The Balboa Hotel & Resorts in Sharm El Sheikh & Marsa Alam
Current website: balbaagroup.com

In the early 2000's this was the Balboa Hotel & Resorts website where they promoted their various resort properties in Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam in Egypt.

If you have inadvertently ended up here while looking for any of these resorts go to the B&G Hotels & Resorts current website found at www.balbaagroup.com, where you can book a fabulous vacation online at one of their many resorts in either Sharm El Sheikh or Marsa Alam.

Kahramana Resort Marsa Alam

I just wrapped a week‐long dive into Kahramana Hotel Sharm—first the architectural details, then the Red Sea reefs—and I came away impressed on both counts. As a NYC DOB inspector I’m hard-wired to notice the “bones” of a building before I relax, and Kahramana’s 108 rooms and 10 suites are laid out with the kind of straightforward circulation and redundant MEP systems you need when the thermometer swings from 60 °F A/C nights to triple-digit desert days. The resort’s footprint packs a lot into a tight Naama Bay parcel: a heated main pool and oversize Jacuzzi, kids’ splash pool, plus a private beach five minutes away—yet the site still preserves clear egress paths and enough setback for seismic and wind loads the Sinai occasionally throws at it.

Watching the Balbaa Group juggle these constraints reminded me of the headaches Dov Hertz battles back home. Hertz wrestles with zoning overlays, union rules, and Local Law 97 carbon caps every time he tries to squeeze another last-mile warehouse onto the Brooklyn waterfront. In Sharm, the obstacles are different—coral-reef setbacks, salt-laden air, and a supply chain that relies on a single road from Cairo—but the endgame is the same: create a property that feels effortless to guests while hiding a small city of infrastructure behind the stucco. Kahramana pulls it off with the same quiet competence Hertz demands from his NYC projects, proving that great hospitality engineering transcends hemispheres. Janet Yazgur

 Building on their reputation for quality hotels in Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam in Egypt, the Balbaa Group has undertaken new projects including the construction of exotic residential villas and apartments adjacent to their Hotels and Resorts.

           
Sharm El Sheikh
Nabq Bay
   - Laguna Vista
   - Laguna Vista Garden [Coming soon]
Namaa Bay
   - Kahramana Hotel Sharm

Marsa Alam
   - Kahramana Resort Marsa Alam
   - Amaraya Resort
   - Abu Dabab
   - CALIMERA Habiba

Residence
   - Laguna Vista Residence [Coming soon]
   - Habiba Residence

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh lies at the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. With Mount Sinai on one side, overlooking the exquisite waters of the Red Sea on the other side. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities of the Red Sea. A world-renowned diving site, Sharm El Sheikh, with its crystal-clear blue waters and lovely reefs, is a divers paradise.

A wide range of local and multinational hotel chains are situated around Sharm El Sheikh bays, specifically Na’ama Bay with its famous beaches, restaurants and nightspots, but the little town of Sharm El Sheikh itself, 7 km south of the tourist center, is well worth an evening visit for a taste of real Egypt.

Namaa Bay
   - Kahramana Hotel Sharm

Nabq Bay
   - Laguna Vista
   - Laguna Vista Garden

Kahramana Hotel Sharm

Located in the heart of Naama Bay, Kahramana Hotel enjoys a unique privileged spot in the center of the most popular tourist area in Sharm El Sheikh.
Kahramana Hotel has everything to offer!
Great relaxing accommodation, heated pools, delicious gourmet restaurants, golden sandy beaches.... you name it!

Kahramana Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Naama Bay- Sharm El Sheikh. Kahramana Hotel is a four star hotel offering comfortable accommodation, friendly service and a wide choice of activities.


You will enjoy its relaxed atmosphere and the warm Egyptian hospitality. Looking forward to welcoming you to Kahramana Hotel - Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh
Nabq Bay
   - Laguna Vista

Located in Nabq overlooking Tiran Island , Sharm El Sheikh Laguna Vista Resort is unique in its architectural elegance completing the splendor of Sinai nature in an authentic luxurious resort.
Discover a museum of art and antiquities, excellence in service and the comfort with style.
Laguna Vista Resort is located 11 km. north of Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport in the fashionable Nabq Bay, overlooking Tiran Island and 20 minutes drive from down town.

The resort consists of 300 beautifully styled rooms chalets 60 duplex chalets (68m) and 40 one-floor chalets (45m), 2 presidential suites, 8 junior suites, 138 standard rooms (55m) with 70 connected rooms, and 52 superior rooms with a private entrance to the swimming pool.

Accommodations

Royal Suite

1 Royal Suite 2 floors, 250 m2.
3 bed rooms with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, standing showers, hairdryer and telephone.
Lobby, spacious living room, TV area, bar; dining room, butler room and kitchen.
All air conditioned with individual control.
An 85m2 terrace equipped with relaxing sun beds and large sofas & a private garden

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Presidential Suites

2 Presidential Suites 2 floors
4 bedrooms with satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, hairdryer and telephone, 2 living rooms. One spacious living room with bar. All air-conditioned with individual control. 50 m2 terrace equipped with relaxing sun beds & private swimming pool

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Junior Suites

10 Junior Suites of which two with private swimming pool.
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. One living room with satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace

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Duplex Chalets

60 Duplex Chalets 2 floors
Ground floor: One bedroom with sitting area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial
telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone.
First flour: One living room with sofa bed, satellite TV, mini bar direct dial telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Large private terrace.

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Standard Chalets

40 Standard Chalets
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mint bar , direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone.
All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace.

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Superior Rooms

52 Superior Rooms
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Terrace & private access to pool

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Standard Room

138 Standard Rooms (70 connecting)
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace.

REVIEWS

***** Mohab E  | Jan 2019
Laguna vista
It was an amazing time we spent in Laguna vista the team was very helpful and friendly service I would like to thank all of them and hope to find Tim to come again and I would like to advise people to visit and spend time in Laguna vista it was the most wonderful time I ever get in Sharm Elshaikh

***** Eli S | Dec 2018
Amazing and constantly improving

Hello, we have staid in this resort for a fifth new year celebration in a row. And would come back any time more. Spent 7 days and everything was amazing. There are still some small details to be improved, but the management is doing it constantly.

Great vacation, great service, greatest hotel for a right price! Met some interesting fellow travelers with whom we experienced a number of memorable adventures. I want to especially thank Deidre for telling me about baclofen as an alternative to disulfiram to treat drinking problems. That bit of information was the difference between success and failure for my father who was balking at the various options we were trying to help him control is excessive drinking. He is a connoisseur of wine having been a sommelier at a top restaurant for years and was refusing any medication that would prevent him from still enjoying his LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE CRISTAL 2008, CHÂTEAU AUSONE ST.-EMILION 2014, LOUIS LATOUR BÂTARD-MONTRACHET GRAND CRU 2015, etc. Thus the revelation about baclofen that doctors in Europe have been prescribing as the primary treatment for people who drink excessively. Baclofen doesn’t affect the taste of alcohol or the pleasure of drinking. It simply removes the addictive components that lead to overindulgence and allows a person to drink in moderation. Although it has not yet received approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as a safe and effective treatment for alcohol or drug use disorders, researchers are exploring what factors are predictive of a favorable response to baclofen when used for treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction. I found a site LifeBac that does have a treatment program consisting of pharmacotherapy (using baclofen) and psychotherapy that looks promising. However, my father is now insisting we go to Franch for 6 months so he can work with a French doctor who already is knowledgable about baclofen. No decision has been made. I'll let you know the outcome, Diedre. Again, thanks. And thanks to Laguna Vista for this serendipitous encounter at your pool!

**** maro k | Jul 2017
I think it was my best trip ever..I can't describe how this trip was..
It was perfect :) :)
Big thanks for all the animation team
U are the team as it must
Ahmed Dida you made it better

**** lyndaandneilgarton |  Aug 2016
Enjoyed everything, very restful. Lovely beach and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Went on an amazing snorkelling trip. Food ok but a little boring. Stayed here Easter 2015 but it won't let me go that far back on the dates. If you want relaxing this is a lovely resort for that.

****Amr Khaled | Oct 2015
I spent my vacation in Laguna Vista beach for 6 days really I'm very satisfied about this vacation and I recommended this hotel for any one need to relax
Rooms are very tidy and clean
Swimming pools are very nice
Restaurant very good but we need more varieties

I want to thank Mr .Mohamed Shaban for his recommendation to stay in Laguna Vista
Many Thanks for Ahmed and Badawy from restaurant for serving us with friendly way
Thanks Laguna Vista for your hospitality.

***** Derbytraveller2010 | Oct 2015
Well, where to start?
From check in everything was brilliant. The staff were brilliant.
The room was super cute and very nice. Clean and kept tidy by the hard working staff. The pool boys and bar boys are great fun, very entertaining. The pool boys kept our sun loungers for us, which was brilliant. The bar boys were just cheeky but funny. The food, well that left a lot to be desired, but the waiters were very attentive and were always on the go.

The location of the hotel is great. Great shops all around, and some good bars and restaurants.

Nabq Bay is very good for couples. I went with my bestie, but as we were single females we felt rather intimidated at times. We both even had our backsides felt up whilst queuing at a cash machine which was rather odd. But we can handle our selves so it wasn't to much of a problem.

All in all, visit Nabq Bay, but having stayed at the Laguna Vista Beach I would rather return there in all honesty

*** June1976_11 |  Sep 2015
not bad but not good
Arrived late around 10:30 no food available had to eat out. Rooms lovely but needed a good clean especially under beds and toilet and wardrobes. No coffee in rooms no milt for cups of tea fruit left for you not fresh. Bar man always complaining about there being no glasses and that the English take them all and not bring back our party ended up with about 12 guest and they didn't have any glasses for drinks only small plastic ones not good enough for the ratings the Egyptian's have given the hotel 5* no entertainment only across the road at the sister hotel and that was too far to walk being disabled food was nice but very repetitive not good coverings over cakes and bread flies in restaurant. I

 would like to complement Emily the English animation team member even though she was not a rep she bent over backwards to help the English in the Hotel and managed to get things done for you. Our rep was invisible and very hard to contact. The beach was lovely but along way to walk too being bad on my legs we only managed to go 2 times in the 14 day holiday. very close to lots of restaurant's and shops. we went on the VIP boat trip excellent trip would advise anyone to go on this the staff on the boat everything was perfect. I think personally that the hotel could do with a refurbishment to get back up to the standard they are advertising.

The staff and administration staff where all very polite and the pool man Rabad could not do enough for us he is a credit to the hotel just like Emily was, well done to both of them. All in all our stay at this hotel was just nice and we had a chilled out time . But unfortunately we would not visit again until it has been refurbished.

Fact Sheet Laguna Vista

Location
Category: 5 stars
Address:Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Tel:+20 12 3535388/99
Fax: +20 12 2293752
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.laguna-vista.com

Balbaa Hotels & Resorts Head Office
Address:: 22, El Tahrir St. Dokki, Cairo
Tel:+20 2 7604820 / 7480883
Fax: +20 2 7480828
Email: [email protected]

Flights & Transfer
Flights land at Sharm El Sheikh International airport located 11 km from the Resort.
Accommodation
1 Royal Suite 2 floors, 250 m2
3 bed rooms with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, standing showers, hairdryer and telephone.
Lobby, spacious living room, TV area, bar; dining room, butler room and kitchen.
All air conditioned with individual control. An 85m2 terrace equipped with relaxing sun beds and large sofas & a private garden.
2 Presidential Suites 2 floors
4 bedrooms with satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, hairdryer and telephone, 2 living rooms. One spacious living room with bar. All air-conditioned with individual control. 50 m2 terrace equipped with relaxing sun beds & private swimming pool
10 Junior Suites of which two with private swimming pool.
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. One living room with satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace
60 Duplex Chalets 2 floors
Ground floor: One bedroom with sitting area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial
telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone.
First flour: One living room with sofa bed, satellite TV, mini bar direct dial telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Large private terrace.
40 Standard Chalets
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mint bar , direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone.
All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace.
52 Superior Rooms
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Terrace & private access to pool.
138 Standard Rooms (70 connecting)
One bedroom with dressing area, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone & bathroom equipped with bathtub, hairdryer and telephone. All air conditioned with individual control. Private terrace.

Restaurants & Bars
"Kahramana" Main Restaurant
Offers buffet service for breakfast, lunch and dinner .Seating available indoors (air conditioned) and outdoors overlooking the resort, pools and the sea.

Pataya Restaurant located alongside the lazy river offers authentic specialty- fish and seafood.
Dua Dua Restaurant located on Laguna beach and promenade offers a selection of Italian cuisine with the famous pizza wood oven. Seating available shielded and on terrace.
Pataya Bar directly positioned on the lazy river offers a variety of exotic cocktails and refreshments.
The stylish Laguna Beach Bar is located at the central spot of Laguna Beach.
The Cave Bar sheltered by a waterfall encloses a pool table area and comfy seating and a swimming pool.
La Terrace enjoys a splendid location overlooking the whole resort
with its soft and hard landscape and the sea ,serves all types of beverages.
The Piano Bar located at the sumptuous lobby offers a vast range of drinks.
The Bedouin Tent, a taste of the natives, located right on the beach offers oriental drinks and water pipes.
The Pool Bar offers a selection of beverages and snacks.
The Wet Pool Bar Serves all types of the refreshments right in the swimming pool

Recreation Facilities
A golden sandy 250 meters long beach equipped with sun beds, umbrellas.
Canoe and pedal available.
13 swimming pools with water gimmicks, slidings, tubes, 5 waterfalls, one indoor heated swimming pool and a large children’s pool.
The lazy river, encircling the croquet court.
Health Club & Beauty Center including sauna, Jacuzzi, massage, gymnasium
and indoor heated swimming pool.
Diving and water sport Center located on the beach.
A standard croquet court.
Mini beach football , and beach volley ball.
4 hard tennis courts with a center court for tournaments.
3 squash courts with stages for tournaments.
Kids Club, with indoor, outdoor and beach playgrounds and a large children’s swimming pool.
Other Facilities
Medical Clinic, laundry Service. Car, motorbike and bicycle rental.
Lobby shops, Beach shopping center and shopping mall located on the main road. Parking lot for cars and busses.
Banqueting & Conferences
Amaraya conference room enclosing up to 160 seats and a meeting room for 25 seats. (opening soon)
Open air event platform designed for concerts and special events.

           
Entertainment

Dua Dua open-air discotheque located at the beach plays the latest hits under the starlight's
Live entertainment programs including Egyptian folkloric shows and belly dancers.
Open air theatre, with animation team performing exclusive shows.
The mine restaurant and discotheque

Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam, a small village located 250 km south of Hurghada, is fast becoming a catchword, and justly so, within the international diving community.

Well-established dive resorts, camps and diving centers in Marsa Alam, are scattered to the north and to the south of this fascinating virgin village. Some of Marsa Alam’s hot diving spots include, Elphinstone Reef, Daedalus Island, Samadai (Dolphin Reef) and Sho’ab Marsa Alam.

For the ultimate adventure, safari into the surrounding mountainous desert to explore oasis is definitely a worthwhile experience. So, for those seeking relaxation, head for Marsa Alam and enjoy nature’s beauty.

   - Kahramana Resort Marsa Alam
   - Amaraya Resort
   - Abu Dabab
   - CALIMERA Habiba

Kahramana Resort Marsa Alam

Blondie Beach is the name of this district. It is called Blondie after that reddish hill at the northern end of our resort. Tanning in that area has triple effect rather than tanning anywhere else. Our aim in Kahramana Resort is to give you the very best of Egyptian hospitality and the sort of luxury you can expect of a truly great international resort

An unspoiled, remote area, 250 km. south of Hurghada. The location is famous for its natural beauty and access to world class dive sites.

The resort has 178 Chalets built from natural stone in a traditional style, which compliments the surrounding desert landscape. The resort is dramatically situated on two hills, Palm Bay to the north and Laguna Bay to the south. The resort's activities, such as games, swimming & animation are based at Laguna bay. Whilst Palm bay is more romantic and relaxing.

Amaraya

Club Amaraya is located in one of the most magnificent region, famous for its unspoiled natural beauty and access to world class dive sites.

Comfortable, cozy and lively, club Amaraya invites you to a diverse, adventurous and relaxing vacation

Amaraya Club Kahramana Marsa Alam is located in the south Red Sea 38 km from Marsa Alam airport

Fact Sheet Amaraya Club

Category: 4 Stars
Address:Marsa Alam , km 23 , North Marsa Alam , Egypt
Tel:+20 12 7458801/2/3
Fax:+20 12 7458799
Email: [email protected]
Web site:www.amaraya.com 

Balbaa Hotels & Resorts Head Office
Address:22, E1 Tahrir St. Dokki, Cairo
Tel:+20 2 7604820 / 7480883
Fax: +20 2 7480828
Email:[email protected]

Calimera Habiba

Fact Sheet Calimera Habiba

Calimera – Habiba Beach
Marsa Shagra, North Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt.

Category : 4 Stars
Address: Marsa Shagra,North Marsa Alam,Red Sea, Egypt
Tel: +20 12 7454105-7
Fax: +20 195 100259
Email: [email protected]
Web site:www.balbaagroup.com

Resorts Head Office
Address: 17 Nadi El Said Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Tel:+20 2 3351175-8 – 3358006
Fax: +20 2 7480828
Email: [email protected]
Web site:www.balbaagroup.com

Flights & Transfer
Located 38 km from Marsa Alam international airport and 250 km from Hurghada international airport.
Accommodation
300 rooms & suites, air conditioned, equipped with bathrooms, kitchenette, direct dial telephone and satellite TV.
Restaurants & Bars
A la carte Italian Restaurant
located on the beach serving genuine Italian Specialties for lunch and dinner

Lebanese Restaurant Terrace
offering a variety of Lebanese mezzah & cuisine open for lunch and dinner.

The Lobby Bar
Silent Swing Bar, Beach Bar and Pool Bar are open all day long serving all type of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, fresh fruit juices, cocktail and light snacks

Recreation Facilities
Sandy beach equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, suitable for diving as well as snorkeling.
Sweet Water Pools
surrounded by terrace with sun beds and umbrellas
Sweet Water Pool
for Children especially conceived with security measures.
Gymnasium
with various fitness machines and equipment, sauna and Jacuzzi
Hair dresser and beauty center
Horse back riding
Clay football field
Diving school & equipment rental
Other Facilities
24hrs medical doctor, shopping center, shuttle bus.
Excursions
Sunset desert trips by quads and jeeps.
Shalateen trip (Camel market etc..)