Year-round winter sun, Red Sea reefs and giant water parks
🐠Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
Updated 1 July 2026
Sharm El Sheikh is one of Europe's most dependable winter-sun escapes for families, with warm, dry days right through December to February when much of Europe is grey. The draw is the combination: enormous all-inclusive resorts with free kids clubs and huge water parks, a warm Red Sea full of coral reefs you can snorkel straight off the beach, and flights of only four to five hours. It is outstanding value too, so a smart all-inclusive week here often costs less than a simpler trip closer to home.
20 to 24C
Typical winter day highs
4 to 5h
Flight from much of Europe
10 min
Airport to Nabq Bay resorts
Year-round
Snorkelling off the beach
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Stays near Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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Why it works with kids
- Reliable winter sun, warm and dry from December through February
- Huge resort water parks and free kids clubs at all-inclusive prices
- Colourful coral reefs you can snorkel straight off the beach, reef shoes on
- Short-ish flights of four to five hours and an airport minutes from the resorts
Best areas to stay
- 1Nabq Bay: the big family-resort zone with the largest water parks and excellent house reefs, closest to the airport
- 2Sharks Bay: smart resorts, good reefs and Soho Square's ice rink, bowling and restaurants for easy evenings
- 3Naama Bay, Ras Um Sid and Hadaba: more central, walkable areas with a promenade and older-town buzz
Our KidProof picks
Hand-picked and scored on the eight things that matter to families.
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Rixos Premium Seagate
Large, contemporary rooms and family rooms, most with a balcony and pool or garden views. Family rooms sleep four to five and connecting-room options make it easy to give teens their own space next door.
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Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
Smart, spacious rooms and family rooms spread through low-rise garden buildings, many steps from a pool. Family rooms comfortably sleep four, with interconnecting options for larger groups.
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Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Stylish, recently updated rooms and family rooms, several with direct pool access. There are dedicated family sections, so you can be near the kids pool and club without the buzz of the main areas.
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Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort
Arabian-styled rooms and family rooms terraced through gardens down toward the sea, most with a balcony. Family rooms sleep four, and the layout gives a calm, low-key feel.
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Jaz Mirabel Beach
Bright rooms and family rooms across landscaped gardens, part of the larger Jaz Mirabel complex. Family rooms sleep four and sit within easy reach of the kids pools.
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Sultan Gardens Resort
Comfortable rooms and family rooms in mature tropical gardens, most with a balcony or terrace. Family rooms sleep up to four, with several a short stroll from the kids pool.
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Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Elegant, generously sized rooms and family rooms, many with sea or garden views. Family rooms sleep four comfortably and the calm setting suits a mix of couples and families.
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Coral Sea Holiday Resort and Aqua Park
Comfortable, straightforward rooms and family rooms in garden buildings, most with a balcony or terrace. Family rooms sleep up to four, plenty for a slide-focused week.
Compare our picks in Sharm El Sheikh
| Hotel | Score | Kids club | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rixos Premium Seagate | 91 | ✅ Free kids club | 185€ |
| Savoy Sharm El Sheikh | 85 | ✅ Free kids club | 135€ |
| Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh | 85 | ✅ Free kids club | 115€ |
| Sunrise Arabian Beach Resort | 84 | ✅ Free kids club | 120€ |
| Jaz Mirabel Beach | 83 | ✅ Free kids club | 90€ |
| Sultan Gardens Resort | 82 | ✅ Free kids club | 80€ |
| Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh | 82 | ✅ Free kids club | 125€ |
| Coral Sea Holiday Resort and Aqua Park | 81 | ✅ Free kids club | 85€ |
Browse Sharm El Sheikh by what matters
Family things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Snorkel the house reefs
Sharm's biggest treat is coral reefs alive with fish just off the resort beaches, gentle enough for a child's first mask-and-fins with reef shoes on.
Glass-bottom boat and Ras Mohammed
Boat trips let kids spot fish without getting wet, and family excursions to Ras Mohammed National Park reach some of the Red Sea's best snorkelling.
Desert camel or quad trip
Short desert excursions with camel rides and quad bikes, often finishing with a Bedouin tea and a spectacular sunset.
Resort water parks
Many Nabq Bay resorts have huge water parks with slides, wave pools and lazy rivers, all included in the all-inclusive price.
Parents also ask
When is the best time to visit with kids?
Sharm is a year-round destination, but its standout season is winter, when it delivers reliable warm sun as Europe turns cold. Spring and autumn are lovely too, while high summer is very hot, so favour pool and shade in the middle of the day.
Is the sea safe and warm for children?
The Red Sea is warm and calm, ideal for children, but most beaches front a coral reef rather than open sand, so pack reef shoes and choose a resort with a gentle marked entry or a shallow bay for toddlers.
Which area is best for a family?
Nabq Bay has the biggest water-park resorts and the shortest airport transfer, while Sharks Bay adds smart hotels and Soho Square's evening entertainment. Both have excellent reefs right off the beach.
How long is the flight and transfer?
Flights from much of Europe run around four to five hours, and Sharm El Sheikh airport is only minutes from the Nabq and Sharks Bay resorts, so the transfer is quick with tired children.
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