ROB vs Sentido hotel in Egypt — what's the difference and which is better?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 92 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 92 days ago
TL;DR
According to travelers in June–July 2026, Sentido is a 5-star hotel and ROB a 4-star; Sentido is generally pricier, but the gap is small, and renovated deluxe rooms at ROB can cost more. Sentido is quieter, with a separate beach zone, more spacious lounger layout, a 24-hour bar and an extra Italian à la carte restaurant. ROB is on the first line, livelier, has a gentle sea entry and shares the water park, restaurants and bars with Sentido.
ROB's advantages: in July 2026 a participant noted the gentle sea entry and a location closer to the shops. Another plus, in her words, is the large beach where you can always find free loungers, and a more beautiful reef.
Shared facilities: in late June 2026 a traveler wrote that ROB and Sentido are two hotels sharing a water park, beach, restaurants and bars, so the difference between them is small — she herself could not really tell it. In her words, ROB has no separate slides of its own.
Stars and price: in June 2026 participants wrote that Sentido is 5-star and ROB is 4-star, and Sentido generally costs more, though the difference is not critical. The exception is ROB's renovated deluxe rooms, which can cost more than Sentido.
What you pay extra for at Sentido: according to a June 2026 review, it is quieter, with its own area separated from the ROB crowds; waiters are quicker even without tips; loungers are not packed as tightly as on ROB's beach; a bar with alcohol is open 24 hours; and there is an extra Italian à la carte restaurant. Another participant mentioned a separate beach zone.
Is it worth paying more: in June 2026 a participant relayed the view that Sentido has no major advantages, especially since it is on the second line while ROB is on the first, which is considered more convenient. Another participant put it this way: if quiet, service, a 24-hour bar and à la carte do not matter to you, Sentido is not worth the extra money; if they do, it is worth considering.
The reef: in June 2026, discussing ROB and neighboring hotels, participants wrote that there is one bay and one reef, and near the pier it is perhaps slightly better.
If you are also considering Jazz: according to participants in June 2026, Jazz is usually priced between ROB and Sentido, but better deals sometimes appear for one of the hotels, so compare prices for your dates.
Atmosphere: in June 2026 participants described ROB as the livelier hotel and Jazz as the calmer one. These are guests' subjective impressions, so also weigh the price for your dates, which participants advised checking first.