Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
Our Rating
8.2
8.7
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
222
1,350
Restaurants
21
10
Pools
11
6
Year Opened
2017
—
Year Renovated
2021
2024
Features
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
Total Venues
26
24
Included
26
20
Extra Charge
0
4
Room Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
Room Categories
12
11
Suite Categories
12
6
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
Total Activities
24
19
Included
18
16
Extra Charge
6
3
Pros & Cons
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
The scale of the combined Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados property means it's a larger, more crowded operation than quieter Sandals resorts
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection
Pros
The 13-slide water park with wave pool is one of the most substantial at any Egyptian Red Sea all-inclusive — a genuine family differentiator.
Red Sea access from Naama Bay gives reliable 20–30 meter visibility for snorkeling and diving year-round — the marine environment here is genuinely world-class.
The adults-only wing with its own pool and rooftop access is a meaningful separation that makes this property work for mixed groups of couples and families.
10–20 minute airport transfer is among the fastest in Sharm El Sheikh — minimal transit time between landing and pool.
Cons
The main buffet draws consistent complaints about blandness and crowded peak-time service — plan to use the à la carte restaurants as the primary dinner option.
The kids' club programming has language-accessibility limitations noted by English-speaking guests.
Summary
Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Swissôtel Sharm El Sheikh All Inclusive Collection is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
