Albatros Laguna Vista Beach

Our Take

Let's start with what got us really pumped up about this hotel: it's on the beach. No ifs, no buts, no maybes - it's on. The. Beach. Like, right along the coast of Nabq National Park if you want to be all picky and get your Google Maps out, so yeah - the sand was right there. And naturally, so was the beach club - which was handy when we could just flip-flop back to the room after a few cocktails. This was our go-to spot in the afternoon, and the staff were absolute superstars - bringing us drinks faster than we could even get our order out most of the time (spouses, take notes). But when we weren't slurping on cosmos, we were hitting the mega slides at the waterpark or dunking into one of the (seven) pools. Our faves were the slightly warmer ones, so we didn't have to endure all that 'it's alright once you're in' malarkey. Oh, and foodies - you'll be in for a treat here, because the buffet restaurant is stacked with options. No same old, same old here. Let's just say it's a good thing we went all-inclusive, because most nights we were on second, third and fourth helpings. A moment of silence for elasticated waistbands, please.

Hotel Highlights

• Pizza ovens throughout the resort so you're never too far from a slice

• Bungalows are available to stay in which are right next to the pools

• Right next door to the famous Hard Rock Cafe for those looking to go there, get the t-shirt

Location

• On the beach (literally)

• The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Sharm El Sheikh Airport

Rooms

• From Deluxe Rooms and Family Rooms to Bungalows and Junior Suites, this resort has accommodation for everyone

• Each room type comes equipped with:

  • Air conditioning

  • FREE Wi-Fi

  • LCD TV with international channels

  • Safety deposit box

  • Hairdryer

  • Telephone

  • Minibar

  • Kettle

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Balcony or terrace

  • USBs and sockets next to the beds

• Some ground-floor rooms have direct access to a pool at the end of their balcony and benefit from a swinging chair to relax on

Food & Drink

• Soprano Italian Restaurant - quality Italian food served at dinner with views of the pool and sea

• Tagine Oriental Restaurant - breakfast, lunch and dinner in an Oriental style with a terrace overlooking the pool

• Food Court - a seafront beach restaurant where you can tuck into pizza, pasta, sandwiches and fruit

• Concerto A La Carte Restaurant - the ideal place for a dinner you won't forget

• Capitano Restaurant - a beachside restaurant serving up snacks, cocktails and local beers

• Beach Club - cool off with your drink of choice or tuck into a snack right by the beach

• Golden Buddha - night owls, you'll love flocking to this bar for some live DJ entertainment, open from 21:00 - 00:00

• Olympus Pool Bar - enjoy a post-swim cocktail within easy reach of the beach

• Terrace Bar - highly sophisticated and Instagrammable in every way, this bar is the perfect spot to choose from a huge menu of cocktails, or request one of your own!

• Lobby Bar - the hotel's main bar, offering a cosy vibe with cool beers, glasses of wine and signature cocktails on the menu

• Red Sky Bar - a modern, open-air bar serving up coffee, smoothies and fresh juices with swoon-worthy views of the pools and sea

• The hotel is also located right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe

Sports & Entertainment

• On-site waterpark! And it's a good'un. Slip n' slidin' fun for every age, from the tiny tots right up to Great Uncle Keith

• 7(!!!) swimming pools to dip into, so you'll always have somewhere to swim (and you can grab a free beach towel for usage at the beach and the pools, too)

• Surrounding loungers (with built-in cover) and Bali beds around the pool

• Kids' club for ages 4-12 years to keep the young ones occupied

• Activities such as darts, boccia, aerobics and gymnastics are included in the all-inclusive

• Spa centre with a Jacuzzi, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, beauty salon and massage services (extra charge) - now that's the ultimate pamper sesh!

• Children's playground

• Right on the beachfront with a jetty to walk down and swim off

(Psst: this hotel has lagoons in abundance with no coral reef near the shore, which is rare for Sharm)

Plus, a few handy extras, like:

• FREE Wi-Fi - so you can share your holiday snaps in an instant!

• ATM cash machine - in case you need some extra Egyptian pounds

• Souvenir Gift Shop - ideal for gifts for friends and family, or a bit of something for yourself!