Barceló Tiran Sharm

Slow to check in . Rush you to checkout .

We stayed at the Tiran last September for 28 nights so think we can give a fair review! First off the location is amazing, the poolside flows onto the beach from which the views are stunning, sea and mountains almost looks unreal and the bay curves around (look on Google earth for hotel location). It's perfect for snorkeling, the colourful fish are swimming around you as soon as you enter the water. Large coral reef from the beach with plenty of activity tide in or out. Pool is nice and large with comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas to hand. There is a pool/beach bar and a swim up bar. The food was excellent, grill, pizza station, buffet and various speciality stations on different nights. An excellent range of deserts but ice cream was only once a week! (strange). Nice linen tablecloths and napkins. Drinks were OK for all inclusive, we tend to find our favourite and stick with it! The only thing to complain about here is the bottles of water were never cold. We have been to hotels before where fridges of water are placed around the hotel in order for you to always access fresh cold water. The rooms are spacious and adequate although a little dated in places. They were kept lovely and clean with clean towels everyday (often displayed in some lovely shapes), good AC. We upgraded for a seaview which was stunning but unfortunately if you sit on your balcony you can't see through the steel balcony grill/frontage! Poor design! Some of the rooms have their own small pools. I would say the best option for a room to get maximum sun (in winter) would be a pool facing one. The lounge bar is very quiet of an eve, once a week there was a pianist for an hour and another night a saxophonist but aside this it is quiet. The entertainment is in the amphitheatre at the back of the complex. We went a couple of times but it was rather hot and not too comfortable sitting on the tiers/steps of the theatre despite the cushions. There is a evening pool party with DJ once a week which was a great atmosphere also a foam party weekly during the day on the beach and numerous dancing, stretching, exercise regines available in and out of the pool if interested. The entertainment team work hard offering the usual water aerobics and games etc big shame they don't do tabletennis tournaments like other establishments! The table is hid away by the restaurant! We did an excellent boat trip arranged by the guys from the dive centre on site and they also arranged a private snorkeling trip for us and a scuba diving experience. We flew to Ciaro to see the pyramids, which was a full day excursion 4am till 22.00, arranged via the hotel, wonderful experience! Soho Square is worth an evening visit as is Farsha cafe. One thing that was very annoying and disappointing was as follows - there is a beauty salon on the hotel complex (by the amphitheatre, Dr's surgery and a couple of shops) the guy from there sold us (around the pool) a facial for myself and a haircut, shave and facial for my h

I recently stayed at Barceló Tiran Sharm, and while some aspects were great, others were disappointing. Check-in & First Impressions Upon arrival, the reception staff were professional and welcoming. However, I was surprised when they immediately offered us a paid room upgrade—before we had even seen our assigned room. This made me wonder if there was something wrong with the standard rooms. We declined, as the website showcased beautiful rooms, so why pay extra for something you already expect to be nice? Once we finally got our keys and entered the room, it was quite outdated—nothing like the website photos. The bedding was worn out, with visible fabric pilling from overuse. The room also didn’t seem to have been properly cleaned before our arrival. Since we were tired from a late arrival, we just went to sleep. The next day, after leaving a tip for housekeeping, the room was properly cleaned, and we were given new, comfortable bedding. Food & Drinks The food was repetitive, with not much variety. Lots of plain salads, but enough to keep you fed. Drinks at the beach bar were great, and the bar staff were fantastic—friendly and welcoming. Biggest Disappointment The pool was under refurbishment, and at no point before arrival were we informed that it would be completely unavailable. This was frustrating, as a pool is a major part of a beach resort experience. What Made the Trip Worth It? The animation team! They were the true highlight of the stay, keeping guests entertained throughout the day and evening. Special thanks to Zarina, Ksysha, Regina, Saio, Hamza, and Rob—they truly know how to keep guests engaged and motivated. Would I Return? Yes, despite the issues with the room and food. The entertainment team and beach bar staff made up for the shortcomings. However, management should be more transparent about room quality and any ongoing renovations.