Which all-inclusive hotel to choose in Sharm El Sheikh: comparing Pickalbatros Aqua Blue, Club Reef, Invidia and Grand Oasis?

For a coral-reef-focused stay in the price range being discussed, Sunrise Remal 4* is recommended.

Faraana Reef is another suggested option for a coral-reef-focused stay, if a suitable booking becomes available.

If the reef is not a priority, Rixos in Nabq is recommended, with a warning that access to the sea may be closed fairly often.

The hotel under discussion is praised for its lively entertainment and equipped pier, which allows swimming in deep water. Shore entry is poor because of frequent low tides, and waves can make the sea rough from the pier. Deluxe rooms may be assigned in buildings farther from the beach, but a move to building 2 near the main pool was arranged for US$20.

For room buildings, building 4 is in the center of the main activity area and costs less than building 6. Buildings 1 and 2 are quieter and closer to the sea, but are usually the most expensive.

One traveler is deciding between a specific hotel and Pickalbatros Aqua Blue 4* for their trip.

Three hotels are around the same price — Club Reef, Invidia and Grand Oasis — and are being weighed as equal options.

A 4.9 rating is seen as overrated — it's a decent 4-star hotel with pros and cons. The main advantage is a living reef starting right at the pier, which is rare for Sharm; other hotels in the same bay cost more.