Cozy 1-Bedroom Apartment in Mangroovy, El Gouna. Private terrace, garden and pool access

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this Mangroovy apartment? It’s actually quiet – and I mean properly quiet, not just “quieter than downtown Cairo” quiet. The Mangroovy area sits on the northern edge of El Gouna, sort of tucked away from the main tourist circus around Abu Tig Marina, which honestly works in your favor. When you step out onto that private terrace in the morning with your coffee, you’re looking at actual landscaped gardens instead of construction cranes or other tourists’ balconies. The pool area feels more like a neighborhood amenity than a hotel zoo – I watched a family of ibises wander through the garden one afternoon, completely unbothered by the handful of people lounging around.

What really sells this place is how it nails that “living here temporarily” vibe instead of the usual sterile rental feel. The bedroom’s got proper blackout situation going on (crucial if you’re planning those late lagoon dinners), and the kitchen actually has the basics you need if you want to grab supplies from the Tamr Henna market down the road. The whole setup feels more grown-up than those cookie-cutter resort rooms – you’ve got space to spread out, do some work if needed, or just exist without bumping into your travel companion every five minutes. That garden access is legit too; there’s something satisfying about stepping directly from your terrace into the greenery, especially during those brutally hot afternoon hours when the main El Gouna strips feel like walking on the sun.

The location thing is interesting because you’re technically a bit removed from the action, but honestly? That 8.3 rating makes perfect sense when you realize you can kitesurf at Mangroovy Beach in ten minutes, hit Downtown El Gouna in fifteen when you want the restaurant scene, and still come home to somewhere that doesn’t feel like a hotel corridor. The local minibus system actually works pretty well if you don’t want to deal with taxis constantly, though having a bike makes everything easier – the paths around here are flat and well-maintained. I’d say this works best for people who want El Gouna’s perks without feeling like they’re trapped in a resort bubble. It’s that sweet spot where you can cook breakfast in your own kitchen, spend the day kitesurfing or diving, grab dinner at Moods or Baba Ghanoush, and come back to your own little slice of quiet. Just don’t expect luxury hotel service – this is more about having a proper home base that happens to come with pool access and Egyptian sun.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $104. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Abdelrhman from Egypt – 6 July 2023 (1/10)

  Pool view
  
  What could be improved: Staff is very tuff

• Andre from Switzerland – 31 May 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Die Kommunikation mit der Verwaltung war verwirrlich.

• Lamya from Egypt – 2 September 2023 (9/10)

  كل حاجه كانت كويسه و كمان كان الاستقبال كويس و اللى مسؤال عن البيت كان متعاون جداو زوق جدا
  
  What could be improved: لا شىء

• Kamel from Egypt – 21 May 2025 (9/10)

• Emad from Egypt – 20 March 2025 (9/10)

• Ramy from Egypt – 29 May 2025 (5/10)

• Veronika from Czech Republic – 1 May 2025 (9/10)

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