How much do El Gouna hotels cost?

Mid-range properties and boutique hotels start at EGP 4,000-8,000 per night. The large resort hotels (Sheraton Miramar, Steigenberger, Movenpick) run EGP 8,000-18,000 per night. Marina apartments for longer stays start at EGP 3,000-5,000 per night, with weekly and monthly rates substantially lower.

How do I get to El Gouna?

El Gouna is 25km north of Hurghada International Airport (HRG). Taxi or Uber from the airport takes 25-35 minutes, approximately EGP 200-400. El Gouna has no separate airport. Most large resorts offer airport transfer packages.

Is El Gouna more expensive than Hurghada?

Yes, by 30-50% at comparable quality levels. The premium reflects the planned infrastructure, consistent utilities (rare power cuts, reliable water pressure), and the marina-and-lagoon setting. There are no budget guesthouses in El Gouna -- the market starts at mid-range.

Can I stay in El Gouna without a car?

Yes. TukTuks (small electric vehicles) cover the entire town for approximately EGP 150-250 per trip. Water taxis connect the marina and beach zones, running every 20 minutes during daylight. You do not need a car to stay within El Gouna, though it is useful for day trips to Hurghada.

Is El Gouna good for remote working?

Better than most Red Sea towns. Internet infrastructure is among the most reliable on this coast. Several cafes in the marina area offer dependable Wi-Fi for video calls. Co-working spaces have opened. The trade-off is the resort-only environment -- no authentic local town life, and food and drink options outside the hotels are limited.

El Gouna Hotels | The Egypt Guides

El Gouna is a purpose-built resort town 25km north of Hurghada, developed by Orascom Developments from the 1990s onward. The entire settlement — hotels, restaurants, marina, waterways, roads — was planned from scratch on a single developer’s blueprint. That origin gives El Gouna its most distinctive quality: infrastructure that works. Power cuts and water pressure problems common in older Red Sea towns are largely absent. The waterways and cycling paths are well maintained. The marina restaurants are consistently good.

The trade-off is also real: there is no authentic Egyptian neighbourhood to wander into, no local guesthouse strip, and no budget accommodation tier. El Gouna is a resort development, and accommodation needs to be understood on those terms.

This page covers named hotels with EGP pricing.

Getting to El Gouna

El Gouna has no airport. All arrivals use Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 25km south.

Taxi: EGP 200-400 from the airport to El Gouna, 25-35 minutes. Negotiate a fixed fare before departure or use Uber.

Uber/Careem: Available from Hurghada Airport. EGP 180-350 depending on traffic. More reliable than negotiated taxis for first arrivals.

Resort transfer: Most large hotels offer airport collection. Book in advance. Typically EGP 250-500 per vehicle.

Getting around El Gouna: TukTuks (electric three-wheelers, not Asian-style) cover the town for EGP 150-250 per trip. Water taxis connect marina and beach zones every 20 minutes. Bicycles are available to rent from EGP 200-400 per day.

Mid-Range Hotels and Boutique Stays (EGP 4,000-10,000 per night)

Dawar El Omda (Abu Tig Marina) — the most characterful hotel in El Gouna. A boutique property designed in a traditional Egyptian architectural style, built around a central courtyard with a small pool and rooftop terrace with marina views. Smaller than the chain resorts, with fewer beach facilities, but well-placed for walking to the marina restaurants. Best suited to independent travellers who want atmosphere over resort infrastructure. EGP 5,000-10,000 per night.

Three Corners Ocean View Hotel (lagoon side) — a more affordable mid-range option on the lagoon, popular with European package holidaymakers. Rooms are functional. Good pool area. EGP 4,000-7,000 per night.

Sultan Bey Beach Hotel (near the beach) — a smaller property with a warmer guest experience than the large chains, and proximity to beach dive sites without chain hotel pricing. EGP 3,500-7,000 per night.

Club Med El Gouna (beachfront) — an all-inclusive format covering meals, drinks, and the activity programme (sailing, windsurfing, tennis, children’s club). EGP 7,000-14,000 per night for two, all-inclusive. The beachfront section is well-maintained.

Luxury Hotels (EGP 8,000-20,000 per night)

Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna (own island, connected by bridge) — occupies its own island within El Gouna with a private beach, lagoon, and the full amenities of an international Sheraton property. The island setting provides genuine separation from the rest of the town. The architecture follows a Nubian-inspired design with domed roofs. Larger suites have private plunge pools. EGP 9,000-18,000 per night.

Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna (golf course and lagoon) — the largest of El Gouna’s upscale properties, set around an 18-hole championship golf course with multiple pools and direct beach access. Rooms face the golf course or the lagoon. Extensive spa and dining options. EGP 10,000-20,000 per night. The best choice for golfers.

Movenpick Resort and Spa El Gouna (beachfront, 557 rooms) — a well-established large resort with direct Red Sea beach access. Strong for those who have stayed with Movenpick elsewhere and value the brand consistency. Multiple restaurants, three pools, and a dedicated dive centre. EGP 8,000-16,000 per night.

Tivoli Hotel (marina area) — an upscale property close to the marina with a refined atmosphere. EGP 7,000-14,000 per night.

Marina Apartments for Longer Stays

Abu Tig Marina apartments are a popular choice for remote workers and longer-stay visitors who want kitchen access and the marina lifestyle. Studios from EGP 3,000-5,000 per night; monthly rates drop to approximately EGP 40,000-70,000 for a furnished studio (as of 2026). Available through local letting agencies and platforms. The marina location means restaurants, cafes, and a small supermarket are within walking distance.

El Gouna vs Hurghada: Which to Choose

Choose El Gouna if: you prioritise reliable infrastructure, quieter beaches, a maintained marina for evening dining, and are comfortable with the 30-50% premium. Particularly suited to longer stays, remote workers, and those who want a genuinely planned resort environment.

Choose Hurghada if: you need a wider range of price points, want more variety in dining and nightlife options, or prefer access to a functioning Egyptian town alongside the resort.

Seasonal Pricing Notes

October to April: High season. Peak pricing at Christmas, New Year, and European school holidays. Book the Sheraton Miramar and Steigenberger six to eight weeks ahead during this window; Dawar El Omda (smallest property) fills earliest — eight weeks ahead is advisable in peak periods.

June to August: Extreme heat (regularly above 40C). Prices drop 30-40% versus peak. The Red Sea is warm (27-29C). European visitor numbers are low; Gulf tourists and Egyptian domestic visitors continue.

May and September: Shoulder months — good balance of lower prices and tolerable temperatures.

Neighbourhood Guide

El Gouna’s accommodation is entirely planned - every property sits within the resort town’s island network, purpose-built and managed as part of the development. There are no ad-hoc guesthouses, no independent budget rooms, and no local neighbourhood to wander into. What you get instead is reliable infrastructure, consistent quality standards, and a setting where everything is connected by water taxis or cycling paths.

The town was developed by Samih Sawiris’s Orascom group starting in the 1990s. That single-developer origin means the roads, utilities, and landscaping are maintained to a standard that independent Red Sea towns do not match. Power cuts and water pressure problems that can affect Hurghada properties are largely absent here.

Marina Area (Abu Tig): The social centre of El Gouna. Dawar El Omda is the standout boutique hotel here - designed in traditional Egyptian architectural style with a courtyard, small pool, and rooftop terrace with marina views. Suited to independent travellers who want atmosphere over resort infrastructure. Restaurants, cafes, and a small supermarket are within walking distance.

Beach and Lagoon Zone: Where the large resort hotels sit - Sheraton Miramar (on its own island with Nubian-inspired domed roofs), Steigenberger Golf Resort (around the 18-hole championship course), and Movenpick (direct Red Sea beach access). Quieter and more self-contained than the marina; better suited to families and guests who plan to spend most of their time at pool or beach.

Water taxis connect the marina and beach areas every 20 minutes during daylight hours. TukTuks (small electric vehicles) cover the town for approximately EGP 150–250 per trip.

For Remote Workers: El Gouna’s internet infrastructure is among the most reliable on the Red Sea coast. Co-working spaces have opened in the marina area, and several cafes offer reliable Wi-Fi for video calls. Monthly apartment rates at Abu Tig Marina drop to approximately EGP 40,000–70,000 for a furnished studio. The trade-off is the complete absence of authentic local life - El Gouna is a resort development, not an Egyptian town.

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