El Kawther, Bowling street, Desert Pearl Compound Desert Pearl Compound, C 104, 84511 Hurghada, Egypt
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Karibu House on Sheraton Road? It’s tucked away in this compound situation that initially made me think I’d booked some sketchy Airbnb knockoff, but honestly – it works. The Desert Pearl Compound feels like one of those gated communities where Egyptian families actually live, which means you’re getting a slice of real Hurghada life instead of the resort bubble most tourists never escape.

The location is actually pretty clever once you figure it out. El Kawther isn’t the flashy marina district, but it’s where things cost what they should cost, and you can walk to actual neighborhood spots without everything being priced for package tourists. Sheraton Road itself has decent cafes and those little shops where you can grab actual groceries – I mean, when’s the last time you found a proper supermarket near your hotel in a beach town? The compound setup means parking isn’t the usual Hurghada nightmare, and surprisingly, it’s quieter than you’d expect. No constant honking or tour buses rumbling past at 6 AM.

What really sells this place is that it punches way above its 3-star rating – that 9.2 isn’t inflated booking site nonsense. The rooms feel more like someone’s well-kept apartment than a hotel box, and the staff actually remember your name after day one. I stayed during shoulder season in October, and honestly, it felt like having local friends who happened to run hospitality. They’ll sort out day trips without the hard sell, give you the real story on which beaches aren’t tourist traps, and – this matters more than you’d think – the WiFi actually works consistently. The kitchen setup lets you make coffee that doesn’t taste like it was filtered through sand, which becomes important when you’re staying more than a few days. Sure, it’s not going to have a marble lobby or infinity pool, but you’ll spend maybe ten minutes total in a lobby anyway. What you get instead is that rare thing in Egyptian tourism: a place that feels genuine without being rough around the edges. The compound vibe means you’ll probably end up chatting with other travelers who chose this over the all-inclusive conveyor belt, which leads to better stories and actual restaurant recommendations. Just don’t expect luxury resort amenities – but if you wanted those, you probably wouldn’t be reading about a 3-star place anyway.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $19. Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Uliana from Russia – 27 February 2025 (9/10)

    Удачное расположение

    What could be improved: Хорошие, опрятные апартаменты. Удобное расположение. Все что нужно очень близко.

  • Wilken from Germany – 22 April 2025 (8/10)

    Irina die sehr freundliche Gastgeberin bietet gegen kleines Geld auch die Abholung vom Flughafen an. So ist die Reise zur Wohnung sehr bequem. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral und ist gut für Unternehmungen geeignet.
    Es sind Handtücher in der Wohnung vorhanden, auch schon mal Toilettenpapier und Seite so dann man bei Ankunft versorgt ist, Die Wohnung ist für ägyptische Verhältnisse recht sauber und hübsch eingerichtet.
    Es gibt eine moderne Waschmaschine, Mikrowelle, Wasserkocher und eine Kühl- Gefrierkombination.
    Ein Gasherd ist vorhanden. Diesen habe ich aber nicht genutzt, sowie das Bügeleisen und den vorhandenen Fön.
    Ganz in der Nähe der Wohnung gibt es einen freundlichen MInimarkt für die wesentlichen Dinge.

    What could be improved: Wirklich nicht gefallen hat mir nichts. Sicher gibt es noch kleine Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten.
    An manchen Stellen war es etwas staubig aber das geht halt in einer staubigen Straße recht schnell. Von daher finde ich es nicht schlimm.
    Die Wohnung liegt in einer staubigen Nebenstraße, direkt im Erdgeschoss. Sie hat somit keinen Balkon und liegt nicht sehr sonnig. Ich finde es aber gar nicht schlimm da ich mich dort nur zum Schlafen aufhalte. Stauballergiker sollten dort ggf nicht wohnen

  • Zakariae from France – 7 June 2025 (10/10)

  • Aneta from Slovakia – 4 September 2024 (10/10)

  • Justyna from Poland – 12 January 2025 (9/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Sand City Hurghada: 17 km
  • Hurghada Grand Aquarium: 10 km
  • Hurghada Downtown – Saqqala Square: 2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ice Cafe: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Bazar Cafee: 250 m
  • Cafe/barCOSTA COFFEE: 200 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Mahmya Beach: 1.8 km
  • Orange Beach: 300 m
  • Harouny Beach: 1.2 km
  • El Sakia Beach: 1.3 km
  • The View Hurghada Beach: 1.5 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Gouna Bus Station: 3.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Hurghada International Airport: 4.5 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian
  • Swedish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Other for your stay:

  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 12:30 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Cash only:

  • This property only accepts cash payments.

Check-out:

  • From 05:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

8.5

Value for money:

9.0

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