I took my family to the Golden 5 in October 2011. We stayed in the Sapphire Suites Hotel part, which is across the road from the main complex. We found that we did not need to venture across the road too often as the Sapphire Suites, and the adjacent Topaz Club had all we really needed.
Yes, the hotels are a little dated, but you get what you pay for. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, especially when they knew we were British. They relish the opportunity to practice their language skills, especially as 99% of their guests are Russians.
The room we had was a suite of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, hall, and balcony, and was clean, tidy and worth the money, no question.

Just got back from a one week stay in the Paradise Golden 5.
When we arrived our initial reaction was ok - rooms very good, mini bar stocked up etc! Very hot weather all week - about 30-32 degrees
Most of the hotel staff were friendly - especially towards us.Our rooms were cleaned daily / fresh towels and the cleaners even went the extra mile by adding some nice touches flowers or animals shaped from towels, they try hard and appreciate it when you acknowledge them (because the Russians don’t). We had excellent service from the bar (Hony pronounced Honey) and restaurant (Muhammad)

They try really hard at most things. We got cold beer most of the time in glasses. The food is ok. The dancing fountain (have to comment on it), the show lasts ½ hour and even though I am a bloke, I thought it was quite good, it’s different.
Don’t expect 5 star luxury and everything to be all inclusive and you might be pleasantly surprised, read up on what is included before you go like 1hr of golf / billiards per room per week .
Remember you are in a foreign country where they do things differently and not as efficiently as you might expect, but this could be the same for Greece Turkey.

this complex needs pulling down.old @ dirty if you can rough it maybe ok,if you ant a decent holiday stay away. ther is nothing 5* about it.all inclusive means no drinks in reception you had to pay. drinks on beach long wait @ warm. stay away.

We stayed under RCI exchange programme in December 2008 for a week.

Very huge compound having many facilities and its own beach. Wonderful red sea.

Rooms were huge and could be joined from inside. We had partial kitchen. Rooms were air conditioned.

Hotel lobby is beautiful.

Under RCI exchange it is advisable to stay at this place.