just back from one week in this hotel and would rate it as a good holiday, I am an expat living in france and booked the holiday on a french website, flying from paris, the hotel and facilities are basic but clean and set in a nice garden area, the sea is only a few minutes away. The food was excellent although the breakfasts were a bit mundane and had no worries about any tummy upsets compared to staying at the sheraton sharm el sheik last year where I had food poisioning for a week. The staff are all friendly, but of course speak mainly french and a bit of german which you will find on most of the island, the souk at houmt souk is a pain with all the hassling but if you stand your ground and not be intimidated it is good fun, overall a good cheap holiday, compared to something the same price in say Spain

I went for 2 weeks all inclusive at the end of Oct 06 with a friend. As a last min holiday for me and a mate - it was ok.
The hotel is part of a closed off complex which does make you feel better. The rooms are in seperate blocks spread throughout the complex. There is security on the front gate and a guard on the back gate.
The pool in the complex is lovely with loads of really comfy sun loungers available. The beach is just outside the back of the complex. The beach is nice. The hotel has its own little bit which has sun loungers and parasols. There is also a little kiosk bit for drinks etc. You do get a little hassled for horse rides etc, but they tend to leave you alone if you are English. They don't seem to speak any English at all so that does work to your advantage.
The food was ok. Was always something to eat as long as you are not too fussy.
The all inclusive alcohol was bad! only the beer was drinkable! The Germans and French all seemed to be able to drink the wine & cocktails but personally could not even stomach it.
The entertainment was the worst ever! Cringe worthy but again the other Nationalities seem to enjoy it!
All in all was nice for a 2 week last min get away for good weather at that time of year, but if I had gone with family, i.e kids etc I think I would have been very dissapointed. Make sure you speak either a little German or French or you will be totally stuck if you have any questions or problems.
Overall opinion : don't expect too much and you will have a good time!