By William Jackson
The Best Hotels in Hurghada, Egypt
A trip to Hurghada, Egypt, where the crystal clear Red Sea glimmers in the typically hot sun, usually means the need for accommodations for visitors. There are a plethora of
resorts sprawled out along the area's perfect
beaches, all of which boast a number of different amenities.
Siva Grand Beach
About five miles from the center of town, the Siva Grand beach hugs its own private beach, covered in perfect white sand, overlooking the strikingly clear Red Sea. Between hotel and ocean lies the Siva Grand Beach's mammoth pool. The hotel also includes three restaurants, a beach café, seven bars (including a poolside swim-up bar), an aqua center, shopping mall, an aerobics and water sports center, and courts for table tennis, badminton, volleyball, and croquet. The Siva Grand Beach's 550 rooms, spread out over five floors, come with myriad amenities, including mini bar and satellite television.
Siva Grand Beach Hotel
Hurghada, Egpyt
+20 65 3448351
http://www.redseahotels.com/index.php?id=91
Grand Hotel
Great for both kids and adults, the Grand Hotel boasts 549 rooms over three floors, two sizable swimming pools, plus two kids' pools and a water slide. The grounds are especially beautiful and manicured, with marble pathways leading to extensive and quiet gardens to provide a needed retreat. The Grand Hotel offers three different buffet restaurants, plus three additional a la carte restaurants --- yes, that's a total of six --- and four bars, including a piano bar, a poolside bar, and a beach bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. As for sports, the Grand provides facilities for ping pong, beach volleyball, tennis, and billiards, while also offering a fitness center. Adjoining the resort, one can visit the Grand Shopping Mall, with shops, restaurants, cafes, and a disco.
Grand Hotel
Hurghada, Egypt
+20 65 346 31 00
http://www.redseahotels.com/index.php?id=95
Shedwan Golden Beach
Situated just a few minutes' walk from downtown Hurghada, the Shedwan Golden Beach hotel is family-friendly and especially scenic. Set against a private beach and including two large outdoor pools, the hotel also offers waterslides and a diving center. Other features include a health club, nightly international entertainment, a billiard café with computers and Internet access, two bars (one on the beach and one in the lobby), a seafood restaurant, an Italian steakhouse, a daily buffet, plus several different sports' facilities. Its 206 rooms enjoy either a garden or an ocean view, plus a mini fridge, satellite television, and a balcony.
Shedwan Golden Beach Hotel
Hurghada, Egypt
+20 65 354 70 07
http://www.redseahotels.com/index.php?id=93
About the Author:
William Jackson has written, reported and edited professionally for more than 10 years. His work has been published in newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, high-level government reports, books and online. He holds a master's degree in humanities from Pennsylvania State University.
Photo Credits:
Photo by Marcel Groot.
