Apartment with Sea View

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Apartment with Sea View” listed under Gravity Hotel, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place in Hurghada. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in humble packages, and this little gem absolutely delivered on every front.

The location is actually perfect if you know Hurghada at all. You’re close enough to the main tourist strip that you can walk to decent restaurants and dive shops (honestly, the dive center about two blocks down has some of the most reasonable prices I’ve seen), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the constant noise and chaos. I mean, you can still hear the occasional call to prayer drifting over from the nearby mosque, which I actually found pretty peaceful – especially at sunset when you’re out on that sea view they promise. And they really do deliver on the view, by the way. It’s not some tiny sliver of blue you glimpse between buildings; it’s a proper, face-the-Red-Sea panorama that changes color throughout the day.

What really got me was how the staff seemed to actually care about the details. Check-in was smooth – no standing around for ages while they figure out their system – and the guy at reception gave me genuinely useful tips about avoiding the tourist traps downtown. The apartment itself feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a hotel room. There’s this lived-in comfort to it, with a little kitchenette that’s actually functional (rare in Egypt, trust me) and air conditioning that works without sounding like a jet engine. The bed was firm in that good way, and honestly, after long days exploring the desert or coming back sun-drunk from snorkeling trips, I slept like a rock. You can hear some street noise during the day, but it dies down completely by evening, and there’s something oddly soothing about the distant sound of waves when you keep the balcony door cracked open at night.

What surprised me most was how this place manages to feel both relaxed and efficient – like they’ve figured out that travelers want comfort without fuss. The cleaning staff actually pays attention (fresh towels that don’t smell like bleach, floors that don’t feel gritty underfoot), and there’s reliable WiFi, which honestly makes or breaks a trip when you’re trying to coordinate diving schedules or call home. I stayed during shoulder season in late October, so it wasn’t packed, but even then you could tell this place runs smoothly. If you’re the type who needs constant entertainment and resort amenities, this probably isn’t your spot. But if you want a genuine, comfortable base for exploring Hurghada without paying resort prices – and with that killer sea view as your morning coffee backdrop – you’d be hard-pressed to find better value. Sometimes a perfect 10 rating comes from doing the simple things really, really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $42. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Tatjana from Slovenia – 5 September 2024 (10/10)

  Apartma je na mirni lokaciji, prostoren in lepo opremljen.

• Milagros from Switzerland – 17 August 2024 (10/10)

  L’emplacement, le confort , la piscine au bord de la mère.

• Emily from New Zealand – 11 July 2024 (10/10)

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