Hurghada is one of the oldest resorts in Egypt. This is the reason that there are the best beaches on the entire coast of the country, but most of the hotels are already old. In addition, the prices for a room in Hurghada hotels are in most cases more democratic than in similar resorts in Egypt. There are a lot of hotels in Hurghada, which makes it difficult to choose.
We will try to make this task easier. Introducing rating of the best hotels in Hurghada 2014.
In Hurghada, when compared with Sharm El Sheikhslightly cooler due to the chain of mountains surrounding the resort. And for many, the milder climate is a good reason. Couples with children, pensioners prefer to rest here, the rest of the population is also not lagging behind. The best hotels in Egypt are also found in this resort.
5. Smartline Festival 4 *
Dignity. A very green hotel with a well-groomed area, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 outdoor pools, a kids club, 2 water slides, a wellness center, a gym, a beauty salon. The hotel has only 270 rooms. The hotel has been renovated. It has 3 sandy beaches with easy access to the water. There are corals near the beach. Sun loungers, umbrellas, towels and mattresses are provided free of charge. The staff are friendly. A good combination of price and quality.
Disadvantages. The animation is poor. Infrastructure and food for children is virtually nonexistent. Housekeeping is sparse. Poor variety of food.
4. Dana Beach Resort 5 *
Dignity. Beautiful and large territory, excellent infrastructure, beach, children's slides, 4 swimming pools, 5 free restaurants (including Italian, Chinese, German). Various tasty food, several bars, good service, in the middle of the hotel there is a river with boats. A sandy spit with an excellent warm sea. Availability of free sun loungers at any time by the pools and beaches. Good service from staff. Cozy rooms, free Wi-Fi. A calm contingent of vacationers, which are based mainly on Poles, Finns and Germans.
Disadvantages. Not very big rooms. The mini club is closed. In the artificial lagoon of the sea, the water is cloudy and cool; at the entrance to it you come across a broken shell and sharp stones. Weak animation, including children's. Monotonous food. Mosquitoes appear in the evening. The emphasis is on Germans, the reception staff do not speak Russian very well.
3. Steigenberger AlDau Beach 5 *
Dignity. Large area with many flowers. Well-groomed area. Great beach, huge central pool with waterfalls and a lazy freshwater river. Very good service including food. Magnificent SPA with various saunas and sea water. Beautiful interior of the main building. Spacious rooms with new furniture. Nice kids animation, polite staff. Nice hotel for families.
Disadvantages. In the pontoon barriers, the beach is practically dead: it is dirty and shallow, and there may be an oil slick. All reservoirs, except for pools, sedimentation tanks of the water purification system. The staff does not speak Russian well. Bureaucracy can be tense - you have to sign invoices for everything you use.
2. Magic Life Kalawy Imperial 5 *
Dignity. Large area with its own sandy beach. Excellent food, however, for adults only. Large selection of sports activities. Service, restaurants, bars, pools, sea are some of the best. Natural lagoon and great reef. Great sea, lots of fun. Excellent service uncharacteristic of Egypt. Decent hotel for a good stay.
Disadvantages. Far from airport, poor food for children. Removed from civilization and the contingent is 98% Germans. Animation in English and German. Expensive.
1. Steigenberger Aqua Magic 5 *
Our rating is topped by best hotel in hurghada for 2014 - Steigenberger Aqua Magic 5 *.
Dignity. New, newly built hotel. Well-groomed area, cozy rooms with excellent living conditions, including mini-bar, air conditioning, internet, TV and telephone. Attentive and polite staff, 6 restaurants, 5 outdoor pools (heated in winter), 10 water slides, SPA center, beauty center, fitness center, aerobics, beach volleyball, disco, diving, parachute, catamaran, water skiing, horse riding riding, billiards, massage, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna and so on. Excellent infrastructure, animation, clean beach, easy access to the sea, excellent service, food and service.
Disadvantages. Taking into account the fact that the hotel was built in almost a year, it does not have a very high-quality finish, poor sound insulation. Security is high, which may cause minor inconveniences. Naturally, you will have to pay extra for quality.