Sofitel   (5*)

Swimming pool at night

• Best All Inclusive hotel in Taba Heights

The Sofitel is a classy 5* ALL-INCLUSIVE hotel in Taba Heights, which makes it fantastic value for money. It has other good points too. The rooms are the most interesting of the four hotels in Taba Heights with a combination of yellows and dark woods, and lovely attention to detail. Even the TV is enclosed in an Egyptian tomb! And finally one really good touch is that they provide you with a bottle of free mineral water every day, delivered to your mini bar.

Because it is ALL-INCLUSIVE, the Sofitel Taba Heights has a nice family atmosphere and is particularly welcoming for children with the Baboo Club and the optional family suites which give a family (or even 2 couples) extra space with a living area, table, chairs and large TV.

As with all the hotels in Taba Heights, the Sofitel has a large lagoon-style swimming pool which is partially heated in winter. There are whirlpool baths, Roman steps, islands and bridges. The hotel is right on the beach and as with all the four main hotels here they do not overload the beach with sunbeds as in other resorts, and so you always get the feeling that there is plenty of space. Of course the downside is that you have to have to get down there soon after breakfast to get a sunbed. A jetty leads to the best snorkeling (we saw an octopus last time) but for better snorkeling you should walk along to the Hyatt Regency which is next door to the Sofitel but has the best spot of all.

If you are staying for a special occasion then try and book dinner in the domed Tower which overlooks the resort with fabulous views of the Sofitel, the Red Sea and beyond. And down on the beach the Oriental Café opens every night serving Turkish coffee, green teas and a selection of water pipes, with Asian music playing in the background.

Once a week the Sofitel holds a Bedouin evening down on the beach complete with belly dancing, plenty of food, drinks and entertainment. At other times there is entertainment in La Sultana bar which we found to be of variable quality!

The main restaurant serves international buffets and there is a choice of inside or outdoor dining. The Sofitel do try and mix things up a bit by having themed evenings where you might get a special selection of Mediterranean, French, Chinese, seafood or other types of dish. The food is good, and you have an unlimited amount of rather good white wine, red wine and rose, but for top class cuisine try the Asian Restaurant which is truly superb. The restaurant is decorated with bamboo sticks and serves a wide variety of dishes such as Japanese, Chinese and Thai with soft music playing subtly in the background.

Finally there is a decent gym with modern aerobic and resistance machines and various weights. Next door is the spa and sauna with a selection of massages such as Thai and Swedish, and a small pool with relaxation area. We found this a nice place to come in the early evening before getting ready for dinner.

Hotel Images

Typical bedroom

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Spa area

Terrace

Features

• 3 outdoor pools + 1 children's pool
• 2 jacuzzis
• Floodlit tennis courts
• Snorkelling and other watersports
• Beach basketball, volleyball
• Gymnasium, sauna
• Children's playground
• Beauty salon
• Tennis
• Video gameroom, nightclub
• Children's Club - The Baboo Club at the Sofitel is for children aged 4 and upwards, otherwise younger children need parents to be there as well. There is a variety of activities throughout the day such as face painting, dance, creative art, cards, games, sports, paper folding and usually an evening event.
• Babysitting service

Rooms

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a balcony or terrace, TV, hairdryer, mini-bar & safe.

• UPGRADE: to Sea View rooms are available as are Plaza Rooms which are on the 3rd floor with a larger balcony and have tea/coffee making facilities, mineral water and a fruit basket delivered daily to the rooms. These are normal about £168 per person per week extra.
• UPGRADE: Family Suites have one double bedroom and a separate twin bedded room, together with a spacious living area with dining table and TV. These are superb for either families of 2 adults and up to 4 children, or even 2 couples who would appreciate the shared living area for the evenings. The hotel also brings you a fruit basket, a tea & coffee tray and a large bottle of mineral water every day. The supplement for a family suite is usually about £140 per person per week. Early booking is essential due to their popularity.

Restaurants

• Main restaurant serving buffet breakfast & dinner
• Asian restaurant, Seafood restaurant
• Poolside barbecue
• Refreshments bar

The Resort

• Taba Heights is a magical resort of four main top quality hotels all set along a stretch of golden beach. There is a walking path besides the beach that leads from the Intercontinental at one end to the Hyatt Regency at the other. The resort of Taba Heights actively encourages guests to make use of the speciality restaurants not just in your own hotel, but also in other hotels in Taba Heights through the dine around program, where you will still receive a credit towards a meal even if taken in another hotel.
• The Golf Course that seemed to take so long to finish is now complete, and it must be in one of the most spectacular locations anywhere. One side is the mountains of Sinai and on the other is the calmness of the Red Sea. There are 18 holes of championship golf plus there is also a driving range and short game area, and the course is open 365 days of the year.
• The village of Taba Heights is definitely worth a visit - there are cafes, souvenir shops and plenty of options to but silks, scarves, rugs, jewellery, wall-hangings and handmade crafts. Also there are a number of restaurants run by the hotels themselves here. We were lucky enough to dine at the El Fuego restaurant which is run by the Marriott Hotel and has a Mexican flavour. It made a great change from the in-hotel restaurants. There are others such as the Pub Tandoori (Indian), and the Flying Carpet (bar and restaurant). Other shops here sell lighting, crystal, wood, perfume, art, kids stuff, oriental spices, and silver. There is also a hairdresser, chemist, internet cafe and the downtown tower for great views across the Red Sea. Despite a great setting, in reality though the village is never terribly busy - to get to it, you jump on the FREE shuttle that runs every half hour until 10pm from your hotel, and takes about 5 minutes

Trips and Excursions

• Day trip to Petra in Jordan
• Day or overnight trip to Cairo to see the pyramids, Sphinx and the amazing Egyptian Museum
• Day trip to Eilat for shopping and the dolphins - you have the chance to visit dolphin reef and snorkel with the dolphins
• Day trip to the Dead Sea - float at the lowest point on earth
• Camel rides along the shores of the Red Sea followed by a traditional bedouin dinner
• Coloured canyon jeep safari
• Night Sky - experience the wonders of the deep space in the quiet of the desert through a telescope
• Quad bikes
• Day trip to Jerusalem
• Play golf on the spectacular golf course at Taba Heights
• Diving and snorkeling trips
• Day trip to St. Catherine's Monastery

All Inclusive - what's included?

• All meals will be served in the main dining room. Early breakfast, Full Breakfast or Late Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Drinks between 11.00 and 23.00 including local beer, local spirits, can juices, soft drinks, and hot beverages including tea & coffee
• Snacks and Ice cream at the Pool restaurant (12.00-17.00).
• Midnight Snacks at Le Sultana (23.00 - 00.30)
• Free leisure activities including gym, tennis (daytime), jacuzzi, sauna, table tennis
• please note that the all-inclusive finishes at 12.00 on the day of departure

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