Best Luxury Hotels in Egypt

People who enjoy keeping cool in the pool are sure to love staying at this luxurious resort. With four large swimming pools located right on the site, there are plenty of opportunities to splash around while unwinding in style. The Four Seasons is set right on the edge of the Red Sea and guests are also treated to stunning views as well as the opportunity to take part in aquatic activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling. The five onsite restaurants also treat guests to a taste of the Middle East, while there are two hundred spacious rooms and suites to choose from. For optimum luxury and style, the resort’s huge four-bedroom beachside villa is sure to satisfy.

At The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh, guests can experience the perfect combination of seclusion and luxury, spanning 48 acres along the banks of the Red Sea. This all-suite luxury resort offers private beach access and breathtaking views of the unspoiled coral reefs that house 20% of the world’s endemic fish species. There is an in-house PADI dive centre for beginner to advanced divers, as well as plenty of other recreational activities, from snorkelling to desert safaris. Accommodations range from traditional rooms to opulent Royal Suites with private pools, courtyards, and canopied dining pavilions. On-site restaurants serve up international and authentic Indian cuisines, while the resort’s well-designed architecture allows plenty of light, space, and water. Furthermore, guests can embark on an exciting day trip to the ancient city of Thebes or renew their wedding vows with a romantic ceremony.

This hotel opened its doors in April 2021, a 409 room, five-star property with five restaurants, a shisha bar and a state of the art spa. It comes from the Deutsche Hospitality brand and features an enormous pool at its centre, surrounded by chic cabanas and floating day beds. Guests can try cover diving, kite-surfing, stand up paddleboarding and sailing at the private beach, or play tennis, work out in the gym and swim in the pool within the grounds. Suite options include villas with multiple bedrooms, kitchens and a beachfront position housing two or three bedrooms, a kitchen and a private pool.

A sprawling, low rise resort, the Kempinski is made up of 325 bedrooms, with six restaurants and bars, The Cascades Spa and Thalasso. Tennis, squash, snorkelling and kids activities are all provided onsite. The hotel’s own stretch of sandy beach is strewn with amber bean bags that reflect the colour of those red-gold sunsets. Here guests can get comfy with a cocktail in hand and watch the changing hues of the horizon. Interiors are a blend of classic European and North African style and even the standard grade of bedroom comes with a furnished balcony and sitting area.

Situated just 23.5 miles away from Cairo International Airport, The Fairmont Nile City offers everything in the line of luxury that guests would expect during their stay. Guests stay in elegant, soundproof rooms, some of them offering panoramic views of the Nile and can choose to dine at one of seven food and beverage venues on the property. Al Fresco dining on the rooftop terrace is also available and the Bab El Nil provides great Middle Eastern cuisine and night-time entertainment.

The iconic Nile Ritz Carlton, situated between Tahrir Square, the Nile River and next to the Egyptian Museum, is situated right in the heart of Cairo. Rooms are elegant and spacious, each of them offering a working desk, television and coffee machine. Every room includes a private en-suite bathroom comprised of a walk-in shower and luxury bath. Slippers, bath robes and hairdryers are included too, for guest’s comfort and convenience. The Nile Ritz Carlton also has a casino and plenty of night-life entertainment for guest’s enjoyment, as well as nine top-class restaurants and bars.

Just a five minute walk from the Egyptian Museum, the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, a luxury 5-star hotel overlooks the Nile River. It features a variety of facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, a gym, complimentary WiFi, an on-site casino, as well as 24-hour front desk service. All rooms have large balconies offering views of either the city or the Nile River. Satellite flat-screen television, as well as in-room cold and hot drinks are available for guest’s comfort. The restaurants at the hotel offer meals ranging from Thai and Italian to Lebanese dishes and guests can watch professional belly-dancers performing at the Haroun Al Rashid Night Club.

Guests to the Sofitel El Gezirah, a luxury 5-star hotel situated on the River Nile, can enjoy leisurely strolls along the hotel’s private promenade that offers spectacular views of the river. Apart from a variety of leisure facilities, the Sofitel El Gezirah also offers no less than seven restaurants serving Egyptian, Moroccan, Indian and Italian cuisine. Bars on the property include the trendy Window on the Nile and the Le Duplex Bar. Tours and trips of the area can be arranged with the concierge.

Guests are treated like celebrities at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. This luxurious 5-star hotel features panoramic views of the Nile River, air-conditioned rooms complete with a marble bathroom and flat-screen satellite television. A beautifully landscaped outdoor pool area, luxury spa facilities, a salon, gym, indoor pool, car rental and a rich breakfast buffet served each morning are offered for the sole purpose of making sure that their luxury treatment lives up to their guest’s expectations.

The Kempinski Nile Hotel, situated on the banks of the Nile River in Egypt’s beautiful capital of Cairo, offers its guests a fantastic, 5-star boutique experience. Being in the heart of the capital’s Garden City district makes the local attractions, shopping areas and the famed Pyramids of Giza easily accessible to guests. With 137 rooms and 54 exclusive suites with private balconies, 4-star restaurants and lounges, rooftop pool, a luxury spa and fitness centre, the Kempinski Nile lives up to all expectations.

Combing luxury and comfort, The St. Regis Almasa Hotel, Cairo,  a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, sits just outside the capital, in an area that is set to become the best address in the city, and offers guests a peaceful place to which to escape. The hotel presents 270 guest rooms, 90 suites, 60 apartments and 14 villas – all of which showcase timeless design and exquisite architecture and benefit from either a private balcony or patio overlooking the pool and lush landscape. The hotel’s restaurants include three smart/casual options serving a range of international cuisines.  There is a great selection of activities, both onsite and in the local area, for guests to enjoy; including a choice of swimming pools, fitness centre and spa, horseback riding, tennis, volleyball and much more.  The brand’s signature Butler Service is also available for guests to call upon for around-the-clock assistance.

The St. Regis Cairo, a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, is located in the heart of the bustling metropolis, at the North end of the Corniche. Its prime location offers easy access to the many wonderful historic attractions this city is renowned for. The hotel is a striking sight on the skyline, standing at 36 stories tall and is equally as impressive inside showcasing modern Egyptian glamour at its best. The hotel presents 286 guest rooms and suites which sit alongside 80 luxurious apartments. Guests can enjoy an array of fine international cuisine served throughout the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars; including La Zisa, a relaxed space that boasts sweeping vies across the Nile. There is an indoor and outdoor pool, along with a spa and fitness centre for guests to use at their leisure.