Hurghada is one of the oldest resorts in Egypt. This is the reason that there are better beaches on the entire coast of the country, but most hotels are already aged. In addition, room prices in hotels in Hurghada are in most cases more affordable than at similar resorts in Egypt. There are a lot of hotels in Hurghada, which makes it difficult to choose.
We will try to facilitate this task. Introducing rating of the best hotels of Hurghada 2014.
In Hurghada, when compared with Sharm el-Sheikh, it’s a bit cooler due to the chain of mountains surrounding the resort. And for many, a milder climate is a good reason. Here couples with children prefer retirement, retirees, the rest of the population also do not lag behind. The best hotels of Egypt are also located at this resort.
5. Smartline Festival 4 *
Merits. A very green hotel with well-groomed territory, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 outdoor pools, a kids club, 2 water slides, a wellness center, a gym, a beauty salon. The hotel has a total of 270 rooms. The hotel is renovated. It has 3 sandy beaches with convenient access to the water. There are corals near the beach. Sun loungers, umbrellas, towels and mattresses are provided free of charge. The staff is friendly. Good combination of price and quality.
Disadvantages. Animation is poor. Infrastructure and food for children is practically absent. Room cleaning is rare. A meager variety of food.
4. Dana Beach Resort 5 *
Merits. Beautiful and large territory, excellent infrastructure, beach, children's slides, 4 pools, 5 free restaurants (including Italian, Chinese, German). A variety of delicious food, several bars, good service, in the middle of the hotel there is a river with boats. Sand spit with a great warm sea. The presence of free sunbeds at any time by the pools and beaches. Good staff service. Cozy rooms, free Wi-Fi. A quiet contingent of vacationers, the basis of which are Poles, Finns, Germans.
Disadvantages. Not very large rooms. The mini club is not working. In the artificial lagoon of the sea, the water is cloudy and cool, at the entrance to it come across a broken shell and sharp pebbles. Weak animation, including children’s. Monotonous food. In the evening, mosquitoes appear. The emphasis is on the Germans, the reception staff is not very fluent in Russian.
3. Steigenberger AlDau Beach 5 *
Merits. A large area with many flowers. Well maintained area. Great beach, a huge central pool with waterfalls and a lazy freshwater river. Very good service including food. Great SPA with various baths and sea water. Beautiful interior of the main building. Spacious rooms with new furniture. Good children's animation, polite staff. Good hotel for family people.
Disadvantages. In pontoon barriers, the beach is almost dead: dirty and shallow, oil film may occur. All reservoirs, except pools, sedimentation tanks of water purification systems. The staff speaks Russian poorly. The bureaucracy can strain - you need to sign bills for everything you use.
2. Magic Life Kalawy Imperial 5 *
Merits. Large area with its own sandy beach. Great food, however, only for adults. Large selection of sports activities. Service, restaurants, bars, pools, the sea are some of the best. Natural lagoon and great reef. Great sea, lots of fun. Excellent service uncharacteristic for Egypt. Decent hotel for a good stay.
Disadvantages. Far from the airport, poor food for children. It is removed from civilization and the contingent is 98% Germans. Animation in English and German. A little expensive.
1. Steigenberger Aqua Magic 5 *
Our rating is headed by the best hotel of Hurghada for 2014 - Steigenberger Aqua Magic 5 *.
Merits. New, newly built hotel. Well-groomed territory, comfortable rooms with excellent living conditions, including a minibar, 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, convenient access to the sea, excellent service, food and service.
Disadvantages. Given the fact that the hotel was built almost a year, it does not have a very high-quality finish, poor insulation. Safety is at its best, which may cause minor inconvenience. Naturally, you will have to pay extra for quality.
