Overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba and an internationally acclaimed diving and surfing destination, the hotel was designed by architect and interior designer Alain Jaouen. It is located in the heart of Sinai, only a 45-minute drive from Sharm el-Sheikh. The centre of Masbat and a bus station are withing walking distance. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is about 95 km away. All 182 spacious guest rooms and suites offer terraces and spectacular sea views. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception. Facilities include air conditioning, a hotel safe, currency exchange, a newspaper stand, hairdressing salon, Internet access (for a fee), room service, a laundry service (for a fee) and a car park. A selection of restaurants and bars provide an array of dining options. The breathtaking French-designed rooms with an Oriental touch and limited sea views come with a king-size bed or twin beds, a private balcony, 23-inch LCD TV with satellite/cable channels, an in-room safe and a minibar. High-speed Internet access (for a fee), tea and coffee making facilities, and individually regulated air conditioning also feature. Guests also have the choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms.