Reviews of Tropicana Rosetta Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

We arrived at the Rosetta rather...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2005

Tour Operator:

Med Hotels

Submitted By:

Mrs B J Key

Comments:

We arrived at the Rosetta rather wary as it was only just after the terrible bombings had happened in Sharm, But after a brief trip from Cyprus to Egypt, the year before, we had already fell in love with the place. The Rosetta is a three star hotel, after dropping people off at other hotels, ours looked a bit dated, but from walking into reception we were treated to five, six, seven, star hospitality by the fantastic staff there.



It is a huge hotel with a lot of steps, Our room was (half way up mount Sinai) we joked, but the view was amazing and well worth the hike. Rooms are basic, but spotless as the cleaner's work from morning to night for seventeen UK pence an hour. (Please tip them.” it’s nothing to you" but it's what they live on). There's a British pub outside the hotel, great place to chill ,or to start off before walking into Naama Bay which is five minutes walk if you cut across the road and walk down the beach way.



Naama Bay is buzzing, too many bar's and restaurants to mention, but the steak's at the Danneer were brill, We stayed B&B at the hotel because the quality of food and the prices in Naama Bay were excellent, Walking around you do get a bit of hassle (come into my shop etc) A few word's of Arabic work's wonder's, La felous means no money, La shokrun means no thank you. They just laughed at my Arabic with a Yorkshire accent. Even put their hand's in there pocket's to give me some money.



We did the trip to Luxor, booked it with an agent in Naama Bay, a lot cheaper than holiday rep's, and do haggle, it's expected. If you want to see the real Egypt then Luxor or Cairo is a must, it is a long tiring day, but standing in Tutankhamen’s tomb is " hair's at the back of the neck time" And if you decide on Cairo, which we did the year before, you can't believe your actually stood looking at the pyramids. In Sharm we went snorkeling amazing, a few feet off the beach and you’re surrounded by every sort of fish imaginable.



If your really brave swim out further and you could end up swimming with tuna fish (my husband did, I'm not that brave, as they are huge). After day's snorkeling and night's out in Naama Bay, it was back to the Rosetta, the twenty four hour lobby bar was lethal, that's why I can't comment on the hotel food, as we never made it to breakfast. When our last day came we were almost in tears at leaving the friend's we had made there, all the staff waved us off from the hotel.



To sum things up, Egypt is still a developing country so if you want posh then book the Hilton or if you want shiny and new, then go to Florida, if you accept the culture and take time to talk to the friendly people, then I'm sure you will be hooked like us.

Just returned from Naama bay for...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2006

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mrs V J Brown

Comments:

Just returned from Naama bay for our honeymoon and would definitely recommend visiting here! We were there for ten days, but could have easily stayed another week. The snorkelling is amazing! The hotel staff were more than happy to help when and wherever they could and the hotel itself was spotless as were the pools. The only niggle I had was the breakfasts, but I think this is down to personal choice! A great holiday.

Excellent hotel, excellent...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2005

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss V Watson

Comments:

Excellent hotel, excellent resort. Would advise anyone to go there. Very hot. Beautiful place and very clean. All the people/staff were very friendly.



We were there when the bomb went off but we still managed to have a great time. Going back again this year.



Hottest place I have ever been but that’s what made my holiday worth while. Can't wait to go back and have all the food and sun again.

Rather wary about the resort...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2005

Tour Operator:

Olympic Holidays

Submitted By:

Mrs L Caulfield

Comments:

Rather wary about the resort before we left the U.K, but when we arrived we truly did find paradise. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the hotel was spotlessly clean, the breakfast was really varied and a large selection (something to suit everybody) the waiters were really attentive.



The rooms were really well equipped, the fridge was a godsend. The mini-market was well stocked. The variety of swimming pools was really nice, you could use a different pool each day. The trips were really good value for money especially swimming with dolphins (£60) for a thoroughly exciting time.



The main area of Naama Bay was only a short stroll away with plenty of bars, restaurants and good selection of shops. Overall the holiday was fantastic, we planned to return at Christmas (though we were put off by the bombings, we will definitely be returning sometime this year can't wait.

Just returned from a superb week...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2005

Tour Operator:

Med Hotels

Submitted By:

Mr Steve Atherton

Comments:

Just returned from a superb week in Naama Bay with the family. Weather was first class, just the tonic for getting ready for the summer back in the UK.



Other updates relating to Sharm El Sheikh all do it justice so no need to add further on this. Specifically regarding the Rosetta Hotel, the following plus and negative points shaped my overall rating of 8/10:



Positives



Good location if looking to be close to Naama, which we were given the family were not keen to stay put in one location/complex all week;



Clean & functional facilities within the hotel, including 5 pools spread throughout the complex. All suiting different needs;



As with most hotels in this area, the staff are generally keen to please and help



Negatives



Room facilities were well used and tired, albeit functional and clean.



To go to the beach or into Naama @ night, family had to run the gauntlet of crossing a busy dual carriageway / main road outside the hotel. One to watch if you have very young children;



We paid for half board but after the 3rd night and an increasing ‘groundhog’ day view of the fare on offer, we decided to start eating out in Naama itself to give us more variety and enjoyment. For all of us, by the 3rd night we had become fed up with the same type of bulk produced food, although it was presented well and was perfectly edible. If school dinners are your thing, then this Egyptian variation will be fine. If not, go for B&B only. :-)

I can’t get over just how...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2004

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mrs T Baker

Comments:

I can’t get over just how perfect this holiday was! The hotel, the staff, the weather (52"), the food just couldn’t have been better. The only slight niggle (and I mean TINY) was the main road. Could be a nightmare to cross!



We were treated as though we were royalty all the time, & there was always someone around to see to your every need. They all seem to really like the English! The snorkelling was out of this world & the Bedouin night was brilliant. Everybody should do it! We probably stayed in the best part of the Hotel, just past the on site mini market. It had the largest of the 4 (or 5) pools,& a really good pool & snack bar. The farthest from the main reception, but that was no problem, and there was a larger mini market just around the corner! Bit of a steep walk back after a night out, but as long as your shoes weren’t too slippy it was fine.



Quite a few security guards, but they were unobtrusive & really friendly. Made you feel quite safe really!!

Could not have wished for a...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jul 2004

Tour Operator:

Sunset

Submitted By:

Mrs A Martin

Comments:

Could not have wished for a better holiday. the hotel is basic but very clean. the staff treat you like royalty and could not be any more friendly and helpful.



The rep(Danielle) was brilliant and everything was very well organised including all the trips.



The resort is good and eating out is very cheap and the sea certainly does not let you down.



Take plenty of sun cream as the weather is extremely hot( 40c+)the sea is around 24c.

Excellent hotel, very clean,...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jun 2004

Tour Operator:

Airtours

Submitted By:

Mr A Lunn

Comments:

Excellent hotel, very clean, with a choice of 4 pools. Quite a variety at breakfast but not much English food - omelettes and toast is all you’ll get - unless you like spicy sausages and pastries. We never felt ill from eating here, even drank the watery orange juice! Although the evening meal here is reportedly naff, recommend the Shanghai Chinese also on site. Drinks in reception bar £1.50 for a large Stella.

Kids club is good but gets hot in there. A long walk if you are in the section up past the mini market - but it’s a nicer pool up there. Bring non-slip shoes - I slipped on the steps and down the ramps three times and it hurts! Not rubber ones - my husbands pool shoes melted from the hot floors and beach!



Small fridge in room big enough for drinks and bits of food etc, it’s not a mini-bar. Internet cafe is £2 per hour - there are only 4 PCs though.



Very good at fixing things quickly when you complain - air conditioning and bath taps - although tried to charge us for the replacement tap that was broken anyway on checking out. Tried to make us pay by saying it would have to come out of the reception guy’s pay! After much arguing and waiting we didn’t pay. Cheek!! Mixture of ages here, resort very child friendly and mix of English, Spanish, Italian and Germans.


NOTE: hope you have a good rep cause ours was rubbish! (airtours).

This holiday was brill! I really...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2004

Tour Operator:

Divemaster Scuba

Submitted By:

Mr D Bush

Comments:

This holiday was brill! I really enjoyed all of the diving. Unas who was our diving club was really helpful and informative. The food on all of the dive boats was excellent.



The hotel was good too, the cleaning services were brill. The food at the hotel could have been better though.



Overall our holiday was excellent and I would definatly do it again!