Are hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh overcrowded — can you find sun loungers and restaurant seats?

At hotels with a large territory, crowding is barely noticeable: restaurants always have free tables and there are no queues. The only spot that gets genuinely crowded is the sea/beach area closer to lunchtime.

Some hotels share a single beach between 3 hotels. Sun loungers are almost always available in the area where the shuttle bus drops guests off, but finding a free lounger near the bar is difficult.

The beach at Nama Bay Hotel Resort is extremely crowded — guests are packed in very tightly. Worth keeping in mind when choosing a hotel.

Moreno hotel has poor service quality: weak food, dirty rooms and dishes. The only upside is a decent sea entry.

Some Sharm hotels (such as Serenity) can be overcrowded, with issues at reception, food quality, and rooms. In such cases it is worth paying more for a higher-tier hotel.

Hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh are rarely fully booked — there are almost always a few rooms available. You can book at most hotels without worrying about availability.

Even when a hotel is at high occupancy, there are no issues finding sun loungers or restaurant seats. A family of 4 can always find spots by the pool and at meals.

For families with children, it's better to choose dedicated family-friendly hotels such as Sunwing Waterworld or Sunrise Royal Makadi, located near Fort Arabesque. Standard Sharm hotels are less child-oriented.