Best Luxury Hotels in Soma Bay
On the shores of the Red Sea, lies the resort of Soma Bay. Great for snorkelling and diving, it also provides easy access to safari trips and some of Egypt’s most notable historic points of interest, including Luxor. This unique self-contained community comprises a number of distinct areas including Soma Breeze, Mesca, Reef Town, Wadi Jebal, Bay West, and Bay Central, all of which are under 30 miles from the nearest airport. The sunsets are famous in this region – and these are the finest hotels in Somabay to watch them from…
Red Sea Governorate, Sahl Hasheesh
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh
(5 stars)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.
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.
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.