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Hurghada Hotels
Where to stay in Hurghada – design-led hotels in El Gouna, quiet luxury on the southern bays, and good-value all-inclusives by the airport – house reefs off the beach, booked by our own team.
- Best areas
- El Gouna · Sahl Hasheesh · town
- Star range
- 3-star to 5-star
- Nights
- 3–7 typical
- Beach
- Yes, house reefs
- Airport
- Hurghada (HRG)
- Rates
- Net, negotiated direct
The decision
Where to stay in Hurghada
Hurghada is less a town than a long line of resorts down a sunlit coast, so the choice is really about which stretch suits you. The reef runs the whole way, the sun is near-guaranteed, and the difference between bases is the mood: polished and quiet to the south, walkable and lively in town, design-led and breezy up at El Gouna.
El Gouna
Design-led stays and watersports
A low-rise lagoon town of marinas, kite water and tidy streets, twenty minutes north. Walkable and a little pricier – the smartest, most self-contained base on the coast.
Sahl Hasheesh & the southern bays
Couples and quiet luxury
Self-contained 5-star resorts on landscaped bays south of town, house reefs straight off the beach. The calm, polished end of Hurghada, away from the bustle.
Hurghada town & the Marina
First-timers and value
The widest choice of 3- and 4-star, the dive centers and the nightlife, with the airport ten minutes away. Busy, central and good value.
Makadi Bay
Families
Large all-inclusive resorts on a sheltered bay south of the airport, with shallow reef water for children. A self-contained beach holiday with little reason to leave the gate.
What the stars mean here
Star ratings in Hurghada
On the Red Sea the star rating mostly tracks the resort and the board, so here's what each level tends to mean in Hurghada.
A simple, friendly hotel in town or near the marina, usually bed-and-breakfast, with the beach and dive boats a short walk or shuttle away. Sun and sea without the resort price.
The all-inclusive workhorse: a pool or three, several restaurants, a house reef and a dive center. The dependable family and couples choice up and down the coast.
The polished resorts at Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna – landscaped grounds, better food, quieter beaches and the rooms worth asking us which ones sit closest to the reef.
From the collection
Hotels we book in Hurghada
A sample of the Hurghada hotels we book, from El Gouna design stays to family all-inclusives on the southern bays. Tell us your dates, your board and which stretch of coast suits you, and we'll match it.
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel, Hurghada
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is a strong choice in Hurghada for travelers seeking an upscale stay in Sahl Hasheesh with suites that include private pools and terraces. This 5-star hotel has seven suite types, with options that feature a living room and bathtub; the largest accommodates up to four guests. Some room types have pool views. It is one of the more expensive hotels in Hurghada, so it may suit travelers who value suite-style space and private-pool features over a lower-priced stay.
The Grand Resort Hurghada
Choose The Grand Resort Hurghada for a good-value 5-star stay on Corniche Road. It pairs a Hurghada address with room choices that include a Junior Suite and a Family Room, making it a practical fit for couples or families who want more than a standard room. Balcony-equipped rooms are among the options, and the largest room type sleeps four. The hotel is also handy for planning visits to Hurghada Grand Aquarium, Hurghada Marina, and downtown Hurghada.
Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada
Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada is a good-value choice on Hurghada Bay’s Safaga Road, with sea-view rooms and suites for travelers who want a resort base in Hurghada. Room options include garden-view twins, premium rooms and junior suites, while larger accommodation can sleep up to seven. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, and features across the room selection include a kitchen, living room and bathtub. Hurghada Grand Aquarium, Hurghada Marina and downtown Hurghada are among the places you can plan to visit from here.
SUNRISE Aqua Joy Resort, Hurghada
Choose Sunrise Aqua Joy Resort for good-value stays on Villages Road in Hurghada’s El Mamsha area, with room options that include pool and sea views. The resort has family-size choices, including a Family Jacuzzi Suite, as well as rooms with balconies or terraces. Some room types include a living room, giving families more space to spread out. It is a practical pick for travelers comparing Hurghada’s four-star hotels who want a choice of family rooms and view options without paying for one of the city’s more expensive stays.
Sunny Days Mirette Family Resort, Hurghada
Sunny Days Mirette Family Resort is a good-value Hurghada choice for families who want apartment-style space on Courniche Road, with pool and sea views among the room options. Its two- and three-bedroom layouts give families more room to spread out, and the largest option sleeps up to eight. Some apartments include a kitchen and living room, while balcony and terrace options add space to relax. Hurghada Marina and downtown are both nearby, making this a practical base for exploring the city without paying for a higher-class hotel.
Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle Adults-Only Hotel, Hurghada
Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle (Adults Only) pairs an adults-only stay in Hurghada’s Al Mamsha El Seyahi with suite options that include a private pool. That combination makes it a strong pick for couples seeking a more private, grown-up vacation than a standard city hotel stay. Room choices include the SKY Suite and Penthouse Suite, while pool views feature across room types. This is one of the more expensive hotels in Hurghada, so it suits travelers who prioritize its adults-only setting and suite options over a lower price.
Steigenberger ALDAU Beach Hotel, Hurghada
Choose Steigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel for a Hurghada stay on Yusif Affifi Road, with sea-view rooms and suites, including options with private pools. This mid-priced 5-star hotel offers a broad choice of suites and family-size accommodation, with the largest room type sleeping five. Room features across the selection include balconies or terraces, kitchens, and living rooms, making it easier to find a setup that suits your trip. Hurghada Grand Aquarium, Hurghada Marina, and downtown Hurghada are among the places to plan around from this base.
Siva Grand Beach Hotel in Hurghada
Siva Grand Beach is a mid-priced choice on Hurghada’s Corniche, with pool-view rooms and a family room for travelers comparing four-star stays. Room options include the Superior Junior Suite and Family Room, and the largest accommodations sleep up to four. Some room types have a terrace, while pool views are available among the room options. Its Corniche address makes it a fit for travelers who want a Hurghada base in this area rather than choosing a hotel elsewhere in the city.
Seagull Beach Resort Hurghada
Seagull Beach Resort Hurghada is a good-value choice on Sheraton Road for travelers who want a Hurghada base without paying for one of the city’s more expensive hotels. Its single room has a balcony and courtyard view, giving solo travelers a clear room option. Hurghada Marina is nearby, while downtown Hurghada and the Grand Aquarium are other places to consider when planning outings. The hotel is a 3-star option in a city with a broad range of hotels.
Sea Star Beau Rivage Hotel Hurghada
Sea Star Beau Rivage Hotel Hurghada is a good-value choice for travelers who want Hurghada downtown a short walk away and sea- or pool-view rooms. This 4-star hotel offers several suites and family-size options, including a connected family room with a side sea view and junior suites with sea views. Some room types also have a living room, giving you more space to relax. Its downtown location makes it a practical base for exploring Hurghada while keeping your hotel stay within reach of the city center.
Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas, Hurghada
Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas is a Hurghada pick for travelers who want a spacious suite or villa stay near the Red Sea, with family-size options that sleep up to nine. The 5-star property is a short walk from Hurghada Grand Aquarium, while Hurghada Marina and Sahl Hasheesh are also convenient points of reference for planning outings. Room choices include suites and family-size or villa types, with views among the options including sea, garden, and pool. It is one of Hurghada’s more expensive hotels.
Pickalbatros White Beach Resort, Hurghada
Pickalbatros White Beach Resort is a strong Hurghada choice for travelers who want a 5-star stay on Villages Road and family-size accommodations, including options that sleep up to six. Room choices include suites and family-size types, with views that include the sea and pool; the Jacuzzi Suite with Sea View is a distinctive option for couples. Hurghada Marina and Hurghada Grand Aquarium are among the nearby places to visit. This is one of the more expensive hotels in Hurghada, so its appeal is best for travelers who prioritize its resort location and larger room options over a lower price.
Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada – Red Sea Beach Resort
Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada is a mid-priced five-star choice on Sahl Hashish Road, with sea-view rooms and a family-friendly range of room types. Choose from rooms overlooking the sea, garden, or pool, including family-size options for groups of up to four. Some rooms have a balcony or living room, and the Jacuzzi Suite combines sea and pool views. It offers a resort-style base in Hurghada for travelers who want a choice of room layouts and outlooks without paying among the city’s highest hotel prices.
Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort, Hurghada
Pickalbatros Dana Beach Resort is a Hurghada choice for travelers who want a stay on Sahl Hashish Road with family-size rooms and sea-view suite options. Its range of family rooms and villas includes options for groups, with the largest room types sleeping up to six. Room views include sea, garden, and pool, and some room features include a balcony, terrace, or living room. This is one of the more expensive hotels in Hurghada, so it suits travelers prioritizing room choice over a lower-priced stay.
Pickalbatos Citadel Resort – Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada
Pickalbatros Citadel Resort Sahl Hasheesh is a strong choice in Hurghada for travelers who want a sea-view resort on the Sahl Hasheesh coast, with suite and family-room options. The resort has sea views among its room types, including family rooms and a Jacuzzi Suite. Its location puts Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada Grand Aquarium, and Hurghada Marina within reach by taxi or car. One of Hurghada’s more expensive hotels, it suits travelers prioritizing a coastal resort stay over a lower-priced base.
Pickalbatros Aqua Vista Resort, Hurghada
Pickalbatros Aqua Vista Resort Hurghada is a mid-priced choice on Safaga Road, especially for families looking for spacious room options and a short walk to Hurghada Grand Aquarium. Eight room types are family-size or villa options, with the largest sleeping up to six, and some rooms have pool views and balconies. The resort offers a range of room types, including a Large Family Room, making it a practical base for a Hurghada vacation with children.
Pickalbatros Aqua Park Resort, Hurghada
Pickalbatros Aqua Park Resort Hurghada is a good choice for families who want a resort-style stay on Safaga Road, with a pool-focused setting and family room options. It is mid-priced for Hurghada and handy for Hurghada Grand Aquarium, while Sahl Hasheesh and Hurghada Marina are also possible outings. Family rooms accommodate up to four, and some room types have pool views or swimming-pool access. Balconies, terraces, and bathtubs feature among the room options.
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort Hurghada
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort Hurghada is a strong choice for families who want a pool-focused stay on Safaga Road, with Hurghada Grand Aquarium a short walk away. Its family room options include connected rooms, and some accommodations have a pool view, balcony, or terrace. Mid-priced among Hurghada hotels, it gives travelers looking for space and resort-style pool time a family-friendly alternative to a city base near the marina.
Mercure Hurghada (All Inclusive)
Choose Mercure Hurghada for a four-star stay on Safaga Road, with Hurghada Grand Aquarium a short walk away and room options with sea, garden, or pool views. Family-size rooms and villas include options for groups of up to five, while suites offer a more spacious choice for couples or families. It’s one of the more expensive hotels in Hurghada, making it a fit for travelers who prioritize a family-friendly room selection and a handy location for the aquarium.
Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort
Choose Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort for a beachfront stay on El Corniche Road with sea-view rooms and suites, at good value for a 5-star hotel in Hurghada. Room options include balconies, and some suites add a separate living room. The resort is handy for Hurghada Marina, Hurghada Grand Aquarium, and downtown Hurghada, giving you several ways to plan time beyond the beach. For couples looking for a sea-view base with suite options, it offers a strong combination of beachfront location and value.
Long Beach Resort Hurghada
Long Beach Resort Hurghada is a good-value five-star choice on Sahl Hashish Road, with rooms that offer swimming pool access. Room options include suites and family-size or villa-style stays, with the largest accommodating four guests. Some room types include a balcony or terrace, and views can include the sea or pool. It’s a practical pick for travelers who want a five-star Hurghada stay without choosing one of the city’s pricier hotels.
Hilton Hurghada Plaza
Choose Hilton Hurghada Plaza for a mid-priced 5-star stay in Hurghada with sea-view rooms and family-sized options, including accommodations that sleep up to five. Its range of suites and rooms with kitchens or living areas makes it a flexible choice for couples and families who want more than a standard hotel room. Select room types have balconies, bathtubs, or sea views, while others overlook the garden. The hotel is on Gabal El Hareem Main Street, with Hurghada downtown and the marina nearby.
Giftun Azur Resort in Hurghada
Giftun Azur Resort is a good-value choice in Hurghada for travelers who want a resort stay on Village Road with sea-view room options. The three-star property has family-size accommodations, including a room for up to four, as well as a suite with a sea view. Room options include balconies or terraces, and views range from the sea to the garden. It offers a more affordable alternative to many Hurghada hotels while keeping the focus on a resort setting.
Beach Albatros Resort, Hurghada
Beach Albatros Resort Hurghada pairs a Hurghada Red Sea location with sea-view rooms and family-size options, making it a strong mid-priced choice for a resort vacation. The resort is on Safaga Road, with Hurghada Grand Aquarium nearby and Hurghada Marina and Sahl Hasheesh also accessible from this base. Room choices include suites and family-size or villa types, with options facing the sea, garden, or pool. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, and the largest room types sleep up to five.
Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada
Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is a mid-priced choice in Hurghada for travelers who want a five-star stay in Sahl Hasheesh, with sea-view rooms and suites among the options. The range includes family suites and villa-style rooms, with the largest room types sleeping up to six. Some room features include balconies or terraces, bathtubs, and living rooms. It suits travelers who want a resort-area base rather than a hotel in Hurghada’s Marina neighborhood.
AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
AMC Royal Hotel & Spa is a good-value Hurghada choice in the El Ahyaa Area for travelers who want a hotel with a spa and room options including suites and family-size stays. Its room choices include sea, garden, and pool views, with some rooms offering a balcony or terrace. Families can look at the family-size options, while couples may prefer a suite or a room with a partial sea view. It’s a practical base for a Hurghada vacation at a more affordable price than many local hotels.
From your door
What you can do from a Hurghada hotel
A Hurghada hotel puts the Eastern Desert and the reefs within reach – and the one big cultural day, Luxor, is four hours inland.
Giftun Island & Orange Bay
White-sand islands an hour offshore, the clear shallows and the best easy snorkeling near Hurghada – a full day on the water.
Snorkeling & diving the reef
The coral wall starts at the beach and the boats run to the better sites daily – the Red Sea is among the world's finest, beginner to wreck.
Desert safari by quad or jeep
The Eastern Desert and a Bedouin camp – an afternoon, a sunset and a sky full of stars an hour inland from the coast.
A day trip to Luxor
The Valley of the Kings and Karnak, about four hours each way – the one great day of ancient Egypt from a Red Sea hotel.
Day tours
Things to do from your hotel
Hurghada is a resort base, so most sightseeing starts right at your hotel door. Here are the day tours we run from the coast, with the lowest rate for each.
- Dolphin House Snorkeling Boat Trip from HurghadaFrom $578 Hours
- Paradise Island Beach Day from Hurghada – Boat & SnorkelingFrom $1088 Hours
- Hurghada Semi-Submarine & Glass-Bottom Boat – Reef ViewingFrom $243 Hours
- Intro Scuba Dive Day from Hurghada – Two Guided Dives by BoatFrom $218 Hours
- Private Boat Charter from Hurghada – Islands & SnorkelingFrom $1137 Hours
- Orange Bay Snorkeling & Beach Escape – Giftun Island, HurghadaFrom $21
- Hurghada Quad Bike Desert Safari with Bedouin DinnerFrom $505 Hours
- Horse or Camel Ride in Hurghada – Beach & DesertFrom $323 Hours
- Hurghada Jeep Safari and Telescope AdventureFrom $30
- Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada – Valley of the Kings & KarnakFrom $10115 Hours
- Luxor Overnight from Hurghada – 2 Days, East & West BankFrom $4612 Days
- Private Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Flight – Pyramids & GEMFrom $58215 Hours
- Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Road – Giza Pyramids & MuseumFrom $9520 Hours
- Hurghada City Tour – Marina, Mosque, Old Town & MarketFrom $174 Hours
Before you book
Booking a Hurghada hotel, practically
A few things worth knowing before you pick a Hurghada hotel.
How many nights
Most people stay three to seven, usually all-inclusive, after the temples or the Nile. Long enough for the reef, an island day and a desert evening, with beach time around them.
Getting in from the airport
Hurghada airport is ten minutes from town and twenty to forty from the southern bays and El Gouna. A private transfer is the simple way in; most resorts also run their own.
All-inclusive is the norm
Most Red Sea resorts price as all-inclusive, and on this coast that usually pays off because the hotel is the holiday. We confirm exactly what the board covers before you book.
Luxor is doable, but long
The Luxor day trip is around four hours each way. It's worth doing once for the Valley of the Kings, but it's a full, early day – pick a hotel you're happy to come back to and collapse in.
Common questions
Hurghada hotels, answered
01Where is the best area to stay in Hurghada?+
For polish and quiet, the southern bays at Sahl Hasheesh; for a walkable, design-led base, El Gouna; for value, nightlife and the airport on your doorstep, Hurghada town and the marina; for families, the sheltered all-inclusives at Makadi Bay. The reef runs the length of the coast, so it comes down to the mood you want.
02How many nights should I spend in Hurghada?+
Three to seven for most people, usually as a beach finish after Cairo and the Nile. That's enough for the reef, an island snorkeling day, a desert evening and proper time on the sand – and a Luxor day trip if you want one big cultural day.
03Can I visit Luxor from my Hurghada hotel?+
Yes – Luxor is about four hours by road, so it's a long but rewarding day trip with a guide, taking in the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. We arrange it with hotel pickup; just know it's an early start and a late return, so plan a slow beach day either side.
04Are Hurghada hotels good for families?+
Very – the sheltered all-inclusive resorts at Makadi Bay and the southern bays are built for it, with shallow reef water, pools and kids' clubs. We'll point you to the ones with the calmest beaches and the food and rooms that actually suit a family.
05Do your Hurghada hotels include meals and airport pickup?+
Most are all-inclusive or half-board, and we confirm exactly what's covered on your quote. Airport pickup is a simple add – a private transfer from Hurghada airport to your resort – though many hotels also run their own shuttle.
Reservations
Find your room in Hurghada
Tell us your dates, your board and which stretch of coast suits you – El Gouna, the southern bays or town – and we'll send hand-picked Hurghada hotels. Cairo · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada · Marsa Alam · Sharm El Sheikh, on the ground since 1988.