Rotana vs Sultan Gardens Resort in Sharm El Sheikh - which has better snorkeling reef?
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TL;DR
Travelers report the reef at Rotana has more colorful and varied coral and fish life compared to Sultan Gardens Resort, where the reef looks greyer and less vibrant; service and food are good at both, but Sultan Gardens Resort has less evening entertainment.
What the community said
Comparing reefs: Sultan Gardens Resort's reef looks grey with no bright colorful sections, while reefs near Rotana or Robinson-type resorts still have more color and variety.
5 days ago Sultan Gardens Resort - grey reef
After a spring stay at Sultan Gardens Resort, a traveler noted the hotel was good overall but evening entertainment felt lacking; also asked about seafood options like red fish and ice cream on the menu.
10 days ago Sultan Gardens Resort - limited entertainment
Comparing to a Rotana visit from 14 years ago: the reef there had noticeably more fish variety than the current Sultan Gardens Resort reef, though the time gap may also play a role.
15 days ago Rotana - more varied reef (older impression)
Service and food at Sultan Gardens Resort get no complaints - noted as the hotel's strong point despite the less vibrant reef and weaker entertainment program.
15 days ago Sultan Gardens Resort - good food and service