The hype
Guests love the manicured gardens and the 'dine-around' option, but the rooms are showing their age.
Charmillion Club Resort
$150-250/ night
Book this if You want a massive, three-in-one resort complex with a serious house reef and don't mind shuttling to the water slides.
Why People Love It
- Access to facilities at three sister resorts (Sea Life & Gardens)
- Spectacular house reef with a 147m jetty for direct drop-off snorkeling
- Heated adult and kids' pools make winter swimming genuinely comfortable
Quick Take: A solid 5-star Egyptian standard that feels more like a 4-star European resort—expect great grounds but dated rooms and aggressive upsells.
Reviewed by @themamawhotravels: I booked this mainly for the waterpark to keep the kids busy, and it worked perfectly. The slides are huge! Me and Erica even snuck away for a Turkish bath. It’s super affordable, and having two rooms made a huge difference for our sanity.
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
The 'hard sell' is real—you will be approached constantly by vendors selling massages, braids, and excursions by the pool.
- You are a confident snorkeler/diver who wants a house reef with a wall drop-off
- You enjoy the 'big resort' energy with animation teams and foam parties
- You don't mind walking or taking a shuttle to reach the water park
Cleanliness & Maintenance
7.8
- Housekeeping: Generally good daily service, though 'towel art' is prioritized over dusting under the bed.
- Bathroom hygiene: Functional but dated. Grout lines show age, and water pressure can fluctuate.
- Maintenance: Ongoing. Building B is a construction zone. Public areas are manicured, but room furniture is chipped.
- Linens & towels: Clean but often worn/thin. Beach towels are exchanged via a card system.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh; some ground floor rooms have a lingering musty/humidity smell.
Sleepability™
6.5MODERATE
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- Evening animation shows (loud until 11pm)
- Renovation noise near Building B (daytime)
Before you book
Good to know
- The 'Dine Around' concept lets you eat at sister hotels, but you must book a la carte restaurants a day in advance via QR code.
- Mosquitoes can be vicious here; bring your own strong repellent.
- The jetty has a red/yellow flag system—pay attention to it, as currents can be strong.
What to pack
- Your own snorkel gear (rentals are overpriced and worn)
- Reef shoes (essential for the rocky entry)
- A travel router or local SIM card (to bypass the expensive hotel Wi-Fi)
Room Genie
Best picks
- Sea View Superior Rooms in the main building for convenience and views
- Garden View rooms in the annex buildings for better distance from the noisy pool area
Rooms to avoid
- Building B (active construction zone early 2026)
- Ground floor pool-view rooms (zero privacy and maximum noise)
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“I am requesting a quiet room on an upper floor, specifically away from Building B due to renovations. A Garden View in a rear annex is preferred over a Pool View.”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is the Aqua Park free?
No. It is located at the Charmillion Gardens sister hotel and typically incurs an extra charge unless your specific booking package includes it.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the main adult pool and the kids' pool at the Club Resort are heated in winter (approx. 25°C).
How is the Wi-Fi?
Poor. It's free but slow in the lobby. In-room access costs ~$10 USD per day and is still not fiber-speed.
Can I walk to the beach?
Yes, the Club Resort is beachfront. However, the water is very shallow for 150m+, so you must walk to the end of the 147m jetty to swim properly.
Is the food good?
It's standard Egyptian all-inclusive buffet fare—plentiful but repetitive. The 'Il Pescatore' seafood restaurant and 'La Vue' French restaurant are the best culinary bets.
Are there sharks?
It's the Red Sea, so marine life is abundant, but dangerous encounters are extremely rare. The house reef is patrolled and safe for snorkeling.
Insider Tips
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Tip the bar staff at the start of your stay ($5-10) to ensure they remember your drink order and serve you faster.
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Use the 'Dine Around' privilege to visit the Lebanese restaurant 'El Diwania' at the Sea Life resort—it's often less crowded.
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The 'Burmese' restaurant mentioned in some old data doesn't exist; stick to the French or Seafood a la carte options.
5 things to know before you go
💡The 'juice' at breakfast is often powdered Tang-style, not fresh squeezed.
💡You have to sign for everything, even on All-Inclusive (zero cost, but a paper trail hassle).
💡The gym is functional but looks like it hasn't been updated since 2010.
💡The 'soft animation' during the day is actually quite loud if you're trying to nap by the main pool.
💡You can walk along the beach path to the other two hotels for a change of scenery without leaving the complex.
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