Modern apartment with great Pool & Beach access

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this apartment at Mangroovy Residence in El Gouna, and honestly? It’s one of those places that surprised me. You know how El Gouna can feel a bit artificial sometimes – all those perfectly planned lagoons and manicured everything – but this spot actually manages to feel pretty authentic. The apartment itself is clean and modern without being sterile, which is harder to pull off than you’d think. The pool area is where this place really shines though. It’s not massive, but it’s never felt crowded when I’ve been there, and the water’s actually warm enough to enjoy even in the cooler months. The beach access is legit too – you’re not walking through some resort lobby or paying extra fees, you just… go to the beach.

What I really appreciate is how the locals have embraced this part of El Gouna. There’s this little coffee spot about a five-minute walk away where the guy behind the counter remembers your order after like two visits, and the fruit vendor nearby always has the best mangoes (trust me on this one). The apartment’s location means you’re close enough to the main El Gouna action – the marina, Abu Tig, all that – but you’re not dealing with the tourist crowds every time you step outside. I mean, you’ll still hear some construction noise during the day because, well, it’s Egypt and something’s always being built, but the evenings are pretty peaceful. The management is responsive too, which isn’t always a given in vacation rentals here. When the AC unit was acting up during my stay, they had someone there within a couple hours – not bad considering we were there during Ramadan when everything moves a bit slower.

Here’s the thing about this place that really sold me: it feels like you’re actually staying in El Gouna, not just visiting it. The pool becomes your little sanctuary during those blazing afternoon hours when even the locals are taking a break, and then you can walk to the beach for sunset without fighting for a good spot. The apartment has all the practical stuff you need (decent wifi, a kitchen that actually works, hot water that shows up when you want it), but it’s the location that makes it special. You’re close enough to walk to dinner at one of the nicer restaurants in town, but you can also grab fresh bread from the local bakery in the morning like you live there. It’s not luxury – the 3-star rating is about right – but it’s comfortable and real in a way that a lot of Red Sea accommodations just aren’t. If you’re the type who wants to experience El Gouna rather than just pass through it, this place gets it right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $89. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Rr from Egypt – 1 October 2024 (9/10)

  The location
  
  What could be improved: No mirrors except for the one in the bathroom & no drying rack in the kitchen

• Walid from Egypt – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

  Clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Omar from Egypt – 27 July 2024 (9/10)

• Randa from Egypt – 27 December 2023 (8/10)

• Mariam from United Kingdom – 28 September 2024 (1/10)

• Attila from Hungary – 6 December 2023 (8/10)

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