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The Red Sea

TABA & TABA HEIGHTS

Taba and Taba Heights

Taba is separated into 2 areas. The Nelsons Village is situated just over the border from Eilat. 15 kilometres south from here lies the newly developed resort of Taba Heights. This cosmopolitan resort is perfect for holiday makers seeking relaxation and comfort as the area boasts some of the most luxurious 5 star hotels in the Red Sea. The resort will have 20 hotels, an 18 hole US-championship level golf course, a marina, a casino as well as a wide range of activities and water sports. This is a perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Sinai desert. For those of you interested in the history of the area why not step back in time and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai.

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Hilton Resort & Hilton Nelson Village

Hilton Resort & Hilton Nelson Village

Making this the ideal spot for taking an excursion to historic and ancient worlds, or to discover stark desert landscapes.

On the shores of the Red Sea, the exceptional diving is bound to tempt you into the undersea world, while the resort's enormous free-form pool will give hours of splashy fun. The new Nelson Village luxury extension will add a new dimension to this resort.

Built from stone and natural wood, Nelson Village blends harmoniously with the local landscape. Guests will enjoy all the resort facilities, activities and entertainment, but still manage to 'get away from it all' in a unique and secluded setting nestled amidst tropical gardens.

Hilton Nelson Village a luxury Resort, designed to blend with the landscape, the Resort is built from local stones and natural woods on a secluded private beach spacious sea and garden view rooms landscaping with its natural woodcraft of rustic atmosphere. Guest staying in this comfortable Resort can indulge themselves with all the facilities and a variety of unique diving spots with lots of underwater treasures ideal for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Nelson Village Pub and Restaurant, a rustic style restaurant to be serving breakfast and dinner buffet, a la carte menu for lunch and dinner.

Nelson Village

Hilton Taba Resort *****

 

A fine hotel with good all-round facilities, the Hilton Taba Resort makes a great base from which to explore the Taba area, either on dry land or in the water.

The Hilton Taba is located near to the Northern border, and enjoys a beautiful location between the Sinai mountains and the azure waters of the Red Sea .

A total of 400 recently decorated, air-conditioned rooms, all feature private facilities, satellite TV, safety deposit box, telephone and mini bar.

Facilities consist of; 2 swimming pools (1 heated in winter) and Jacuzzi plus a diving and water sports centre, 5 floodlit tennis courts (pay locally), beach
volleyball, table tennis, billiards, darts, chess and backgammon, children's club (minimum age 4) plus babysitting service (pay locally) and 24-hour room service.

 

The following dining options are available at the Hilton Taba; The Nelson Village pub and restaurant serves breakfast and dinner buffets with an à la carte menu for lunch; (half board meals will be taken in the Palm Court main restaurant), Marhaba Oriental restaurant, offering oriental favourites in the evening, Casa Taba Italian and seafood restaurant, for evening meals, Rainbow Bar & Lounge offering all-day light menu and live entertainment and light snacks and beverages are available from the Nelson lounge, the Shish Bish Café and the beach bar.

Hilton Taba Resort

Hyatt Regency *****

This wonderfully deluxe hotel offers a total sensual indulgence. The raw natural beauty of the Sinai coast is mirrored by the hotels unique architectural style – a reinterpretation of an ancient Egyptian village. Set on a long stretch of secluded beach, the hotel is breathtakingly illuminated by the golden light of the day and the pink, smoky twilight of early evening. Various restaurants and bars, 4 swimming pools, health centre, gym, 2 tennis courts.
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Hyatt Regency

Intercontinental *****

Newly opened in 2006, the Intercontinental Taba Heights offers excellent facilities, magnificent architecture and friendly service. Located on the shores of the Red Sea, with a lovely sandy beach, the Intercontinental is located in the heart of Taba Heights.

There are 503 air-conditioned guest rooms including 27 junior suites, 7 executive suites and 1 presidential suite, each offering private facilities, satellite TV, mini bar and safe. Rooms and suites are spread out over 3 buildings, the Pentagon, Atrium and the Crescent offer impressive views of the mountains, pool or sea. The 3 buildings are linked through walkways and paths surrounded by tropical gardens.

Facilities include; 2 free form swimming pools (1 heated), 2 children's pools, private sandy beach, 2 tennis courts and 1 squash court, as well as a fully equipped gym and aerobics room, spa with an indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, massage and beauty treatments (pay locally) plus a water sports centre.

The hotel is adjacent to Taba Heights ' new 18-hole PGA championship golf course.

Also available is a shopping centre, beauty salon, 24 hour room service and children's club (ages 3-12).

 

The Intercontinental Taba Heights offers and extensive range of restaurants and bars; Main Bay View restaurant, with great sea views, El Mar restaurant, specialising in seafood dishes, Lagoon bar & restaurant, offering Spanish and Oriental dishes,

The new Bird Nest restaurant serving Thai Cuisine, Splash bar & grill, Oxygen bar in the Spa, the open air terrace Arches bar and in the lobby lounge bar.

 

Intercontinental

Mövenpick Resort Taba *****

Mövenpick Resort Taba

Set amongst the natural beauty of caramel-coloured Sinai Mountains and the brilliant blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, MÖVENPICK Resort Taba is just a few minutes away from the border to Israel and the ancient gateway to Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The artfully designed pools, numerous restaurants and bars make the resort the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The 434 elegantly furnished rooms and a 400 m private beach invite you to find your peace of mind in this unique venue.

Diving with AQUA-SPORT MOVENPICK TABA

400 m private beach with stunning views across the Gulf of Aqaba. Short distances from shore are two coral reefs full of colourful fish and sea life.

Taba is a prime destination within the Sinai Peninsula for Shore diving. Proximity to Israel, Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as to an abundance of historic sites of the Sinai Peninsula.

 

Aqua Sport Movenpick Taba

Marriott Beach Resort *****

An impressive resort situated in over 44 acres of lush gardens, pools, waterfalls and featuring a 500 metre private sandy beach. Located in the magnificent bay of the Moqbela Valley , the Marriott offers high standards and a wonderful holiday base.

The Marriott Beach resort is located directly on the beach in Taba Heights , within a national conservation park.

It features 394 air-conditioned rooms and suites, each equipped with remote control satellite TV, telephone with voice mail and data port, mini bar, high speed internet access, hairdryer, safety deposit box and private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens.

 

A wide range of facilities are on offer including; a swimming pool (heated section in winter), including a water slide and children's pool, spa that offers a health club with Jacuzzi, an Arabian marble steam room, sauna, weights room and various massages (pay locally), billiards, table tennis, 2 floodlit tennis courts, beach/water volleyball and beach/water basketball are also available, as well as a range of water sports at the dive centre, children's playground and games room with books and cartoon channel and wireless high-speed internet access available throughout the hotel.

There is a generous selection of 5 different types of international cuisines, a beach bar, pool bar and the swim up bar. The Lobby lounge shows live sporting events including English football.

 

Marriott Beach Resort

 

Radisson SAS *****

The Radisson SAS Taba is a spacious and very nicely appointed hotel with extensive landscaping and a white sandy beach - ideally situated for snorkelling or pure relaxation by the sea.

It is situated in Southern Taba, between the mountains and the Red Sea , on its own 380m private sandy beach.

 

The Radisson SAS Taba features 345 large rooms, including 66 marine club rooms and 12 suites. All rooms are equipped with mini-fridge, satellite TV, air-conditioning, digital safe deposit box and direct dial telephone. Guests staying in marine club rooms will receive a prime sea view, bathrobes and tea & coffee making facilities.

Dining options at the Radisson SAS Taba include; the main restaurant, Olivos, offers buffet breakfast, lunch and daily changing theme night dinners, Cuccina provides traditional Italian specialities and seafood, Mirage a la carte restaurant based on the waterfront and offers snacks, pizza and ice cream, El Khayameya tent by the beach serves local specialities. BBQ and show dinners are served at the Mirage restaurant with prior reservation. Star-light dinners in the desert are also available with prior reservation. There are also a variety of bars to choose from.

 

Radisson SAS

Sea Star ****

This well appointed hotel is situated between the Hilton and the main resort of Taba Heights. All rooms have balconies overlooking the pool or the Sinai mountains. Shuttle service to the hotel’s private beach (walking distance).
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Sea Star

Sofitel *****

A luxury hotel ideal for relaxation, the Sofitel Taba Heights stands between the richly coloured mountains of the Sinai and the shimmering turquoise waters of the Red Sea . Featuring beautiful architecture and a quality all-inclusive package, the Sofitel makes an ideal luxury holiday destination, situated in Taba Heights alongside a superb 5km sandy beach.

The Sofitel Taba Heights features 442 individually air-conditioned rooms, including garden view, beach front and Plaza rooms as well as family suites. Each room has a telephone, satellite TV, safe, mini bar and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a balcony and sea view.

Beach front rooms are located on the ground floor close to the beach, while Plaza rooms, with panoramic sea view, are situated on the third floor, and have a big terrace facing the pool or the sea. Mineral water and a fruit basket are delivered daily to plaza rooms, which also have tea & coffee making facilities.

Family suites, located on the ground floor, offer 2 seperate bedrooms and a connecting lounge with easy access to the pool and beach areas.

Hotel facilities include a private beach, 4 outdoor pools (2 freshwater, 1 heated freshwater and 1 seawater) and a children's pool plus 2 Jacuzzis, 2 floodlit tennis courts, beach basketball, snorkeling and a fully equipped health club with separate pool, sauna and massage rooms (pay locally), children's playground

A total of 3 restaurants are on offer and a poolside snack corner, boutique arcade (bookshop, jewelers and more), a beauty salon and a 24-hour room service.

 

Sofitel

 

Sonesta Beach Resort *****

The Sonesta Beach Resort Taba offers good facilities in a peaceful location known as the ‘Malha'. It is located directly on the beach to the north of Nuweiba, in a peaceful setting.

The Sonesta Beach Taba offers 440 air-conditioned rooms, all featuring private facilities with bathtub, interactive satellite TV, in-house sound system, safe, mini bar and hairdryer. All rooms also feature a private balcony, most of which offer sea views or mountain, pool or garden views and are comfortably furnished to a high standard.

 

Facilities on offer include; a 200m sandy beach, 2 large freshwater swimming pools plus a PADI certified dive centre and water sports centre, two floodlit tennis courts, billiards, ping pong table and darts. The health club includes a gymnasium and fitness room, aerobic room, 2 Jacuzzis, sauna and steam room.

The Sonesta Taba offers an excellent range of dining options:

The Palmira main restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast and dinners either indoors or on the elegant terrace

Three speciality restaurants serve à la carte cuisine, with Scallini for Italian, Fatoush for Oriental and Blue Fish for seafood. There is also The Oasis pool restaurant and the coffee shop Le Bistro offering 24-hour snacks and refreshments. The Piano bar in the lobby and the pool bar all offer light meals, snacks and refreshments.

Additional sports and leisure facilities include beach volleyball and a recreation centre with stretching exercises and games.

Children's club (minimum age 3).

24-hour room service.

 

Sonesta Beach Resort

Tobya Boutique Hotel, Taba ****

The 4 star Tobya Hotel, situated 2 km south of the Taba Hilton, is built within a natural crevasse of the Sinai mountains. The outstanding architecture blends in with the surrounding nature and contrasts with the lush greenery making Tobya boutique hotel an oasis of tranquility.

This unique hotel has 79 guestrooms, 3 executive rooms, 4 suites and 5 x 2-bedroom apartments. All rooms have en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, satellite TV and mini-bar. Most rooms have terraces or patios, 85% of all rooms overlook the Red Sea. As well as a wide range or restaurants and bars, the hotel has two large swimming pools and a large beach club which is accessible via a tunnel.
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Tobya Boutique Hotel

Diving

Aqua SportAqua Sport’s 5 star PADI Dive and water sports facility at the Taba Hilton offers you an exciting array of shore and boat diving options. There is a house reef directly out from the beach which is ideal for divers and snorkellers alike. The more adventurous diver may want to take a day trip on Aqua Sport’s premier dive boat – the Kewet Salem – she will take you areas rarely visited by divers. A delicious lunch and drinks are served on the boat. Aqua Sport is a perfect place to take your first plunge or continue with your diving career. Orlin (the wild dolphin from Nuweiba) often visits the divers of Taba so keep a look out for her. This area is also renowned the rare frogfish.

Waterworld Dive Centre is based in Taba Heights. They offer a full range of diving courses and packages for divers of all abilities. They also offer sailing, windsurfing, para-sailing, pedalos, canoes and glass bottom boat trips.

 

 

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