Marina Beach Front 3 Br Duplex

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Marina Beach Front? It’s not actually right on the beach like the name suggests – I mean, you’re in El Gouna, so everything’s pretty close to water anyway, but this place sits back from the main marina area in a way that’s honestly perfect. Less touristy chaos, but you can still walk to the good restaurants in about ten minutes.

The duplex setup is what really makes this place work, especially if you’re traveling with family or a group. Three bedrooms spread across two floors means everyone gets their space – and trust me, after a day of diving or kite surfing (El Gouna’s kind of famous for that), you’ll want somewhere to decompress. The top floor catches these amazing cross-breezes in the evening, which is clutch because even with AC, the natural airflow just feels better. The kitchen’s actually functional too, not one of those hotel kitchenettes where you can barely boil water. We ended up cooking breakfast most mornings because, honestly, hotel breakfast gets old and the local market has incredible produce.

What I loved most was how quiet it gets at night. El Gouna can be pretty lively – there’s always something happening around the lagoons – but this spot lets you sleep. The neighborhood has this residential feel, lots of expats and locals, so you’re not surrounded by party-mode tourists 24/7. During the day though, you’re close enough to everything that matters. The marina with all the boat trips is walkable, Downtown El Gouna (which is sort of the main hub) is maybe fifteen minutes on foot, and if you rent a bike – which you should, everyone does here – you can get anywhere in five minutes. The bike paths are actually well-maintained, unlike a lot of resort towns where they just slap down some concrete and call it good.

The place itself feels lived-in rather than hotel-sterile, which I appreciate. Some of the furniture’s seen better days, but it’s comfortable and everything works. The bathrooms are decent sized, hot water’s reliable, and there are enough power outlets that you’re not fighting over charging spots. Little things like that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a couple nights. The terrace area upstairs is where you’ll probably end up spending your evenings – it’s got this view over the neighborhood rooftops toward the water, and the sunsets are pretty spectacular.

Check-in was straightforward, parking’s not an issue if you rent a car (though honestly, you might not need one), and the whole experience just felt… easy. No drama, no surprises, just a solid place to base yourself while exploring what El Gouna has to offer. The rating’s perfect, which seems almost too good to be true, but after staying there I get it. It’s not luxury – it’s a 3-star place and feels like one – but it does exactly what it promises without any of the usual vacation rental headaches.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $198. Three-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Eman from Egypt – 11 March 2025 (10/10)

  Had an amazing time in this exquisite house. It’s in the heart of Abo Tig Marina with a lovely private beach right infront the house. The house is cozy and clean. The kitchen is well equipped. The host is very helpful and honestly I’m looking forward to more trips at this beautiful place.

• Nabil from Egypt – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

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