This is a perfect hotel for water sports lovers and divers. The Royal Albatros Moderna Hotel is in Nabq Bay on the edge of the Red sea and close to the protected dive sites. The cooling sea breeze around the bay, make it perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling and diving. This distinctive modern hotel is only 15 minutes from the 2 shopping and entertainment areas in Sharm El Sheikh. Winner of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 Official star rating: 5 * Location Sharm El Sheikh is world famous for its coral and aquatic wildlife with reefs just offshore and is considered to be among the top five diving and snorkelling sites in the world. It is on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt and is between the Red Sea and the Mount Sinai mountains. The resort has big named hotels, restaurants from around the world, water sports and golf course. Please note: As of February 1st 2012 - All shuttle bus trips to Namaa Bay will be at an additional cost. Accomodation Accommodation consists of suites, five person apartments and lavish royal suites. All overlook the pretty hotel gardens or the pool. All have: bathroom with tub shower, WC, luxury shower kit, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, fridge, air conditioning, balcony/terrace (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note that a visitor's visa may be required if you travel outside the Sinai desert and if you go diving or sightseeing outside Sharm El Sheikh. The visa will cost 10 GBP. Eating and Drinking ALL-INCLUSIVE BREAKFAST Columbus Café – croissants: 5.00 – 7.00 Tagine Bar – fresh fruit, juice shakes: 8.00 – 10.00 Il Caminetto Italian Restaurant – breakfast buffet: 7.00 – 10.00 Tagine Restaurant - breakfast buffet: 8.00 – 10.00 Il Caminetto Italian Restaurant – late breakfast buffet: 10.00 – 11.30 LUNCH Beach snack bar and Pizzeria – pizza, pasta, burgers, hot dog, chicken, salad and fish and chips: 12.00 – 14.30 L'asiatique Restaurant – Chinese and Indian buffet: 12.30 – 14.30 Mediterranean Restaurant – international buffet: 12.30 – 15.00 SNACKS Columbus Café – afternoon tea cakes 15.00 – 18.00, ice cream 15.00 – 17.00 and croissants 00.00 – 5.00 Aqua Park Bar – cakes, pastries and pizza: 10.00 – 16.00 Main building – pancakes and doughnuts: 16.00 – 18.00 Main building– Children's dinner: 17.00 – 19.00 DINNER Tagine Restaurant and Il Caminetto Italian Restaurant – traditional Arabian fare, Italian buffet: 18.30 – 21.00 Patio Snack Restaurant – salad bar 18.30 – 21.00, pancakes, fresh fruit and ice cream 19.00 – 21.00 L'asiatique Restaurant – Chinese and Indian buffet: 19.00 – 20.30 White Elephant Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar – A'la carte authentic Thai food and Sushi, extra charge – 25% off: 19.00 – 22.00 Zum Kaiser Restaurant – international buffet and snacks: 21.00 – 00.00 BARS Columbus Café 24-hour – speciality teas, hot and iced coffee: open 24 hours Lounge Bar – beverages: 10.00 – 00.00 Jazz café - speciality teas, hot and iced coffee: 8.00 – 10.00 and 18.30 – 21.00 La Veranda Café and Ice Cream Parlour - speciality teas, hot and iced coffee, ice cream and milkshakes: 10.00 – 15.00 Pool Bar – beverages and cocktails: 10.00 – 18.00 Aqua Park Café – non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails: 10.00 – 16.30 Terrace Café Bar – beverages and cocktails: 12.30 – 23.00 Beach Bar – beverages and cocktails: 10.00 – 17.30 and 20.30 – 23.00 White Elephant VIP Bar – imported beverages – at an extra charge: 18.30 – 00.00 Simsema Bar and Shisha Café – beverages and Arabian water pipes – at an extra charge: 19.00 – 23.00 Irish Pub – beverages and cocktails: 19.00 – 2.00 Swimming Pools The hotel has two swimming pools with separate areas for children, one of which is heated and features numerous water slides. Surrounding the pools there are spacious sun terraces furnished with ample loungers and parasols.