It was a relaxing hotel which catered mostly to Russian Guests. It was a no-frills hotel where the staff did not seem to care for the guests unless you are Russian. What was horrible was the fumigating done every afternoon and the flies that were everywhere despite the daily fumigation (it smelled like DDT fumes which is poisonous to humans... More

NOT to be confused with any establishments from the international Hyatt group! I don’t think for one moment they would be willing to be associated with such an awful facility? During a brief winter stop-over in Sharm El Sheikh, this hotel was visited for review. The incredible and abhorrent lack of courtesy demonstrated by staff at all levels in this... More

HI three times Stayed at the El Hayat, good bless the Staff Mohamed head of Reception What a Guy, should be Running the Place and Tuck Tuck (Fatty) BAR, and the rest of the Staff. Well its gone Down slowly since the Brits where replaced by Russians (not All) But !!!! (thet outbid Thomas Cook, and money Rules !, they... More

i was in el hayat in june 2011, firstly the hotel rooms are not what we expected, the beds kept breaking teh hotel had clearly purchased cheap beds, and the hotel buffet was catered for russians. No offence to any russians who may be reading this but the russains staying at the hotel were not very polite at all... the... More

We visited El Hayat on May 2009...sorry for the delay!!!This resort has amazing design!!!When you first pass the entrance, you feel the spirit of Egypt!!!Huge pools on many levels in the resort, fantastic grounds!!!Loved the place they have for shisha!!!Very nice food, its an AI resort...we found an amazing price at hotels4u.com!!! El Hayat co operates with Laguna resort which... More

This resort is the best place to stay in Sharm and specially in the Naqb area. The location, rooms, pool and staff makes it 4 star for sure. Big area to spend time with your friends and very attractive pool which is well looked after by the staff specially small guy called ''Mohammed''.....!! Food........what can I say?.......the best buffet with... More

This was our third trip to Egypt and to the Nabq Bay area. In 2009 and 2010 we stayed at the Tropicana Club Azure, only about 200 yards from the El Hayat. We originally booked to stay at the Sol Y Mar in Sharm but 2 weeks before departure had to change after Travel Republic informed us that the hotel... More

The hotel is like, everything was just fine. Magnificent architecture, nice staff ! Leaving only positive emotions and experiences. Good attitude to Ukrainians. In general, all at the highest level. Good luck, hotel El Hayat. Ievgenia Ukraine, Dnepropetrovsk More

We have just returned from a week's holiday at the El hayat and had a fantastic holiday. The entertainment team were very friendly and always made sure that you were ok especially Jordan who was a English rep. They organised entertainment ever night and games throughout the day for people to join in. The pool staff were also very friendly.... More