Smooth & Snug 1 BDR Mangroovy Free Beach & Pool Access

Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Smooth & Snug 1 BDR Mangroovy,” I thought it was trying way too hard to be cute. But you know what? It actually fits. This little one-bedroom spot in El Gouna’s Mangroovy Residence turned out to be exactly what it promised, and honestly, I’m still a bit surprised by how much I liked it.

The thing about El Gouna is that it’s sort of this planned resort town about 30 minutes north of Hurghada proper, and Mangroovy sits right in the sweet spot where you’re close enough to the lagoons to hear the water lapping at night, but far enough from the main Abu Tig Marina that you’re not dealing with the party crowd stumbling home at 3 AM. The apartment itself is surprisingly well thought out – I mean, whoever designed it actually seems to understand that people need counter space in the kitchen and decent lighting for reading. The bedroom gets this lovely cross-breeze in the evenings, which is clutch when you’re trying to sleep in the desert heat, even with the AC running.

What really sold me on the place was the beach and pool access situation. A lot of these El Gouna properties promise beach access but then you walk 15 minutes through a maze of construction sites to find some sad strip of sand. Not here. There’s this path that winds through the mangroves (hence the name, I guess) and opens up to a genuinely nice stretch of Red Sea coastline. The water’s that ridiculous turquoise color that looks fake in photos but is somehow even more intense in person. And the pool – well, it’s shared with the other Mangroovy residents, but it never felt crowded when I was there in March. There’s something about floating in that pool around sunset, with the call to prayer echoing across the water and the occasional kitesurfer gliding by, that just makes you forget about whatever stress you brought with you.

The practical stuff matters too, and this place gets it right. Check-in was smooth (there’s that word again), parking is actually available and free, and the Wi-Fi worked well enough for video calls back home. The kitchen has a proper coffee maker, not one of those pod things, and there’s a little balcony where you can sit with your morning cup and watch the town wake up. I spent way too much time out there, actually – just watching the local fishermen head out before dawn and the hotel staff cycling to work along the waterfront paths.

Look, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or a concierge who knows your name. But that 9.7 rating isn’t inflated – it’s just a really solid, comfortable base for exploring the Red Sea without the resort bubble feeling. Plus, you’re a quick tuk-tuk ride from downtown El Gouna if you want to hit the restaurants and bars, but you can also grab groceries at the nearby Carrefour and cook at home when you’re tired of eating out. Sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that just let you live normally for a while, you know?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $133. Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Ruslan from Czech Republic – 13 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great apartment in great place, with large balconies overlooking swimming pull. Right on sandy beach with excellent restaurants. Special thanks to staff of Xuru Stay, they are the best.
  Very much recommend it!

• Hany from Egypt – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

• Mohamed from Egypt – 7 August 2024 (9/10)

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