West Bay Vacations from $1,416

My stay at the hotel was generally good. The facility itself is as golden and polished as advertised—comparable to a luxury hotel in both appearance and ambiance. I checked in late in the evening while the manager was busy closing out the day, surrounded by a stack of receipts. The tone was professional, though somewhat lukewarm. I stayed in the Urban Suite, which overlooks an empty lot and a partial view of the bay. The room featured shelves lined with coffee table books and a standard fruit basket (banana, apple, orange, and plum). The bed was easily the highlight of my stay—extremely comfortable and inviting. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to enjoy the in-room coffee in the morning, as there was no milk provided for the Nespresso machine. I skipped the complimentary breakfast and went for a local restaurant. Just before checkout, I received a call from the front desk at 11:45 AM, asking if I needed help with my luggage and confirming if I was “still good for noon checkout.” While courteous, the timing and phrasing made me feel slightly rushed. All in all, while there were a few minor service hiccups , the facility is just as stunning as it appears online.

Very accommodating & great service

Hotel was lovely. Breakfast/dinner buffet staff were sometimes a little bit forward/awkward, I would prefer to be left to eat in peace (one instance where we were being asked to sign up for a rewards scheme mid-meal) Coffee machine included in the room, but they could not provide milk for it as it was a paid extra? Seemed a bit stingy for a 5* hotel! Our only complaint was that the lobby area for our room smelt of tobacco, once reported they promptly changed our room to another to sort the issue. Otherwise staff were very friendly, accommodating and welcoming for what is a lovely hotel, with great pool options and a fantastic beach! Food buffet was decent and provided a decent and comfortable option. We had a good stay at the Sharq Hotel overall.