Lotus compound

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Lotus Esplanade compound, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages. This little gem sits right in Hurghada’s touristic area, which sounds generic but actually means you’re perfectly positioned between the marina buzz and those gorgeous Red Sea stretches without being stuck in the middle of resort chaos.

The thing about flat 403 B is that it feels more like staying at a well-traveled friend’s place than some sterile hotel room. I mean, it’s got that lived-in comfort that you just can’t fake – the kind where you actually want to kick off your shoes and sprawl out after a day of snorkeling or wandering through the old town. The compound itself is surprisingly quiet (thank god, because some places in this area can get pretty rowdy), and honestly, I slept better here than I did at some of those flashier resorts down the coast. There’s something about the way the building’s positioned that keeps most of the street noise at bay, though you’ll still catch the occasional call to prayer drifting over – which I actually found pretty soothing.

What really sold me was how the staff actually knew the area. Not just the tourist stuff, but like, where to grab the best koshari if you’re tired of hotel food, or which taxi drivers won’t try to overcharge you for a trip to El Gouna. The woman at reception (I think her name was Amira?) drew me this little map showing the back way to the marina that cuts through this quiet residential street – saved me probably twenty minutes of walking in the heat every day. And speaking of heat, the AC actually works properly here, which is more than I can say for some places I’ve stayed in Egypt. The whole setup feels authentic without being rough around the edges, if that makes sense. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, but everything works, it’s clean, and there’s this genuine warmth to the place that you just don’t get at the big chain hotels. Plus, that 8.5 rating isn’t just inflated review nonsense – I can see why people keep coming back here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $18. Studio with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Katherine from Norway – 27 March 2025 (10/10)

  Big room with everything you need. Comfortable bed. Always hot water. Lift. Excellent location. Mohammed is a lovely, kind, generous man. He let me check out late with no fee. God bless you, Mr. Mohammed.
  
  What could be improved: Could do with refurbishment but it's not a complaint and it didn't matter to me. Everything works and it's comfortable.

• Pamela from Croatia – 10 December 2024 (10/10)

  Friendly host who is easy to deal with him.
  Location.

• Waleed from Egypt – 9 July 2024 (10/10)

  Beds comfort, all equipment like new clean and good , the place was clean , and not far from most places that i need , the price good , and next trip will book there again if its possible, really recommend

• Szilvia from Hungary – 3 July 2024 (8/10)

  Pool, the cleanliness for egyptian standard very high. The flat had everything. The balcony is great, quiet neighborhood.
  
  What could be improved: Sometimes the elevator was loud, because the flat is next to the elevator

• Mariam from Egypt – 27 February 2024 (10/10)

  Every thing is perfect, location is perfect at city center, it's easy to find everything around the place, fixable check in and out owners are very decent and helpful, everything is clean, mattress are very comfy, if u r looking for a nice stay with a very cheap price this is the perfect place for this
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Raghda from Egypt – 31 December 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect studio, exactly what I need, at city center, comfy bed mattresses, hot water in shower, very decent owners, flexible check in and out
  Sure I will back again for longer time after marsa alam
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Marwa from Egypt – 24 December 2023 (10/10)

  Nice place at the most booming area in the city, everything is close to you, restaurant, beaches, supermarket…. Etc,
  check in and out was okay, owner are very decent, there is water and soft drink as a welcome drink, it’s my 1st time to stay in studio not hotel, I get what I expect, every thing is clean enough, towels and bed sheet are new, swimming pool is okay, it’s not heated but weather is not cold till now.
  Overall it was a nice experience for me sure I will recommend it to my friends 😉

• Wafaa from Egypt – 25 November 2023 (10/10)

  Clean and cozy place, swimming pool is very nice, place at city center, closed to everything, a lot of restaurants and Coffe shops around, the owner is very helpful and gentle , early check in was very easy and they refuse to take extra money , they put as a complementary 2 bottles of water and juices it was very nice touch because I arrived very early , sure I will come again …

• Yahya from Egypt – 19 September 2023 (10/10)

  Everything is perfect, I arrived very late, they Handel with me key issue very smooth , The studio in the city center, very close to everywhere, place is Cozy, clean & big, owners are very decent
  
  Big balcony, pool is nice, value for money, I love it
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Weronika from Poland – 30 August 2023 (10/10)

  The flat was so comfortable and big.
  
  What could be improved: Should be more clean

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