Which beaches or hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh have easy shallow water entry to snorkel the reef?

Hotels in Naama Bay generally have the easiest fully sandy sea entry, but usually no house reef. For coral and fish snorkeling, people recommend taking a separate boat trip.

Novotel was recommended as a hotel with an easy water entry and good snorkeling with plenty to see underwater near the hotel.

A Sunrise hotel was recommended as having a short shallow strip about 2–3 meters from shore at high tide, suitable even for very small children, while snorkelers can use the pier steps and reach fish almost immediately.

Fairuz hotel has a 'turtle beach' to the left of the main beach where turtles (one large with remoras, two smaller) can be watched daily in chest-deep water — you can stand right next to them.

White Beach (new hotel on the Mamsha promenade) has very shallow water with a long walk to any depth, no reef, and virtually no fish to see — not suitable for snorkelling.

Sphinx beach is the spot chosen specifically for reef viewing, while the neighbouring King beach is more commonly used for general swimming.

Maritim beach has a small reef right by the shore to the right — reachable on foot from neighbouring hotels for snorkelling.

Dana hotel has an exceptional reef with far more fish than elsewhere. However, the pontoon is about 900 m long, low tide is almost constant so shore entry is not possible, and you need to swim from the pontoon over the corals — small waves and occasional injuries are reported. For casual swimming, the neighbouring Albatros beach is easier, though Dana guests are not allowed on their pontoon.

A wild beach on the eastern shore (reached via the Albatros beach edge, along the waterline and rocks) has fish and corals immediately upon entry. There is almost nowhere to sit and access is difficult, but the reef starts right at the water's edge.

Farsha beach has a sandy shore entry with shallow water where stingrays live — one was observed for quite a while. The reef is also described as beautiful.

El Fanar beach has pontoon-only entry; swimming left is prohibited due to current. Swimming right is interesting for snorkelling. A paid dive there was considered a waste of money — nothing notable on the bottom.

Xanadu hotel beach is ideal for children: fish can be seen in waist-deep water right from shore, while adults also have enough depth and marine life to enjoy.