Review: The Pearl Lounge, Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 (Evening Visit)
Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 Date of Visit: January 2025 (Last Updated February 2026)
Time: Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 is the only lounge for international departures at SSH, and it can be accessed with Priority Pass or paid entry. I visited in January 2025 before an evening flight and found excellent panoramic runway views and surprisingly fast WiFi, but the food selection was poor and no alcohol is served. If you are deciding whether to use a lounge visit or pay for entry, this review will help you set expectations.
Location and Access Options
The lounge is located just past the main security on floor 2 and can only be accessed via an elevator. You can access the lounge with a Priority Pass membership which you can purchase here (up to 20% off through this link).
If you don’t have a membership, you can purchase a pass beforehand at LoungePass.com for £25 per person. After clicking here, search for the airport to check availability and book your lounge spot.
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Check-In at the Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1
Upon arrival at 4:30 PM, we were greeted by a receptionist who seemed uninterested by our arrival. Annoyingly, she did not mention that there was a WiFi code, so 10 minutes later I had to come back to ask for the password. The lady seemed annoyed that I dared ask for the password, sighed to me and said “give, give your phone”. The unhelpful check in staff here really made for a bad start to the lounge visit.
Lounge Ambiance and Seating at the Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1
The Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 itself is a really good spot, as its on the top floor, with huge panoramic floor to ceiling windows. The space looked quite similar to the Pearl Lounge at Marrakesh airport. You can check this review out here. We had an excellent view of the airport tarmac, and since we were here at sunset, it created a really nice environment to chill before our flight back to London. Moreover, the lounge was practically empty, and the armchair seats were pretty comfy. This quiet atmosphere was certainly a welcome break from the terminal, especially considering Sharm El Sheikh Airport was chaotic, cramped, and had practically no appealing seating areas.
Food and Drink at The Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh
The food options were disappointing during our visit to the Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1, with an unappetizing and poorly maintained buffet:
- Hot items: Lukewarm pasta, with vile tasting shredded beef, overcooked and flavourless rice, and probably the driest chicken that I’ve ever eaten. I couldn’t get many photos as I was told to stop videoing by a staff member. Clearly, they were embarrassed about their food offerings!
- Cold items: A sparse selection of limp sandwiches, and pizza slices, both of which were bland.
- Drinks: Similarly to the Marrakesh Pearl Lounge, there is NO alcohol on offer. Therefore, getting your money’s worth at this lounge would be even more challenging. Even the soft drinks choices were disappointing, they only had water, Fanta, Coke and Sprite. I asked a staff member is they had any diet drinks, which he explained that what was in the fridges was it. They didn’t even have Diet Coke on offer! You had to order coffee at the ‘bar’ although the attendant spoke no English and was just on his phone.
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Wi-Fi and Amenities at the Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1
The lounge offers Wi-Fi, but as mentioned previously, you need to ask the rude receptionist for the password. Surprisingly, the Wi-Fi was very quick once connected in fairness, and seen as the main terminal had no usable Wi-Fi, the connectivity was a major plus for the Pearl Lounge. This is especially true considering Egyptian data charges were extortionate, so I had turned my data roaming off for my trip to Egypt. Power outlets were sparse and often non-functional, frustrating for those trying to charge their devices. Finally, there were no additional amenities, and the restrooms looked like they had seen better days.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Excellent panoramic views of the airport.
- Fast and reliable Wi-Fi.
Cons:
- Rude staff, with one staff member demanding that I stop taking pictures and videos of the food.
- Poor food and drink options, with no alcohol or even diet soft drinks on offer.
Final Verdict – Is the Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 worth it?
Our Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 highlights a far from a premium experience and reminded me of the Marrakesh Pearl Lounge. For the price, you would expect to at least be able to grab a diet coke. The staff were unhelpful and rude. The only slight positive was the views and the fast WiFi. Finally, the fact that a staff member told me to stop videoing the food kind of demonstrates that they themselves know that this is a poor offering. Unless you have unlimited lounge passes, I would absolutely recommend not wasting a lounge pass or waste your hard-earned cash for entry here!
Staff: 1/10
Food & Drink: 1/10
Ambiance and Views: 7/10
The Airport Lounge Bro Rating: 3/10
Pearl Lounge Sharm El Sheikh Terminal 1 FAQs
Where is the Pearl Lounge at Sharm El Sheikh Airport Terminal 1?
The lounge is upstairs after main security in Terminal 1 and can only be reached by elevator.
Can you access the Pearl Lounge SSH with Priority Pass?
Yes, Priority Pass can be used for entry, subject to capacity and lounge rules on the day.
Does the Pearl Lounge SSH serve alcohol?
No, alcohol is not served in this lounge.
Is the Pearl Lounge SSH worth it?
It may be worth it for the WiFi and views if you have lounge access included, but it is hard to justify paying because of poor food and service.
Does the Pearl Lounge SSH have good Wi-Fi?
Yes, the WiFi was fast and reliable during my visit.
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