⭐ STARS
🏝️ Natural Lagoon & Magnificent Gardens
Desert Rose features a beautiful natural lagoon with sandy entry - perfect for families with young children! The stunning gardens with palm trees, flowers, and lush greenery create a true oasis. Add a free water park, 5 restaurants, and brilliant entertainment!
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👳🏾♂️ Salem's Honest Verdict
Desert Rose is one of Hurghada's best family resorts - the gardens alone are worth the visit! The grounds are absolutely magnificent with palm trees, flowers, and beautiful landscaping. Staff consistently go above and beyond, especially with children.
The natural lagoon beach is exceptional - calm, shallow, sandy entry - perfect for kids. The free water park with slides keeps children entertained. Five restaurants mean good variety.
Be aware: Some standard rooms need renovation (being updated). WiFi is unreliable. Beach vendors can be persistent. For recently renovated rooms, request specifically.
Best for: Families with young children, those who love beautiful gardens, guests wanting lagoon beach, activity-seeking families.
📋 Resort Overview
🏨 Property Details
- 872 rooms + 40 suites
- Magnificent gardens
- 13km from airport
- Garden/pool/lagoon/sea views
- 5-star all-inclusive
🏖️ Beach & Lagoon
- Natural lagoon beach
- Sandy entry (perfect for kids!)
- Private beachfront
- Beach yoga available
- Snorkeling possible
🏊 Pools & Water Park
- Free water park
- Multiple slides
- 3-4 outdoor pools
- Olympic-size pool
- Heated children's pool
🍽️ Dining (5 Restaurants)
- The Palm - International buffet
- Le Bistro - French
- Ranchero - Mexican
- Fattoosh - Oriental
- Del Mar - Seafood
👨👩👧 Family Features
👶 Kids Facilities
- Kids club
- Playgrounds
- Animation team
- Children's dining area
- Kids entertainment
🎭 Entertainment
- Evening shows
- Live music
- Nightclub
- Beach volleyball
- Tennis courts
🔍 Plan Family Activities
- Snorkeling Trips - Family sea adventures
- Desert Safari - Kid-friendly options
- First Visit Guide - Essential tips
⚖️ Honest Pros & Cons
✅ What We Love
- Magnificent gardens - stunning!
- Natural lagoon with sandy entry
- Perfect for young children
- Free water park with slides
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Great with children
- 5 restaurants - good variety
- Brilliant entertainment
- Close to airport (13km)
❌ Things to Know
- Some rooms need renovation
- Poor WiFi - very unreliable
- Persistent beach vendors
- Buffet can be repetitive
- Shower temperature issues
- Pools close early
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Rose good for families?
Excellent! Natural lagoon with sandy entry is perfect for young children, free water park, kids club, dedicated entertainment, and staff who are wonderful with kids.
What's special about the beach at Desert Rose?
The natural lagoon with sandy entry is exceptional - calm, shallow water that's safe for young children. One of the best family-friendly beaches in Hurghada!
Is there a water park at Desert Rose?
Yes! Free water park with multiple slides for guests. Also has Olympic pool and heated children's pool. Great for families.
How's the food at Desert Rose?
5 restaurants with variety (French, Mexican, Oriental, Seafood, International buffet). Generally good, though buffet can be repetitive for longer stays.
Is WiFi good at Desert Rose?
Unfortunately no - WiFi is a common complaint. Unreliable in rooms, restaurant, and beach. Consider buying a local SIM card at the airport.
How far is Desert Rose from the airport?
Only 13km from Hurghada Airport - about 15-20 minutes. Book a private transfer for easy arrival.
✈️ Planning Your Trip
Book Your Family Lagoon Getaway
Beautiful gardens, natural lagoon, endless family fun
💡 Salem's Tip: Request a renovated room! Buy SIM card at airport for WiFi.