Official Rating - 5* - Bed & Breakfast / Half Board
The Cataract Pyramids Resort is located within the beautiful panorama of the great pyramids, surrounded by farms and greenery and at the same time central. Located within a pollution free landscape it is ideal for a break from the towns bustling life.
Accommodation
The hotel has a total of 398 rooms including 48 Superior Rooms and 195 Pavilion Rooms. Apart from a private balcony or terrace all rooms are equipped with manually controlled air conditioning, mini fridge, safety deposit box, hairdryer, Satellite TV and a direct line telephone. There is also 24 hour room service. Baby cots are available on request and will count as 1 person in the room and not in addition to the maximum occupancy.
Food & Beverage
At the Cataract Pyramids Resort experience local cuisine at the outdoor restaurant La Pergola or try the A la Carte restaurant La Villa which serves classical favourites. There is also the Dome Cafe which serves French pastries, soft drinks and hot drinks. There is also the lively discotheque El Nino where you can dance your night away. Get yourself fresh juices and fancy drinks at the Oasis Pool bar or try out the Sakkara Pub for a beer or two.
Sports & Leisure
The resort offers the towns largest swimming pool. There is a gym and if you really want to relax there is a sauna, steam bath and massage with aromatherapy included. There are also tennis and squash courts. for children there is a childrens pool, playground, mini club with hourly care and programmes for children between the ages of 4-12. Baby sitting is at extra charge. Nearby activities include a golf course, camel and horse riding and Jeep safari. There are also orienta bazzars, mosques, museums and the Cairo Citadel.
Facilities & Services
The resort offers a beauty centre where you can have a facial treatment, pedicure or manicure. There is a shopping arcade with clothes, jewlery, purfume, books, a bank and money exchange, flower shop and in house doctor. Laundry and dry cleaning is available during the weekdays.
Useful Information on Distances
The resort is located 5 minutes from the Pyramids area, 20 minutes from down town and 35 minutes from the airport.
Entry Requirements
On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is ?10 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. Travel on excursions outside the peninsula, the visitor?s visa is a requirement. We recommend that you see your Medhotels rep on arrival, and they will assist you with obtaining the visa.