Hotels in Hurghada

"Instead of a five-star resort, the room felt more like an upscale chain hotel. The room size was decent, but there were absolutely no amenities! No slippers, no disposable toothbrushes, no shower caps, and the mini-bar was empty. While we always bring our own, previous hotels we stayed at like the Fairmont, Old Cataract, and Steigenberger all provided these things, even cotton swabs and facial pads, which we didn't even use. The front desk's line was that they had given us a free upgrade, but the room we got looked exactly like the pictures of the room we booked. The sea view from the balcony was also obstructed. The pool downstairs was the coldest I've ever experienced in any hotel. It was hilarious watching everyone, mostly foreigners, touch the water and then shiveringly walk away. Only I, as a 'strong Chinese woman,' gritted my teeth and persevered. I was the only one in the water for over an hour… The bathroom sink was designed so poorly that you couldn't place anything on it. The room only had ample space; thoughtful design was clearly lacking. It wasn't entirely without merits; this was the only hotel in our 10-day Egypt trip where we didn't need a power adapter to charge our devices. My companion felt unwell yesterday and didn't want to go down for dinner, so we ordered room service. We ordered 1270 EGP worth of food, and it took 50 minutes to arrive. The bill was 1275.80 EGP, but they charged us 1300 and didn't give any change. And they didn't leave a receipt! We called later to ask for it, and they said 'Ok,' but no one ever brought it to us… It's about 10 kilometers from the airport, and my companion is timid and worried about haggling with taxi drivers, so we booked the hotel's airport transfer for 1190 EGP… a taxi would probably only cost around 100 EGP. All in all, I personally don't recommend it… The Red Sea is beautiful, but if you're not going out to sea and just experiencing the hotel services, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. The beach views were limited, and the beach itself wasn't great. My overall impression from this Egypt trip is that hotel front desk staff generally aren't very good. On the other hand, the security personnel, luggage handlers, and pool lifeguards were all very enthusiastic and polite."

"PART 1! please, check on the other ones after for full review Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hurghada – A 5-Star Resort That Feels Like 2 or 3 (depending on the topic). Before booking Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hurghada, we did our research—watched videos, checked reviews, and set our expectations accordingly. Listed as a 5-star hotel on Google and TripAdvisor, we expected a premium experience. However, once we arrived, we quickly realized that the reality fell far short of the rating. 1. The “All-Inclusive” That Isn’t Quite All-Inclusive The hotel advertises six restaurants, but the all-inclusive package only grants access to three—and even that comes with strict limitations. You must stay at least five nights to even qualify for reservations; otherwise, the buffet is your only guaranteed option. But even if you meet the criteria, getting a reservation is a struggle, and once inside, you’re pushed to pay extra for items outside the package. The upselling is relentless, from premium wines to certain dishes, turning what should be a relaxing meal into a sales pitch. Oh, and if you were hoping for fresh juice with breakfast? Extra charge. 2. Facilities: Decent, But Not 5-Star Worthy ✔ The pool, beach area, and lounge are well-maintained. ✔ Bars are available all day, and staff work hard to keep areas clean. ✖ Some rooms show clear signs of neglect, making this feel nowhere near a true 5-star hotel. If this hotel were truly 5-star, there wouldn’t be visible maintenance issues, questionable service, and inconsistent quality across the board."

"It was a pleasant stay at Prima Life Makadi. The staff was extremely nice. I requested a room in the ground floor to ensure an easy accessibility for my child's stroller and they gave me a very good room with the specs requested. The food was very good, not a huge list of items but with a delicious taste. Animation team was a active and they do a great job entraining the guests. I'd like to thank Ahmed from the reception for his decency and professionalism."

"I do like the service and room provided and the sea view is also stunning. A very good overall experience, except the breakfast could be improved."

"For Val you e for money I really like that hotel. For 69 US dollars a night I got in it pool / ocean view room three meals and really horrible alcohol unless you like beer which I do like. The hotel doesn't really have a beach but they have a shuttle that takes you to resort that has facilities and the shuttle goes every hour on the hour. Two pools are huge everybody has a good attitude food is so so but what do you expect for $69 including three meals and booze . Tell you the truth I would stay there again. Staff was quite pleasant lots of activities in the evening the hotel has a good five any huge pools. I really liked it I was just looking for a place closer to the airport cuz I had a morning flight. That area is kind of undeveloped they're just building resorts there but I was fond of the place and would stay here again for the price. Don't expect gourmet food expect edible cafeteria-ish food. Slightly better than my college dorm."

"Отель хороший. Бассейн внутри здания, безветренный. Большие порции в столовой. Стабильный интернет. Шумновато с дороги, но есть номера, которые окнами внутрь здания. Внизу здания есть магазин с большим ассортиментом продуктов"

"I ended my last day in Egypt here. It was the best hotel experience of our 6-day stay in Egypt and the most cost-effective hotel in Hurghada. The hotel is large, maturely operated, and has a great environment. It provides three meals a day and the food is very rich in six different regional restaurants. The reception staff is enthusiastic. I would like to give special thanks to Ashraf Elmelegy. Because we had a very late flight in the evening, he helped me extend the check-out time to 6 o'clock, although it cost an extra 25 dollars. Then I continued to enjoy a delicious dinner and wait in the hotel bar here, which made the late flight in a foreign country no longer lonely and boring. Chinese people visiting Hurghada can choose this hotel."

"Fabulous stay half board stay. Kids loved it! The bathroom was spacious with dressing, cupboards and drawers. The room was on a smaller scale for 2 adults and 2 children. One child shared the bed with adults, while the other had a sofa turned into bed with sheets provided (not a standard sofa bed) so could only accommodate one child."

"Close to the airport. The restaurant was a bit overpriced for the standard and quality, but at least the service was pleasant. I also was not pleased with leaving my documents with the receptionist overnight, as in the morning when checking out they forgot the return it back."

"Highly recommend especially if you are a family with young kids. We went as a group of friends and still enjoyed it, the water park has slides suitable for adult fun and also kids with a special area for kids only. The only negative is that the beach is a bit of q walk away, however there are consistent shuttle buses. The reception team and manager are very polite and helpful, the life guards and water slide guards are all very nice and are there for your safety and happiness. The food was amazing, there is also food all afternoon by the pool. Pools are big and there are more than one with an all adult only pool for pure relaxation. Very safe resort just keep your belongings near to you. I want to give the biggest thanks to the animation team, they are the ones who made this holiday, from day time entertainment to evening shows and night outs, they truly look after you from their hearts wanting you to have a great time in Egypt. Big thanks to Moose, Kariam, Omar and David. I very highly recommend this resort."