Monte Carlo Sharm El Sheikh Resort

Ricky Ryder

I recently stayed at the Monte-Carlo Sharm Resort & SPA, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. There were several issues that really detracted from what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. To start with, the check-in process was painfully slow, which set a frustrating tone from the beginning. The hotel’s decor felt overly garish and tacky – an unfortunate mix of outdated design elements that seemed to be stuck in the 80s. The whole place felt worn and in need of a serious renovation. The room we were given had not been cleaned at all upon arrival, which was incredibly disappointing. Speaking of the room, it was far from what I would expect from a 5-star hotel. The furnishings and mattress were old and worn, giving the room an uncomfortable, dated "80s chic" vibe. Additionally, we had issues with the water – it took a solid five minutes for the hot water to come through, and even then, it was lukewarm at best. The shower never got hot enough, and we ended up using the bathtub instead of the shower cubicle, which was incredibly inconvenient. The resort’s overall theme continued this trend of cheap, tacky design, and it seemed like every corner was focused on maximizing profit at the expense of guest comfort. But perhaps the most frustrating moment was when I had just finished snorkeling and accidentally swallowed some salty seawater. When I tried to ask for a simple glass of water at the beach bar, the bartender refused to serve me because my wristband had fallen off in the sea. I wasn’t asking for alcohol or bottled water – just water to rinse my mouth. This experience really encapsulates the overall attitude of the hotel, where guest satisfaction clearly takes a back seat to cost-cutting measures. Additionally, I came across numerous reviews mentioning bedbugs and inappropriate behavior from the animation team toward young women. In hindsight, I wish I had paid more attention to these warnings before booking my stay. Overall, I would not recommend the Monte-Carlo Sharm Resort & SPA. The hotel promises luxury and 5-star service but delivers a barely 3-star experience. If you're looking for a relaxing vacation, this is definitely not the place for you. There are plenty of other resorts that offer better service, comfort, and value. Don’t make the mistake I did – look elsewhere.

Matt Sparks

Staff are excellent, you absolutely can't fault them. They try super hard to make sure you have a good time. Rooms are spacious, but a little tired. Nothing really too wrong with them though. Location is good, close to Sharm old town. The beach is on a cliff, you can't really walk straight into the water but there is a pier with steps that leads you into the water. The water is beautiful with tropical fish 🐠🐟. Farsha Café is a 5 minute taxi and is well worth a visit, absolutely amazing night out. The food in the hotel is decent, above average for an all inclusive, but isn't going to blow your mind.

Oksana Bazeliuk

I spent a week in this hotel. Delicious food, snacks and cocktails, music and a fun program to suit any preferences of visitors. There are no noisy parties at night, but if you like to dance and have fun, then you can go to the club that is located nearby. Every evening there were interesting shows, dances and competitions. The staff is very polite & everything is very clean.

charles curtis

Myself and my partner have recently returned from a 10 day all inclusive vacation from this hotel. It has been my first time in Egypt and I honestly love the country and heat. The hotel itself was great, the rooms were large and had all we needed. All the staff we met were great, from the medical team, bar staff, cleaners, waiters and entertainment team. There were only 2 main negatives we saw during our stay meaning we would not return again. The location was quite far from the main attractions and markets, meaning the hotel taxis were available but expensive compared to the local rates. The second being the way the staff were treated by what I saw as the management. One instance was a member of the entertainment staff was being shouted at by management infront of the guests, making us and others extremely uncomfortable. I can only imagine what can happen to staff away from the public eye if treated like that infront of guest.

Sergey Filin

This is a well-maintained hotel with beautiful grounds. It boasts easy access to the sea and a stunning reef. The cuisine is quite tasty for Egypt. Our room was excellently located in a building right by the pool with a sea view (front line), conveniently close to both the sea and the restaurant, and very near the main pool. The highlight for me was the large, well-equipped, complimentary gym on-site. Special thanks to trainer Yulia, who spent over 10 hours with me in training sessions during my stay. The only downside was the animation team. Their choice of loud, unpleasant music made it noisy in our room throughout the day, even with the windows shut. After a prolonged struggle with them, I contacted the manager, Mr. Shady, who was incredibly helpful. He managed to reduce the noise and improve the quality of the music. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would recommend it as a good place for rest.