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Dahab Hotels
Where to stay in Dahab – a dive and kite town on the Gulf of Aqaba, 80 kilometers north of Sharm, with the Blue Hole on the reef, a promenade of cushion restaurants above the water, and Mount Sinai an hour up the desert road.
- Type
- Dive and kite town
- Star range
- 2-star to 4-star
- Nights
- 5–10 typical
- The Blue Hole
- 10 min north
- To Mount Sinai
- 1 hour by road
- Airport
- Sharm (SSH) or Cairo
The decision
Where to stay in Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Gulf of Aqaba with a character unlike anywhere else on the Egyptian coast. The promenade – a string of cushion-restaurants built low to the water – is where most of the social life happens, and the dive schools are close enough together that you can walk between them in ten minutes. It runs quieter and cheaper than Sharm, and divers and free-divers tend to stay longer.
Assalah and the promenade
First-timers and those who want to be in the center
The main tourist district along the beach – dive shops, restaurants on the water and the oldest guesthouses in town. The most activity, the most sociable, the least quiet.
Mashraba
Those who want the character without the noise
The central street running behind the promenade – quieter guesthouses, cheaper cafes and a more residential feel while still walking distance from the reef.
The Laguna
Kite surfers and windsurfers
The flat-water bay at the southern end of the promenade – the consistent north wind makes it one of the better kite spots in Sinai. Small, focused hotels and camps cluster here.
North of the promenade
Divers who want the Blue Hole close and the town at a distance
Scattered Bedouin camps and small dive lodges north of Assalah, quieter than the promenade, closer to the Blue Hole and Eel Garden. The most remote option in Dahab.
What the stars mean here
Star ratings in Dahab
Dahab runs on guesthouses, dive packages and simple hotels. Here is what each level means.
The Dahab standard: simple rooms, usually with a dive-school package included, right on or one street back from the promenade. Basic comfort, excellent reef access, and the social life just outside the door.
A step up in hot-water reliability and room size, usually with a small pool and a breakfast terrace. Still close to the promenade, still dive-focused.
The handful of larger hotels away from the promenade – better facilities and quieter rooms, though away from the Dahab atmosphere that most guests come for. Good for those who want the location without the guesthouse.
From the collection
Hotels we book in Dahab
A sample of the Dahab hotels and dive camps we book. Tell us your dates and whether you're here to dive, kite or take it slow, and we'll match it at our net rate.
Tropitel Dahab Oasis Hotel
Tropitel Dahab Oasis is a 4-star hotel on Blue Hole Road in Dahab, South Sinai. Its address places it along the road connecting Dahab with the Blue Hole area, making the property a base for stays in this part of the Red Sea coast. Room categories, meal plans, amenities, and services can vary by booking; confirm the details for your dates before you reserve. We arrange hotel bookings in Egypt and can help clarify what your selected rate includes. Unlike a sightseeing tour, this product is a hotel stay, so visits and transport around Dahab should be planned separately unless confirmed as part of your reservation.
Swiss Inn Resort Dahab Hotel Stay
Swiss Inn Resort Dahab is a hotel in Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula along the Gulf of Aqaba. Dahab is known for its Red Sea setting and access to coastal and desert landscapes. This product is accommodation at the named property, not a guided sightseeing tour. Room category, meal plan, and any included services depend on the booking selected. Check those details before confirming so you know what your rate covers. The hotel provides a base for time in Dahab, while visits to local sites and activities can be arranged separately.
Safir Dahab Resort Hotel Stay
Safir Dahab Resort is a five-star hotel in the Laguna area of Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The property offers a resort-based stay in Dahab rather than a sightseeing tour; guests can arrange local activities separately. The hotel’s board basis, room amenities, and specific services should be confirmed for your dates before booking. We arrange accommodation at the property, which is independently operated. Dahab is known as a Red Sea destination, while Laguna identifies the hotel’s specific area within the town. Contact us to confirm available room arrangements and any meal options for your stay.
JAZ Dahabeya Hotel
JAZ Dahabeya is a hotel in Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula along the Gulf of Aqaba. The property is listed as a 4-star hotel, with its address recorded as P.O. Box 83. This listing is for hotel accommodation, not a sightseeing tour or a bundled itinerary. Dahab is a Red Sea town in South Sinai, and the Gulf of Aqaba forms part of the Red Sea. Room category, meal plan, amenities, check-in details, and included services should be confirmed for your dates before booking. We arrange accommodation through our local travel services; the hotel itself is operated by its owner.
Dahab Paradise Hotel
Dahab Paradise is a hotel on Blue Hole Road in Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula along the Gulf of Aqaba. The address places the property on the road toward the Blue Hole, a well-known diving and snorkeling area north of Dahab. The hotel is listed as three-star accommodation. Its Blue Hole Road location is the key detail to consider when planning outings: ask us to confirm transport arrangements, meal options, and available facilities for your dates. Unlike accommodation described by a central waterfront address, this listing identifies a road location, so check the distance to the places you plan to visit before booking.
The Bedouin Moon Hotel Dahab
The Bedouin Moon Hotel is located on Blue Hole Road in the Asalla area of Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. This product is for a hotel stay, rather than a sightseeing tour. The property’s address places it in Dahab, a town on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of the Red Sea. We arrange hotel bookings in Egypt; confirm the room type, meal plan, and stay dates before booking. Unlike a tour itinerary, this listing does not describe scheduled visits or activities. Ask us to confirm what is included with your selected room and dates.
Acacia Dahab Hotel
Acacia Dahab Hotel is a listed three-star hotel at 5 Mashraba Street in Dahab, a town on Egypt’s Gulf of Aqaba coast in South Sinai. Dahab is known as a Red Sea destination, but this listing identifies the property by its address and hotel category rather than by a stated set of amenities or meal plan. That makes the confirmed details straightforward: the hotel is in Dahab, and its address is on Mashraba Street. Travelers comparing stays should confirm room features, meals, and services for their dates before booking, since those details can affect the fit of a hotel more than its category alone.
Sheikh Ali Dahab Resort
Sheikh Ali Dahab Resort is a three-star hotel in the Mashraba area of Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula beside the Gulf of Aqaba. This product is a hotel stay, not a sightseeing tour; Mashraba places the property within Dahab’s town area. The resort’s meal plan, room features, and available amenities should be confirmed for your dates before booking. We can also confirm whether transportation or other services can be arranged separately. Dahab is a Red Sea destination known for its coastal setting, with the Gulf of Aqaba forming part of its eastern shoreline. Contact us to check the specific room and booking terms for your stay.
Retac Qunay Dahab Resort & Spa
Retac Qunay Dahab Resort & Spa is a hotel in Dahab, on Egypt’s South Sinai coast. The property is listed as five-star and is located on Al Tahrir Street. Dahab sits along the Gulf of Aqaba, where the town’s waterfront and surrounding Sinai landscape shape the setting for a stay. We arrange hotel bookings through our local travel team; the hotel itself is independently operated. Room types, meal plans, spa services, and current facilities should be confirmed for your dates before booking. Unlike a sightseeing tour, this product is a hotel stay, with the exact services determined by the selected booking terms.
Swiss Royal Dahab Hotel
Swiss Royal Dahab is a four-star hotel in Dahab, on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The property’s address is New Mashraba Street, next to NBE Bank, providing a specific reference point within the town. Dahab lies on the Gulf of Aqaba and is known as a Red Sea coastal destination. This listing identifies the hotel and its location; confirm room features, meals, and available services with us before booking. Unlike a beachfront description, the hotel’s stated address points to New Mashraba Street, so check the location against your plans in Dahab.
From your door
What you can do from a Dahab hotel
Dahab sits between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Sinai desert – the reef is in front and the mountain is an hour behind.
The Blue Hole
The world's most famous free-diving site, ten minutes north of the promenade by taxi – a circular sinkhole in the reef dropping to 130 meters, with a swim-through arch at 56 meters. Snorkelers use the outer lip; divers go deeper.
Mount Sinai dawn climb
A night drive to St Catherine, a two-hour climb up the mountain of Moses, and a sunrise from the summit – back at your Dahab hotel by mid-morning. The classic Sinai night out.
St Catherine monastery
The oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world, one hour from Dahab in the Sinai interior – the burning bush, the 6th-century basilica and a library second only to the Vatican.
Desert and Bedouin camp
Into the Sinai desert on quad bikes or by camel – the sandstone canyons, a Bedouin camp dinner and a sky that clears the moment you leave the coast.
Before you book
Booking a Dahab hotel, practically
A few things worth knowing before you pick a Dahab hotel.
How many nights
Five to ten for a dive visit – the Blue Hole, the canyon sites, Eel Garden and the offshore sites fill a week. Most guests planning three nights end up staying longer; the pace and the reef keep people.
Getting in from the airport
Dahab has no airport. The nearest is Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), about 90 minutes south by private transfer. Cairo (CAI) is about 7 hours by road – some travelers fly to Cairo and take the bus or a private car. We arrange the transfer whichever way you arrive.
The Blue Hole is free to snorkel, the diving needs a guide
The Blue Hole reef is open to snorkelers at no charge from the shore. For the arch at 56 meters and the deeper sites, a local guide and PADI-certified dive center are necessary. The Dahab schools are experienced with the site; we can connect you to the right one.
Dahab is cash-based
Most restaurants, dive schools and guesthouses on the promenade operate in cash – Egyptian pounds or US dollars. Card machines exist at some of the larger hotels but are unreliable. ATMs are available in the town center.
Common questions
Dahab hotels, answered
01What is Dahab like and is it good for beginners?+
Dahab is a small dive and kite town on the Gulf of Aqaba – cushion-restaurant promenade, reef two minutes from most guesthouses, and a relaxed pace that suits beginners and experienced divers alike. The schools here know the reef well, Eel Garden is a good shallow site for an open-water course, and the prices run 30–50% below Sharm.
02What is the Blue Hole in Dahab?+
The Blue Hole is a circular sinkhole in the reef about ten minutes north of Dahab town – roughly 300 meters wide and dropping to 130 meters, with a swim-through arch at 56 meters. Snorkelers use the outer reef wall above the arch; certified divers swim the arch with a guide. It's one of the most recognisable dive sites in the world, and a short taxi ride from any Dahab hotel.
03Can I climb Mount Sinai from Dahab?+
Yes – it's one of the most common day or overnight trips from Dahab. The drive to St Catherine takes about an hour; you arrive in the evening, sleep or rest, and start the night climb to reach the summit by dawn. Back in Dahab by mid-morning. We arrange the transport and the guide.
04Is Dahab cheaper than Sharm El Sheikh?+
Yes, noticeably – guesthouses, dive packages and restaurants on the promenade run 30–50% cheaper than comparable Sharm options. Dahab has fewer big resorts and no polished all-inclusive strip. Guests who want the reef without the resort price tend to pick Dahab; guests who want the full beach holiday tend to pick Sharm.
05How do I get to Dahab from Cairo or Sharm?+
From Sharm El Sheikh airport (SSH), Dahab is about 90 minutes by private transfer. From Cairo, the drive is around 7 hours – or fly to Sharm and transfer. We arrange the private transfer whichever route you take.
Reservations
Find your room in Dahab
Tell us your dates, whether you want to be on the promenade or near the Laguna kite bay, and what you want from the reef – snorkel, dive, free-dive or the Blue Hole – and we'll send hand-picked Dahab options at our net rate. Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada · Marsa Alam · Sharm El Sheikh, on the ground since 1988.