Resorts in Hurghada

"The hotel is located in Makadi Bay, about 30 kilometers from Hurghada city center. Prima Life in Makadi Bay seems to be one of the hotels with the highest occupancy, almost always fully booked. During our two-day stay, we were the only four Chinese guests; everyone else was European or American. The hotel is quite large and has its own beach where you can swim and snorkel. The room was very clean, and the bed sheets weren't pilling, but the facilities are a bit old. The bathroom drain was very slow and would get clogged during peak water usage in the evening, but showering outside of peak hours was fine. The hotel has four restaurants, but only the main restaurant was open every day. The food selection was rich and tasty; the roasted camel meat was particularly delicious. The beach bar also served freshly baked pizza from a wood-fired oven every afternoon and offered daily specialty cocktails. The service at the front desk, restaurant, and bar was good, with one exception: a waiter named Mohammed at the Oriental restaurant completely ignored us. When ordering, all the foreigners who arrived after us were served, but he didn't acknowledge the four of us. I tried to catch his eye several times, but he looked right through me. Eventually, I had to wave him down and directly ask him why he couldn't see me, and only then did he quickly serve our food. The Oriental restaurant was our only somewhat negative experience; everything else felt great. For an all-inclusive hotel costing just over 1,000, it offers excellent value for money. Overall, I highly recommend it."

"I recently stayed at Mercure Hotel, and overall I had a really good experience. The food was alright—definitely better than what I’ve had in all-inclusive hotels in Turkey or Tunisia. There was a wide variety of dishes, including lots of tasty options, cakes, tea, coffee (which was actually good), cocktails, and decent beer. The service was excellent. The staff were very polite and always willing to help—you can ask them anything and they’ll do their best. A special mention goes to Ahmed, the kitchen chef, who is an incredibly kind person. He really stood out, and I’d give an extra star just for him. The resort overall is not as busy as many other places in the area, which I really liked. It’s a smaller hotel compared to others nearby, with a simple, nice look—white buildings with brown windows, just like in the photos. It’s not a big aqua park-style resort, but honestly that was a plus for me, as I could relax without too many kids around. The beach is nice and quiet, perfect for relaxing. There are comfortable beds with shades/umbrellas around, so you can always find a good spot. The hotel has three swimming pools—the one next to the main restaurant is very large and usually empty, as most people stay at the smaller pool or by the beach. The sea water was a bit cold for my preference, but it’s beautifully clear and very clean. Many people really enjoy it, especially for snorkeling—there are amazing snorkeling spots right next to the resort. Rooms are cleaned every day, and you get two bottles of water per room daily, which is a nice touch. There are also plenty of activities: you can play tennis (though they only have one set of rackets), mini golf is included in the stay, and there’s a gym which is usually empty. There are snacks available by the pools and the beach, and a bar in the main restaurant. Outside the hotel, taxis are easy to find either at the lobby or on the street. Just make sure to agree on the price beforehand, or use the inDrive app—it’s usually cheaper than Uber or Careem, and you agree on the price upfront. There are a few shops nearby as well. If you need medication, it’s better to order from Self Care Pharmacy (you can find them on Facebook). For example, I ordered Antinal and rehydration salts with delivery for only 250 Egyptian pounds. They can deliver pretty much anything you need, and it’s much cheaper than buying inside the resort—definitely good to be prepared for emergencies. Overall, it’s a clean, more peaceful hotel with good service, plenty of food options, and lots to do. A great place to relax and enjoy the Red Sea."

"The staff here is amazing! They are super friendly and they work hard. The place is insanely clean. The beds are amazing, probably the best bed I ever slept in. We didn't really like the wine. Sometimes at night we were a little bit hungry, but there was no snack at night. It would have been nice if there was a little something to eat, like some prepacked snacks. In short, I can really recommend this place!"

"First, let's talk about the downsides: the room facilities are definitely a bit old, and the hotel's public areas are quite small. If you're staying here, I'd only recommend a maximum of two days. The good things are that the restaurant staff are very welcoming and always greet us. Also, if you're checking in, the check-in time is 2:00 PM. If you arrive early and want to check in ahead of time, a tip to the front desk can save you a long wait! And if you stay on a higher floor, the views from this hotel are absolutely stunning; you can see the entire Red Sea stretching out endlessly from your room. As for the three meals a day, they change daily, which is pretty good. Overall, it offers decent value for money! If you're on a tight budget, you could consider this hotel for a two-day stay. If your budget is higher, then the Arab Azur Hotel might be a better choice as its public areas are nicer! All in all, I can still recommend it, depending on your individual needs. The sea view picture below is what you can see from the hotel room window/balcony. I still think it offers good value for money, the food every day is not bad, there are evening shows, and unlimited drinks. Plus, on Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant even has small surprises with changing meals."

"The hotel is simple in a good way. The rooms are small but well designed so it is ok. The pool is huge and everybody is around not in which is even better for people who like to swim quietly. The beach is artificial but that is the way it is. The breakfast is outstanding, on of the best ever, and god knows how many breakfasts I have eaten in hotels. The a la carte menu that you can have at the pool bar or at your lounge chair is short but very tasty. Little deception with the buffet that we took at dinner on our arrival, but you have so many options to dine out as the hotel is located 50 meters from the ”center”, an open air food court with very good restaurants if you choose carefully. Last but not least, If you are into kiting and/or wing-foiling the hotel has an agreement with the Duotone Center located in Casa Cook's a sister hotel. It is a 15 minute ride by Tuk Tuk. In a nutshell we recommend."

"We’ve been to Egypt a lot of times. First time we are staying Sahl hasheesh - ZEN Resort. Very good hotel, spacious room, we had a good balcony with beautiful sea view. Everyone in the resort is very helpful,especially Mohammed Riad - front office manager, he helped us to rent a golf cart and was always there to support us when needed. Definitely recommend this place!a"

"Very good resort hotel, you won't be bored after a few days of fun. The whole hotel is full of Europeans, and we hardly saw any Asians except our family. The family room has two beds, one large and one small. It's a big room, enough for accommodation. The water park is fun, and the restaurant is all-inclusive. The waiters are very enthusiastic and didn't ask for tips. After checking out, I took a taxi. If I couldn't contact the front desk, they would be happy to help me. Thank you! I booked a boat to go out to sea at the hotel, which is safe and convenient. The Red Sea is so beautiful. I saw a lot of fish and corals while snorkeling!"

"The hotel was beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for relaxation. It offers several pools and restaurants, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The nighttime pool view from the balcony was stunning, and dining with a view of the pool created a very calm and enjoyable atmosphere. The only downsides were the following: although the hotel has a beach, swimming in the sea is not possible because of the coral coral reefs and the area is not designed for swimming. Another issue was the the quality of some food items. While there was a good variety of restaurants and dishes, not all of the food items were well prepared. For example, the burgers, chicken tenders, and kofta at the Sunset restaurant, and the lamb kofta at Melange restaurant were not very good, i mean they were cooked good but not tasty. However, there were still some other dishes that tasted verygood."

"The hotel was generally clean and had a private beach. However, the service was subpar. The Wi-Fi in my room wasn't working on the night I checked in, and despite multiple trips to the front desk and phone calls, no one came to fix it. The night shift receptionist was dismissive, promising to come check the room immediately but never showing up or providing any explanation. It took repeated requests on the second day for someone to finally come and verify the issue, which led to us having to switch rooms. Not a good experience overall."

"Wonderful place and lovely staff we came early and they accommodated nicely! Thank you so much guys beach was beautiful aswell snd the inclusive drinks and food are great also all people there we lovely 🥰"