Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa

Hotel review for Stella Di Mare in Sharm El Sheikh. I've been to Egypt and Sharm many times, so I have a lot to compare it to. I'll start with the positives: while the rooms haven't been updated in a while, they are clean. Housekeeping does a good job and comes regularly. This is probably one of the few advantages I can mention. Now for the downsides. The hotel's location is extremely inconvenient: shuttles to Naama Bay only run three times in the evening, and there's a risk of not being able to get back. It feels like a gilded cage – leaving the hotel premises becomes a real challenge. The restaurant service leaves much to be desired. Every time we went for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we had to find our own cutlery and ask for napkins – they might bring one for a group of five. Tables aren't set in advance, and the staff doesn't show any initiative. There's absolutely no animation at the hotel – no activities, no one inviting or engaging guests. If you've come just for a quiet rest, this might suit you. But if you're looking for a lively atmosphere and a full-fledged vacation, this hotel doesn't deliver. As for the value for money, it's, to put it mildly, not in the hotel's favor. For the same price in Sharm, you can find significantly better options. Pay attention to the Jaz chain – even their all-inclusive four-star hotels surpass this one in every aspect: service, location, and atmosphere. To sum up: this hotel is suitable for those who just need a place to sleep and eat without high expectations. For everyone else, I recommend exploring other options, as there are plenty of choices in Sharm.

The hotel is quite old, and the cleaning isn't the best. The staff are generally friendly. The food is decent, I'd give it a 4 out of 5. They have a strange system with drinks; some are included, others aren't. For example, cola might be chargeable in the morning but free at lunch. They also have very strict rules regarding towels. Overall, I'd rate it a 3.5 out of 5. It's worth the price, but I wouldn't return.

This isn't our first time staying here. The hotel is okay. But this time, upon check-in, we were given a room without a balcony, even though we'd booked a room with a balcony and a garden view. We were told there were no other rooms available. Two days later, we were upgraded to the one we'd booked, but the bad feeling remained. The food was varied, and there were no complaints. The coral near the hotel is slowly dying. There weren't many fish this time.

Overall, the hotel is decent, albeit old, considering the all-inclusive concept and the clientele it's designed for. People accustomed to a more civilized European vacation might be shocked by the behavior and savagery of those staying at the hotel. But this isn't a problem with the hotel itself, but rather with the concept itself and who it attracts. Don't be fooled by the thousands of rave reviews. Everything is very mediocre: the breakfasts are completely tasteless, the cold meats are very low-quality, and the variety is monotonous. Lunch and dinner are good, but again, nothing particularly delicious. If you're not picky and just want to relax for a little money and eat and drink as much as you want, you'll certainly like it. If you've experienced higher levels of service and everything else, you'll likely be disappointed. Also, a very big drawback is the lack of a beach as such. There's no sandy entrance, so it feels like you're right at the seaside 😀 But it's also a plus that there aren't many people with children who might ruin your mood with noise. In mid- to late February, there are very few people. The staff is very friendly and nice, especially the man working and delivering orders at the beach bar. I have no complaints about the hotel itself; I knew what I was getting into and who it was for 😀 That's why I'm still giving it a high rating. But I'd like to leave an honest review, as comments from a certain crowd might confuse someone who has never been to a hotel like this before.

A nice hotel with its own reef. The rooms are spacious and have everything you need, excellent crisp white linens, a minibar, and we had a room with a gorgeous sea view on the 7th floor in the main building, for which we are very grateful. The grounds are compact and well-maintained, and the food is good. Overall, I liked the hotel and would definitely book it again.