Royal Rojana Resort

, Sharm El Sheikh
5 star
Shark's Bay Cliff, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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There was good points and bad points...
9 / 10
Jan 2008, Miss N Pickering

There was good points and bad points about the hotel, as many have already said; mainly Russians. The atmosphere was Russian based, for example the shows at night, the games and music.
The staff were excellent and treated you like royalty! Whatever you wanted you got. We even kept in touch with some off the staff and hopefully will see them again sometime.
I would definitely recommend it! Great relaxing place to go for any age!

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:First Choice

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We were disappointed at the quality...
5 / 10
Oct 2007, Ms S.J Hulson

We were disappointed at the quality of the hotel, after being informed that this was 5*, as it certainly did not feel like it. After reading the reviews today, it captured accurately our views regarding the accommodation (pity we did not read them before we went, but this was a last minute booking and we have only just got access to the internet at home).
Very few English. Charged for bottled water and ice creams for example, which did not really meet our expectations of all inclusive. Staff were very friendly and attentive, but reception and management were rude and unhelpful.
Room kept clean and tidy for us, with a few special touches. We were all ill and our daughter spent two days in bed. It was great having our own coral reef and nearby beach and snorkelling was fabulous. Highly unlikely that we would return to this hotel, but made the best of the holiday and overall we enjoyed our stay.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Med Hotels

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We stayed here for one week for our...
8 / 10
Sep 2007, Miss C Thomason

We stayed here for one week for our honeymoon, before we went here we read all the reviews and we were not looking forward to it, but we really had wonderful time. We found all the staff so helpful, they can’t do enough to help you.
The rooms were cleaned every day, clean towels every day and bed sheets too.
Food wise they do cater a lot for the Russians but there was plenty of choice, the only thing I can say is make sure you take diarrhoea tablets with you, my husband suffered with an upset stomach quite bad but I was fine, think it may of been the ice cubes as they use their own water.
We did not do much travelling while there as it was our first time to Sharm it is such a beautiful place and some of the fish you see are amazing, it was about 48 degrees while we were there very very hot.
Overall we had a brilliant time and we will return maybe we will try a different hotel next time, but I would recommend this hotel to anyone great value for money.
Just a small tip they do not accept Egyptian money in the hotel its mainly American dollars and Euros so just take a bit of each if you can or you can use English money.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Thomas Cook

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The hotel is situated about 5 minutes...
5 / 10
Aug 2007, Mr I Madden

The hotel is situated about 5 minutes from the airport and cannot be faulted for the cleanliness and help offered by the staff, however, the management are less than interested in sorting any problems.
The hotel is suited towards Russian guests who make up the majority. All of the entertainment and any announcements are made for them and English guests are left wondering what is going on.
The all inclusive side of the hotel is a myth, this is basically a full board hotel with drinks thrown in. No drinks can be obtained after 2300 and have to be paid for on a bill which has to be settled the minute you reach a $50 limit. The hotel will not accept Egyptian currency. Ice cream by the pool must be paid for!!!
The food is basic with different themed nights; however, the Italian restaurant only opens on 4 nights, one of which has to be paid for. The fish restaurant has also to be paid for, leaving basically the main hotel and a barbecue to eat.
If you are looking for a basic holiday with no thrills this is the place. We will not go back.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Libra Holidays

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Old fashioned hotel, in need of...
1 / 10
Aug 2007, Ms T Cogswell

Old fashioned hotel, in need of modernisation certainly not a 5* quality.
Basic food hygiene and quality very poor with cross contamination very evident as food was transported from main hotel restaurant to other on-site restaurants in the back of an open pick up truck (same one as used to carry dirty bed linen from apartments) ... raw meat stacked next to salad etc.
Cockroaches in rooms (even though daily sprayed with insecticide).
Whilst we were there someone had emptied their bowel in the swimming pool - the staff were not in the least bit interested and let everyone carry on swimming (without removing the faeces) and just opted to turn up the chlorine level overnight.
Management disinterested in any protests that were raised instead tried to deny / hide any allegations. We found the management generally difficult to deal with, however the main staff were all quite friendly and willing to help where they could.
Hotel predominantly catered for Eastern Europeans (who are apparently less fussy than us westerners or so we were informed by Food & Beverage Manager - when asked why we weren't eating the food provided). Approx 95% Eastern 5% Western.
Nearest decent place to eat was some 20 mins away in Nama Bay so not only did we have to pay for all inclusive, but also had to pay for a taxi and alternative food......
Would not recommend this hotel to anyone under the current conditions that we encountered.
The only good thing about this resort was the weather and the snorkelling!

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Med Hotels

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Never again! What a stunning setting...
3 / 10
Apr 2007, Mrs S Turner

Never again!
What a stunning setting - absolutely gorgeous overlooking Sharks Bay. However, no mention was made about the hills, and this is definitely not a hotel for the disabled or anyone who has any type of mobility problems.
The staff were fantastic - very helpful and very friendly, but management were very difficult to deal with.
Although they have several restaurants, you cannot move food from one restaurant or another. My son is a fussy eater and wanted to eat a pizza from the Italian restaurant in the Grill restaurant so that he could eat with the rest of the family.
This was refused! If you want a pizza, you have to eat in the Italian restaurant or starve!
This hotel was set up for the Russians who made up about 95% of the guests. The other 5% was varied. The food was poor as it was predominately for the Russians - I could not even tell you what some of it was!
There were several families who were all inclusive, who visited McDonalds for lunch and then one of the restaurants in Naama Bay for dinner - all at extra expense.
This hotel was not of a 5* standard - more like 3*!
Unfortunately, 5 days after our arrival, we could not take any more and moved to another hotel.
Rating for this hotel is 3 out of 10 - a point each for the cleanliness, friendliness & setting.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Med Hotels Imperial Travel

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The hotel staff were very polite and...
2 / 10
Apr 2007, Mrs A Scargill

The hotel staff were very polite and obliging. The food was very basic with lots of salads only 3 types of 'meat'- fish, chicken and beef.
The chicken was very rarely cooked. The crockery was chipped as were the glasses.
Very hilly and not ideal for people who have mobility problems. The music around the pool was very loud at times and no chance of afternoon siestas.
Entertainment was very basic with 2 singers alternating evenings.
The Italian restaurant was very nice and a change from the main restaurant.
Not many English people mainly Russians.
Yes it was all inclusive but they take your bands off you at 12 noon on the day you leave so you cannot access the bar for drinks or pay for them, as the hotel does not accept Egyptian currency.
We suffered poorly tummy's, infact a mild dose of food poisoning only 3 days into our holiday.
Nearest place was 20 minutes away in a taxi and it costs £10 return. No shops nearby.
Very close to the airport.
Ideal for snorkelling and diving. Nowhere to walk.
Naama bay is nearest place and the Egyptians wanting you to go in their shops all the time. A lot of tat watch out, and don't forget to barter.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

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As I had only read one review about...
7 / 10
Mar 2007, Mrs P Franklin

As I had only read one review about this hotel before I went and that was not good, I was very concerned but I have to say, all doubts were dismissed after spending a few days there.
This hotel is certainly not a 5* more a 3*, it is a little dated and in need of some general refurbishment.
Considering the price I paid it was value for money.
Nevertheless, I must stress the cleanliness of the hotel is not to be faulted, every day and we were given fresh sheets and towels and our room was spotless, if a tip is given to the cleaner early in the holiday you every need will be catered for.
They work long hours with very little pay but they always manage a smile for you.
The food was good but you have to remember they have to cater for a few different nationalities; mostly Russians who seem to devour food at an enormous rate!
As a lot of English people are not very adventurous when it comes to food so perhaps some might say it was boring, no English fish and chips here.
The food was hot and well presented and we never experienced any tummy upsets throughout our stay.
There are three other restaurants, the Italian and the Baywatch serving meals al fresco, and the Seafood restaurant at an extra charge.
It was my birthday when we were there and the head waiter wanted to do a party with a cake for me with some of the friends we had made at no extra charge. The staff could not do enough for my husband and myself and other English people we had met there.
The beaches are very poor mostly of shingle, the main beach is very crowded with too many sun beds but there is a smaller beach further up the resort which is very quiet.
There are numerous pools but the entertainment staff tend to play the music a little too loud so an afternoon siesta is out of the question.
The only fault I have (apart from too many rude Russians) is that the hotel is slightly out of the way; Naama Bay is about ½ hour in a taxi or the hotel bus and most nights we went there, as the hotel entertainment is not too good.
I met a lot of English people who would come again to this hotel, including myself and my husband.

  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Med Hotels

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