wast golf y 39-0-2

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to this place – I mean, the name “wast golf y 39-0-2” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, and honestly, it sounds more like a coordinate than a hotel. But here’s the thing about El Gouna: sometimes the best spots are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you upfront. This little 3-star sits right at the El Gouna entrance, which actually turned out to be pretty brilliant positioning. You’re literally the first thing people see when they roll into this planned resort town, but you’re also far enough from the main marina chaos that you can actually sleep at night.

The whole place has this relaxed, unpretentious vibe that I really appreciated. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards – the rooms are pretty standard Egyptian resort fare with those familiar tile floors that stay cool even when it’s blazing outside. But the staff genuinely seems to care, which you can’t say about every place around here. I spent a good chunk of time on what passes for their terrace area, and you get these glimpses of the lagoons that make El Gouna famous without paying marina prices. The breakfast was… well, it’s Egypt, so you know what you’re getting – lots of bread, some local cheese, decent coffee if you catch it fresh. What surprised me was how quiet it stays even during peak season. I think being at the entrance actually works in their favor because most tourists are rushing through to get to the fancier spots deeper in town.

Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering this place: if you’re the type who needs Instagram-perfect everything, keep driving toward the marina hotels. But if you want a solid base for exploring El Gouna and the wider Hurghada area without the markup, this actually makes a lot of sense. The taxi drivers all know exactly where it is (just say “entrance hotel” in Arabic), parking isn’t a nightmare like it is downtown, and you’re still close enough to walk to some decent restaurants when you get tired of hotel food. That 8.2 rating honestly feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint either. I stayed four nights and left feeling like I’d gotten good value, which in a place like El Gouna where everything’s designed to separate tourists from their money, that’s saying something.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $111. Three-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Peter from United Kingdom – 25 February 2025 (8/10)

  Great self contained resort would come again
  
  What could be improved: Slightly far from main shopping and restaurant area but taxis very cheap and easy with an Uber app

• Nader from United States – 20 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location. Very spacious and quiet. There is a balcony on the second floor for morning coffee and a beautiful view. The third floor is the roof, and it is equipped to host and grill.
  I will be coming back again.

• Henry from Belgium – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

• Ahmed from Egypt – 5 April 2025 (5/10)

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