This all-inclusive upper-middle-range resort impresses with its colorful palatial architecture and arabesque interiors located in a touristy area full of other resorts and about a six-minute ride via free shuttle to the beach. Situated on extensive grounds with six outdoor pools, there are plenty of dining options and bars here, as well as a spa, kids' club, and day and evening entertainment. The 222 guest rooms, though a bit tired, are clean and spacious, each equipped with a private balcony or patio, as well as flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but bathrooms could use an update and there is no in-room Wi-Fi (plus the free connection in the lobby is slow and weak). For an all-inclusive on the beach, check out the Dana Beach Resort.
This all-inclusive upper-middle-range resort impresses with its colorful palatial architecture and arabesque interiors located in a touristy area full of other resorts and about a six-minute ride via free shuttle to the beach. Situated on extensive grounds with six outdoor pools, there are plenty of dining options and bars here, as well as a spa, kids' club, and day and evening entertainment. The 222 guest rooms, though a bit tired, are clean and spacious, each equipped with a private balcony or patio, as well as flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but bathrooms could use an update and there is no in-room Wi-Fi (plus the free connection in the lobby is slow and weak). For an all-inclusive on the beach, check out the Dana Beach Resort.
The beachfront Old Palace Resort is a four-pearl, all-inclusive property set on the Sahl Hasheesh Bay, about a 40-minute drive to Hurghada. A myriad of features include two outdoor pools, spa and fitness facilities, a kids' club, varied dining options, free breakfast, and several bars/lounges. The palm-dotted grounds are lovely, as are the hotel's public spaces, but guest room decor -- and some of the amenities and bathroom fixtures -- could use an update. Rooms are clean and pleasant nonetheless, and all have balconies. Travelers might want to upgrade to Chalet Rooms for fresher decor and better bathrooms. Internet here is another downside, as Wi-Fi costs extra and is reportedly spotty. For better rooms, check out the Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh -- though rates here are more expensive.
The beachfront Old Palace Resort is a four-pearl, all-inclusive property set on the Sahl Hasheesh Bay, about a 40-minute drive to Hurghada. A myriad of features include two outdoor pools, spa and fitness facilities, a kids' club, varied dining options, free breakfast, and several bars/lounges. The palm-dotted grounds are lovely, as are the hotel's public spaces, but guest room decor -- and some of the amenities and bathroom fixtures -- could use an update. Rooms are clean and pleasant nonetheless, and all have balconies. Travelers might want to upgrade to Chalet Rooms for fresher decor and better bathrooms. Internet here is another downside, as Wi-Fi costs extra and is reportedly spotty. For better rooms, check out the Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh -- though rates here are more expensive.
The 610-room Sindbad Aqua Hotel & Spa is an upper-middle-range part of the Sindbad Club, a property home to two other resorts and a large water park. Guests can use all features at the sister properties, including three restaurants and a dozen bars and cafes, plus a spa, a fitness center, and a private beach with a diving center. The pool at the Aqua Hotel is the quietest of all, as there is no entertainment, but all other pools in the Sindbad Club have daily activities. Rooms are simple and dated, and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Additionally, although the hotel claims Wi-Fi is free throughout, it doesn’t seem to reach the rooms. As an alternative, the Jungle Aqua Park is home to a larger water park, but rates are generally higher.
The 610-room Sindbad Aqua Hotel & Spa is an upper-middle-range part of the Sindbad Club, a property home to two other resorts and a large water park. Guests can use all features at the sister properties, including three restaurants and a dozen bars and cafes, plus a spa, a fitness center, and a private beach with a diving center. The pool at the Aqua Hotel is the quietest of all, as there is no entertainment, but all other pools in the Sindbad Club have daily activities. Rooms are simple and dated, and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Additionally, although the hotel claims Wi-Fi is free throughout, it doesn’t seem to reach the rooms. As an alternative, the Jungle Aqua Park is home to a larger water park, but rates are generally higher.
The 283-room Marriott Red Sea is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort set on a private beach, a short drive from the Hurghada Marina and the Old City. Although smaller than many of its neighbors, this family-friendly property includes a large pool, several dining and drinking options, a fitness center, a kids’ club, and a spa. Although featuring at least partial sea views and decent amenities such as flat-screen TVs and minibars, rooms are a little disappointing overall, with slightly dated decor and underwhelming bathrooms. Note that there is a fee for in-room Wi-Fi, and that food gets mixed reviews. In this price range, the luxurious Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh offers nicer rooms, larger pools, and more amenities -- but the property is a little isolated.
The 283-room Marriott Red Sea is a three-and-a-half-pearl resort set on a private beach, a short drive from the Hurghada Marina and the Old City. Although smaller than many of its neighbors, this family-friendly property includes a large pool, several dining and drinking options, a fitness center, a kids’ club, and a spa. Although featuring at least partial sea views and decent amenities such as flat-screen TVs and minibars, rooms are a little disappointing overall, with slightly dated decor and underwhelming bathrooms. Note that there is a fee for in-room Wi-Fi, and that food gets mixed reviews. In this price range, the luxurious Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh offers nicer rooms, larger pools, and more amenities -- but the property is a little isolated.
Sprawled over the Red Sea coastline, Jaz Aquamarine Resort is an enormous upscale beachfront hotel that caters to families via 18 pools (some with waterslides), bars, a disco, kids’ sports, and a hangout area for teens. The 1001 rooms are underwhelming in decor, but have large balconies with garden, pool, or beach views. The private beach could be cleaner, but offers camel rides and whirlpools. While all-inclusive rates cover meals at several buffets and a la carte restaurants, food gets mixed reviews. Other downsides include the slow free Wi-Fi, smoking permitted in most common areas, and the spa’s location in the adjacent hotel. For a more romantic experience, couples should consider the adult-only, beachfront Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa.
Sprawled over the Red Sea coastline, Jaz Aquamarine Resort is an enormous upscale beachfront hotel that caters to families via 18 pools (some with waterslides), bars, a disco, kids’ sports, and a hangout area for teens. The 1001 rooms are underwhelming in decor, but have large balconies with garden, pool, or beach views. The private beach could be cleaner, but offers camel rides and whirlpools. While all-inclusive rates cover meals at several buffets and a la carte restaurants, food gets mixed reviews. Other downsides include the slow free Wi-Fi, smoking permitted in most common areas, and the spa’s location in the adjacent hotel. For a more romantic experience, couples should consider the adult-only, beachfront Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Jungle Aqua Park is a massive 860-room all-inclusive located within a water park. Spacious rooms are housed in single-story bungalows built around pools (of which there are 33 here), and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but mostly spotty. The highlight is, of course, the water park, with 35 slides, and free for all guests. There is also a kids’ club, a fitness center, and daily entertainment around the main pool. The hotel has six restaurants to choose from, but food gets mixed reviews and while the hotel offers a shuttle to its sister property's beach, it's not on the sea. Travelers looking for something a little bit more upscale and directly on the beach should compare rates at the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Jungle Aqua Park is a massive 860-room all-inclusive located within a water park. Spacious rooms are housed in single-story bungalows built around pools (of which there are 33 here), and feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but mostly spotty. The highlight is, of course, the water park, with 35 slides, and free for all guests. There is also a kids’ club, a fitness center, and daily entertainment around the main pool. The hotel has six restaurants to choose from, but food gets mixed reviews and while the hotel offers a shuttle to its sister property's beach, it's not on the sea. Travelers looking for something a little bit more upscale and directly on the beach should compare rates at the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel.
This 445-room all-inclusive resort is set on a private stretch of sandy beach in the Soma Bay area, near Hurghada City. Decor is traditional and often dated, keeping this property from earning its self-proclaimed luxury status. However, spacious rooms include modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies. The family-friendly resort offers a wide range of sports and water activities, as well as a free kids' club with a playground and children's pool. For adults, there are two outdoor pools (although the main one isn't heated), a full-service spa, and modern fitness center. Nightly entertainment is provided, and there are several bars and a disco. Five restaurants serving diverse cuisines, though food receives mixed reviews. Alternatively, travelers might want to consider the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, which adds a nine-hole golf course.
This 445-room all-inclusive resort is set on a private stretch of sandy beach in the Soma Bay area, near Hurghada City. Decor is traditional and often dated, keeping this property from earning its self-proclaimed luxury status. However, spacious rooms include modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies. The family-friendly resort offers a wide range of sports and water activities, as well as a free kids' club with a playground and children's pool. For adults, there are two outdoor pools (although the main one isn't heated), a full-service spa, and modern fitness center. Nightly entertainment is provided, and there are several bars and a disco. Five restaurants serving diverse cuisines, though food receives mixed reviews. Alternatively, travelers might want to consider the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, which adds a nine-hole golf course.
The 79-room Romance Sahl Hashesh is an upscale, adult-only property set on an appealing stretch of golden sand a 30-minute drive south from the Hurghada International Airport. The well-appointed rooms have a classic, stately feel, and furnished terraces, most of which overlook the sea. Marble bathrooms, minibars, desks, and kettles also come standard. On-site facilities include three restaurants, several bars, and a small gym and spa. All-inclusive packages are available. An outdoor swimming pool is pleasant, if underwhelming, and most guests spend their time at the beach. Travelers looking for a kid-friendly alternative should consider the Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh, which has a kids' club, three pools, and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.
The 79-room Romance Sahl Hashesh is an upscale, adult-only property set on an appealing stretch of golden sand a 30-minute drive south from the Hurghada International Airport. The well-appointed rooms have a classic, stately feel, and furnished terraces, most of which overlook the sea. Marble bathrooms, minibars, desks, and kettles also come standard. On-site facilities include three restaurants, several bars, and a small gym and spa. All-inclusive packages are available. An outdoor swimming pool is pleasant, if underwhelming, and most guests spend their time at the beach. Travelers looking for a kid-friendly alternative should consider the Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh, which has a kids' club, three pools, and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.
Positioned in the heart of Hurghada’s tourist district, this 828-room, four-pearl resort has a distinctly Egyptian look. For starters, the buildings it occupies are designed to resemble a vintage kasbah or caravanserai -- though, given the super-sized scale, it can feel less like the Red Sea Riviera and more like the Epcot World. The grounds, which are dotted with towering palms and dome-adorned gazebos, reinforce the theme; ditto for the spacious, traditionally decorated guest rooms and many of the resort’s drinking/dining venues (most notably El Nigma, a sensuous à la carte restaurant). On the downside, the beach is a five-minute walk away, and, save for a trio of pretty oasis-like swimming pools, there are few recreational facilities on-site. Travelers could comparison shop with the various other luxury resorts in the area, such as the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel.
Positioned in the heart of Hurghada’s tourist district, this 828-room, four-pearl resort has a distinctly Egyptian look. For starters, the buildings it occupies are designed to resemble a vintage kasbah or caravanserai -- though, given the super-sized scale, it can feel less like the Red Sea Riviera and more like the Epcot World. The grounds, which are dotted with towering palms and dome-adorned gazebos, reinforce the theme; ditto for the spacious, traditionally decorated guest rooms and many of the resort’s drinking/dining venues (most notably El Nigma, a sensuous à la carte restaurant). On the downside, the beach is a five-minute walk away, and, save for a trio of pretty oasis-like swimming pools, there are few recreational facilities on-site. Travelers could comparison shop with the various other luxury resorts in the area, such as the Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel.
This all-inclusive, four-pearl resort occupies beautiful, palm tree-studded grounds and a large stretch of private beach along the Red Sea, about 30 minutes from downtown Hurghada. While its location is isolated, many on-site amenities, from the four restaurants to the six pools, live shows, spa with Turkish bath, and water activities keep guests entertained. Babysitting services, kids’ menus and a play area make it especially child-friendly. Interiors are clean but could use some refurbishing, and pesky fees apply for in-room Wi-Fi, but all 912 rooms have balconies offering lovely garden, pool, or beach views, plus mini-fridges and shower/tub combos. The beachfront Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel has more stylish interiors, but higher rates.
This all-inclusive, four-pearl resort occupies beautiful, palm tree-studded grounds and a large stretch of private beach along the Red Sea, about 30 minutes from downtown Hurghada. While its location is isolated, many on-site amenities, from the four restaurants to the six pools, live shows, spa with Turkish bath, and water activities keep guests entertained. Babysitting services, kids’ menus and a play area make it especially child-friendly. Interiors are clean but could use some refurbishing, and pesky fees apply for in-room Wi-Fi, but all 912 rooms have balconies offering lovely garden, pool, or beach views, plus mini-fridges and shower/tub combos. The beachfront Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel has more stylish interiors, but higher rates.