Sunside Apartment Studio

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Sunside Apartment Studio? It’s actually got this really genuine, lived-in feel that most Hurghada places try way too hard to achieve. I mean, you’re literally steps from Turtles Beach – and I’m talking about the good part of the beach, not the crowded tourist strip further north. The G3-4 building sits right in this sweet spot where you can hear the waves but you’re not getting sand blown into your morning coffee.

The studio itself is honestly bigger than you’d expect from the photos. These aren’t cramped hotel rooms – there’s actual space to spread out, which matters when you’re staying more than a few nights. The kitchenette is surprisingly well-equipped (I actually cooked breakfast most mornings), and the balcony… well, if you get one facing the water, you’ll understand why people end up extending their stays. The air conditioning works properly – crucial detail that anyone who’s spent August in Hurghada will appreciate. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that endless paperwork shuffle you get at some of the bigger resorts.

What really sets this place apart is the location knowledge you’ll gain just by staying here. You’re in Alacheya, which locals will tell you is where they’d choose to stay if they were visiting their own city. There’s this little seafood spot about a five-minute walk down the beach road that doesn’t even have a proper sign – just ask at the front desk, they’ll point you in the right direction. The diving centers here are way less pushy than the ones in the main hotel zone, and honestly, the reef access is better. Parking isn’t a nightmare either, which matters if you’re planning to rent a car and explore beyond Hurghada proper. The only thing I’d mention is that it can get a bit quiet in the evenings if you’re looking for nightlife – but downtown is maybe fifteen minutes by taxi, and sometimes that quiet is exactly what you need after a day in the Egyptian sun. The staff genuinely seems to care about the place, which shows in all those little details that make a stay comfortable rather than just adequate.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $18. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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