

Best for beginner divers, 2-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Novotel House Reef in Safaga is a shore-accessible site featuring a mix of reef and seagrass habitats. Suitable for beginners, the site allows for gradual exploration starting at 2 metres, with deeper sections reaching 25 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Marine life includes wrasses, triggerfish, and various butterflyfish, alongside less common sightings such as Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, and Bluespotted Fantail Rays. Night diving is available, offering a different perspective of the reef. Facilities on-site include a dive shop, equipment rental, and rinse stations, supporting a comfortable experience for divers of all levels.
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This site is best dived early in the morning before the midday sun creates surface glare, which helps you make the most of that exceptional visibility. All the key facilities are on site, including showers and a rinse station, so there is no need to rush back to your room between dives.
Located in Naama Bay, the hotel boasts direct access to a private beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 25m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and triggerfish. Less common species recorded here include Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, Snowflake Moray, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Regal Angelfish, Yellow Boxfish, Elongate Clam, Porcupinefish, White-spotted Puffer, Red Sea Bannerfish, Freckled Hawkfish, and Crown Butterflyfish.
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to the easy shore entry and the ability to explore shallow areas starting at 2 metres.
The site ranges from 2 metres to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore dive with direct entry from the beach.
Yes, the shallow reef and seagrass areas starting at 2 metres are accessible for snorkellers.
Watch for sharp coral and rocks. Indian Lionfish and stonefish are present and can be difficult to spot, so avoid touching the reef or shuffling across rocky areas without looking.
Diving at Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Novotel House Reef in Sharm El Sheikh typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.