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

National 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

Cranley Summary

The Coral Beach Resort is a full resort hotel located on the Corniche Road on the Ajman side of Sharjah City Centre. The hotel was one of Sharjah’s original hotels having been built in 1978 but was completely renovated in 2001. The hotel as well as having standard rooms that can be configured into one and two bedroom suites it also has three, four bedroom villa’s located across the road from the hotel. For dining there are six restaurant options which include an international restaurant, a seafood restaurant, a casual Italian restaurant, two café’s and a casual pool bar restaurant. As Sharjah is a dry Emirate there no bars and alcohol is not served in any of the restaurants. For leisure there are three swimming pools with one being an adult orientated lap pool, another being a family pool with water slides and finally 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. As the hotel is principally a leisure resort there are limited business facilities, there are however conference and banqueting rooms 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, two of Dubai’s world class golf courses are only 25 minutes away by taxi although journey times can vary considerably depending on traffic conditions. For local ladies the Sharjah ladies club is located a couple of kilometers from the hotel.

Airports
Distance	20 km
Airport Transfers	Complimentary transfers

Cities and Sights
Distance	24 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi Shuttle bus runs four times a day to Dubai City Centre (Deira) and the Dubai Gold Souk

Layout Description

The Coral Beach Sharjah is a resort hotel set in formal gardens with its own private beach. The hotel is arranged over six floors with accommodation on the upper five floors. There are also three 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 you will find the main restaurant and café’s. From here you can exit the hotel and walk through the gardens to the beach passing the Lap Pool on your right hand side. Further on overlooking the beach is the Family Pool and Waves pool bar. Behind the Family Pool are the children’s pool and tennis courts and next to these is the fitness centre.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, French, Russian and German
Payment Methods	Major credit cards
Foreign Exchange	Major currencies
Taxis Arranged	Taxi’s called on request
Tours Arranged	A range of tours can be organised by 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
Concierge Services	Standard Car hire desk
Medical Facilities	A doctor is on site Saturday to Thursday from 09.00 to 17.00. Out of hours can be called in within fifteen minutes.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking

Cranley Comment

The lobby runs from front to back of the hotel allowing natural light to enter at both ends. On entering from the front on the left hand side there is a small shopping boulevard and on the right is the entrance to Al Dente restaurant. The front desk is located on the right hand side after the entrance to the restaurant with the guest relations desk located opposite. Beyond the reception area are the lifts on the left hand side, the Marhaba restaurant on the right and at the rear of the hotel overlooking the gardens are Rumours Café and Al Bahar restaurant.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The shopping boulevard contains the following:
Reve de Plage, men’s and ladies beachwear open Saturday, Sunday and Thursday, 09.30 to 14.30 and 16.30 to 21.30. Other days 09.30 to 14.30.
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.
Venus Jewellers selling a range of gold and diamonds open Saturday to Thursday 10.00 to 21.00
Cesare Furs selling a range of Russian fur coats open Saturday to Thursday 10.30 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 22.30.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a small range of shops and boutiques however outside the hotel five minutes away by taxi is the Central Souk which has over six hundred shops selling a wide variety of items including, Gold, Silver, Oriental Carpets, Furniture and Crafts and Curios.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	6
Total Rooms	159
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	80
Total Staff	150
Staff per Room	0.9

Check-in Time	15.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	14.00 Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	Two dedicated non-smoking floors
Room Service	24 hours
Laundry Service	Items dropped off by 09.00 are returned by 18.00 Three hour express service up to 16.00 at a 50% premium.

Club or Executive Facilities

None

Cranley Comment

The Coral Beach Resort has principally one room type and décor theme which can be configured as Single/Twin or Triple Rooms and through the use of two or three connecting rooms can be made into One or Two Bedroom Suites. The rooms do not have balconies and can either have Sea or City Views. As well as the rooms the hotel also offers three 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.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Single/Twin	132	48 Sea View 84 Street Views	Satellite television Individually controlled air conditioning Mini safe Mini bar Direct dial telephone Round table and two chairs Desk/dressing table and chair Combined bath and shower Hair dryer Bidet	3 Adults	26

Cranley Comment

The Single/Twin Room is a single room type but comes with either a King or Twin bed configuration. On entering the room the bathroom and wardrobe are either side of entrance corridor that leads into the bedroom area. The room is designed in a contemporary style with a tiled floor and light coloured walls, blue curtains, light wood headboard and furniture and 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 has white sanitary ware.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Triple	24	8 Sea View 16 Street Views	As per single/twin 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 are slightly larger than the single/twin room. They can be configured with either a king and single bed or three single beds. The room itself has the same layout and design as the single/twin room with the bathroom and wardrobe on either side of entrance corridor that leads into the bedroom area. The room is designed in a contemporary style with a tiled floor and light coloured walls, blue curtains, light wood headboard and furniture and scenic prints on the walls. The bathroom has a combined bath and shower and bidet and is decorated with beige tiles on the floor and walls and has white sanitary ware.

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

Cranley Comment

The One Bedroom Suites comprise of two standard adjoining rooms with one of the rooms being converted into a lounge. The Suites are made up on request. 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 and two armchairs and comes with 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 full en-suite bedroom.	6 Adults	78

Cranley Comment

The Two Bedroom Suites like the One Bedroom Suites are made up on request and are the same as the One Bedroom Suite 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 is essentially three interconnecting rooms and again can be either City or Sea views depending on availability of rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Villa's	3	Street Views	Kitchen (no cooking facilities) Four bedrooms Three bathrooms Maids room Lounge/dining room Guest toilet Terrace	10 Persons	x

Cranley Comment

The hotel has three villas which are self contained detached units located opposite and across road from the main hotel. There 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 lounge/dining room and a kitchen although there is no oven or hob and a self contained maids room. Outside there is an enclosed terrace.

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. For more informal dining the Al Dente restaurant at the front of the hotel specialises in Italian food and at the rear of the lobby Rumours and Marhaba café’s offer a range of salads, sandwiches, light meals and desserts. For guests by the beach and the Family Ppool "Waves" offers a range of salads, sandwiches and a Friday brunch barbecue. For more formal dining Casa Samek restaurant is next to the beach with indoor and outdoor seating and specialises in seafood.

Al Bahar

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total 170. 100 Inside, 70 Outside
Opening Times	Breakfast 06.00 to 10.30 Dinner 19.00 to 22.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non Smoking tables available
Children’s Facilities	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 overlooking the Lap Pool. It has seating inside the restaurant, and outside next to the entrance in the lobby and outside on a veranda overlooking the Lap Pool. 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 open in the evening when it serves an international buffet six nights a week and an Arabic buffet on Thursday night.

Casa’ Samak

Restaurant Type	Seafood
Restaurant Capacity	Total 66, Inside 30, Outside 36
Opening Times	Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 19.00 to 23.00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Indoors is non-smoking except for the summer months when due to the humidity the outdoor seating is closed
Children’s Facilities	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 and an old fishing boat which has been moored to one side on the beach to add authenticity. 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 live fish in a tank and fresh fish on an ice display. Specialities include the Marinated Grilled Lobster and Surf and Dive which is a char grilled half lobster and three tiger shrimps with Marie Rose sauce. There is also a seafood night on Monday’s where for a fixed price you can eat as much as you like.

Al Dente

Restaurant Type	Italian
Restaurant Capacity	Total 66, Inside 60, Outside 6
Opening Times	Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 19.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart Casual