Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah

The Cranley Report®: Coral Beach Resort

Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah

Hotel Address

Sharjah Corniche Road
PO Box 5524
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Coral Beach Resort

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	MENA 2006 Travel Awards Best four star resort.

Hotel Opened	1978
Refurbishment	The hotel had a full renovation in 2001 and there is an ongoing programme of refurbishment of soft furnishings.

Cranley Summary

The Coral Beach Resort is a full resort hotel, with its own private beach, located on the Corniche Road on the Ajman side of Sharjah city centre. It is one of Sharjah’s original hotels having been built in 1978 and completely renovated in 2001. The hotel has standard twin, double and triple rooms that can be configured into one and two bedroom suites. It also has five, 4 bedroom villas located across the road from the hotel. For dining there are six restaurant options which include an International restaurant, a Seafood restaurant, an Italian restaurant, two cafés and a casual pool bar restaurant. As Sharjah is a dry Emirate there are no bars and alcohol is not served in any of the restaurants. For leisure there are three swimming pools, including an adult oriented lap pool, a family pool with water slides and a toddler's paddling pool located at the children’s club. There is also a private beach with a range of chargeable water sports. The hotel has a dedicated gym and two floodlit tennis courts. There are activities for children and the hotel runs a programme of events for adults as well. The hotel is principally a leisure resort, but there are conference and banqueting facilities available.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Coral Beach Resort is located on the Corniche Road on the Ajman side of Sharjah city centre which is five minutes away by taxi. Its position gives it easy access to both Dubai and Sharjah international airports. As well as the facilities in the hotel, Sharjah city centre has a range of traditional souks and modern shopping centres. For guests wanting golf, the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is only 20 kilometres away and two of Dubai’s world class golf courses are only 30 to 40 minutes away by taxi depending on traffic conditions. For ladies the Sharjah Ladies' Club, an exclusive health and leisure centre, is located a couple of kilometres from the hotel.

Airports
Distance	20 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available.

Cities and Sights
Distance	24 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available. Shuttle bus runs three times a day to Dubai City Centre (Deira).

Layout Description

The Coral Beach Resort is a resort hotel set in formal gardens with its own private beach. The hotel is built on six floors with accommodation on the upper five floors. There are also five separate villas across the road from the front of the hotel. The large open plan lobby extends from the main entrance to the rear of the hotel where guests will find the main restaurant and cafés. The rear exit leads through the gardens to the beach, passing the Lap Pool on the right hand side. Adjoining the beach at the right hand end is the Casa' Samak Seafood restaurant, whilst the water sports facility and massage room is at the far left hand side. Also to the left and overlooking the beach are the Family Pool and Waves pool bar. Behind the Family Pool are the children’s pool and play centre, with the tennis courts and the fitness centre nearby.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, Russian and several other languages are spoken.
Payment Methods	All major international credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be arranged on request.
Tours Arranged	A range of tours can be organised by the Concierge which include city tours of Sharjah, Dubai, Al Ain, East Coast and Abu Dhabi, sand skiing, helicopter tours, desert safari and BBQ’s, overnight safaris, Musandam mountains trips and traditional dhow dinners.

Guest Relations	Standard services
Concierge Services	Standard services
Medical Facilities	A doctor can be called as required. The typical response time would be within one hour according to the hotel.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking around the hotel, with enough spaces for all guests.

Cranley Comment

Guests enter the hotel through a revolving glass door or the glass doors on either side. Immediately on the left is the Concierge desk, with a small shopping boulevard to the left beyond that. On the right hand side is the entrance to Al Dente restaurant. The Front Desk is located on the right hand side after the restaurant, with the Guest Relations desk located opposite. Also opposite the reception area are the two lifts that serve the guest bedrooms. Beyond the lifts is the Marhaba Lounge and Café, which extends into Rumours Café on the left and Al Bahar restaurant on the right.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The shopping boulevard contains the following:
Banquet and Catering office
Arabian Explorers office
Ice - gift and novelty shop - open daily 10:00 to 21:00
Blue Sea Ladies' Salon covering hair, makeup, waxing, manicures and pedicures - open Saturday to Thursday 10:00 to 21:00 and Friday 16:00 to 22:00.
Inspire Jewellers selling a range of gold and diamonds - open Saturday to Thursday 10:00 to 21:00
Bade Moden selling jewellery and ladies' wear - open daily 09:00 to 18:00.
Planeta Mexa selling furs - open daily 09:00 to 18:00

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a small range of shops and boutiques selling mostly gifts and essential items. However, just five minutes away by taxi is the central souk in Sharjah, which has over six hundred shops selling a wide variety of items including, gold, silver, Oriental carpets, furniture, crafts and curios.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	6
Total Rooms	156
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	78
Total Staff	150
Staff per Room	1

Check-in Time	15:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Until 14:00 (subject to availability)
Smoking Rooms	Floors 2 and 5 are non smoking.
Room Service	Full menu served 24 hours.
Laundry Service	Items dropped off by 09:00 are returned by 18:00. Four hour express service up to 16:00 at a 50% premium.

Cranley Comment

The room type and décor theme is the same throughout each of the rooms, which can be configured as Twin/Double or Triple Rooms and through the use of two or three connecting rooms can also be made into One or Two Bedroom Suites. None of the rooms have balconies and they have either Sea or City views, though the higher level rooms on the sea side of the hotel offer a better perspective. The hotel also has 5 four bedroom villas which are located across the road from the main hotel and therefore have the benefit of a level of privacy, whilst at the same time having access to all the hotel facilities. The only drawback with the villas is the need to cross a main road to reach them.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Twin/Double	132	48 Sea 84 City	Individually controlled air conditioning High speed internet access Satellite TV Direct dial telephone Bathrobe Slippers Safe Mini bar Wardrobe space Luggage stand Circular table and two chairs Desk/dressing table and chair Bedside tables and lamps Free standing lamp Bathroom with: Combined bath and shower Hairdryer WC Bidet Bathroom scale	3 adults	26

Cranley Comment

The Twin/Double rooms are all the same room type, but come with either a king or twin bed configuration. On entering the room the bathroom and wardrobes are on either side of the entrance corridor which leads into the bedroom area. The room is designed in a contemporary style with a light tiled floor and patterned bedside rugs, white and salmon pink coloured walls, with blue and yellow patterned curtains. Furniture is all in a light wood and there are scenic prints on the walls. The bathroom has a combined bath and shower as well as a bidet and is decorated with beige tiles on the floor and walls and white sanitary ware.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Triple	24	8 Sea 16 City	As per Twin/Double room except that it has an additional bed.	3 adults	26

Cranley Comment

The Triple rooms are located in the corners of the building and come with either a king or twin bed configuration, plus an additional single bed. On entering the room the bathroom and wardrobes are on either side of the entrance corridor which leads into the bedroom area. The room is designed in a contemporary style with a light tiled floor and patterned bedside rugs, white and salmon pink coloured walls, with blue and yellow patterned curtains. Furniture is all in a light wood and there are scenic prints on the walls. The bathroom has a combined bath and shower as well as a bidet and is decorated with beige tiles on the floor and walls and white sanitary ware.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom Suite			As per the Twin/Double Room plus: A separate lounge Additional satellite television Three seater sofa bed Two armchairs Coffee table	3 adults	52

Cranley Comment

The One Bedroom Suites are made up on request and comprise two standard adjoining rooms, where one of the rooms is converted into a lounge. In addition to the bedroom which is the same as the other room types listed above, the lounge has a range of seating including a three seater sofa bed and two armchairs and has a standard bathroom which is exactly the same as in the bedroom. The suites can be either sea or city view depending on the availability of connecting rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Suite			As per the One Bedroom Suite plus: Additional bedroom	6 adults	78

Cranley Comment

The Two Bedroom Suites are made up on request and are the same as the One Bedroom Suites but with an additional bedroom on the other side of the lounge. The second bedroom is exactly the same as the other room types already described. The Suite consists of three interconnecting rooms and can have either city or sea views depending on the availability of rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Villa's	5	City	Four bedrooms Three bathrooms Guest wc Maids room Lounge with: Satellite TV Sofas and armchairs Dining room with: Table and 6 chairs Kitchen with: Fridge/freezer Microwave (but no other cooking facilities) Utility room with ironing board Terraces with tables and chairs at front and back of the villa	10 Persons	240

Cranley Comment

The hotel has five villas which are self contained detached units located opposite and across the road from the main hotel. Their position gives them a level of privacy but at the same time allowing guests to use all the main hotel facilities. The villas are decorated in a Mediterranean style with painted walls and tiled flooring. They have four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite with the other two sharing a bathroom. There is a large lounge and separate dining area and there is also a large kitchen, although there is no oven or hob and a self contained maid's room. Outside there are terraces at both the front and back of the villas and there is a covered parking space at the back.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Coral Beach Resort offers guests a choice of six restaurants. The main breakfast and International restaurant is the Al Bahar towards the rear of the hotel, whilst for more informal dining, the Al Dente restaurant at the front of the hotel specialises in Italian food. Towards the rear of the lobby area, Marhaba Lounge and Rumours Café offer a range of salads, sandwiches, light meals and desserts. For guests by the beach and the Family Pool, "Waves" has a selection of salads, sandwiches and a Friday brunch barbecue. For more formal dining Casa' Samak restaurant which specialises in seafood is next to the beach and has both indoor and outdoor seating.

Al Bahar

Restaurant Type	All Day Dining
Restaurant Capacity	Total 170 (Of which 100 inside and 70 outside)
Opening Times	Breakfast 06:30 to 10:30 Lunch 12:30 to 16:00 Dinner 19:00 to 22:30
Dress Codes	Smart casual No swimwear

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed, except on the outside terrace.
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs Children under six dine complimentary Children seven to thirteen pay 50%
Breakfast Options	Full buffet breakfast with live cooking stations.

Cranley Comment

The Al Bahar is located at the rear of the hotel. It has seating inside the restaurant, outside in the lobby area and outside the building on a terrace overlooking the Lap Pool (only open in the winter months.) The interior is decorated in a Mediterranean style with bright painted walls and tiled floors. As well as being the main breakfast location, the restaurant is also open for lunch. In the evenings Al Bahar has international buffets representing a number of different countries, with theme nights covering Asian, World, Mediterranean, Mexican, Russian, German/Scandinavian and Arabian cuisine.

Casa’ Samak

Restaurant Type	Seafood
Restaurant Capacity	Total 66 (of which 30 inside and 36 outside)
Opening Times	Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 (Winter only) Dinner 19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual No swimwear

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed, except on the outside terrace.
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs available
Breakfast Options	None

Cranley Comment

The Casa’ Samak is located on the edge of the beach in a purpose built building overlooking the Gulf. The interior is decorated in an Asian style and has seating inside in an intimate room with additional seating on an outside terrace under a pitched roof and at tables adjacent to the beach. The restaurant features a show kitchen with fresh fish on an ice display. Specialities include the Marinated Grilled Lobster and Surf and Dive which is a chargrilled half lobster and tiger shrimps with Marie Rose sauce. There is also a seafood barbecue night once a week where for a fixed price, guests can eat as much as they like.

Al Dente

Restaurant Type	Italian
Restaurant Capacity	Total 66 (of which 52 inside and 14 outside)
Opening Times	Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 19.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual No swimwear

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed, except on the outside terrace.
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs available
Breakfast Options	None

Cranley Comment

Al Dente is a traditional rustic Italian restaurant with stone pillars and a stone tiled floor in earth colours. The restaurant is located off the lobby at the front of the hotel, overlooking the front garden. The majority of the seating is inside with a small number of outside tables where guests can enjoy alfresco dining. A feature of the restaurant is its show kitchen with wood burning pizza oven. The menu has a traditional range of antipasti, soups, pizzas and pasta dishes and there is a special business lunch menu.

Marhaba

Restaurant Type	Lobby lounge and café
Restaurant Capacity	Total 70
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Smart casual No swimwear

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs available
Breakfast Options	Pastries, hot and cold drinks

Cranley Comment

Marhaba is an informal lobby lounge café with an Arabic theme. It is situated beyond the front desk from the middle to the rear of the hotel. Seating comprises a mixture of wooden tables and chairs and large sofas. There are also low Arabic style seats and cushions and a Bedouin tent which can seat eight persons on low cushions. The menu offers a selection of pastries and soft drinks, teas and coffees.

Rumours Café

Restaurant Type	Café, serving light snacks
Restaurant Capacity	Total 96 (of which 52 inside and 44 outside)
Opening Times	09:00 to 00:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual No swimwear

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed, except in 'The Tent.'
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs available
Breakfast Options	Full breakfast, pastries and waffles.

Cranley Comment

Rumours is located at the rear of the hotel lobby overlooking the gardens and pool with views towards the beach. The café is a modern open plan area with wooden tables and chairs and a marble floor inside. Outside there are tables and cast iron chairs set on a patio under palm trees, which is mainly used during the winter. On the lawn beyond is 'The Tent' which has the same menu selection as Rumours Café, but because it is outdoors is able to accommodate smokers. The menu offers a selection of salads, sandwiches, light meals and a choice of desserts. For entertainment, there is background music and a live pianist plays during the evening in high season.

Waves

Restaurant Type	Pool/Beach Restaurant
Restaurant Capacity	Total 100
Opening Times	Drinks 08:00 to 20:00 Food 12:00 to 18:00
Dress Codes	Casual/swimwear

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	Smoking allowed as it is outdoors.
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu High chairs available
Breakfast Options	None

Cranley Comment

Waves is the pool and beach bar restaurant located next to the Family Pool and overlooking the beach. The bar is circular with a pitched roof set on a wooden deck surrounded by bar stools, tables and chairs, some of which are down some steps at beach level. The bar serves a range of snacks including sandwiches, salads, wraps, burgers and grilled dishes and a variety of teas, coffees, soft drinks and mocktails (non alcoholic cocktails.) For children there is the usual choice of fries, chicken nuggets, fish fingers, hotdogs and burgers.

Bars

Bar Comments

As Sharjah is a dry Emirate there are no bars in the hotel

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Wireless internet access is available in the lobby area.

In-Room Services

High speed internet access
Plug socket for laptop
Desk
Chair
Wall lamps

Business Centre

The hotel does not have a business centre but guests are able to use a pc terminal in the lobby with internet access and printing facility.

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Ballroom	375	25.0 x 15.0 x 2.5	300	260	300	200	150	-	-
Al Majlis	88	11.0 x 8.0 x 2.5	50	40	60	30	20	-	-
The Great Lawn	1,800	-	1,200	700	-	-	-	-	-
The Lawn	504	-	900	500	-	-	-	-	-

The hotel has two indoor function rooms and two lawns that can be used for outdoor events. They are:

Ballroom
The Ballroom is located at lobby level next to the Al Majlis and has a partition which may be removed to form an even larger function room. The main entrance is from the lobby lounge area, adjacent to the Marhaba Lounge, but there is also a separate entrance for ladies. The Ballroom is designed for weddings and conferences and is equipped with a stage. A dance floor can be laid as required. .

The Al Majlis
The Al Majlis is located on the lobby level overlooking the gardens and pool, has natural daylight and it can be configured for up to 60 guests.

The Great Lawn
The Great Lawn is located in the hotel gardens facing the Gulf. Its landscaped grounds are designed for weddings and receptions as well as celebratory dinners.

The Lawn
The Lawn is located next to the pool and is set under the palm trees. It has a built-in stage. At the time of writing this report, 'The Tent' was occupying The Lawn as an outdoor extension of Rumours Café for smokers.

Both of the function rooms have a full range of AV equipment and a complete catering service can be provided for all functions, both indoors and outside.

Cranley Comment

The hotel is predominantly a leisure hotel and has limited business facilities except for one pc terminal in reception although access can be limited at peak times. There are conference and banqueting facilities both indoors and outside, with the Ballroom able to cater for large functions. A separate ladies' entrance means that it is equipped to cater for local weddings. With a capacity of 1200 guests for a reception and 700 for a banquet, The Great Lawn which overlooks the beach is a superb outdoor venue for a large event.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities	See Restaurants
Playground	See children’s club

Children's Pool	See Pools
Games Room	See children's club

Children's Club

The children’s club, 'Aladdin', which is for children aged 3 to 10, is located next to the Children's Pool and close to the Family Pool. The club is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Within the club is an air-conditioned room with several children’s sized tables and chairs, numerous games and activities and a small Wendy house. The Children's Club also provides face painting, colouring, sandcastle making and watching television and videos. Outside there is a small playground which has a climbing frame.

Entertainment

Beach volleyball, table tennis and five a side football pitch.

Babysitting service

Babysitting can be arranged via the hotel with 8 hours notice, depending on available staff as the service is provided by the hotel. It is chargeable.

Cranley Comment

The hotel is family oriented with a range of things for younger children. As well as a children’s club with numerous games and activities there is also a family pool with two water slides. Water based activities are well to the fore for children, with water sports also available. Other sports on offer include table tennis and five a side football. Catering for children is handled fairly well, with buffets available in most restaurants and kids food readily available at the Pool Bar.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Cranley Comment

The hotel organises a number of activities throughout the day, which are listed on a board beside the Lap Pool. These include: aqua aerobics, water polo, volleyball, football, putting, snorkelling and face painting.

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

There is no regular entertainment in the evenings, although the restaurants include music in conjunction with their various themed events.

Beaches

Coral Beach Resort

Location	Within the hotel grounds, 75 metres from the rear of the hotel.
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	100 metres wide 20 metres deep

Facilities	Moulded plastic sunbeds Parasols Towels (available from the Towel Counter by the Lap Pool) Straw cabanas Showers Toilets Beach volleyball Massage centre Water sports centre Drinks and snacks from Waves restaurant
Safety	Lifeguards on duty
Parking	N/A

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a private beach which is a curved shape and together with the rock breakwater on one side gives it a cove like feel. The beach has ample sunbeds and parasols and also has a beach volleyball court to one side and a water sports centre on the other. There is also a massage centre, where a range of massages are available for guests. It is adjacent to the beach, just beyond the Family Pool and close to the water sports centre. Drinks and snacks are available from the nearby Waves pool bar and beach restaurant. Guests are advised to swim in the shallows due to stronger currents further offshore.

Pools

Cranley Comments

The Coral Beach Resort has three swimming pools available. These comprise the Lap Pool which is an adult oriented pool, the Family Pool and a separate Children's Pool. The Lap Pool is available to children under 16 but they must be accompanied by an adult. The Family Pool and the Children's Pool are near to the beach and have the pool bar close at hand. All the pools are temperature controlled and they all have lifeguards on duty.

Lap Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 21:00
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Max 1.80 metres Min 0.50 metres
Size	20 metres by 10 metres

Facilities	Padded wooden sunbeds Parasols Two person futon style sunbeds Towels Drinks and snacks served from Rumours Café Jacuzzi Showers Toilets Changing facilities Table tennis Table football
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 08:00 to 21:00

Cranley Comment

The Lap Pool is an adult oriented rectangular shaped pool, set in a small garden style courtyard next to the rear hotel entrance. It has a paved patio surround and is enclosed by palm trees and shrubs. Around the pool are wooden sunloungers and unusual two person futon style sunbeds. In addition there are two table tennis tables and a table football game nearby. Changing facilities and the 'Towel Counter' are both close at hand. Refreshments are served from the Rumours Café located just inside the hotel.

Family Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 21:00
Temperature	Temperature controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Max 2.00 Min 0.00
Size	Irregular oval shape. Max 40 metres by 20 metres.

Facilities	Moulded plastic sun beds Parasols Tables and chairs Towels Drinks and snacks from Waves pool bar Two children’s water slides Showers Toilets
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 08:00 to 21:00

Cranley Comment

The Family Pool is located in a slightly elevated position overlooking the beach and next to the hotel gardens. It is designed as a fun pool with two slides set in a rock design elevation at one end and a shallow beach type end at the other, set under a canvas canopy. Next to the pool is Waves pool bar which has seating around it and provides a service to the pool area. For families with young children the Children's Pool and children’s club are both located near to the Family Pool.

Children's Pool

Opening Times	10:00 to 18:00
Temperature	Temperature controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Max 0.50 Min 0.00
Size	Square shape. Max 10 metres by 10 metres

Facilities	Same as the Family Pool
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 10:00 to 18:00

Cranley Comment

The Children’s Pool is located next to the Family Pool and is enclosed by a wooden fence. It is square shaped and two sides have a beach style end. It is partly covered by a canopy to provide some shade and it is immediately adjacent to the children’s club.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	07:00 to 10:00 and 12:00 to 22:00. Ladies' time 10:00 to 12:00
Description	Main Room. 12 Life Fitness resistance machines including: 1 Shoulder Press 1 Lat/Row machine 1 Smith machine 1 Chest Press 1 Seated Leg Press 1 Hammer Strength machine 1 Leg Curl 1 Leg Extension Free weights Dumbbells 2 TV screens Background music Cardio Theatre. 2 Treadmills 2 Bikes 1 Stepper Water cooler Changing rooms with shower and toilet
Size	Main room 15 metres by 8 metres Cardio theatre 5 metres by 5 metres

Cranley Comment

The fitness centre is in a dedicated building next to the tennis courts and comprises a reception desk, changing rooms with shower and toilet, cardio theatre and main gym room. The gym has modern and relatively new Life Fitness equipment and both rooms have mirrors on the walls to create an illusion of more space. The main room has two TV screens and background music is played. A gym instructor is on duty throughout the day.

Water Sport

Opening Times	08:00 to sunset
Description	Wind surfing Kayaking Paddle boats Snorkelling

Cranley Comment

The water sports facilities are located to the left hand side of the beach. The sports listed above are chargeable by the half hour and swimming lessons are also available.

Land Sport

Opening Times	Tennis courts 07:00 to 22:00
Description	Two floodlit hard court tennis courts Beach volleyball Children’s five a side football pitch Two outdoor table tennis tables Basketball hoop

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a range of outdoor sports for both adults and children. There are two tennis courts located between the family swimming pool and the gym. Individual, semi-private and group lessons are available at an additional charge. The hotel also arranges ladies' tennis mornings for up to six persons and can provide playing partners if required. For children there is a small five a side football pitch located between the Lap Pool and the beach.

Golf

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

Description

The golf course was opened in 2005 and is a nine hole course with different tee positions for golfers wishing to play eighteen holes. The full eighteen holes plays over 7,000 yards from the back tees and represent a test for most golfers. As well as the course which is floodlit for night golf there is a PGA Academy, practice range and putting green.

Location	20 km
Holes	9
Length/Par	7,200 yards for full 18

Facilities

PGA tuition
Practice ground
Floodlit course
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Golf carts
Gym
Hair Salon

Special Needs

Communal Areas

The whole hotel and its grounds are wheelchair accessible, with sloping paths in the gardens as an alternative to steps wherever they appear. There are no disabled toilet facilities.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are two bedrooms that have low level spyholes on the doors and where a small modification has been made to the screen on the bath, allowing easier access for mobility impaired guests.

Restaurants & Catering

All restaurants are wheelchair accessible, but there are no special provisions with large print menus for guests who are visually impaired. Dietary requests can be met but advance notice is preferred.

Recreation Facilities

Wheelchair accessible with paths leading to the beach, Family Pool and Waves pool bar.

Staff Assistance

All staff are trained to provide the maximum assistance to all guests.

Cranley Comment

Although the hotel and its grounds are readily accessible to mobility impaired guests, the lack of adapted bedrooms means that such guests may find it difficult to negotiate their way around their bedroom and bathroom. All of the hotel's facilities are at ground floor level or can be reached via the footpaths in the grounds. Most have gentle slopes, with only the tennis courts having a steep gradient down to them from the pool area.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

The hotel has measures in place to use recycled water on the gardens, and politely requests guests to minimise water usage. It has 'Go Green' labels and separate stickers in the bathrooms asking guests to consider reusing towels and not having bed linen changed every day. Lights in the guest corridors are sensor activated to reduce energy consumption. Beach cleaning is a continuous process.

Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah, Report Details

31 July 2008 (Second Review)

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