Are mosquitoes or bed bugs a problem in Sharm El Sheikh hotels, and should travelers bring a mosquito repellent plug-in?

At one hotel, mosquito treatment is carried out twice daily, at 5:30 am and 6:30 pm. Guests can request a plug-in repellent from the hotel; one stay on the second floor had no mosquitoes in the room.

In early September, no mosquitoes were noticed around the grounds, though a few were caught in the room over 12 days. Plug-in repellents were available in both rooms and were needed only a couple of times.

Some guests who have visited the same hotel twice a year from May to September since 2023 report never encountering mosquitoes and never using repellents at all — showing the issue depends heavily on the specific hotel.

At the end of June, travelers in Sharm El Sheikh hotels reported mosquitoes appearing in the evening and overnight, so bringing a plug-in mosquito repellent is strongly recommended even if daytime conditions seem fine.

According to a recent hotel report, no bed bugs were seen and mosquitoes were the only issue. Travelers suggest this may be seasonal, with autumn and winter likely to be more comfortable.

Mosquito levels can vary a lot depending on the hotel’s pest control: one traveler saw only a single mosquito during a full week, but still recommended using a plug-in repellent overnight just in case.