What happens if a hotel pool/beach towel goes missing in Sharm El Sheikh — will guests get fined?

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TL;DR

Yes — some resorts (e.g. Grand Oasis) charge guests $20-50 if a pool/beach towel or mattress goes missing, even if it was stolen rather than lost by the guest. Report it to reception immediately; they usually just issue a replacement card since the area is covered by CCTV.

What the community said

At Grand Oasis, disputes with hotel management over missing items have become more frequent, with some guests already fined or warned.

Grand Oasis, $50 fine

A hotel cleaning staff member repeatedly tried to swap a $1 bill for a $5 or $10 bill — be careful with any cash exchanges offered by hotel staff.

One couple had both a towel and mattress disappear; after failed attempts to resolve it with neighboring guests, reception issued a replacement card without issues, since the whole beach area is monitored by cameras.

A guest had her towel stolen while swimming in the sea; nearby sunbathers claimed they didn't notice anything.

A guest reported that within 3 days of their stay, several people had towels stolen right off their loungers, with the hotel charging a $20-25 fine for each missing towel.

$20-25 fine