Small lovely cheerful apartment close to El Gouna

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment I pulled up to compound 202 in the Wizara district, I wasn’t expecting much from what sounds like just another rental apartment. But honestly, this little gem completely changed my perspective on staying outside the main Hurghada strip.

The apartment itself is refreshingly unpretentious – I mean, it’s not trying to be some fancy resort, and that’s exactly why it works so well. The cheerful part of the name isn’t marketing fluff either; there’s something genuinely uplifting about the space, maybe it’s the way the light hits in the morning or how the owners have managed to make everything feel lived-in rather than sterile. What really sold me though was the proximity to El Gouna without actually being in El Gouna, if that makes sense. You’re close enough to zip over for dinner at one of those waterfront spots (seriously, the drive takes maybe 15 minutes), but you’re not paying El Gouna accommodation prices or dealing with the crowds that can sometimes overwhelm that area, especially during peak season.

The Red Sea location means you’ve got that constant gentle breeze coming through, which actually matters more than you’d think when you’re trying to sleep without cranking the AC all night. Parking was straightforward – none of that circling-the-block nightmare you get in central Hurghada. The check-in process was refreshingly human too; you’re dealing with people who actually seem to care about your stay rather than just processing another booking. I’ll be honest, the area around Wizara isn’t the most picturesque part of the Red Sea coast, but it’s real Egypt, you know? You’ll hear the call to prayer, smell someone’s dinner cooking, maybe chat with neighbors who are genuinely curious about where you’re from. That 9.8 rating starts making sense when you realize this isn’t just about the apartment itself – it’s about stumbling into this little pocket of authenticity that most tourists completely miss. The three-star rating might make you hesitate if you’re used to resort amenities, but honestly, sometimes you don’t need a marble lobby and a concierge; sometimes you just need a clean, comfortable base where you can actually relax and feel like you’re experiencing a place rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $22. One-Bedroom Chalet with 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Abdelmaseeh from United States – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

  Beautifully finished with thoughtful touches, solid amenities, and a calm, clean vibe. Super close to El Gouna’s top attractions without the El Gouna price tag. Incredible value for what you’re getting.
  
  What could be improved: Honestly, not much to critique.

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

  I loved this property as it was stylish, well furnished and functional. It was like home to home for me. I loved that I had washing machine so I could wash my clothes and also had an iron and ironing board.
  
  What could be improved: IN/A

• Ariadna from Argentina – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  Que hay parrilla!!
  
  What could be improved: Todo un lujo.

• Tiberio from Spain – 22 February 2025 (9/10)

  Wohnung hatte alles nötiges. Preis-Leistung war es sehr gut, und der besitzer war sehr nett.
  
  What could be improved: War OK, aber fürs 10/10 fehlt die Sauberkeit. Bett war voller Haaren, Badezimmer war dreckig, Geschirr hatte immernoch essen drauf.
  Und dann die Lage ein bisschen komisch. Es gibt nichts, nur Sand und Ruinen, wie in einem Post-apocalyptic Film.

• Rabestein from Switzerland – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

• Norman from France – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

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