Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort

Good location, staff is great. Security needs to relax a bit with having to go through a check point every time you enter with the car then another one at the reception for bags every single time is overkill

Our stay at Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort was one of the best experiences we have ever had. We were upgraded to a wonderful suite overlooking one of the lower pools thanks to our Marriot membership. The breakfast buffet was amazing with both Western and Middle Eastern options. Even though we did not get the buffet dinner package, we thoroughly enjoyed our experiences eating at both the Calamari and Italian a la carte restaurants. In both cases the restaurant staff treated us like family making us feel special offering us complimentary starters, desserts, etc. Overall the facilities were immaculate from the impressive main lobby area down to the extensive beach area. We were able to do amazing snorkeling right off the facility pier as well as take a day cruise to the national underwater park area. Our room service staff also made us feel special with special flower petal arrangements in our bedroom, etc. This was definitely a highlight experience of all our travels.

The hotel was old and dated. I booked a premium room based on the picture which showed an unobstructed full sea view. When I arrived and opened the door to my assigned room I saw a roof top with solar water heaters. I asked the manager to change my room, which he did, but I should have received the room that I paid for from the beginning. The food was average at best. The furniture in the room was old and dated. However, the dive shop was excellent. Great instructor and you could dive the reef right from the dock.

Excellent location

Grounds: wonderful and well maintained. However, pool tiles need to be cleaned because grout in some spots is dark. Not sure if it’s dirt or what, but I did see maintenance putting chemicals regularly. Food: We did AI option and selection was good. Lots of choices and great value. But service of getting drinks from the waitstaff was hit and miss. One day they would acknowledge you and bring drinks, the next time no and you would have to go and get drinks. Also, sometimes beer and other drinks was warm so that was disappointing. Rooms: all rooms face the sea which is awesome. Got to watch sun come up multiple times. Unfortunately, they need a major update, the bathrooms especially. Ours smelled musty and had mold in the corners by the shower. The hairdryer was from the last century. You had to continuously hold the button for it be on. After a few minutes, your finger hurts!! There are no amenities such as shower cap, body lotion, etc that you would typically get at any hotel. They only left you two towels each time they cleaned. There are no washcloths. We had a family suite and the door in main room did not open and kitchen had older appliances. Albeit we did not use the kitchen I would like to let others who might know. The refrigerator did not work. We put water in freezer which it did not freeze but it worked and we had cold water! The overall cleaning was ok. staff: helpful & friendly. Wish they had someone staffed for excursions instead of random guy at pool.