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Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib

 

Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Oasis   Rated 5L
Half Board
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Introduction

 

Part of the InterContinental Hotels Group Port Ghalib Resort, the Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands and Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib Resort consists of two joined hotels, sharing a single grand lobby and a warm Egyptian ambience. This comfortable, newly-opened Arabian retreat offers an array of facilities and activities for the whole family.

 

The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib is built alongside a large man-made saltwater lagoon and private beach, just a short distance from the shops, bars and restaurants of the Corniche and Khan of Port Ghalib.

 

 


Hotel Facilities

 

Rooms

 

The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib features 637 air conditioned rooms plus 12 superior suites, all with a balcony or terrace, situated across two wings. Rooms overlook the gardens, lagoon or sea front, and feature;

 

- TV

- safe

- air conditioning

- mini bar

- direct dial telephone (pay locally)

- radio

- electric razor plug

- bathrobe

- tea & coffee making facilities

- internet access (pay locally).

 

Suites are more spacious and include a lounge, bedroom and bathroom with separate bath and shower.

 

Hotel facilities

 

Bank: Yes
ATM: Yes

Room service: Yes, 24 hours

Laundry service: Yes (chargeable)

Shops: Yes
Hairdresser: No

Beautician: No
Shuttle bus: No

Internet access: Yes

Business facilities: Yes

 

Children

 

Children's Club: Lulee Kids' Club, for ages 4-12 with jungle gym, mini disco and trampolines.

Babysitting: Yes, with prior reservation and subject to availability

Children's pool: Yes

Other: Children's activities include a jungle gym, electronic games arcade, trampolines, sand art, puppet house, mini disco, theme parties, treasure hunts, lawn bowling, basketball and daily kids' animation programme.

 

Food & Beverage

 

Board basis details

 

The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands and Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib is sold on a half board basis, which includes buffet style breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant.

 

Upgrade to all inclusive to receive the following package:

 

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, served buffet style in the main Souq al Hana restaurant

- A selection of soft drinks, canned juices, American coffee, tea, local wine and local beer, served at the Crowne Plaza Sahara Lobby Lounge & Bar (9am-11pm) and the Souq al hana restaurant (during meal times).

 

All beverages are served by the glass. Food and beverage locations and timings may change without notice. Room service, speciality coffees, fresh juices, non-alcoholic cocktails, imported flavoured tea, ice tea, imported hard drinks, imported wines, imported beers and all bottled beers do not form part of the all inclusive.

 

 

Food & beverage facilities

 

The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib offers several tempting dining options including;

 

- The main restaurant, Souq Al Hana, serves Indian, Asian, Mediterranean and Arabic cuisines with live interactive cooking stations

- Cardamom, serving an a la carte lunch menu

- Shamlula’s, a casual fast food restaurant, ideal for a quick lunchtime meal

- The Lobby Lounge & Bar, serving refreshments

- Pool Bar, serving light snacks and refreshments as well as local spirits.

 

Not all facilities are included on half board or all inclusive board bases.

 

 

Sports & Leisure

 

Pools

 

- 2 swimming pools

- lazy river

- 2 water slides

- saltwater swimming lagoon

- children's pool & beach

 

Spa

 

State of the art Six Senses health spa, featuring;

- 16 treatment rooms

- Sauna

- Hammam

- Steam room

- International therapists.

 

Beach

 

Private beach, with access to the sea via a jetty.

 

Sports

 

- tennis courts

- mini golf

- cycling

- horse and camel riding

- mini golf

- quad biking

- fully equipped gym (open 24 hrs)

- watersports including scuba diving (PADI), snorkelling and water skiing.

 

Sports facilities and equipment hire may be at a charge, payable locally.

 

Diving & Snorkelling

 

Any visit to the Red Sea wouldn't be complete without discovering the incredible variety of life and colour beneath the waves. Learn to dive in the Red Sea, or snorkel on some of the world's best reefs.

 

Diving Guests staying at The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands & Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib have access to Emperor Divers, our preferred dive centre partner in Marsa Alam - located nearby in Port Ghalib at the Marina Lodge. Courtesy vehicles will take you between the hotel and the dive centre, who offer a range of packages and courses for qualified divers as well as absolute beginners. The Marsa Alam area is renowned amongst divers for its pristine reefs and highlights include Dolphin House Reef and the local dugongs. Marsa Alam diving info >>

 

Snorkelling Port Ghalib has two beach areas; the southern beach is ideal for swimming, while the eastern beach offers access via a jetty to the reefs that surround the resort, and is perfect for snorkellers. Alternatively, guests may choose to visit other nearby dive sites with Emperor Divers, our local dive centre partner.

 

Entertainment

 

Evening entertainment includes live music, sunset jazz, Arabian nights and candlelit dinners.

 

 

Special Offers

 
Seasonal Special

Save £43 per person on 7 night holiday prices.
Offer valid for guests arriving 12 May-13 Oct 2010. Not valid for children paying child price. Saving is included in quoted price.

Kids' Special


Child aged 2-4 sharing room with 2 adults saves £85 per week on child holiday prices and receives a free upgrade to all inclusive when adults pay the supplement.
Offer valid now - 31 Oct 2010. Please note this offer cannot be booked online.

 

First child aged 2-11 and second child aged 2-6 sharing a room with 2 adults receive a free upgrade to all inclusive when adults pay the supplement.
Valid 01 Nov - 31 Oct 2011.


Honeymoon Offer

Guests celebrating their honeymoon or anniversary will receive a bottle of local wine on arrival, plus a free upgrade to the next room category.
Offer subject to availability. A copy of wedding certificate will be required. Offer valid now-21 Oct 2010.

Late Availability


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Comments

 

 

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