Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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The Concorde El Salam Sharm El Sheik overlooks the Gulf of Aquaba and the Red Sea, which is widely recognized as the best dive site in the world. Located in the Shark Bay, the hotel features many restaurants, sports activities and entertainment. loading...
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Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh Reviews
" well another holiday all done and... "
Submitted By: Mr J Fosbury
well another holiday all done and dusted, what can i say, fab food good staff, entertainment realy needs a good looking at same old stuff! this is now my 57 trip to sharm diving, Mr samir hotel manager, outstanding, marine divers is a must, ask to speak to karim,sherrife,tarik, good diving good saftey, but remember drink loads of water, stay out of sun when you can, be freindly to the staff, especaily raffat pool bar,
see you all in october, have funn dive safe,
jeyson
see you all in october, have funn dive safe,
jeyson
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" we have just come back and had a... "
Submitted By: Mrs T Giles
we have just come back and had a fantastic holiday wasnt resdy to leave even after 2 weeks went to the main pool for the first few days then as there were 8 of us and some had a bit of a bad stomach we stayed around the smaller pool right outside our room the temperature was 52degrees some days the 2 people running the pool mohammed and mustafa made the holiday nothing was too much trouble for them in the resteraunt the staff were very helpful as we had 2 people with health problems as soon as the staff seen they were trying to carry anything they were straight there to help the rooms were cleaned every day food was very good a good selection entertainment a bit repetative but your on holiday so you make your own we will definatley go back there
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" The holiday was amazing and im... "
Submitted By: Miss H K
The holiday was amazing and im writing this review just to dispel the myths of other reviews that we've read. We booked last minute and checked out the hotel reviews days before we were due to leave and it didn't look promising! But we couldnt have been more wrong. The red sea is amazing and one of the most beautiful places that exists. The hotel on the whole was fine for us, as other reviews suggest the hotel is split in two, one part is the 'sport' and the other part is the 'main' but there really isnt much difference other than the main is a lot busier and is closer to the beach. However from the sport it is only a 10 min walk or 5 min free shuttle bus ride. The room was lovely, had a nice balcony view and everywhere was clean. Our only disappointment was with Thomas Cook and the repetitve food. Althought the buffet was nice for the first two nights, it did become a bit bland in the end! The other problem was our rep was rubbish, he was never contactable and on the last day they picked us up two hours late - which was a tad stressful. Other than that the holiday was amazing and the hotel was better than we could ever have imagined!
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" The Concord sport was everything we... "
Submitted By: Miss B Bradford
The Concord sport was everything we wanted and expected in a 4 * all inc hotel.
The facilities were supurb. Two massive pools to choose from at either the sport or the main hotel nr the beach. This meant you could pick and choose depending on your mood. The entertainment at the pools and beach was lively - not to our choice - stretches in 36 degree heat - but each to their own!
The food in the hotel was lovely - lots of salads, vegs, always a choice of carbs and meat dishes to keep you amused. The waiter service was receptive & speedy. Make sure you ask what is included - more than you think is. Eat at the pool side bars for lunch to mix it up from the buffet. Eat the icecream, drink the water in vast quantities!
The evening entertainment was repetivtive - so don't spend too many nights just in the hotel - the love songs can get a bit too much! But the spinny man was fun to watch. Get a shisha as its a laugh and a bargin from the dude with the fez hat!
Go diving its amazing - go snorkling its wonderful.
Take as much money as you would need back at home for eves out and day-to-day luxuries. A taxi into Narma bay is E£60 through the hotel - and E£50 from narma bay back home. The night life isn't massive - but it's enough to have some good nights out. Pasha is awesome - wear beach wear on thursdays! Camel bar is a good laugh with live ent most nights.
Thomas cook generally were average. The reps think that they should tell you what you need to kow, but 9/10 the things they tell you aren't correct. They get you to the airport with WAY too much time - perhaps they have a contract with the shops there - so you buy more stuff! We had 3hrs to wait - then a delay of 3hrs! Ahh. But nothing could spoil the wonderful 7 days me and my friend had in Sharm. :)
Enjoy.
The facilities were supurb. Two massive pools to choose from at either the sport or the main hotel nr the beach. This meant you could pick and choose depending on your mood. The entertainment at the pools and beach was lively - not to our choice - stretches in 36 degree heat - but each to their own!
The food in the hotel was lovely - lots of salads, vegs, always a choice of carbs and meat dishes to keep you amused. The waiter service was receptive & speedy. Make sure you ask what is included - more than you think is. Eat at the pool side bars for lunch to mix it up from the buffet. Eat the icecream, drink the water in vast quantities!
The evening entertainment was repetivtive - so don't spend too many nights just in the hotel - the love songs can get a bit too much! But the spinny man was fun to watch. Get a shisha as its a laugh and a bargin from the dude with the fez hat!
Go diving its amazing - go snorkling its wonderful.
Take as much money as you would need back at home for eves out and day-to-day luxuries. A taxi into Narma bay is E£60 through the hotel - and E£50 from narma bay back home. The night life isn't massive - but it's enough to have some good nights out. Pasha is awesome - wear beach wear on thursdays! Camel bar is a good laugh with live ent most nights.
Thomas cook generally were average. The reps think that they should tell you what you need to kow, but 9/10 the things they tell you aren't correct. They get you to the airport with WAY too much time - perhaps they have a contract with the shops there - so you buy more stuff! We had 3hrs to wait - then a delay of 3hrs! Ahh. But nothing could spoil the wonderful 7 days me and my friend had in Sharm. :)
Enjoy.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" the best hoilday i have ever been on.... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Bunyan
the best hoilday i have ever been on. it was clean and welcomeing. all the staff were lovely. am looking forward to coming back in aurgust this year
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" My girlfriend and i spent two weeks... "
Submitted By: Mr Stewart
My girlfriend and i spent two weeks in this resort last year. It was the best holiday i have ever been on. Those who say otherwise clearly dont know what they are talking about.The rooms were great, cleaned thoroughly each day and the poll etc was spotless. The heat was incredible, and the food was fine! We visited cairo to see the pyramids and had lunch on the river nile.......... what a day! I hope you dont listen to any bad comments about the hotel or egypt, as this was the best two weeks of my life! I will definetly be returning....... possibly on my honeymoon!!
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" returned on 20 march 2008 great hotel... "
Submitted By: Mr P Stockton
returned on 20 march 2008 great hotel excellent staff great position food excellent the only downfall was traveling with first choice they from now on will be my last choice. the plane was like a cattle truck seats that close you couldnt move staff were terrible food bad. apart from that sharm el sheikh in the area where we stayed was stunning very clean.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" I have just returned from Egypt today... "
Submitted By: Mr Jeyson Fosbury
I have just returned from Egypt today 15/02/08. The concord is a 5 star rated hotel in Egypt, until you have seen other hotels, then you will realise how good the Concorde is, English people expect to much! it is not an English hotel!
The rooms are clean, food is great, house keeping is fantastic. Marine divers on the beach are first class diving guides, as for the sports side of the hotel. I would double check with the travel agent, as there are the ones that DONT inform you that its a totally different hotel to the main one,
This is my 9th stay at this hotel, would recommend to anyone,
I have stayed in other hotels around Egypt over the past 8 years (41 trips).
If you find you have a problem then ASK for help, dont scream shout be calm.
Its a stunning country, enjoy have funn!
Drink water everyday,
And not to much alchol in the day time,
Eat every day!
They are great people,
jeyson
bsac diver
The rooms are clean, food is great, house keeping is fantastic. Marine divers on the beach are first class diving guides, as for the sports side of the hotel. I would double check with the travel agent, as there are the ones that DONT inform you that its a totally different hotel to the main one,
This is my 9th stay at this hotel, would recommend to anyone,
I have stayed in other hotels around Egypt over the past 8 years (41 trips).
If you find you have a problem then ASK for help, dont scream shout be calm.
Its a stunning country, enjoy have funn!
Drink water everyday,
And not to much alchol in the day time,
Eat every day!
They are great people,
jeyson
bsac diver
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" we have just come back from a week at... "
Submitted By: Miss D Garlick
we have just come back from a week at the hotel and could not fault a thing, the room was always cleand to a high standard. the food was fantastic there was so much choice and a differnt meal every night, there was always food to suit everyone, and what surprised me was they had a carvery aswell. the staff are so friendly and do not stop helping you, we have never been to a place where the staff are so curtious and friendly.
we enjoyed it so m uch that we are returning for 2 weeks in august.
The only thing i would say was when booking the holiday make sure that you stress you want to be placed in the main hotel and not the sport hotel as it is across the road from the airport!
very very satisfied.
we enjoyed it so m uch that we are returning for 2 weeks in august.
The only thing i would say was when booking the holiday make sure that you stress you want to be placed in the main hotel and not the sport hotel as it is across the road from the airport!
very very satisfied.
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Just been reading the reviews on this... "
Submitted By: Mr P Roxby
Just been reading the reviews on this hotel I went there last year and it’s not as bad as some people are making out. The entertainment wasn't the best but you have got to make the most of what’s available. Join in the competitions if not only to make them more interesting and be sure to beat the Russians ha-ha. We won a few of the prizes for the activities; free horse riding, ice skating, free meal at the Italian and best of all free scuba diving lessons.
The food was ok I'm a fussy eater and I managed to eat ok. I tried things I'd never eaten before and got away with them. There was 9 of us in our party and nobody took ill other than the normal dodgy belly that had nothing to do with the amount of food and drink and too much sun hahaha;)
The all inclusive did stop at 11pm but if you were good to the waiters they were good to you, we were still getting drinks well after and if we were in the main reception bar we would order a few extra drinks at 11pm so our table was full and we were given the nickname of the greedy English ha-ha.
The rooms were ideal for the amount of time we used them sleeping and washing in that’s about it. The cleaner was round every day and used to leave animals on our bed every day.
The airport never bothered any of us yeah you can hear the planes take off but it’s not as often as people say and it last for a couple of seconds!
You have to go on trips out please note yeah if you book through the travel agents it will cost you a lot more. If you book through any of the lads around the pool keep it to yourself they're doing you a favour and could get them the sack if they find out. We went to the dolphin show, Cairo by air, quad biking (was superb) even my wife did it and loved it. And best of all was the was scuba diving in the red sea wow! I can’t swim very well but still did it with a life jacket on.
Everyone of us had a great time and all would go back but maybe to a different hotel just for experience ages ranged from 16 to 61 in our group.
The food was ok I'm a fussy eater and I managed to eat ok. I tried things I'd never eaten before and got away with them. There was 9 of us in our party and nobody took ill other than the normal dodgy belly that had nothing to do with the amount of food and drink and too much sun hahaha;)
The all inclusive did stop at 11pm but if you were good to the waiters they were good to you, we were still getting drinks well after and if we were in the main reception bar we would order a few extra drinks at 11pm so our table was full and we were given the nickname of the greedy English ha-ha.
The rooms were ideal for the amount of time we used them sleeping and washing in that’s about it. The cleaner was round every day and used to leave animals on our bed every day.
The airport never bothered any of us yeah you can hear the planes take off but it’s not as often as people say and it last for a couple of seconds!
You have to go on trips out please note yeah if you book through the travel agents it will cost you a lot more. If you book through any of the lads around the pool keep it to yourself they're doing you a favour and could get them the sack if they find out. We went to the dolphin show, Cairo by air, quad biking (was superb) even my wife did it and loved it. And best of all was the was scuba diving in the red sea wow! I can’t swim very well but still did it with a life jacket on.
Everyone of us had a great time and all would go back but maybe to a different hotel just for experience ages ranged from 16 to 61 in our group.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" My husband and l had the best time... "
Submitted By: Mrs Z Turner
My husband and l had the best time ever, what can I say only get on the phone to book for your summer holiday or any time for that.
The food was excellent, the people were the most friendliest we have ever met. We stayed in the main complex and it was spotless, cleaned every day. The bed was massive, what a wonderful room we stayed in overlooking the gardens.
Don't believe what people say go and see for yourself its fantastic. We did not get bored once, ok the entertainment was a bit naff but your on holiday make your own we did.
The only thing my husband sulked about was the all inclusive stopped to early you are just getting into the swing of things and yes you have to pay, we are not being tight but holidays are expensive things I cannot see why it can't 24hrs as it is in the Caribbean. Well I sound boring now so go for it, not only for couples a great place for the kids and the snorkelling is the best.
The food was excellent, the people were the most friendliest we have ever met. We stayed in the main complex and it was spotless, cleaned every day. The bed was massive, what a wonderful room we stayed in overlooking the gardens.
Don't believe what people say go and see for yourself its fantastic. We did not get bored once, ok the entertainment was a bit naff but your on holiday make your own we did.
The only thing my husband sulked about was the all inclusive stopped to early you are just getting into the swing of things and yes you have to pay, we are not being tight but holidays are expensive things I cannot see why it can't 24hrs as it is in the Caribbean. Well I sound boring now so go for it, not only for couples a great place for the kids and the snorkelling is the best.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We were very disappointed in the... "
Submitted By: Mrs M K Burns
We were very disappointed in the Concorde Sport Hotel. What was booked as a fortnight in a 5 star hotel for £2,500 for 2 turned out to be a glorified holiday camp.
We were across the road from a very busy airport nonstop departures and arrivals I felt sick some mornings with the smell of aviation fuel.
The dining room was more like a school dining hall. for this price I expected water service.
The pools were not emptied once the whole fortnight we stayed and with so many children there this should have been a priority We stayed out of pools!
I had a massage in the massage "hut" poolside. This facility should have been in the main building. One side of hut was open for all to see. Full of flies. Nowhere to put belongings and the staff had no washing facilities between clients. Just so long as they got your money.
We certainly won’t be back nor will we be recommending this place to anyone.
We were across the road from a very busy airport nonstop departures and arrivals I felt sick some mornings with the smell of aviation fuel.
The dining room was more like a school dining hall. for this price I expected water service.
The pools were not emptied once the whole fortnight we stayed and with so many children there this should have been a priority We stayed out of pools!
I had a massage in the massage "hut" poolside. This facility should have been in the main building. One side of hut was open for all to see. Full of flies. Nowhere to put belongings and the staff had no washing facilities between clients. Just so long as they got your money.
We certainly won’t be back nor will we be recommending this place to anyone.
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" Me and my boyfriend stayed in the... "
Submitted By: Miss K Morton
Me and my boyfriend stayed in the Sports sectionl, it was very nice and very clean we also had a pool view. The food and entertainment were also very good however if you are staying for more than one week all inclusive then everything and I mean everything is repeated the second week.
There was a shuttle bus to the Concorde main hotel which came about every 5-10mins and the journey was only about 5mins so we went to the main hotel nearly every day for the infinity pool and the beach however you have to go early (about 9:30am) to get a lounger.
I would also advise you to tip the waiters and cleaner as your drinks will be constantly topped up all night and your room will be spotless, we had a problem with our air conditioning but one word with the cleaner and it was sorted that day so we were very pleased.
We also went on a few excursions to a water park which was great, we also went to a dolphin show that was also very good although take plenty of water and sun cream as it is in the middle of the day and outside. The other trip we did was a submarine/boat trip round the coast which we booked from the hotel its like a glass bottom boat however you go into the hull where there are seats and windows on the side, this was fantastic as we still got to see the great marine life without going scuba diving.
Overall the holiday was great and I would recommend going!
*** Don't go on a speed boat trip to Tiran Island (they sell the trips on the beach) as they managed to crash us on top of a coral reef in the middle of the sea we were just lucky there was another boat nearby that we could follow just in case we sank and they didn't apologise when we were back on land. ***
There was a shuttle bus to the Concorde main hotel which came about every 5-10mins and the journey was only about 5mins so we went to the main hotel nearly every day for the infinity pool and the beach however you have to go early (about 9:30am) to get a lounger.
I would also advise you to tip the waiters and cleaner as your drinks will be constantly topped up all night and your room will be spotless, we had a problem with our air conditioning but one word with the cleaner and it was sorted that day so we were very pleased.
We also went on a few excursions to a water park which was great, we also went to a dolphin show that was also very good although take plenty of water and sun cream as it is in the middle of the day and outside. The other trip we did was a submarine/boat trip round the coast which we booked from the hotel its like a glass bottom boat however you go into the hull where there are seats and windows on the side, this was fantastic as we still got to see the great marine life without going scuba diving.
Overall the holiday was great and I would recommend going!
*** Don't go on a speed boat trip to Tiran Island (they sell the trips on the beach) as they managed to crash us on top of a coral reef in the middle of the sea we were just lucky there was another boat nearby that we could follow just in case we sank and they didn't apologise when we were back on land. ***
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" What a great hotel, I think I read... "
Submitted By: Mrs LM Tutin
What a great hotel, I think I read every review under the sun to find the right hotel for us, and it was even better than we thought.
It was picture postcard views of the infinity pool and sea, the weather was amazing - the food was great too, please do not listen to the people saying bad things, it was great, lots of choice and no bad tums all week.
The all inclusive does stop at 11pm as we expected, but after long day trips out and long days on the pool loungers, we were fit to drop at that time anyway so did not affect us at all.
The staff were so friendly too and made it feel like home.
We have been all over the world on luxury holidays, and picked this one as we needed a cheap and cheerful this year to save some pennies - and to be honest it was one of the best we have had! Even better being cheaper and shorter flight and better weather than Mexico last year! Def going back... Wish it could be tomorrow though!
It was picture postcard views of the infinity pool and sea, the weather was amazing - the food was great too, please do not listen to the people saying bad things, it was great, lots of choice and no bad tums all week.
The all inclusive does stop at 11pm as we expected, but after long day trips out and long days on the pool loungers, we were fit to drop at that time anyway so did not affect us at all.
The staff were so friendly too and made it feel like home.
We have been all over the world on luxury holidays, and picked this one as we needed a cheap and cheerful this year to save some pennies - and to be honest it was one of the best we have had! Even better being cheaper and shorter flight and better weather than Mexico last year! Def going back... Wish it could be tomorrow though!
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
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We were a family of 4 with 2 grown up children aged 18 and 16. Nama Bay was everything you could want from a large resort
Hotel nightclub was very good particularly enjoyed the Monday night beach party.
Hotel was spotless, the staff never stoped cleaning, sometimes well into the night.
Pool great, snorkelling fantastic, entertainment ranged from accebtible to very entertaining. Made some nice friends
Its a pity the all inclusive stoped at 23.00 as the disco was opening. Travelled with First Choice, lucky to have an upgraded flight on the way out, not so lucky on the way back. no leg room and no entertainment. Sort your act out First choice.