What is the view like from hotel balconies near Jolly Ville and Ghazala Beach in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 28 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 28 days ago
TL;DR
Some hotel balconies near Jolly Ville and Ghazala face ongoing construction or roadworks. Noise is minimal, but dust can accumulate. The view is not scenic but functional.
Dust and sand on the balcony seem to be a general local feature from constant wind, not just from construction — last year without any construction the balcony table needed constant wiping too, and this year with construction there was no noticeable difference.
At check-in it's also worth checking wall sockets near the window — for example, the socket for a floor lamp may be broken, and the TV cord may be hidden behind a nightstand running into the wall.
In chalet rooms closer to the grill area, especially on the 2nd floor, the entrance faces the desert side — wind blows there almost constantly, bringing a lot of dust and sand into the room.
The balcony overlooks the road between Ghazala and Jolly Ville, where roadworks (likely pipe replacement) are currently underway. The view is not attractive, but it doesn't significantly affect the stay — the balcony is mainly used for drying swimwear and laundry.
Rooms near the construction site are not noticeably noisy — work proceeds slowly. The main downside is dust on the balcony, though it's unclear whether it's from construction or just infrequent cleaning.
It's worth inspecting the room upon check-in — for example, a balcony window handle may be broken and tucked under the curtain. It's unclear if this was pre-existing damage. Rooms are checked at checkout, so it's best to report any defects immediately upon arrival.