Top Diving Resort Recommendations
1. The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
Premium House Reef
Area: Sahl Hasheesh Bay |
Price: €€€€
The Oberoi's house reef is arguably the best in all of Hurghada—pristine coral, abundant fish life,
and depths suitable for all levels. I've done countless "sneak" dives here before breakfast,
spotting
eagle rays and turtles while other guests were still sleeping. The dive center is managed by
internationally certified professionals.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- 1km private house reef with stunning coral gardens
- Maximum depth 18m—perfect for relaxed diving
- Frequent sightings: turtles, rays, Napoleon wrasse
- PADI 5-Star IDC Center on-site
💡 Insider Tip:
The northern section of the reef has the healthiest coral—ask for guidance on the first dive.
2. Sunrise Holidays Resort
Great Value Diving
Area: Near Giftun Islands |
Price: €€
If you want excellent diving without luxury prices, Sunrise Holidays is your answer. The house reef
is respectable, but the real draw is proximity to Giftun Islands—boats reach prime sites in 20-30
minutes. The dive center is well-organized and the equipment well-maintained.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Close proximity to Giftun Islands dive sites
- Daily boat trips included in dive packages
- Equipment rental at reasonable prices
- Beginner-friendly operations
3. Jaz Aquamarine Resort
Family + Diving
Area: Makadi Bay |
Price: €€-€€€
Perfect for diving families! While one parent explores the reef, the other can supervise kids at
the enormous water park. The on-site diving center offers everything from intro dives to Divemaster
courses. Makadi Bay itself has some of Hurghada's healthiest reefs.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Full-service PADI dive center on-site
- Makadi Bay—excellent reef condition
- Kids programs while parents dive
- Nitrox available for certified divers
4. Steigenberger Al Dau Beach
Luxury + Diving
Area: Al Dau |
Price: €€€
German precision meets Red Sea diving. Everything is well-organized, from the dive briefings to the
equipment storage. The house reef access is excellent, and non-diving partners will appreciate the
elegant facilities. Highly recommended for couples where one partner dives and one doesn't.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Professional dive center with German management
- Private jetty for boat departures
- Quality rental equipment (Mares, Aqualung)
- Underwater photography courses available
5. Hilton Plaza Hurghada
Marina Access
Area: Hurghada Marina |
Price: €€€
Location, location, location. Steps from Hurghada Marina means instant access to dive boats heading
to all the best sites. No house reef, but who needs one when you can board boats to Giftun Islands,
Abu Ramada, and beyond without any transfer time?
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Walking distance to marina—direct boat access
- Partner dive centers offer pickup from hotel
- Perfect for liveaboard connections
- Great evening diving community at nearby bars
6. Royal Azur Resort
Underrated Gem
Area: Makadi Bay |
Price: €€
An underrated option that serious divers appreciate. The house reef access is straightforward,
the dive center is staffed by experienced instructors, and the prices are competitive. No frills,
but everything a diver needs is done well.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Unlimited shore diving packages available
- Spacious dive center with good facilities
- Quiet reef—less crowded than popular sites
- Night diving from shore possible
7. Fort Arabesque Resort
Exceptional House Reef
Area: Makadi Bay |
Price: €€-€€€
Fort Arabesque's house reef is genuinely one of Hurghada's best-kept secrets. The reef stretches
for several hundred meters along the coast, accessible directly from the beach in sheltered, calm waters.
Visibility regularly exceeds 20 meters, and the coral is vibrant and alive. Perfect for unlimited
shore diving without boat costs.
🤿 Diving Highlights:
- Extensive house reef—hundreds of meters of coral
- Shore access in calm, sheltered bay
- 20m+ visibility regularly reported
- Diverse marine life: turtles, rays, moray eels, lionfish
- "Relittino" wreck dive—5-star shore dive with albino morays
- Unguided diving permitted after check dive
💡 Insider Tip:
Arrive before 10am for quieter reef conditions. The sandy plateau leads to pinnacles and rich coral gardens.
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