Pleasantly Surprised
Sol Verginia is perfect for the budget minded traveler. It consists of two-story, bungalow-style white washed buildings which gleam as you pull up infront of them. Reception is cosy with a bar to the right. The rooms are HUGE. You will have more room than you know what to do with. Mini bars are really just refrigerators as they are empty, so you can use them to store your own water, beer or wine. The hotel doesn’t hassle you for bringing in outside food/drink provided you don’t flaunt it. The bathroom is also a good size and is need of re-grouting but it is spotless and the high pressure shower and HOT water were heavenly. There is a blowdryer in the bathroom and a safe in the room.
The rooms built around the pool are prime real estate as you can sit out on your balcony and enjoy the fun, but the disadvantage is that anyone having a drink or dancing near the little dj area can see right into your room. The drapes are disappointingly heavy so if you’re inside and want privacy, it gets a bit depressing and dark. The pool area is fantastic! It’s well-kept and very pretty and there's lots going on. Water-robics starts every day at 11am and is lots of fun. At night, the local dj spins some tunes and it’s a party right there at the hotel. This ends at midnight. If you’re in one of the further buildings, you can barely hear the music at all. The hotel beach is down an off-putting dirt road in the middle of a construction site but the beach itself is good. The hotel runs a free shuttle to and from the beach.
There are only two English channels as most of the guests seem to be Russian and a mix of other nationalities. There's no internet café; there may be wifi. There is one computer in the lobby that they let you use. Room service is available and the laundry service is prompt and flawless. Did not have any food here, not even breakfast but from reading other people’s comments on various sites, the food here seems to be a major disappointment. If so, skip the meal plan (i.e NO All Inclusive, or B&B) and just get the room. There are lots of good restaurants in Sharm and a mini mart directly across the street from the hotel to get basics.
Personal note: This hotel is NOT rated highly on Tripadvisor but, it was a last minute trip and I decided to take a chance. I was very pleasantly surprised and would stay here again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a basic + hotel, spacious, clean room, with an awesome pool scene, nice staff, all at very good value for money then stay here and eat out. Great pool area, huge rooms
