Are all-inclusive hotels in Hurghada good value?

At the better resorts, yes. All-inclusive covers accommodation, three buffet meals, and house drinks (including alcohol) at most 4 and 5-star properties. What it excludes: premium spirits, motorised water sports (from EGP 2,000 per session), scuba diving (introductory dives from EGP 2,500), and excursions. A family of four doing two excursions and a diving session easily spends EGP 5,000-10,000 on top of the all-inclusive rate.

How much do Hurghada hotels cost in EGP?

Budget guesthouses in the Old Town run EGP 800-2,000. Mid-range all-inclusive resorts start at EGP 3,000-8,000 per night. Five-star properties such as the Steigenberger, Kempinski Soma Bay, and Rixos run EGP 8,000-20,000 per night all-inclusive. Prices are highly variable by season and booking channel.

Which area of Hurghada is best to stay in?

Marina / El Mamsha for independent travellers who want restaurants and boat trip access. Sahl Hasheesh for a quieter upscale experience 15km south of the centre. Old Town (Ad-Dahar) only for absolute budget priority -- it's far from the beach.

How far is Hurghada Airport from the resorts?

Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is 5km south of the Marina area. Taxi to Marina hotels: EGP 80-150, 10 minutes. Taxi to Sahl Hasheesh: EGP 150-250, 20 minutes. Taxi to Makadi Bay or Soma Bay: EGP 200-400, 30-45 minutes. Most large resorts offer airport transfer packages.

Is Hurghada good for diving?

Yes -- it has a well-developed dive infrastructure including multiple dive schools, liveaboard operators, and boat trips to offshore reefs. The house reef quality is lower than Dahab or Sharm, but Giftun Islands, Abu Ramada, and the outer reef zones are excellent. Liveaboards to the Brothers Islands and Elphinstone depart from Hurghada Marina.

Hurghada Hotels | The Egypt Guides

Hurghada stretches 35km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, and the accommodation choice is not just about price — it’s about which zone you want to be in. The Old Town (Ad-Dahar), the Marina, El Mamsha, and the southern resort strips of Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay are each substantially different environments. This page covers the named hotels by tier with EGP pricing and transport logistics.

Getting from Hurghada Airport to Your Hotel

Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is 5km from the Marina and El Mamsha area.

Taxi: EGP 80-150 for Marina and El Mamsha hotels, 10 minutes. Sahl Hasheesh: EGP 150-250, 20 minutes. Soma Bay / Makadi Bay: EGP 200-400.

Uber/Careem: Available in Hurghada. Reliable app-based pricing, typically 20-30% cheaper than negotiated taxi rates.

Resort transfer: Most large all-inclusive resorts include or sell airport transfer. Convenient for first arrivals. Budget EGP 200-500 depending on distance.

Budget Hotels in Hurghada (EGP 800-3,000 per night)

El Arosa Hotel (Old Town / Ad-Dahar) — the cheapest formal hotel bracket in Hurghada. Basic city-centre accommodation with no beach proximity. EGP 800-1,500 per night. Suits travellers who need a roof and a bed and will be out diving or on boat trips all day.

Arabella Azur Resort — a lower-cost all-inclusive that suits travellers who want the included-meals format without the premium pricing. EGP 2,000-4,000 per night all-inclusive.

Coral Beach Hotel — a budget-friendly property with sea access and basic facilities. EGP 1,500-3,000 per night. A reasonable midpoint between the Old Town cheapness and the full-resort experience.

Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort — an independently-run all-inclusive resort on the northern Corniche with consistent reviews in the budget-to-mid bracket. EGP 1,800-3,500 per night all-inclusive.

Mid-Range Hotels in Hurghada (EGP 3,000-9,000 per night)

Titanic Beach Spa and Aqua Park — a well-known all-inclusive with waterpark, multiple pools, and a private beach section. Popular with families. EGP 3,500-7,000 per night all-inclusive.

Pickalbatros Palace Resort — a popular Egyptian chain all-inclusive with beachfront access. Consistently reviewed as good value for the price. EGP 3,000-6,500 per night all-inclusive.

Sentido Mamlouk Palace (Sahl Hasheesh) — a reliable mid-range all-inclusive in the quieter southern zone. EGP 4,000-7,500 per night.

Steigenberger Aqua Magic (central strip) — a significant water park component makes this the most popular family choice in the mid-range bracket. The water slides and pools are the main draw. EGP 4,000-8,000 per night all-inclusive.

Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh (southern Sahl Hasheesh) — a large all-inclusive resort with strong beachfront in the quieter southern zone. EGP 4,500-8,500 per night.

Sunny Days El Palacio Resort — a well-reviewed Egyptian all-inclusive with good beach access and consistent food quality for the price. EGP 3,000-6,000 per night all-inclusive.

Dive-Focused Accommodation

Sindbad Club (Marina area) — accommodation combined with an on-site dive operation. Well-suited to divers who want to roll out of bed and into the water without logistics. 5-day packages with 10 dives and accommodation from approximately EGP 18,000-25,000 per person as of 2026.

Sub Aqua Club — a similar dive-and-stay setup, focused on divers rather than the standard beach resort market. Package rates vary by season; check directly.

Luxury Hotels in Hurghada (EGP 9,000+ per night)

Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel (central seafront) — one of the most consistently well-reviewed five-star properties in Hurghada. Private beach, multiple pools, and reliable international-chain service. EGP 9,000-18,000 per night.

Hilton Hurghada Resort (beachfront) — a large, reliable resort with private beach and the standard Hilton quality markers. EGP 7,000-14,000 per night.

Rixos Premium Seagate (Sahl Hasheesh) — an upscale all-inclusive on the quieter southern strip, popular with European package travellers. Children’s facilities are extensive and well-reviewed. EGP 10,000-20,000 per night all-inclusive.

Jaz Aquamarine Resort (Sahl Hasheesh) — an all-inclusive property with waterpark facilities, well-suited to families who want the water-fun format at a higher quality level. EGP 8,000-16,000 per night all-inclusive.

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay (Soma Bay, south of Sahl Hasheesh) — the best combination of beach quality and service in the wider Hurghada zone. Soma Bay is quieter still, with a Greg Norman-designed golf course and a thalassotherapy spa. EGP 10,000-22,000 per night as of 2026. A strong choice for those who want a genuine luxury-resort experience removed from the mass-market Hurghada strip.

Liveaboard Diving from Hurghada

For serious divers, Hurghada Marina is a major departure point for Red Sea liveaboards. Routes typically cover the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone, and the Deep South Egyptian Red Sea. Multi-day liveaboard trips run from approximately EGP 35,000-65,000 per person for 5-7 nights all-inclusive with diving. Book through specialist operators; demand is high for the better boats in October to April.

Seasonal Pricing Notes

November to March: Peak European winter sun season. Charter flight availability from UK, Germany, and Eastern Europe drives high occupancy. Book four to six weeks ahead. All-inclusive prices are at their highest.

April and October: Shoulder months with good diving conditions and moderate pricing. Good windows for value bookings.

June to August: Low season for European tourists. Temperatures reach 36-38C (air), 26-28C (sea). Egyptian domestic visitors and Gulf tourists continue year-round, keeping some demand. Prices can be 30-50% below peak. Diving conditions remain excellent.

European charter packages (TUI, Thomas Cook, Jet2) often produce significantly better value than booking flights and hotels separately. Check package prices before committing to independent bookings.

Neighbourhood Guide

Hurghada’s resort zones are each a different experience, and the spread across 35km means your base matters.

What All-Inclusive Includes: At most Hurghada resorts, the all-inclusive rate covers accommodation, three meals at the buffet restaurant, and house drinks - beer, wine, and spirits are generally included at the bar. What it does not cover: premium or imported drinks, motorised water sports (jet skis from approximately EGP 2,000–3,000 per 15 minutes), scuba diving (introductory dives from approximately EGP 2,500–3,500), and excursions away from the resort.

Old Town (Ad-Dahar): The original Hurghada town, predating resort development. Has local restaurants, markets, and a functioning neighbourhood character. Budget guesthouses operate here. The beach is not within walking distance. Most tourist infrastructure - boat trip operators, dive centres, beach clubs - has shifted south. Old Town makes sense only if you are on a very tight budget or specifically want a local neighbourhood environment.

Marina and El Mamsha Area: The central strip between the Marina and El Mamsha is the practical base for most independent travellers. Boat trips to Giftun Islands depart from the Marina. The El Mamsha waterfront strip gives restaurant and cafe options within walking distance. This is the most convenient location for combining diving, boat excursions, and evening meals.

Sahl Hasheesh: A purpose-planned resort zone 15km south of central Hurghada. The environment is quieter and the beach quality is marginally better. The Rixos, Jaz, and Sentido properties are based here. Uber and Careem connect it to Marina Hurghada easily.

Dive-Oriented Accommodation: Some properties in Hurghada are specifically structured around diving. Sub Aqua Club and Sindbad Club both combine accommodation with on-site dive operations, making them more practical for regular divers than a large all-inclusive resort. Hurghada is also a departure point for Red Sea liveaboard diving trips to the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone - booked through specialist dive operators rather than hotels.

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