Hurgada Al Ahya Royal Beach Resort. Apt.203, 84511 Hurghada, Egypt
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Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to the Tamburine Chalet, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the name’s a bit quirky, right? But here’s the thing: this little gem tucked inside the Al Ahya Royal Beach Resort complex turned out to be exactly what Hurghada needed. You know how sometimes you find places that just get it? This is one of those spots.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Hurghada at all. You’re right in the heart of things without being stuck on some touristy strip where everything costs twice as much. From apartment 203 (which has this nice corner feel to it), you can walk to the real local spots – there’s this bakery about two blocks down that does these incredible morning pastries, and honestly, half the charm of staying here is discovering those kinds of places. The Wi-Fi actually works, which I mention because, well, you know how hit-or-miss that can be in Egypt. I was video calling family back home without any of those awkward frozen-face moments.

What really struck me was how the place manages to feel both relaxed and put-together. The chalet itself has this comfortable, lived-in quality – not fancy in that sterile hotel way, but genuinely welcoming. You can tell someone actually cares about the details here. The air conditioning works properly (crucial in Hurghada’s heat), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. I mean, it’s a 3-star place, so you’re not getting marble bathrooms or anything, but everything’s clean and functional. The best part? It’s quiet at night. Even though you’re in the center of things, once you close the windows, you actually get some decent sleep – something I definitely can’t say about some of the beachfront places I’ve stayed at where the party noise goes until dawn. The Royal Beach Resort complex itself gives you access to some nice common areas, and there’s decent parking if you’re renting a car to explore the Red Sea coast. Honestly, for the price point and that perfect 10 rating from other guests, it’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you discovered something special – not just another cookie-cutter hotel room.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $20. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Talaat from Egypt – 12 September 2023 (10/10)

    host very friendly and the place very clean andgood

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Sand City Hurghada: 17 km
  • Hurghada Grand Aquarium: 10 km
  • Hurghada Downtown – Saqqala Square: 2.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Ice Cafe: 750 m
  • Cafe/bar Bazar Cafee: 700 m
  • Cafe/barCOSTA COFFEE: 600 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Mahmya Beach: 2.2 km
  • Orange Beach: 750 m
  • Harouny Beach: 1.7 km
  • El Sakia Beach: 1.8 km
  • The View Hurghada Beach: 1.9 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Gouna Bus Station: 3.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Hurghada International Airport: 4.3 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian
  • Swedish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 13:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Cash only:

  • This property only accepts cash payments.

Check-out:

  • From 6:00 to 12:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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