Best Family Friendly Hotels in Hurghada
This Egyptian beach city sits alongside the Red Sea. Enjoying year-round warmth it’s a beautiful spot for swimming and diving with colourful coral reefs. Divided into three distinct areas – El Daha, the Old Town suits history buffs with its mosque and souks. Sakala, the palm-lined south, appeals to those wanting brand-new glitz – here superyachts come and go from the upscale marina, watched by diners in the sleek waterfront restaurants. But the busy central area is the place to be for lively nights out and a slice of authentic Egyptian life. Read on to find out where to stay, to enjoy Hurghada in style.
Red Sea Governorate, Soma Bay
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
(5 stars)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.
Red Sea Governorate, Soma Bay
Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma
(5 stars)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.