Apartment with large terrace & nice pool area

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to this place in El Gouna, I wasn’t expecting much from the name “Apartment with large terrace & nice pool area.” I mean, it sounds like someone just described what they saw and called it a day, right? But you know what? Sometimes the most straightforward names are the most accurate ones.

The apartment is literally right at the entrance to El Gouna, which actually turned out to be perfect. You’re close enough to everything without being in the thick of the tourist chaos that hits the marina area during peak season. The ground floor unit means no schlepping luggage up stairs (trust me, after a long flight into Hurghada, you’ll appreciate this), and honestly, the terrace is legitimately large – not just hotel-brochure large. I spent most mornings out there with coffee, watching the maintenance guys prep the pool area before the day got too hot. There’s something really satisfying about having that much outdoor space when you’re used to cramped hotel balconies that barely fit two chairs.

The pool situation is where this place really shines, though. It’s not huge or fancy, but it’s actually nice – clean, well-maintained, and the surrounding area has enough loungers that you’re not fighting for space even when other units are occupied. The water stays cool even in the afternoon heat, which if you’ve spent any time in Hurghada during summer, you know is crucial. I noticed they clean it every other day, usually early morning, so if you’re an early swimmer like me, just heads up about that. The whole complex is pretty quiet too – I was worried about noise since it’s near the main road into town, but the way it’s positioned, you really don’t get much traffic sound. What you do get are the calls to prayer from the nearby mosque, which honestly became part of the charm after a few days.

For a 3-star place, the attention to detail surprised me. The AC works properly (not always a given in Egypt, let me tell you), there’s decent water pressure, and the kitchen actually has everything you need if you want to grab groceries from the Carrefour down the road instead of eating out every meal. Speaking of location – you’re maybe a 10-minute walk to the marina and all the restaurants, but far enough away that you can actually sleep at night without hearing every conversation from the outdoor cafes. The TukTuk drivers know exactly where this complex is, so getting around El Gouna is super easy.

I’ll admit, it’s not luxury – the furniture is functional rather than stylish, and don’t expect daily housekeeping or a concierge. But for what it is, it delivers exactly what it promises. That terrace really is large, the pool area really is nice, and you’re getting solid value for money in a spot that lets you experience El Gouna without paying marina prices. Sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that don’t oversell themselves.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $81. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

SURROUNDINGS

Facilities