Location. Le Meridien Dahab Resort is located in Dahab, Egypt, a bohemian resort overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated within 50 metres of the beach, the resort is also less than 15 kilometres from the famous Blue Hole dive spot. Sharm el Sheik is 80 kilometres away. Hotel Features. Built in an architect- designed mix of contemporary and traditional Egyptian style, with archways and whitewashed walls, Le Meridien Dahab Resort has stunning views of the ocean and the desert mountains behind. Facilities onsite include a shopping arcade, all-hours room service, a concierge desk and kids' club.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. The hotel has three dining options. Vie is a Far Eastern fusion dining room serving seasonal dishes. Sea Breeze is a buffet restaurant with a live cooking station, and an al fresco dining area. Sails, located on the beach, specialises in romantic à la carte dinners.

There is a business centre, and small meeting rooms are available for events if required.

A wide range of recreation options is available, including five swimming pools, a spa pool and sauna, a beauty therapy suite, a dive centre, a water sports centre, and a billiards room.

Guestrooms. The 182 air-conditioned guestrooms have private balconies with ocean views. Each room also has a garden blooming with desert flowers, and a private outdoor shower. Decorations are in sumptuous reds and gold. Amenities include 26" LCD televisions with satellite, minibars, and wireless Internet access. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in the luxurious bathrooms, and complimentary newspapers are also offered. Compulsory New Year Gala Dinner supplement: On 31 December 150 USD per person; children aged 2 to 12 years pay 50 percentr supplements. These must be paid directly to the hotel upon check-in or check-out:

Compulsory Christmas Gala Dinner supplement: On 24 December 75 USD per person; children aged 2 to 12 years pay 50 percent

Airport tranfers Please call the hotel in advance to confirm the time and fare for airport transfers.

Room Types:

Superior room:   One king or two twin beds. Rich colour scheme. Terrace with sea views. Satellite television. Minibar. Wireless Internet. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, and shower.

Deluxe room:   One king bed or two twin beds. Rich colour scheme. Terrace. Wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Bathrobes.

Single Deluxe:   One bed. Rich colour scheme. Terrace. Wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Bathrobes.

Single Superior:   One bed. Rich colour scheme. Terrace. Wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Bathrobes.

Triple Superior:   One double bed and one twin bed. Rich colour scheme. Terrace. Wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Bathrobes.

Triple Deluxe:   One double bed and one twin bed. Rich colour scheme. Terrace. Wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Bathrobes.

Driving Directions: From Sharm el Sheik Airport (SSH): Distance to Le Meridien Dahab Resort is 80 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis operate direct from Sharm El Sheik airport. Fares may be negotiated in advance. Alternatively, the hotel may offer airport transfers for a surcharge.

Getting around. It may be easier to join organised tours to attractions such as St Catharine's Monastery, as desert driving can be challenging for inexperienced travellers.