Ollystays Mangroovy 3BR Beach and Pool Free access

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Ollystays Mangroovy on Kite Center Road, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star spot. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that surprise you. This little gem sits right in the heart of El Gouna’s kite surfing action, and I mean *right* there – you can literally watch the kiters from your balcony while sipping your morning coffee. The whole setup is refreshingly unpretentious: three bedrooms that actually feel like someone’s beach house rather than a sterile hotel room, plus your own pool area that becomes your private oasis when the main beach gets crowded with day-trippers from Hurghada.

What really sold me on this place was how it gets the balance right between being social and giving you space to breathe. The staff – and I’m pretty sure Ahmed at the front desk knows every kite instructor in El Gouna personally – they’re genuinely helpful without being hovery. Free beach access means you skip the usual resort fees nonsense, and honestly, the beach itself is way better than some of the fancy hotel strips down the coast. Less crowded, cleaner water, and the wind conditions are perfect if you’re into water sports (which, let’s face it, is probably why you’re in El Gouna anyway). The pool area gets morning sun but has decent shade by afternoon, which matters more than you’d think when it’s pushing 40 degrees in summer.

Here’s the thing that impressed me most – it’s got that 9-star rating for good reason, even though it’s not trying to be the Ritz. The kitchenette actually works (shocking, I know), the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine. Small victories, but they add up. You’re also perfectly positioned to walk to the marina area for dinner without needing a taxi, though parking’s easy enough if you rent a car to explore the rest of the Red Sea coast. I mean, Hurghada proper is only about 45 minutes away, but honestly, once you settle into El Gouna’s laid-back vibe, you might not want to leave. The only minor thing I’d mention is that it can get a bit lively in the evenings when the kite crowd comes back – not rowdy, just… animated. But if you’re the type who’s in bed by 9 PM, maybe pack some earplugs. For everyone else, you’ll probably end up joining the sunset beers anyway.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Ahmed from Egypt – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

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