Top Luxury Hotel Recommendations
1. The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
Ultimate Luxury
Area: Sahl Hasheesh Bay |
Price: €€€€€
If I could recommend only one luxury property in all of Egypt, it would be The Oberoi. The
architecture is breathtaking—Moorish domes, marble everywhere, fountains, and gardens that feel
like a fantasy. Service is intuitive, never intrusive. And that house reef? World-class diving
steps from your villa.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Private villas with plunge pools and butler service
- Award-winning spa with authentic treatments
- 1km private beach with pristine house reef
- Fine dining with sommelier service
💎 Insider Tip:
Book a private sunset cruise—champagne, canapés, and the Red Sea turning gold.
2. Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
Grand Palace
Area: Sahl Hasheesh |
Price: €€€€
Imagine a Venetian palace transported to the Red Sea—that's Baron Palace. The scale is impressive,
yet it maintains intimacy. Multiple gourmet restaurants, a spa that could occupy you for days, and
perhaps the most Instagram-worthy infinity pool in Egypt.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Iconic architecture and grand interiors
- 7 restaurants including fine Italian and seafood
- Spectacular infinity pool overlooking the sea
- Premium all-inclusive with quality spirits
3. Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
Wellness Focus
Area: Soma Bay (45min from
Hurghada) |
Price: €€€€
Worth the 45-minute drive from Hurghada airport for pure wellness luxury. The spa is one of the
largest in Egypt, the beach is pristine, and Soma Bay's seclusion means genuine tranquility.
Perfect for those seeking restoration, not just relaxation.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Extensive spa with thalassotherapy center
- Secluded bay location—peaceful atmosphere
- World-class golf course adjacent
- Excellent snorkeling directly from beach
4. Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa
Adults-Only
Area: Sahl Hasheesh |
Price: €€€-€€€€
The only true adults-only luxury option in the area. Child-free pools, quiet beach sections, and
a romantic atmosphere throughout. Popular for honeymoons and anniversaries—the kind of place
where you find couples holding hands at breakfast.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Adults-only sections for guaranteed peace
- Romantic dining experiences available
- Premium spa with couples' treatments
- Excellent à la carte restaurants
5. Rixos Premium Magawish
Ultra All-Inclusive
Area: Magawish |
Price: €€€€
Turkish hospitality meets Egyptian sun. The "ultra all-inclusive" concept means everything is
genuinely included—premium drinks, water sports, spa credits. Extensive facilities, excellent
service, and that distinctive Rixos polish.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- True "ultra all-inclusive"—premium everything included
- Extensive water sports center
- Large spa with hammam
- Multiple themed restaurants
6. Steigenberger Alcazar
German Excellence
Area: Sahl Hasheesh |
Price: €€€-€€€€
German precision in an Egyptian palace. Everything works exactly as it should—no surprises, no
disappointments. Popular with discerning European travelers who expect consistent quality.
The beach and reef access are excellent.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Consistent German management standards
- Beautiful Moorish-inspired architecture
- Excellent house reef for snorkeling
- Premium all-inclusive options
7. The Chedi El Gouna
Boutique Chic
Area: El Gouna | Price: €€€€€
El Gouna needed a true heavy-hitter in the luxury space, and The Chedi delivered. It's Asian minimalism meets Egyptian warmth. 82 rooms, hillside location with sweeping views, and impeccable design. It feels more like a private residence than a hotel.
✨ Luxury Highlights:
- Stunning minimalist architecture
- Private beach cove
- Exceptional Asian-fusion dining
- Access to El Gouna's marina lifestyle
