Continental Hotel Hurghada

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Continental Hotel Hurghada? It’s actually tucked away on El Fareek Youssef Affifi Street in a way that feels intentional – like they wanted to give you that five-star experience without the chaos of being right on the main tourist strip. I mean, you’re still close enough to everything that matters in Hurghada, but there’s this sense of breathing room that’s honestly pretty rare around here.

The thing about this place is that it gets the little details right in ways that surprised me. The lobby has this modern Egyptian vibe going on – not the over-the-top pharaoh kitsch you see everywhere, but something more sophisticated. Check-in was smooth (thank god, because I’d been traveling for like 12 hours), and the staff genuinely seemed to know what they were doing rather than just going through the motions. The rooms are spacious – I’m talking actually spacious, not “spacious for Egypt” spacious – and the air conditioning works properly, which honestly should be a given but isn’t always. The bathrooms are well-designed too, with decent water pressure and those little touches like good lighting that make you realize someone actually thought about how people use these spaces.

What really won me over though was how the hotel sits in relation to the Red Sea. You’re not directly beachfront, but you’re close enough that the morning walk to the water becomes this nice little ritual rather than a trek. The pool area is where people actually hang out – it’s got this laid-back energy during the day and stays pleasant into the evening without getting too rowdy. The restaurant serves solid international food alongside Egyptian dishes, and while it’s not going to blow your mind, it’s consistent and fresh. I actually appreciated that they didn’t try to be everything to everyone – just good quality across the board. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you stay here; it’s not perfect, but it delivers on what it promises without any major disappointments. If you’re looking for a reliable base in Hurghada that feels properly managed and gives you space to breathe between Red Sea adventures, this place does the job really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $149. Classic Room with Sea View for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $182. Classic Room with Partial Sea View with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $203. Classic Room with Sea View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Deluxe Room with Sea View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $233. Family Room with Partial Sea View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $233. Junior Suite with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $284. Terrace Suite with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $347. Presidential Suite with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $416. Family Suite with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $756. Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool with 3 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $976. Four-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 8

Reviews

• David from United Kingdom – 12 December 2024 (9/10)

  Hotel was spotless. The staff (all of them) were great
  
  What could be improved: One of the older properties

• Yan from China – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  The hotel was amazing. Very nice with private beach. Seawater Chrystal clear. Nice pool view from the balcony. The buffet was good. They also have Mediterranean and Italian restaurant. The food was pretty decent. There are shows every night at the pool.
  Staff are nice and friendly. They all greet you with smile, and try to assist you. The service is 5 star, no doubt. Made the stay a great experience.
  
  What could be improved: The facilities are a little old, although the room was nice and clean, with amazing view

• Hasib from United States – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  Mohammed Ibrahim was extremely helpful and the entire staff was very welcoming

• Zakirah from United Kingdom – 3 October 2024 (9/10)

  It was a wonderful hotel and we had a really good time
  
  What could be improved: There wasn't much signs to say where all the food is, also there should have been self service for soft drinks as it's all inclusive.

• Natalia from United Kingdom – 2 October 2024 (9/10)

  Definitely the best resort we’ve ever stayed in! Beautiful and spacious rooms, super clean, the service is amazing, everyone is incredibly friendly, genuine, accommodating and professional, special thanks to the reception team who helped with all of our fussy requests, the canteen worker Mahmoud Abd Alshfy who made our day with his positive energy and Bedo from the animation team who organised the amazing partying part of our holiday and who we had good chats with. The food was gorgeous – great variety of meals, they do grill outside every day as well and cook a lot of meals in front of you 🤌🏼 The food quality and taste are outstanding!
  You HAVE TO go to their shisha bar, I have shisha quite often, but the one there was the best I’ve ever had! Amazing cocktails too and the prices are weirdly very low. They have lots of activities, parties, games, entertainment pretty much non stop. Also they’ve got spa and Beaty salon, can recommend both 🙌🏼
  
  What could be improved: No flaws – it was perfect!

• Natalia from United Kingdom – 2 October 2024 (9/10)

  Definitely the best resort we’ve ever stayed in! Beautiful and spacious rooms, super clean, the service is amazing, everyone is incredibly friendly, genuine, accommodating and professional, special thanks to the reception team who helped with all of our fussy requests, the canteen worker Mahmoud Abd Alshfy who made our day with his positive energy and Bedo from the animation team who organised the amazing partying part of our holiday and who we had good chats with. The food was gorgeous – great variety of meals, they do grill outside every day as well and cook a lot of meals in front of you 🤌🏼 The food quality and taste are outstanding!
  You HAVE TO go to their shisha bar, I have shisha quite often, but the one there was the best I’ve ever had! Amazing cocktails too and the prices are weirdly very low. They have lots of activities, parties, games, entertainment pretty much non stop. Also they’ve got spa and Beaty salon, can recommend both 🙌🏼
  
  What could be improved: No flaws, it was perfect!!

• Darren from United Kingdom – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  I recently stayed at the Continental Hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, and it was an outstanding experience. The hotel is situated on the most amazing beach I've ever seen—crystal clear waters and pristine sands made every day unforgettable. The food was exceptional, easily some of the best I've tasted in Egypt, with a great mix of local and international dishes.
  
  But what really made our stay special was the staff. They couldn't do enough for us, always attentive and friendly. I want to give a particular shoutout to Manager Rimon. We arrived feeling stressed after a 29-hour flight delay and a last-minute booking, but Rimon went out of his way to make us feel welcome. He helped us resolve some issues we were facing and his genuine hospitality turned our trip around. Rimon is a total asset to the hotel, and he's the main reason we'll be booking to stay here again. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Hurghada!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Michael from United States – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  We loved everything about this hotel. It was really nice for us for a couple of days of rest and relaxation. The staff were very friendly and the facilities were amazing.

• Ian from United Kingdom – 19 September 2024 (8/10)

  Beautiful clean hotel with well maintained grounds, pool and beach. Lovely selection of good food.
  
  What could be improved: Too much music / disco in pool area

• Shady from Egypt – 10 September 2024 (9/10)

  Amazing location, staff and all experience as usual, fantastic.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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