What bugs should you expect in hotels or apartments in Sharm El Sheikh, and how can you avoid them?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers in Sharm El Sheikh most often report evening mosquitoes, flies in apartments, and sometimes cockroaches in older hotel rooms. Bring mosquito repellent, especially for second-line rooms, and inspect the room condition carefully at check-in.
What the community said
In the newest accommodation feedback, travelers describe a badly maintained room with cockroaches, a dirty bathroom, worn-out doors and locks, Wi‑Fi only at reception, and even brownish shower water. Their takeaway was that renting an apartment may be more practical than staying in a very dated hotel room.
14 days ago Wi‑Fi only at reception
Hotel guests report that second-line rooms can have a mosquito problem after sunset, even if there are almost none during the day. It’s worth bringing repellent in advance, as travelers said they were bitten even while waiting for check-in early in the morning in the lobby.
14 days ago second-line room
There are also complaints about local flies in apartments, sometimes annoying enough that guests actively look for ways to get rid of them during their stay. If you book an apartment, it’s smart to ask in advance about window screens and what pest control measures the property uses.
14 days ago apartment