Why do some hotels in Sharm El Sheikh smell of sulfur in the evening?

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TL;DR

A sulfur-like smell (similar to a mineral hot spring odor) appears in the evening, usually between 5:30-7pm, and is caused by the hotel's irrigation system using sulfur-rich water. Rooms, balconies and restaurants are usually unaffected.

What the community said

Travelers confirm this smell is a known recurring feature at certain hotels, not a one-off incident; there's no clear fix, and many guests still ask about it.

According to guest observations, the smell is noticeable from 5:30pm to 7pm, and sometimes again around 9pm when leaving toward the town. It typically lasts 30-60 minutes after the irrigation system runs. Rooms, balconies and the dining hall were never affected.

5:30-7pm daily

Bungalow guests note a mild sulfur smell (similar to a Black Sea coastal odor) that's noticeable when leaving the beach around 5pm, and again after showering before dinner.

around 5pm, beachfront bungalows