Just returned from the Sol y mar in Sharm and I can say that I would not return there again. The 1st room was dull in the corner on the 1st floor and looking directly into the resturant and a bit of the pool, it was also above the disco that had a very heavy base banging until about 2am. Had to be asked to move away from that noise but was offered a ground floor room just underneath the last, eventualy after persisting we were moved to a room at the top of the complex overlooking the heated pool 'what a difference' bright and large. aircon that didnt sound like a plane taking off, own room safe, working tv, downside was that the mini bar was empty throughout our stay. The room boy was very polite but the pool and sales people who hassle you every day by the pool need to understand that no means no and to leave you alone. Reception staff were ok. The food was good if you like chicken and beef most of the time or chips for lunch. The flavour of the puddings was either coconut. cinnimon or no flavour at all. A must is that you buy a bottle of water and take it to breakfast and refill it everyday. Shuttle bus to the private beach, what a nightmare comming back with all those sweaty peoply packed on it. All in all not a great place to stay when for a few more pounds extra you could have luxury in the Raddison sas with its own beach just along the coast.

I have just stayed at the Sharming Inn for 1 week and it wasn't a good experience.

The rooms were pleasant, and the communal areas were also OK, but this isn't a 4 star hotel as advertised.

The biggest issue we encountered was being constantly pestered by the staff and sales reps who were allowed on to the complex - asking us : to have massages/go diving/to have a henna tattoo/to go on a date (!).

I did expect to encounter some 'hard sell' when shopping but I didn't expect this when sat at the pool side. The same staff/reps came every day (sometimes 2/3 times a day) to try and sell you their goods and services, and were reluctant to take no for an answer.

Unfortunately as 2 female travellers, it seemed that we were being targetted more than couples or groups...

This was intimidating and really ruined the holiday for us. I wouldn't recommend it for female only groups of travellers.

PS - The food is always cold !

rooms were basic, clean with air con & TV. we had a room leading out to the pool area which was perfect.
the pool area/amenities are great, pool very big, clean & cool with plenty of sun loungers.
lots of activity during the day (too much for us) but if you want to be involved with water aerobics/polo etc this is perfect.
food was edible but repetitive, would recommend half board as gets boring after a while
staff friendly and very helpful however you may get harassed by the entertainment staff.
noisy all day long, music by pool area very loud from 10am-4pm, disco from 11pm-1am meant we didn't have an early night which did get annoying.
free shuttle bus to beach was a bonus service we weren't expecting.
overall we had a lovely holiday as it was hot, cheap and convenient however i wouldn't go back as i prefer to try different restaurants and a more relaxed atmosphere.

the sharming inn is on par with the best hotels out there, the staff are absolutley terific and extremley helpfull, the room's are clean and well decorated, the food was always hot and tasty and the beer cold,
the location is ideal if you like to go into naama bay close enough that your not spending alot on taxi's but far away enough so that it's also peacfull,
the pool's are situated nicely and the entertainment is good,
me nor my friend got hassled by the staff as we have in other countries we was treated with the upmost respect by all of them,
and the room cleaners also respect the DO NOT DISTURBE sign they pop back later in the day and if the sign is still up they will come back again without disturbing you, we always had our room cleaned no matter what time we managed to crawl out of bed, the waiters make you feel at home and treat you like royalty,
all in all i really cant think of anything bad to say