Location.The Sofitel Taba Heights, built in the style of a fantasy palace from the Arabian Nights, is a resort hotel located by the beach between the beautiful mountains of South Sinai and the clear waters of the Red Sea. The National Park of Nabq is six kilometres from the hotel, and Tarabin Market is 45 kilometres away. Taba International Airport is 20 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Hotel Features.The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool, overlooking the Red Sea and set in landscaped gardens. Multilingual staff at the front desk can offer currency exchange, express check in and check out and information about sightseeing and touring. There is a playground on site, as well as a daily kids club, and an evening entertainment programme for adults with three bars and a games room. Free, secure parking is available nearby for a charge.
The Sofitel Taba Heights offers three dining options: the Aladdin Restaurant which features a different themed buffet each day with show cooking and a terrace for outdoor dining; the Lotus Restaurant, decorated in Pharaonic style, which serves barbecue and light meals at lunchtime, and the Asiatic Restaurant which offers cuisine from Japan, China and Thailand in a Far Eastern setting.
There is a private beach offering pedal boats, sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving and water skiing. Other facilities include a gym, a sauna and a hot tub. There are also two tennis courts in the grounds.
Guestrooms. The 294 guestrooms, over four floors, combine contemporary styling with traditional Arabic influences. All offer satellite television, dial up Internet connections, direct dial phones, climate control, minibars, safes and hair dryers. Child care is available for a surcharge.
Expert Tip.Guests can head for the National Park of Nabq to experience an underwater wonderland. |
