القيادات أمام شاطئ العائلات, 1950003 Hurghada, Egypt
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The name is almost comically understated – “Apartment with sea view” – like calling the Mona Lisa “painting with woman.” I mean, yeah, it’s technically an apartment and yes, there’s definitely a sea view, but honestly, that’s selling it way short. This little gem sits right across from the family beach area in Hurghada, and when I say “across from,” I’m talking about maybe a two-minute barefoot walk to the water.

The location is actually pretty perfect if you know Hurghada at all. You’re in the القيادات area, which locals just call the family beach district – it’s where Egyptian families come for weekends, so it has this authentic, lived-in feel that’s completely different from the resort strip further south. The beach here is cleaner and way less crowded than the touristy spots, and there’s this great little coffee shop about fifty meters down the street where the owner, Ahmed, makes ridiculously good Turkish coffee (he’ll remember your order after two visits, I swear). The apartment itself is simple but thoughtfully set up – whoever furnished this place actually understands what travelers need. The sea view isn’t just some sliver you have to crane your neck to see; it’s properly framed by the main window, and you can actually hear the waves at night, which is surprisingly soothing.

What really won me over, though, was how genuine everything felt. The building is definitely local – you’ll hear families coming and going, kids playing in the courtyard, normal life happening around you. The air conditioning works (crucial in Hurghada summers), the water pressure is decent, and there’s enough space to actually unpack your stuff instead of living out of a suitcase. Parking can be a bit chaotic since it’s a residential area, but that’s just Egypt – you figure it out, and honestly, everything you need is walkable anyway. The family beach gets busy on Fridays and weekends when locals come out, but during the week it’s almost empty, just you and maybe a few fishermen. One small thing – the building entrance isn’t fancy, so don’t expect a marble lobby, but once you’re upstairs with that sea breeze coming through the windows, you’ll get why this place has such perfect ratings. It’s the kind of spot where you end up staying longer than planned because it just feels right.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $59. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 6
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Reviews

  • Elisabeth from France – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Hurghada Grand Aquarium: 16 km
  • Hurghada Downtown – Saqqala Square: 4.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar El Joker Cafe: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Al Jazira Coffee: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar Daheb 1 Coffee Shop: 200 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • El Sakia Beach: 5 km
  • Paradise Beach: 2 km
  • El Sawaki Beach: 800 m
  • Elysees Dream Beach: 1.5 km
  • Qesm Hurghada Public Beach: 1.6 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Gouna Bus Station: 3.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Hurghada International Airport: 7 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View
  • Bath

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 10:00 to 20:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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