Dahab is located on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh. The small town is a well-known diving destination, and there are dozens of dive centers located there. Formerly a backpacker's heaven, the town now features many upscale resorts and boutique hotels, offering five-star facilities and services including dive facilities.
Le Meridien was designed by noted architect Alain Jouen. The hotel is five-star rated and as of September 2010 was ranked second out of 45 Dahab hotels by users of travel website Trip Advisor. Situated right on the ocean, the hotel has a wide range of facilities and activities. These include a saltwater lagoon pool, infinity pool, children's program, limousine service, welcome drinks, jacuzzi, windsurfing center, sauna, steam room, diving center and live entertainment. It also has three restaurants, a cafe and a cocktail bar. A deluxe suite at the hotel has a sea-view terrace, private garden, living area with dining table and jacuzzi. As of September 2010, Trip Advisor quotes average prices at $100 to $224 per night.
Le Meridien Dahab
PO Box 2
South Sinai, Red Sea
011-20-69-3640-425
lemeridiendahab.com
Iberotel is a four-star all-inclusive resort situated right on the beach of a natural lagoon on the Red Sea, 3 kilometers from the town center. It is rated third out of 45 Dahab hotels on Trip Advisor, as of September 2010. The hotel has 144 rooms, including family rooms. Some rooms have sea views. Half board is also available. The hotel has three bars, including a poolside bar, and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Beach volleyball, darts, Boccia, table tennis, water polo and billiards as well as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing and sailing are available as activities. There is a kids' program and a babysitting service. Rates as of September 2010 begin at $112 per night, according to Trip Advisor.
Iberotel Dahabeya
Lagoon Area
Dahab
Egypt
800-777-7775
iberotel.com
As of September 2010, Swiss Inn was rated fifth of 45 Dahab hotels on Trip Advisor. It is a four-star hotel with 150 guest rooms and suites, with most offering a sea view and direct access to the beach. All rooms have a private balcony and satellite television, minibar and safe. There is a doctor on call 24 hours a day, and the hotel runs a laundry service and kids' club. There is also a gym, sauna, steam room and pool as well as three restaurants and a bar. Rooms cost an average of $113 to $197 as of 2010.
Swiss Inn Resort
South Sinai, Egypt
011-20-693640- 471/2
swissinn.net/dahab/
Dahab Paradise is only a three-star rated hotel; however, as of September 2010, it was the number one rated premises out of 45 Dahab hotels according to Trip Advisor. The hotel is small and overlooks the Red Sea. Built in a U-shape, rooms are simple yet new and furnished with restored antique Egyptian wood. All ground floor rooms have a private terrace to the garden and pool, while first floor balconies offer views of a palm tree garden, the hotel swimming pool and the ocean. In 2010, average room rates were $65 to $111 per night. The hotel also offers a selection of diving and safari packages.
Dahab Paradise
Blue Hole Coast Rd.
Dahab 01000
Egypt
011-20-01-0700-4133
dahabparadise.com
