Safir Sharm Waterfalls Resort: planning a stay in Ras Um El Sid
Journal · 2026-10-27
Safir Sharm Waterfalls Resort is on the Ras Um El Sid plateau, south of Sharm’s Old Market. This practical guide helps compare the location, sea access, room options and booking details before choosing dates.
Photo · “Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt - panoramio - Николай Семёнов (11)” · Николай Семёнов (Nikolay Semyonov) / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 · Photographed in 2016; resized, converted to WebP derivatives and responsively cropped. Historical image; it does not show current conditions.
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Map the resort against your plans
The resort’s official location page gives its address as Ras Um El Sid plateau, Al Fanar, and places it five kilometres from the Old Market and a short walk from Il Mercato. It lists the airport at 24 kilometres. These are useful starting points, not a door-to-door travel estimate: traffic, the exact route and transport arrangements affect real journey times. If you expect several evenings in the centre, compare a round trip from the resort and confirm the current fare or shuttle options. For a mainly resort-based holiday, ask how you can reach Il Mercato and whether the walking route suits your group. Keep transport, excursion pick-up points and return times in the same itinerary before comparing room prices.
Ask what the beach jetty means for your stay
Safir describes a private beach with a jetty and an on-site diving centre. That makes the route into the sea an important detail to check rather than infer from a resort photograph. Ask whether swimming is possible from the shore on your dates, when the jetty is used, what sea conditions or age rules apply, and whether snorkelling equipment or a guided dive is included in the selected rate. Confirm any steps, walking distances or transfers if these matter to someone in your party. The official description also lists seven pools, but opening hours, seasonal operation and access rules can vary. Ask which pools will be operating and whether any facilities have age or supervision requirements. None of these services should be assumed to be included in every room rate.
Choose a room by layout, view and group needs
The resort’s room page distinguishes Standard, Deluxe and Premium categories and describes different layouts and views. For example, its current description lists garden views for Standard rooms and sea views for Deluxe rooms; check the exact room name and view in the offer you select. Compare bed configuration, balcony or patio, occupancy and meal plan for your party, then ask which building or floor is assigned if that affects your plans. Families or travellers with mobility needs should confirm connecting-room availability, lift access, steps and distances to dining or the beach directly with the hotel. A general room-category description does not confirm a specific unit, accessible route or amenity for your booking. Save the written room details and any promised arrangements with the confirmation.
Compare the final booking, not only the headline rate
The official booking page lets you select dates and guests, so use the same dates and party size when comparing room options. Check the total for the whole stay, meal plan, taxes or fees shown at checkout, payment timing and cancellation deadline. Ask the resort to confirm whether airport transfers, diving, beach access and any dining experiences are part of the exact offer or paid separately. If you plan excursions, compare pick-up coverage and return times with the locations you want to visit. Availability, offers and terms can change; the booking page and written confirmation are the references for your own dates. This profile is an independent editorial guide, not a guest review or a paid placement, and its hotel link is not an affiliate link.