Three-star lodge on Abu Dabbab Bay, about 30 km north of Marsa Alam city, where seagrass beds can attract green sea turtles and dugongs.
The short answer
Abu Dabbab Lodge is a 3-star hotel in Abu Dabbab Bay, about 30 km north of Marsa Alam, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
02Overview
At Abu Dabbab Bay, sand meets clear Red Sea water, with seagrass beneath the surface and the possibility of green sea turtles or dugongs nearby. Sightings are never guaranteed, so the bay is best approached as a coastal setting rather than a wildlife appointment. From the lodge, the pace is shaped by the shore and its distance from Marsa Alam city, about 30 km to the south.
We can help you check transportation options and confirm current room, meal, and facility details before you book. Unlike a city-center hotel, this stay puts the bay area at the center of your plans, so it is worth arranging how you will travel beyond the coast.
Background
Abu Dabbab Lodge is a 3-star hotel in Abu Dabbab Bay, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. The property is about 30 km north of Marsa Alam city, in the Red Sea Governorate.
The lodge is in the bay area rather than Marsa Alam’s urban center. Abu Dabbab Bay has a sandy shoreline and seagrass beds; these habitats can attract green sea turtles and dugongs, although wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
The bay’s seagrass habitat is relevant to marine wildlife in the Red Sea. No specific archaeological site or UNESCO World Heritage property is identified as part of the lodge’s immediate location.
The hotel is outside the city, so travelers should plan transportation between the property and Marsa Alam. Confirm room categories, meal plans, check-in and check-out times, and facility access for the intended dates.
Named in this entry
Abu Dabbab Lodge·Abu Dabbab Bay·Marsa Alam·Red Sea·Red Sea Governorate·Egypt·green sea turtle·dugong
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What lingers
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Highlights
Things to Consider
Worth knowing
Many stays in Marsa Alam are based in the city; Abu Dabbab Lodge is in the bay area, about 30 km north. This places guests by the coast rather than in the city center, so transportation planning matters.
Choose your room
Designed for up to three guests, this room is listed with three twin beds; another listed configuration is one twin bed and one queen bed. It has a private balcony or patio, Wi-Fi listed at 25+ Mbps, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An electric kettle is provided. Minibar items may incur fees, and the view is not specified.
Rate on request
Enquire
This room sleeps two guests and is listed with one queen bed; another listed configuration is two twin beds. A private balcony or patio provides outdoor space, while Wi-Fi is listed at 25+ Mbps and a flat-screen TV has satellite channels. The room also includes an electric kettle. Minibar items may incur fees, and no view is specified.
Rate on request
EnquireDining
Dining venues, meal schedules, and board-basis options are not confirmed here, so do not assume breakfast, half board, or all-inclusive dining is part of the room rate. The room details mention an electric kettle and a minibar, which may carry fees; they do not establish a restaurant, bar, or room-service offering. Contact us before booking to confirm what dining is available during your dates and what is included in the rate.
On property
Field notes
Ask us to confirm transportation options to Marsa Alam city before choosing a room rate.
Confirm the meal plan attached to your room rate rather than assuming breakfast is included.
Request current room and facility details for your dates before booking.
Treat turtle and dugong sightings as possible wildlife encounters, not a guaranteed part of a stay.
Tailor it
We can help arrange transport between the lodge and Marsa Alam city, subject to availability. Ask us to confirm current room, meal, and facility options before booking; no specific upgrade or add-on is confirmed here.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Where it fits
Use Abu Dabbab Lodge as a Red Sea base within a longer Marsa Alam vacation, then add time in Luxor or Cairo for ancient sites. The bay is about 30 km north of Marsa Alam city, so plan transportation for any city visits.
Accessibility
Abu Dabbab Bay is a coastal setting about 30 km north of Marsa Alam city, where beach access can involve walking over soft sand. Sand can be difficult for wheelchairs, walkers, and guests with limited balance or stamina. The hotel’s room access, entrance steps, elevator availability, bathroom layout, and accessible-room options should be confirmed directly before booking; these details can affect whether the stay meets your needs. Ask us to check specific mobility requirements with the property before you reserve. Plan for assistance when moving between the room, lobby, and beach if uneven paths or steps are present.
Before you go
The minimum age, child room rates, and any age-based meal charges should be confirmed with the hotel before booking. Ask us to check whether a crib, extra bed, or high chair can be requested for your dates. Strollers may be useful around the property, but soft sand at Abu Dabbab Bay can make them difficult to push near the beach. Tell us your child’s age and room needs so we can confirm the applicable arrangements.
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
Abu Dabbab Lodge is on Abu Dabbab Bay in Marsa Alam, within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. The property is 30 kilometers north of Marsa Alam city, placing it outside the city center in a bay-side setting. Marsa Alam city is the nearest named urban area in the location details available here. The address identifies the lodge’s position relative to the city, but does not establish travel times, public transportation options, or nearby landmarks. Ask us to help confirm transportation arrangements for your stay.
While you're here
Why book this with us
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Stay in Abu Dabbab Bay, about 30 km north of Marsa Alam city
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Choose a coastal base near seagrass habitat for turtles and dugongs
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Confirm room, meal, and facility details with our Egypt travel specialists
– Responsible travel
Abu Dabbab Bay is known for seagrass beds that can attract green sea turtles and dugongs. Please observe wildlife from a respectful distance, do not touch animals or seagrass, and follow local guidance at the beach. The hotel stay is outside Marsa Alam city, so travel to nearby services may require a vehicle; confirm transport arrangements and vehicle type before booking. We do not make claims about the property’s energy use, water management, waste practices, or community programs without verified details. Ask us what local transport and services can be arranged for your dates.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
Abu Dabbab Lodge is located in Abu Dabbab Bay, approximately 30 km north of Marsa Alam city. Seagrass beds in the bay can attract green sea turtles and dugongs, but sightings are not guaranteed.
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