Imperial Shams Abu Soma in Hurghada
✅ Guests frequently praised the animation team as lively and friendly, enhancing the holiday experience. ✅ The hotel’s beach and sea views were described as beautiful and relaxing, with clean, spacious sandy shores. ✅ Multiple reviews highlighted the quality and variety of food, including special care for guests with dietary restrictions. ✅ Several guests appreciated the helpful and smiling staff, especially named receptionists and restaurant managers. ✅ Facilities such as pools, water park, and sports amenities received positive mentions for family-friendly entertainment. ❌ Wi-Fi connectivity was rated very low, with some guests finding it unreliable or weak, especially in the lobby. ❌ Some reviews noted outdated furniture and cleanliness issues in rooms and public areas like toilets and pool surroundings. ❌ There were complaints about limited variety and quality of desserts and drinks, with some guests wanting more diverse options. ❌ A few guests experienced slow check-in during peak times and reported occasional issues with security and staff service. ❌ The hotel’s beach was sometimes crowded with salespeople, which some visitors found intrusive.
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Description
Imperial Shams Abu Soma is a 4-star hotel built in 2007 and renovated in 2020, located right on the Red Sea coast near Hurghada. The hotel offers 322 rooms across a 6-floor main building set on a 37,000 m² area. It features several pools including heated ones for winter, a water park with 10 slides, and a private sandy beach stretching 600 meters with coral reefs and a gentle sea entry. Families will find a children’s club for ages 4 to 12, a kids’ pool, playground, and evening children’s disco. Dining options include a main buffet restaurant and two a la carte restaurants serving eastern and Italian cuisine, plus multiple bars and a café. Guests can enjoy sports facilities such as tennis, squash, beach volleyball, fitness center, and diving. While the Wi-Fi service has been rated poorly, the hotel earns high marks for its food quality, beach, and animation team, making it suitable for those seeking a relaxed family-friendly seaside holiday with plenty of activities.
Location
Imperial Shams Abu Soma is situated in Qesm Safaga, 8 km into Abu Soma on the Hurghada-Safaga Road. It lies approximately 45 km from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and 60 km from Hurghada city center. The hotel sits directly on the first line of the Red Sea with its own 600-meter-long sandy beach. Nearby you will find the Terrace Restaurant just 210 meters away, rated 10/10 by guests. The location is ideal for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts, with coral reefs close to shore and a designated sandy beach only 30 meters from the hotel buildings.
Tips
- Plan to bring your own reliable mobile internet device or SIM card due to weak hotel Wi-Fi.
- Book early for check-in during peak holiday seasons to avoid delays.
- If you have food allergies, inform the chef in advance as special accommodations are provided.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Express check-in
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reception desk
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Arabic
- Tour assistance
- Billiards
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Water fun
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Kids club
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
From the beach 0 min. The beach is private, sand.
The distance to the sea is 120 meters
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Frequently asked questions about Imperial Shams Abu Soma
What types of rooms are available at Imperial Shams Abu Soma?
The hotel offers Standard Double rooms, Standard Double rooms with balcony, Superior Double rooms, and Superior Double rooms with balcony.
Is the hotel suitable for families with children?
Yes, the hotel has extensive kids’ facilities including a heated children’s pool, a water park with 5 kids’ slides, a kids’ club for ages 4 to 12, children’s animation and disco, playground, and child-friendly dining accommodations.
Does the hotel allow pets or service animals?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed at Imperial Shams Abu Soma.
Are there any sports facilities on site?
Yes, the hotel features a fitness center, tennis court (lighting paid), squash courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, billiards, diving center, and a wellness spa.
How far is the hotel from Hurghada Airport and city center?
The hotel is located approximately 45 km from Hurghada International Airport and 60 km from Hurghada city center.
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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 75 USD The best time to book is May 24, with rates starting from 66 USD