amazing!

We went to Naama Bay on the shuttle bus, good value. Very commercial with all high street outlets, ie TGI Fridays, Hardrock cafe, Pacha etc. If you dont like hassle and bartering give it a miss but it is worth doing to experience true Egyptian modern life. Women can feel a little vulnerable if they are on their own but I felt fine with my partner who was a whizz at bartering and got some good deals and once I got into the swing of it I really enjoyed the bars, shisha pipes (non addictive, non harmful) and everyone was friendly.

We didn't experience much of the entertainment at the hotel but plenty did go to the ampitheatre where shows were put on and we didnt hear any negative comments.

For the money we paid it was excellent value for a good hotel, truly fully AI, guaranteed winter sunshine and well worth a visit. We would recommend it.

This was a lovely place to relax for winter sunshine at the end of January (23-28 during the day, good thick cardigan needed at night but we did not need our winter coats). The hotel was of a good clean standard, food was some of the best All Inclusive I've experienced in this price range. The chefs were cooking in small batches so it didnt seem to be sat around for long.

Great variety of places to relax during the day with plenty of pool area and beach area.

My top tips (1) use the cash currency converter machine in reception where I got 2 more egyptian pound to the sterling pound compared to the UK exchange rate. (2) If you suffer badly when bitten by insects like I do then use plenty of repellant - I didn't get bitten when I used it but that was after I'd made the mistake of staying for cocktails straight from the beach on the first night!

Went there prior to a cruise on 19 January 2012. Shown to room in Black 14 which was ideal as midway between beach and Reception/restaurant etc but beside the activity pool. We have been to Sharm in various Hotels but this was by far the best. The food was good and plentiful and you couldn't find something to your liking you are even fussier than me, the food was very good. The speciality restaurants were also excellant and it is no hasle to go to Guest services and book up for the next day.
Unfortuneately, the weather was not kind Red flags on the beach so no snorkelling for a couple of days and then it was too cold for me to swim( lots of others did). The nights were so cold and I had no winter clothes with me, however, the Hotel supplies blankets for the shows which were good. Special mention to the 2 slim young Canadian girl acrobats, who risked life and limb to entertain us. The animation team worked very hard and even though cold they led people up to dance in the open air and it was fun wrapped in a blanket.
The Rose wine was palatable so was the sparkling white wine and, if you drunk it, the gin but the rest of the spirits left a lot to be desired and it was pump lemonade and cola which smelled "fusty". The Thomson reps were fine but the Guest Services guy was a credit to Magic life as he went out of his way to help " technologically challenged" people like myself with the computers and the touch screen restaurant booking computer and always with a smile. We hope to return and have just a hotel stay next time as the freezing wind followed us on our cruise! at the hotel and beach we could find a place out of the cold wind.