Travel guides
Clear, practical answers to the questions travellers ask before booking a Red Sea resort in Egypt.
Planning · 5 min read
The best time to visit the Egyptian Red Sea is March to May and September to November, when days are warm and sunny, the sea is comfortable and the heat is manageable. Winter is mild and good for sightseeing, and summer is very hot but offers the warmest water.
Destinations · 5 min read
Choose Sharm El Sheikh for reefs close to shore, mountain scenery and a polished resort feel on the Sinai Peninsula. Choose Hurghada for more variety, island boat trips and quieter resort districts nearby, such as El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh.
Hotels · 4 min read
An adults-only Red Sea resort admits guests over a minimum age (usually 16 or 18, set by each hotel) and is designed around quiet pools, spa time, fine dining and relaxation. It suits couples, honeymooners and friends who want a calm, grown-up atmosphere.
Hotels · 5 min read
For a family Red Sea holiday, choose a resort with an aqua park or large pool area, a kids' club, family rooms or suites, a gently shelving beach and an all-inclusive meal plan, and check the transfer time from the airport before you book.
Experiences · 5 min read
The Egyptian Red Sea is a good place for beginners: the water is warm and clear, many resorts have a house reef you can snorkel from, and diving centres offer introductory dives with qualified instructors. Choose a resort with reef access and a dive centre, and respect the coral.
Planning · 4 min read
To plan an all-inclusive Red Sea holiday: pick your dates, choose a destination, shortlist resorts, decide on room type and view, confirm the meal plan, arrange transfers and agree the total cost before you commit.
Planning · 5 min read
Many Red Sea hotels sell a special room rate that only Egyptians and residents of Egypt can book, and they check a valid Egyptian ID, Egyptian passport or residency at check-in. At ReserVella, prices shown in Egyptian pounds (EGP) are for Egyptian guests; guests of other nationalities, including visitors from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, are quoted in US dollars (USD). We pay attention to which rate you qualify for and confirm it in writing before you pay.
Hotels · 5 min read
Choose Pickalbatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh for a bigger beach (1.6 km) with a coral reef at the shore, two sea lagoons and a sea view from every room. Choose Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada if you want to be closer to the airport (about 15 minutes) and want free use of the aqua park at the neighbouring Beach Albatros. Both are 5-star and all-inclusive, with a free kids club for ages 4 to 12 and an adults-only spa.
Hotels · 5 min read
Choose The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh for an all-suite resort with suites from 85 m², private-pool suites, a 43 m infinity pool and room for a child under 12. Choose Premier Le Rêve Hotel & Spa for an adults-only, all-inclusive stay with seven restaurants, jacuzzi suites and bars open 24 hours. Both are beach resorts in Sahl Hasheesh, south of Hurghada International Airport.
Destinations · 4 min read
You can only reach Tawila Island by boat. Guests of Tawila Island Resort take a free shared shuttle from Marina Abydos in El Gouna at 11:00 on arrival day, a trip of about 90 minutes, and the return boat leaves the island at 13:30 on check-out day. Fly into Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and take a road transfer to Marina Abydos; private speedboats or yachts cost extra.
Hotels · 6 min read
For a Red Sea honeymoon, choose by style: The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh for private-pool suites and quiet luxury, Premier Le Rêve for an adults-only all-inclusive stay, Tawila Island for over-water bungalows on a private island, and Casa Cook or La Maison Bleue in El Gouna for an adults-only boutique stay. Bring your marriage certificate: many hotels ask Egyptian and Arab couples for one, and Pickalbatros honeymoon offers need a certificate issued within the last three months.
Planning · 5 min read
Neither is always cheaper. Booking sites are quick for international guests who want instant confirmation and card payment. A local agency such as ReserVella is useful when you qualify for an Egyptian or resident rate, want to pay in Egyptian pounds, need transfers or a multi-hotel trip, or want someone to check the hotel's rules for you. Always compare the full price for the same room, meal plan and cancellation terms.
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