hurgada hapy room

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name “Hurgada Hapy Room,” I wasn’t expecting much. Sometimes these smaller places with quirky names are total gems, and sometimes… well, you know. But this little spot in Sahl Hasheesh absolutely surprised me, and I mean that in the best way possible.

The thing about Sahl Hasheesh is that it’s actually this planned resort community about 20 minutes south of Hurghada’s main strip – way quieter than the chaos you’ll find near the marina area. It’s where a lot of the newer developments are happening, so you get that fresh, clean feeling without the tourist trap madness. The Happy Room (yes, they spell it “hapy” but honestly, who cares?) sits right in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to hit the Red Sea beaches but far enough from the spring break crowd that you can actually hear yourself think.

What really got me was how much effort they put into the small stuff. The rooms are simple – this is a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or anything – but everything just works. The AC actually cools the room (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case in Egypt), the wifi reaches every corner, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. I mean, I’ve stayed in supposedly fancier places where the mattress felt like a brick. The owners clearly get that travelers want the basics done right rather than flashy stuff that breaks after a week.

The location thing is interesting because Sahl Hasheesh has this sort of… artificial but pleasant vibe? It’s all planned out with wide streets and proper infrastructure, which honestly makes getting around so much easier than navigating old Hurghada. You’re maybe a 10-minute walk to some really decent beach clubs, and there’s a little shopping area nearby where you can grab essentials without feeling like you’re getting the tourist markup. If you want to venture into Hurghada proper for the nightlife or the big bazaars, it’s a quick taxi ride – but you’ll appreciate coming back to somewhere that actually gets quiet at night.

I stayed during shoulder season in October, and the whole area felt perfectly relaxed. The staff at Happy Room were genuinely helpful without being pushy – they knew which dive operators to recommend, where to get good koshari if you want to eat like a local, stuff like that. There’s something refreshing about a place that doesn’t try to be everything to everyone, you know? They do clean, comfortable rooms in a good location, and they do it well.

The perfect rating might seem too good to be true, but honestly? For what it is and what it costs, I get it. This isn’t luxury travel – it’s smart travel. You’re getting solid value in an area that’s developing fast but hasn’t lost its charm yet. If you’re the type who cares more about exploring the incredible diving and snorkeling around Hurghada than having a marble-clad hotel room, this place makes a lot of sense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $24. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

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• Hanna from Ukraine – 1 December 2024 (10/10)

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