In the Gulf of Aqaba by the Red Sea there are 20 dive spots to discover within the Coral Beach nature reserve. An abundance of diverse and colourful marine life, such as corals, clownfish and turtles, provide some jaw-dropping natural sights below the waves. A sunset safari tour gives visitors the chance to drive over mountains by 4x4, and see the Sinai and Negev deserts.
The Resort
Behind you, the Negev desert. In front of you, the Red Sea. In the south of Israel in the Gulf of Aqaba, there are a host of wonderful things to explore, from your base at the Coral Beach Resort. The incredibly rich sea bed and the natural and historical sites take you back to the Bible, and the origins of time. In a family atmosphere where Europeans and Israelis mingle, with its Kosher restaurant and grill menu, its warm decor and swimming pool, Coral Beach offers an unusual holiday, interspersed with dives into another world and excursions* into another age.
Beach
Public beach 200 m (650 ft) long, including a private 50 m (165 ft) section of medium-grain sand and a few pebbles. The beach adjoins the bay and the Jordanian mountains. Defined swimming area. The beach is equipped with deckchairs and sunshades.
Parks & Gardens
Gardens of palm trees and a multitude of flowers. Lakes and adjustable lighting add the final touch to this charming environment.
Accommodation
The Resort has 284 rooms, all located in the hotel.
The hotel is divided into:
- La Tour, the main building with 9 floors and a lift
- A number of 3-storey annexes
Club Room
A designer room with wooden floors and furnishings. Why not opt for a Sea View Room on one of the upper floors of the Hotel La Tour, overlooking the sea. This spacious room has a great balcony with a superb view of the Gulf of Aqaba and the kingdom of Jordan.
Suites
A Suite with luxury comforts on the top floor of the La Tour building, facing the sea.
Bars & Restaurants
Restaurants:
Delicious, creative cuisine combined with perfect table art. Our chefs use every ounce of inventivity to surprise and entertain you.
Le Reef
This restaurant inside the hotel proposes a selection of Kosher food from the buffet. Lunch or dine on the terrace and enjoy the beautiful surroundings in perfect tranquility. Parents can prepare their babies' meals in the Baby Zone. The restaurant is air-conditioned, and smoking is not permitted.
La Plage
Lunch or dine looking out over the Red Sea; international cuisine. Open certain evenings, booking compulosry, at Reception. Waiter service. Smoking not permitted.
BABY CORNER special service
This Baby Zone, located in the general buffet restaurant, offers a special service for babies, with sweet and savoury baby foods and all the equipment for preparing your baby's meals.
Bars:
Available all day and evening (during bar opening hours) in all the bars in the Resort.
Drinks included (served by the glass and in the bars only) - Water, fruit juices, sodas, hot drinks, cocktails with and without alcohol, local and/or international spirits, wines. Sweet and savoury snacks
Drinks not included - Champagne, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks (available in certain Resorts from vending machines and/or the Club Med boutique®), certain super-premium brands and bottled wines proposed à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.
The Lobby
This bar fits neatly into the space between Reception, the buffet restaurant and the boutique, under brightly coloured arches.Snacks served during the day.
Swimming pool bar
This contemporary bar with spacious terrace is open all day, a great place to spend time with family and friends right by the pool.
Beach bar
You'll love the panoramic view from the shady terrace and lounge. Relax in comfy armchairs and enjoy the gentle climate. A great place to sip cocktails in the evening and admire the sunset over the Red Sea.
Sports & Activities
The leisure and sports activities proposed in this Club Med Resort will provide an opening to the cultural riches of the host country.
Scuba-diving Academy - Optional Extra*
The Sports Academies propose the best spots for Scuba diving enthusiasts, so they can enjoy their sport in the best possible conditions.
Scuba diving requires specific training and technique, so this Sports School proposes courses* only, to ensure that participants gain the maximum benefit.
- Beginners and experienced divers alike will be able to enjoy their sport in optimum conditions.
- Quality teaching by specialist instructors or outside operators, to introduce beginners to the sport and enable experienced divers to improve and perfect their technique
- Courses* for all levels, to ensure that all participants make real progress
- Full equipment for each age group and level of skill
- Aqua Sport diving centre, 5 minutes from the Club Med Resort (transfer included)
- Great diversity of sites. Extraordinarily rich flora and fauna, often with spectacular coral. Huge shoals of multicoloured reef fish, including the famous clown fish, turtles, moray eels and reef sharks
- Location: Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba
- Type of diving: shore or anchor
- Number of spots: 20 (average transfer time: 25 minutes)
- Depth: 6 to 20 m (20 to 65 feet)
- Activity proposed from age 12
LEISURE / RELAXATION Included in your package:
Children's swimming pool, Cookery classes, Language classes, Lounge and festive evenings, Main swimming pool, Mini golf, Pétanque (bowls), Table tennis, Talks on local culture
SPORTS Included in your package:
Initiation group lessons: Aquadynamic, Archery, Club Med fitness, Pilates
Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply): Flying trapeze Academy with circus activities, Tennis Academy, Windsurfing Academy
Free practice: Basketball, Beach volleyball, Mini football, Snorkelling, Weights room
Wellness Centre
Discover a whole range of ethnic, innovative or more traditional massages**. Relax in the expert hands of our expert massage therapists, who will stimulate specific energy points and relax your muscles. The Massage area** has three treatment rooms.
**For information: The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure good penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.
Children & Teens
Our Resort welcomes children of all ages, with children’s club facilities for the various age groups, run by professionals.
- Dedicated areas, specifically designed for their needs
- Equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
- Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their day and evening, or feel free to go off for a day's excursion*
- A structure that combines innovation with 40 years of experience, based on the respect of each child's desires and biological clock
- G.O®s with a passion for their job
- Numerous activities for all ages: sport, creative activities and games.
For information: the children's and teens clubs are open all week, except Sundays.
Petit Club Med® (from 2 to under 4) - Optional Extra*
They're no longer babies at this age, but still need constant attention. It's the age of first discoveries, so we provide early learning activities, walks and outdoor play; a well-balanced lunch (especialy designed for the needs of growing children), a nap or quiet time, creative activities and of course, tea time, an essential moment in the day! The activities are designed to follow individual progress, divided into age groups. From 7.30 pm, the children return to their parents for dinner, then back to the Petit Club Med® for a quiet evening's entertainment, while parents enjoy an evening out.
For information: The adult accompanying the child must be able to show that he or she meets the minimum vaccination requirements for children (child health record or medical certificate). Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Petit Club Med®.
Mini Club Med® (from 4 to under 11) - Included in your package
Creativity and energy. At this age, children have a thirst for everything. The Mini Club Med®’s vocation is to satisfy their boundless energy and curiosity. Activities include sport, games and creative activities. Children are divided into age groups.
Juniors' Club Med® (from 11 to under 18) - Included in your package
Freedom and fun for teenagers. Proposed during the school holidays, it's a Club Med classic, with youngsters divided into 2 different age groups. The Club Med offers everything but imposes nothing. A free and exclusive spirit that youngsters adore. The Juniors' Club Med® enables teenagers to meet and take part in activities of their choice; in their own individual way, they get involved in life at the Resort. For information, the Junior's Club Med® at Coral Beach is open at the following dates:
- from 11 April to 7 May 2011
- from 30 May to 4 June 2011
- from 4 July to 3 September 2011
- from 26 September to 1 October 2011
- from 10 October to 5 November 2011
BABY ZONE
This Baby Zone, located in the general buffet restaurant, offers a special service for babies, with sweet and savoury baby foods and all the equipment for preparing your baby's meals.
BABY FEEDING ROOM
Open 24 hours a day, here you will find the utensils necessary to prepare babies' meals: mixer, steriliser (only available on request), microwave oven, refrigerator, bottle warmer (always available in rooms for G.M.s ® who have reserved the Baby Club Med® or Club Med Baby Welcome® services) and additional products such as mineral water, fruit, dairy products, biscuits, etc.
BABY-SITTING
To enjoy a moment of total freedom, take advantage of the baby sitting service. For information: we provide a list of baby-sitting services on request. These outside service providers bear the entire responsibility for the services they provide; the Club Med provides the contact but has no responsibility for the service.
CLUB MED BABY WELCOME® (FROM BIRTH TO UNDER 2)
We’ve done everything in our power to ensure the comfort and well-being of parents and babies. Personal welcome, baby-care material available in your room and/or in the baby care room (cot, changing mat, baby bath, high chair on request, bottle-warmer), sweet and savoury baby foods, Baby Zone equipped to prepare babies' meals, high chairs and/or booster cushions in the restaurant. Spare pushchairs are also available if required.
PLAYGROUND
The playgrounds are near the children's swimming pool and independent from the children's club facilities. They can be used by all young children, accompanied by their parents.
* at extra cost
Highlights of the Resort
- In the south of Israel, in the Gulf of Aqaba between the Red Sea and the desert
- Discovery*, with excursions to Petra** in Jordan, Massada** and the Dead Sea, Jerusalem**, etc
- Scuba Diving Academy*: dive or snorkel in a coral paradise renowned worldwide for its fabulous coral and multi-coloured fish
- Family atmosphere, children's club facilities from 2 years old at the Petit Club Med®*
- NEW Flying trapeze Academy with circus activities from age 4
** UNESCO World Heritage Site
based on 2 people sharing a double occupancy Club Room for 7 nights. inclusive of economy airfares, accommodation and full board & based on current rates.
subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. *denotes items at additional cost. Please check with us for full details of all inclusive packages
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