G-Cribs gouna

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across G-Cribs Gouna during one of those last-minute booking sessions, and honestly? Best accidental find in El Gouna. This place sits right in the heart of things on the ground floor of a residential building – you know, the kind of setup that makes you feel like you’re staying in someone’s actual neighborhood rather than some sterile tourist bubble.

What got me right away was how the owner clearly gets what travelers actually need. I mean, you walk in and there’s this immediate sense that someone who’s done their share of hotel hopping designed this space. The rooms are surprisingly spacious for a 3-star spot, and they’ve nailed that sweet spot between comfortable and practical without trying too hard to be fancy. The AC actually works (crucial in Hurghada heat, trust me), and there’s decent water pressure – those little things that can make or break your stay when you’re dealing with Egyptian plumbing, you know? Plus, the location puts you walking distance from Marina Boulevard without the marina price tag, which is pretty brilliant if you ask me.

Here’s what I really appreciate about staying here – it’s got that local vibe without sacrificing comfort. You’ll hear the call to prayer in the morning, smell coffee brewing from neighboring apartments, and actually get a feel for how people live in El Gouna beyond the resort walls. The staff knows their stuff too; they’ll point you toward the good koshary place down the street instead of just the tourist restaurants, and they’re genuinely helpful with things like arranging day trips to the desert or sorting out transportation. The 8.4 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be the Four Seasons, but it delivers exactly what it promises and then some. The Wi-Fi is solid (worked great for video calls back home), the beds are actually comfortable, and there’s this little communal area where you end up chatting with other travelers over morning coffee. Perfect spot if you want to experience El Gouna like a temporary resident rather than just another tourist passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $73. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Al from Egypt – 17 February 2025 (7/10)

  The Host is extermely courteous and helpful with great communication skills
  is nice little garden right by one of the swimming pools
  bed is comfortable
  Location of the property within the compound is great, road works (under construction) and unmarked detours leading to the compound caused our airport car to delay by 25 minutes for an early morning flight, but we made it)
  
  What could be improved: Cleaning standards, and the need for proper maintenance

• Galal from Egypt – 21 September 2024 (9/10)

  Amazingly cozy, comfortable room with all the facilities that anyone can need during a vacation.

• Islam from Egypt – 3 September 2024 (9/10)

  It was really amazing, we enjoyed our stay and if we had the time, we would extend our vacation.
  Special thanks to the host for kindness, fast reply and support.

• Nirvana from Egypt – 7 January 2024 (9/10)

  The host was amazingly helpful and made us feel right at home, we even ended up staying for an extra night! Super clean apartment and is more spacious in real life.

• Walaa from Egypt – 24 September 2023 (9/10)

  Very comfortable, very clean kitchen and toilet , all the facilities are there kettle , microwave, nice trace directly on the nice pool ,the owner was very nice and helpful
  
  What could be improved: Every thing was fine , you just need a car to reach the marina or downtown, anything else was perfect 👍🏻

• عمر from Egypt – 19 September 2023 (9/10)

  Perfect place for a couple
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Nourhan from Egypt – 2 January 2023 (9/10)

  The place was just perfect! It is clean, so cozy and convenient for a short stay in gouna. Also, the host is amazing and super helpful. The compound itself is nice and a short drive to marina and downtown.
  Loved the outer seating in the garden and the well equipped kitchen! Will definitely come back!

• Mohamed from Netherlands – 1 January 2023 (9/10)

  Place was very clean, quiet and cozy, the host was also super nice and friendly.

• Ahmad from Egypt – 8 October 2022 (9/10)

  clean and comfort with good view and hospitality

• Aboneema from Egypt – 2 September 2022 (9/10)

  The place and view very beautiful and clean and it near Marina and downtown

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