How far in advance should I book a hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to avoid sold-out properties and high last-minute rates?
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When looking for accommodation about a week before departure, most Sharm El Sheikh hotels were already sold out, while remaining rooms were priced very high. Booking early gives you more choice and better rates.
Booking one week before departure
For a last-minute stay, Maritim reportedly confirmed a booking in about 40 minutes, while other properties could take much longer to respond.
Maritim — confirmation in 40 minutes
During high-demand periods, around 80% of Sharm El Sheikh hotels may be unavailable. In one case, a booking decision took two days and ended in a rejection, leaving only the remaining options.
Around 80% of hotels sold out
Before finalizing a booking, ask about room condition and air conditioning: one stay involved two room moves because the AC was not working and the hotel did not resolve the issue promptly.
Faulty air conditioning