Rixos Premium Seagate, Sharm El Sheikh - Full Resort Review

Trip duration: 9 nights | Cost: ~£1,400 | Travelers: Couple (narrator + Paige)

First Impressions & Arrival

Arrived after dark. Immediate impression: the resort is enormous — buggies are provided and necessary to navigate the complex. Design is sleek and modern throughout.

Accommodation

Room type: Standard Superior, Aqua Side

• Modern, well-equipped
• Mini bar included and restocked daily with drinks and snacks
• Bathroom spacious with decent toiletries
• Balcony view unremarkable but pleasant for an evening drink

Pools & Beach

• 7 pools on property — finding a sunbed was never an issue
• Most time spent between the main pool and the entertainment pool (water polo sessions happened)
• Snorkeling: shallow area near the jetty plus a deeper section at the end — crystal clear water, smaller tropical fish plus some larger ones
• Beautiful, well-maintained gardens throughout the resort

Aqua Adventure Water Park

• 20+ slides
• Visited on Day 2 — full afternoon spent there
• Ideal for cooling off in 37°C heat

Fitness & Activities

Outdoor Gym

• Standard equipment, solid session possible

Jungle Gym (adjacent to outdoor gym, near the beach)

• Unique and fun, some equipment more novelty than practical
• Narrator preferred the outdoor gym combo over the indoor fitness centre

Detox Bar

• Fresh juices available — mango and strawberry both recommended

Rixos Sharm El Sheikh (Adults-Only Side)

• Free access for all Premium Seagate guests
• Noticeably calmer, more relaxed atmosphere
• Good for a change of pace but lacks the entertainment and water park energy of the main side
• Activities: cornhole, quieter pool areas
• Has its own a la carte restaurant (see dining below)

Dining

All a la carte dining included in the all-inclusive package. Reservations required — book early as slots fill up.

La Vivo — Italian Restaurant (Seagate side)

• Carbonara — decent but not the standout
• Beef tenderloin — highlight of the meal, cooked perfectly
• Arancini (side) — good
• Mushroom risotto (Paige) — ordered alongside

Taj Mahal — Indian Restaurant (Adults-only side)

• Visited because no a la carte slots were available at Seagate
• Chicken tikka (starter, both) — solid
• Vegetable samosas — crispy, hot, very good
• Butter chicken with pilau rice and garlic naan — recommended
• Lamb curry with jasmine rice (Paige) — strong
• Bombay potatoes (shared) — good
• Service was noticeably slow — missed most of the evening's entertainment as a result

The Mangle — Beachfront BBQ (The one everyone talks about)

• Personal chef cooks at your table on a live grill
• Starts with a meze spread — fresh bread, dips, salads
• Main grill: steaks, chicken kebabs, lamb skewers — chicken was standout, second portion ordered
• Dessert: Turkish ice cream with the full theatrical vendor experience
• Verdict: Best meal of the trip. Book this one first.

Evening Entertainment

• Nightly shows — quality described as unlike anything seen before; one performance rated 10/10
• Acts include tribute nights (Queen tribute noted)
• Pool party on the final day: music, cocktails, inflatables, slide

Off-Site Excursion — El Sheriff Safari

Recommended by a fellow guest. Half-day desert experience.

• Sand buggies — two-man, fast, rough terrain
• Camel riding — mid-route stop
• Traditional Egyptian tea — offered at a desert stop (sweet, mint-forward)
• Sunset views over the desert before heading back
• Overall: highly recommended addition to the trip

Summary