Sea Sun Hotel 4 * (Egypt / Dahab) - photos, prices and hotel reviews

On the border of two continents, on the beaches of the Red Sea is a small Egyptian town of Dahab, which is very popular with diving enthusiasts and fans of "windy" types of outdoor activities.

Hotel Sea Sun Hotel 4 * (on the map is clearly visible) is located in the Gulf of Aqaba, separating Arabia and the ancient Sinai.

Dahab

The town is located in the desert, at the very foot of the Sinai mountains, near the resorts of Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh (only 100 km) and Israeli Eilat (150 km), so the Sea Sun Hotel 4 * Dahab is located in a busy tourist area.

In ancient times, Dahab was an important trading port, which is mentioned in the Bible, in the Book of Moses, as a settlement of Dizahab. Until now, the ruins of a sea fortress and a lighthouse have been preserved.

The design is translated from Hebrew as "the place of gold," and Dahab in Arabic means "golden." The origin of this name was traditionally associated with the color of sand, which fills the entire valley to the Red Sea itself.

But recently geologists have indeed found gold in the vicinity of Dahab. And now tourists who have a rest in Sea Sun Hotel 4 *, can say that they live in the present "golden city".

Despite the fact that the local population in Dahab - only 10 thousand people, this town is a center of diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing due to its climate, location and structure of the seabed.

Climate

Most of the year on the coast, where the hotel Sea Sun 4 * (Egypt, Dahab), it is dry and warm. Rains are rare, since constant winds simply blow away the moisture evaporating from the sea and do not give rise to rain clouds.

The winds are born in the Sinai mountains, which rise on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, they carry not only clouds, but also heat, so the Sea Sun Hotel 4 * is not as stuffy as in Sharm. To the delight of numerous surfers, "tail wind" blows in Dahab 270 days a year.

In winter it is warm (+ 20-25 ^o ), and in summer - +35-40 ^o . Water (even at depth) is +21 degrees in winter and +28 degrees in summer.

Sea and diving

The width of the Gulf of Aqaba is about 25 km, so there is no strong surf and high waves on the beaches around the Sea Sun Hotel 4 *.

There are many coral reefs located close to the coast, so you can dive not from the boat, but from pontoons off the coast. Due to this, sea dives in Dahab are cheaper than in other Egyptian resorts.

The beauty of the coral reefs of Dahab is recognized throughout the world, and many guests from different countries come here to see the real world of the sea.

Not far from Sea Sun Hotel 4 * is a well-known natural monument - Blue Hole, which attracts diving from all over the world. This is an underwater cave with a diameter of 50 meters, extending 130 meters vertically downwards. If you dive to a depth of about 55 meters, you can find a passage that connects this "lost world" to the sea.

But for ordinary tourists an easier route is developed, and they can enter the Blue Hole through the isthmus, descending under the water only 7 meters. Inexperienced divers are advised to dive in the Blue Hole only when accompanied by professional instructors.

In the vicinity of the beaches adjacent to the Sea Sun Hotel 4 *, there are many other underwater grottoes and coral reefs where you can see interesting animals and fish.

Dahab seems to be created for diving, since the reefs are located close to the shore, there are no large waves on the surface, and there are no strong currents under the water.

For tourists there are more than 60 dive centers and 30 dive sites, where you can dive to a depth of 200 meters.

Windsurfing, kite surfing and snorkeling

All the year round, tourists from different countries come to Dahab to ride in the open sea on boards with a sail or a kite.

Not far from the Sea Sun Hotel 4 * Dahab is the famous lagoon. It is a coastal bay, separated from the sea by a sandy scythe, which protects and protects surfers. Therefore, the water in the lagoon is always calm, and the constant wind is directed along the shore and does not carry the planks into the open sea.

On the beach lagoon (length 1 km) there are no corals, unlike other beaches of Dahab. There is a wide sandy beach, very convenient for swimming. And after low tide in shallow water, you can find beautiful shells of various mollusks and bright starfish.

On the beaches of Sea Sun Hotel 4 * is also popular snorkeling. Unlike diving, this is not diving, but swimming under the surface of the water with a tube, mask and fins.

Hotel

Sea Sun Hotel 4 * Dahab is located five kilometers from the city of Dahab, at the very foot of the Sinai Mountains.

The construction of the hotel was completed in 2008. 72 rooms in five two-story buildings are designed for different categories of tourists, including rooms equipped with the needs of people with disabilities.

From all buildings you can see a green garden, sea waves or ancient mountains.

The area of the standard room is 42 meters, in such can live for three people.

Each room has a telephone, a small bar, TV, cooling air conditioning, refrigerator and balcony.

The hotel also has apartments with a higher level of comfort (Suite), where the windows face the sea, and the residents have a living room, two bedrooms, a jacuzzi and a terrace. The area of this room is 85 square meters.

Cost

The hotel can book a variety of apartments, depending on the number of guests and the requirements for comfort. Below is the cost per room in US dollars for 1 day.

• Standard double room - from 38.

• Standard room for three guests - from 60.

• Luxury room (1 bedroom) for two guests - from 60.

• Villa for four guests (2 bedrooms) - from 70.

The services

The city of Dahab can be reached in 15 minutes by a free shuttle bus, which the hotel provides twice a day.

On the territory of the hotel there is an outdoor swimming pool (300 square meters), several restaurants, hookah, billiards, spa, Internet cafe, massage parlor, medical center, gym room, sports grounds and a children's play area.

The hotel has free Internet, a bank and small shops.

Animation is not, but for tourists, there is aqua aerobics in the pool and evening discos. Once a week, the administration organizes a national show.

Beach and extras

The beach is sandy, but at the entrance to the sea there are many corals and stones. Approximately 150 m you can walk from the shore to the knee in the water, then the seabed line goes down. The beach is guarded. Diving is carried out with special pontoons.

The hotel also provides additional services for an additional payment:

• Diving club;
• All sports on the water;
• fishing;
• Trips on yachts and diving off coral reefs;
• Excursions in jeeps - a survey of the world of the desert;
• Rent a car with a chauffeur;
• Racing on ATVs.

Food

Meals are offered according to standard resort standards BB (Bed and Breakfast), HB (Half Board) and AI (All Inclusive).

In a ticket with BB power system, only breakfast is included, which usually consists of vegetable salads, bread, cheese and sausage (without hot dishes).

The HB system means a so-called half board, when a tourist can have breakfast and dinner for free. Lunch is not included, it can be obtained at an additional cost.

It is half board is most popular, as people come to hotels of this type for active recreation and leave the hotel for a whole day, returning only in the evening.

The AI system means "all inclusive" (up to ten o'clock in the evening). Within the AI, you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner for free, as well as get local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, poured into glasses. For all drinks (including plain water) in bottles, imported, as well as wine, fresh juices and drinks in bars, you need to pay extra.

Sea Sun Hotel 4 * - reviews and opinions

Over the years, thousands of tourists have rested in the hotel with different expectations and ideas about the international and local level of recreation, so the reviews are also very diverse.

Most tourists note the economical nature of the holiday in the Sea Sun Hotel 4 *, the reviews are quite favorable considering the cost of the trip and the quality of the services.

Given the reasonable prices for tours, the hotel is fully suitable for people who prefer active leisure, go in for sports, diving, surfing and go on excursions, returning to the hotel mainly for spending the night.

As noted by tourists visiting Egypt, Sea Sun Hotel 4 * is not very suitable for those who come to sleep, drink and lie on the beach, it is better to stay in other hotels with a developed entertainment system.

Among the advantages of the hotel, tourists point to the silence and tranquility, as well as the proximity of the sea and diving centers.

Food also corresponds to the price of the tour. The food is simple and satisfying, although a bit monotonous. The menu includes meat, vegetables, fish, sweets and fruits.

Often in positive reviews, the small size and compactness of the hotel and infrastructure is noted, when everything is nearby and there is no need to spend too much time and energy on walking through long halls, stairs and passages, as in many other hotels.

The hotel has excellent masseurs. According to tourists' reviews, massage sessions at C & C are much better than in other hotels.

However, there are not very positive about the hotel Sea Sun Hotel 4 * (Dahab) reviews. They include a description of some of the shortcomings.

Many tourists talk about salt water from the tap in the room, faulty plumbing and air conditioners, which are often difficult to turn off.

There is a presence of flies in the rooms and restaurants (it is interesting that the employees of the hotel use a kind of electric shock-electric flywheel against them). Also, the hotel is often dusty (the proximity of the desert affects).

The reviews also mention the old bed linen and the famous hotel furniture, there are broken sun beds and beach umbrellas.

On the forums you can find a lot of different reviews about the hotel "Sea Sun" (this is how the name "Sea Sun" is translated). Quite often, if there is any mention of the Sea Sun Hotel 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh), these reviews usually refer to the Sea Sun Hotel in Dahab, just sometimes the name of the nearest large resort town is included in the name of the hotel.

sights

While staying at the hotel, you can:

• To make an excursion to the Monastery of St. Catherine on the site of the biblical "Burning Bush", which is famous for its ancient frescoes; It is founded next to the church built in the beginning of our era;
• To make a dawn ascent to Mount Sinai, where pilgrims from all over the world gather to atone for their sins and repeat the path of Moses, who received here from the Lord the tables of the covenant;
• Look at an interesting natural monument - A colorful canyon formed as a result of an earthquake a century ago and is a gorge with sandstone rocks with amazing patterns of different colors;
• Go to the marine protected area of Ras Muhammed (the head of Muhammad), which in ancient times was called Poseidon Cape, where rare fish and coral species live, and in the Magic Lake, water is twice salty than in the sea;
• To make an excursion to the Pharaonic island with the ancient fortress of the Crusaders.

The most popular excursions are connected with the subjects of the Bible - a trip to a monastery surrounded by sands, and an ascent to Sinai.

Also many tourists go to the sea on a boat with a bottom made of transparent material, when you can observe life on coral reefs without immersion in water.

If time allows, you can make more distant trips and visit Sharm el-Sheikh, Cairo, Luxor and other cities and historical monuments of Egypt, go on a trip on camels along the Arabian desert, stay in Bedouin villages and so on.

Tips for holidaymakers in Sea Sun Hotel 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh)

In connection with shallow water in the sea it is better not to come from the shore, but from pontoons.

On the beach, you should not walk barefoot, as the coastal zone is covered with corals, rocks and sea urchins. You need to use special slippers, they can be bought directly on the spot for 5-7 dollars or bring with them.

The hotel does not accept Russian-language television channels, but there is Internet. In this regard, many tourists bring laptops, so as not to get bored in the evenings.

The hotel staff speak only Arabic or English, so you should bring a dictionary or phrase book with you.

It is better to bring soluble bags of tea and coffee with you (you can take boiling water in a bar), and buy fruits, soft drinks and alcohol in Dahab (the cheapest in the region of Assal).

Equipment for diving and snorkeling can be rented, but it is better to bring your mask and tube.

It is not necessary to take tours on excursions in the hotel or agency "Pegasus", it is much cheaper to buy tickets in Dahab.

The staff will be very friendly with tourists if the tourists are friendly themselves. A smile returns to those who smile.

On vacation it is always more fun to be in a big company, so you should try to make friends with other tourists.

Conclusion

Arriving at the Sea Sun hotel, tourists get the opportunity to spend their holidays economically and in a relaxed atmosphere, and also get wonderful impressions from sea bathing, windsurfing or kitesurfing, colorful underwater pictures and interesting excursions.