Luxury in the heart of Gouna

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name “Luxury in the heart of Gouna” had me expecting some over-the-top resort situation, but honestly, it’s way more understated than that – and I mean that in the best possible way. When you’re walking down South Marina Road looking for number 13-2-7, you’ll actually pass it if you’re not paying attention because it doesn’t scream for attention like some of the flashier spots along the waterfront.

I’ve stayed in El Gouna maybe six or seven times now (work trips, don’t ask), and this little gem sort of flew under my radar until a colleague recommended it. The thing is, three stars in Gouna can be pretty hit or miss – you’ve got places that are basically glorified hostels and others that punch way above their weight. This one definitely falls into the latter category, which explains that 9.1 rating that initially made me think there was some mistake in the booking system. The location is actually perfect if you know the area – you’re close enough to the main marina action that you can walk to dinner without breaking a sweat, but far enough from the late-night party boats that you’ll actually get some sleep. I mean, anyone who’s tried to crash near the main strip knows what I’m talking about.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to small stuff that most travelers don’t think about until they’re dealing with it. The parking situation is straightforward (miracle in itself), the WiFi actually works in your room and not just the lobby, and – this might sound weird but hear me out – the water pressure is consistently good. You’d be surprised how many supposedly nicer places in the area can’t nail these basics. The staff seems to genuinely know the local scene too, not just the tourist trap recommendations. When I asked about grabbing groceries, they pointed me toward the local market rather than the overpriced marina shops, which saved me probably 200 Egyptian pounds over the week. The rooms themselves have this clean, unfussy vibe – nothing Instagram-worthy, but everything works and it’s comfortable in that “you can actually relax here” way.

During my last stay in March, the place was pretty quiet mid-week but picked up on weekends with a mix of European visitors and Cairo folks doing weekend getaways. The morning routine there has this nice rhythm – you can hear the call to prayer from the nearby mosque (beautiful, actually, if you’re not used to it), and by 8 AM there’s usually the smell of fresh bread drifting over from the bakery two streets down. Look, if you’re expecting pool parties and all-inclusive chaos, this isn’t your spot. But if you want a solid base for exploring Gouna without the tourist markup and with people who actually know what they’re doing, it’s honestly hard to beat for the price point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $102. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Richard from United Kingdom – 11 February 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely big apartment in El Gouna in a great location within walking di to the marina.

• Laila from United Kingdom – 24 January 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Privacy
  
  What could be improved: Being on the second floor . Not too bad but people of a certain age will find it taxing

• Charlotte from Belgium – 9 January 2025 (9/10)

  – Amazingly beautiful apartment with nice balcony
  – Beds were very comfortable
  – Host is super responsive & helpful
  – The neighborhood is very quiet
  – It was very clean
  
  What could be improved: – No coffee machine, but a water boiler to make your own instant coffee, which was also fine

• Merna from Australia – 11 October 2024 (9/10)

  Near the downtown and the marina , clean , cozy , exactly as the picture shows

• Mohamed from Egypt – 13 September 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent please full equipment , luxury , very clean, good stuff, me and my family like it so much

• Mostafa from Egypt – 14 July 2024 (9/10)

  Everything is perfect the decorations, furniture and cleaning.
  Location is optimum
  Value for money
  
  What could be improved: Nothing bad

• Abanoub from Egypt – 30 June 2024 (9/10)

  I recently stayed at this wonderful house and had an exceptional experience. The house was clean and well-furnished, making it a comfortable and pleasant place to stay. The host was incredibly helpful, I highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a great place to stay with excellent service and price.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Aliah from Australia – 26 February 2024 (9/10)

  The host was always available, unfortunately we locked ourselves out on one occasion when we went down to the pool, however the host arrived within 5 minutes of us calling him. The rooms were lovely and the balcony was a great place to have meals.
  
  What could be improved: The host should communicate earlier about the entry requirements for El Gouna, as they were required to fill out a document to let us into El Gouna, that wasn't mentioned to us until the night before (we had no wifi as we were travelling, which made it difficult). Sending this a week in advance would solve these issues. Could provide beach towels as many travellers don't carry these and lots of water activities in El Gouna require you to bring your own.

• Hassan from Egypt – 18 February 2024 (9/10)

  The location was very central and close to everything but also far enough to be quite and peaceful
  Very clean and well furnished
  
  What could be improved: Some items were missing in the kitchen like a toaster and a coffee machine or french coffee press

• Dalia from Egypt – 28 December 2023 (9/10)

  The house location is excellent. The house owner prepared the house to be cozy where you will feel you are home.
  
  What could be improved: The pool in the compound was not heated , it was oka for my kids, but it was not mentioned the house has a shared pool, so we weren't expected it

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