1Casa Cook El Gouna
Casa Cook El Gouna is a beachfront boutique hotel in Downtown El Gouna, offering an understated luxury experience for couples.
Downtown, El Gouna
Everything in Downtown: 6 hotels, 64 places to eat and drink, 5 activities, 12 shops, 9 services.
Hotels
2Cook's Club El Gouna
Cook’s Club El Gouna is a four‑star adults‑only hotel in downtown, featuring a central pool that overlooks a private lagoon.
3Sultan Bey Hotel
Sultan Bey Hotel is a four‑star stay in downtown El Gouna, positioned on Kafr Island overlooking the Red Sea lagoons. The hotel offers a private lagoon beach, two swimming pools, and a family‑friendly atmosphere.
4The Chedi El Gouna
The Chedi El Gouna is a luxury hotel located in Downtown El Gouna, offering a private beach, a spa, tropical pools and upscale dining.
5Three Corners - Rihana Resort
Three Corners Rihana Resort is a four‑star, all‑inclusive hotel perched on El Gouna’s lagoon, just a short walk from Downtown and Abu Tig Marina.
6Villa Coconut HotelOpening soon
Villa Coconut Hotel is a boutique, adults‑only property set in downtown El Gouna, housed in a restored landmark that blends rugged exteriors with a soft, white‑tinted interior.
Restaurants
7At Sokrat's
At Sokrat's is a downtown eatery in El Gouna's Abu Tig Marina. It specializes in traditional Egyptian pizza and Feteer, with organic ingredients prepared daily.
8Athena Greek Taverna
Athena Greek Taverna is a Greek‑style eatery in El Gouna’s downtown district. The terrace is framed by a pergola and lanterns, and its sign glows softly at night.
9BBQ Bros
BBQ Bros is a downtown El Gouna eatery known for its self‑proclaimed rebel vibe and American‑style steakhouse menu.
10Bob's Hot Dog
Bob's Hot Dog is a street‑style cart beside El Gouna’s marina, serving gourmet hot dogs in freshly baked buns.
11Bodega Restaurant & Bar
Bodega Restaurant & Bar in downtown El Gouna is a lively spot where Mexican flavors come alive. The space features a bar counter under a bold Bodega sign, bottles, a sombrero, and a wall‑mounted TV that often shows football matches.
12Bongoyo
Bongoyo is an African‑style restaurant in El Gouna’s downtown area. The menu showcases dishes from across the continent, such as signature Zulu Buns and slow‑cooked meats, and a selection of exotic cocktails.
13Buttercrust
Buttercrust serves pizza and Italian dishes in downtown El Gouna. Its menu ranges from thin‑crust pizzas to comforting pastas, all crafted with care.
14Charly`s Hot Stone Steak
Charly's Hot Stone Steak is a steak‑focused restaurant in El Gouna’s Downtown area. The menu centers on thick, well‑seasoned cuts finished on a hot stone, giving a distinctive texture and flavor.
15Chez Pascal
Chez Pascal is a Belgian‑style restaurant in the heart of El Gouna’s downtown at Three Corners of the Rihana Resort.
16Chicha
Chicha is a Latin‑inspired bar and kitchen in El Gouna's downtown. The venue blends Mexican, Peruvian, and broader Latin flavors with a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere.
17Chuchichäschtli - swiss house
Chuchichäschtli – Swiss House is the only authentic Swiss eatery on the Red Sea, located in downtown El Gouna.
18Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita is a trattoria‑style restaurant in downtown El Gouna. Its vaulted ceilings and soft lighting create a relaxed, romantic feel.
19El Bahr
El Bahr is a seaside seafood restaurant in downtown El Gouna. Situated on a wooden deck overlooking the Red Sea, it serves fresh Mediterranean and local fish dishes.
20Fish Market
Fish Market is the oldest seafood restaurant in El Gouna, serving fresh fish and other sea fare cooked to order.
21Fresh Dairy
Fresh Dairy is a downtown café that offers natural dairy products daily and a range of freshly made desserts. Its bright teal signage stands out against a beige wall, giving the place a modern, approachable feel.
22German Bakery
German Bakery sits in downtown El Gouna, offering a slice of Germany with freshly baked breads, pastries and a relaxed coffee‑shop feel.
23Irish Pub
The Irish Pub is the oldest bar in El Gouna, located in the bustling Downtown district. It offers a lively atmosphere with a sports screen, pool table and resident DJ, making it a popular spot for late‑night entertainment.
24Jobo's Sports Bar & Restaurant
Jobo’s Sports Bar & Restaurant is a lively sports venue in El Gouna’s Downtown. The place features a big projector screen and multiple satellite TV channels, making it a favorite spot for watching games.
25Kan Zaman Restaurant
Kan Zaman Restaurant is an authentic Egyptian and Middle Eastern eatery located in El Gouna's Downtown area. It offers homely dining with regional specialties such as savory kebabs and aromatic falafel.
26Karibu
Karibu is a relaxed bar and restaurant located in El Gouna Downtown. It offers a friendly welcome and a chilled atmosphere, with a menu that includes excellent burgers and a popular cocktail selection.
27Koru
Koru is a downtown El Gouna eatery that channels the spirit of Asia, offering dishes from Japan, Thailand, Korea, China, and more.
28La Cantina Restaurant
La Cantina is the flagship restaurant of Cook's Club El Gouna, offering an all‑day dining experience in the downtown area.
29La Focacceria
La Focacceria is a cozy Italian eatery in Downtown El Gouna, known for freshly baked focaccia sandwiches.
30La Playa
La Playa El Gouna is a European‑style beachside restaurant and hangout, known for its chic atmosphere and fine‑dining menu.
31Luma
Located in El Gouna's Downtown, Luma is a stylish eatery that fuses Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. The menu highlights fresh seafood dishes and traditional oriental staples.
32Mios
Mios is a seafood restaurant located in downtown El Gouna, set on a floating pontoon over a lagoon. It offers an elegant setting with a thatched roof and a wooden jetty. The restaurant is known for fresh fish and impeccable service.
33Nicole's Greenhouse
Nicole's Greenhouse offers a plant‑based, eco‑conscious dining experience in downtown El Gouna. Inspired by seasonal ingredients, its vegan and vegetarian dishes focus on nutrition without additives, extra salt or refined sugars.
34O'Roots
O'Roots is a hydroponic farm and food shop in downtown El Gouna, offering the region's first pure, clean produce from exotic tomatoes and leafy greens.
35Pacha Mama
Pacha Mama is a downtown eatery that focuses on hearty meals, plant‑based dishes and fresh juices. The wooden sign bearing its name hangs beneath a reed pergola roof, surrounded by greenery.
36Palmyra House
Palmyra House is a dining spot in downtown El Gouna that serves Oriental and Middle Eastern dishes. The building features a wooden‑framed glass entrance with a brightly lit Palmyra House sign that glows at dusk.
37Pasta e Basta
Pasta e Basta is a cozy Italian eatery in downtown El Gouna. It offers traditional pasta and drinks in a relaxed setting. The bright yellow rolling pin signboard frames palm trees and lagoon. It's a welcoming spot for locals and visitors.
38Puddleduck Steak House
Puddleduck Steak House is a family‑owned restaurant in downtown El Gouna, serving English‑style dishes based on traditional recipes and spices from England.
39San Siro
San Siro is a sports‑bar‑style eatery in El Gouna’s downtown, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its open terrace features wooden tables, a bar counter, hanging lamps, and TV screens for football.
40Seventh Star
Seventh Star is a bakery‑restaurant in Downtown El Gouna, offering a wide range of international dishes. The mustard‑yellow building features wooden tables and a tall palm tree, giving the spot a bright, casual vibe.
41Sharqi
Sharqi is a dine‑in spot in downtown El Gouna that serves authentic Egyptian food made with love.
42Snack Shack
Snack Shack is a terrace restaurant in El Gouna’s Downtown, serving sweet waffles, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, and juicy burgers. Since opening in 2006, it has become a favorite for quick, flavorful bites in an open‑air, casual setting.
43Soul Chicken
Soul Chicken is a cozy eatery located in El Gouna's downtown, offering a menu centered around chicken prepared in various ways—fried, grilled, roasted, and as burgers—all made from a signature recipe.
44Sultan Bey All-Inclusive Experience
Sultan Bey All‑Inclusive Experience is an eat‑and‑drink spot inside the Sultan Bey Hotel in downtown El Gouna.
45Sultan Bey Main Restaurant
Sultan Bey Main Restaurant sits beside the Sultan Bey Hotel in downtown El Gouna, offering a blend of Egyptian décor and contemporary dining.
46Sunny Restaurant
Sunny Restaurant is the resort’s main child‑friendly buffet, offering dishes from Italy, France, the Middle East and Europe in a bright, welcoming setting with grand columns and arches.
47Tamr Henna
Tamr Henna is one of the oldest restaurants in El Gouna, located in downtown. It offers a wide variety of oriental and Middle Eastern dishes, and is known for its shisha lounge.
48The Beach House
The Beach House is a beachfront eatery in Downtown El Gouna, offering an open terrace by the Red Sea.
49The Club House
The Club House is a beach bar and restaurant in El Gouna’s downtown area, celebrated for its 25‑year history.
50The Grill
The Grill is a downtown Kafr El Gouna eatery overlooking the lagoon, offering a wide range of mezzas, charcoal‑roasted chicken, grilled meats, kofta, quails, fillet, wraps, soups and salads.
51The Lounge
The Lounge is a refined eat‑and‑drink spot tucked next to the lobby of The Chedi El Gouna.
52The Restaurant
The Restaurant is the main dining venue inside The Chedi El Gouna, offering a rich breakfast buffet and a la carte options that blend local and international flavours.
53Tiger Wok
Tiger Wok offers Asian cuisine in downtown El Gouna, right beside the lagoon. The building features a bright tiger‑head sign and climbing bougainvillea, and a terrace for al fresco dining.
54Vienna
Vienna is a relaxed café in El Gouna’s Downtown, offering a mix of international dishes and Austrian comfort food. The terrace features wooden tables, blue cushions, and umbrellas.
55White Elephant
The White Elephant is a Thai eatery in downtown El Gouna, featuring carved wooden gables and a brightly lit sign that sets an authentic Asian ambiance.
56Zeytouna Beach Restaurant & Bar
Zeytouna Beach Restaurant & Bar is a relaxed, beachside eatery on Zeytouna Island.
57Zeytouna Beach Restaurant and Bar
This beach bar and restaurant sits on the Red Sea in downtown El Gouna, offering a shaded terrace with wooden tables under trees.
58Zia Amelia
Zia Amelia is a family‑run Italian restaurant in downtown El Gouna, offering homemade pasta, authentic pizzas, and fresh meat and seafood dishes.
Cafés & sweets
59Bru
Bru is a coffee shop in downtown El Gouna. It offers a relaxed space with a thatched palm‑leaf roof, wooden picnic tables, and potted plants. The cafe’s focus is on coffee and a welcoming atmosphere for people to pause and recharge.
60Monju
Monju is a downtown café in El Gouna that serves natural juices, smoothies and an all‑day breakfast menu featuring crêpes and waffles. The venue sits beneath a thatched roof and its night‑time sign glows with a leaf logo.
Bars & nightlife
61All-Inclusive Bar
All‑Inclusive Bar sits in the heart of Downtown at Three Corners – Rihana Resort, overlooking the resort’s main pool. The bar is open from 10 AM to 5 PM and offers soft drinks, beer, wine and ice cream under a canopy of tropical palms.
62Captain Cook’s Bar
Captain Cook’s Bar is a poolside hotspot in downtown El Gouna, housed in the nearby Cook’s Club hotel. The bar serves inventive cocktails and handcrafted drinks, complemented by a creative menu of all‑day snacks.
63Dolphin Pool Bar
The Dolphin Pool Bar is a lively poolside spot in downtown El Gouna, part of the Three Corners Rihana Resort.
64Lagoon Beach Bar
Lagoon Beach Bar is a casual bar on the private lagoon beach of Three Corners – Rihana Resort. It offers refreshing juices and cold beers while guests relax with feet in the sand under a wooden rotunda.
65Lobby Bar
The Lobby Bar at Sultan Bey Hotel offers a relaxed bar experience in the downtown district of El Gouna. Its décor features arabesque arches, a domed ceiling, and oriental lamps that create an inviting atmosphere.
66Peanuts Bar
Peanuts Bar is a popular downtown spot known for its lively atmosphere and handcrafted drinks. Inside the bar, guests can dance to a DJ or live music while enjoying creative cocktails and mocktails.
67Pool Bar
The Pool Bar in Downtown El Gouna offers a relaxed lakeside setting with a wooden deck overlooking the lagoon's crystal waters, where visitors can sip drinks or enjoy light lunches.
68Sunset Bar
Sunset Bar sits inside Three Corners Rihana Resort in downtown El Gouna. The venue features a shaded courtyard with a multi‑level terrace and a small fountain, offering a relaxed setting for adults while children play on the junior slides…
69Sunset Lounge Bar
The Sunset Lounge Bar is a downtown spot where guests can sip handcrafted cocktails or mocktails. It sits beside the scenic Sunset Pool, offering an indoor bar and a relaxed outdoor lounge with canopied sofas and a cactus garden.
70Zouni Lounge
Zouni Lounge is a downtown El Gouna bar that blends a relaxed, intimate setting with a broad range of drinks and a mix of international dishes.
Activities
71Blue Brother Divers
Blue Brother Divers is an on‑site diving centre at Cook's Club in downtown El Gouna. It provides beginner and advanced lessons in English, German and Arabic, and offers a big boat designed for disabled divers.
72David Cycle Group
David Cycle Group is a motorcycle shop in El Gouna’s downtown. It sells motorbikes, scooters, tricycles, and tuk‑tuks, and supplies accessories and spare parts.
73Dream team Divers
Dream Team Divers is a PADI 5‑Star IDC offering diving adventures in El Gouna's downtown waterfront.
74Ocean Diva
Ocean Diva offers fast, modern catamarans for reef tours around El Gouna. The fleet features low‑draft vessels that glide comfortably near the coral.
75Red Sea Sails
Red Sea Sails offers sailing lessons and charters in the Red Sea, and is the only IYT‑partner sailing school in El Gouna. The company works with Hanse Yachts and provides a variety of boats for beginners and experienced sailors.
Shops
76A Casa Mia
A Casa Mia is a boutique shop in El Gouna’s downtown area, specialising in boho‑style, artisan‑made furniture and home accessories.
77Abu Amer
Abu Amer is a fruit and vegetable shop in downtown El Gouna. It sits near Ebeid Market and is known for high‑quality, fresh produce.
78Beit Sitti
Beit Sitti is a boutique shop in El Gouna’s downtown, specialising in furniture and home accessories. Its compact layout showcases a curated selection of pieces for modern interiors, from sleek chairs to decorative accents.
79Boho Chic
Boho Chic is a boutique furniture and home accessories shop located in El Gouna's Downtown area.
80Holix Watersports
Holix Watersports is a downtown shop that supplies all water‑sports gear and clothing. From kayaks and SUPs to kites and wakeboards, the store stocks major brands and accessories.
81House Babylon
House Babylon is a boutique shop in downtown El Gouna offering a selection of homeware and loungewear essentials. The storefront features a dark‑lettered sign above an arched entrance with decorative triangle trim.
82Max Muscle
Max Muscle is a fitness equipment shop located in El Gouna's downtown area. It offers a range of gym gear, from weights to cardio machines, catering to locals who want to stay active without leaving town.
83Norshek
Norshek is a local shop in downtown El Gouna offering human, animal, and environment‑friendly beauty products. Handmade, cruelty‑free, low‑waste, and ethically‑sourced, each item is designed to awaken the spirit and delight the senses.
84Pet Venue
Pet Venue is a downtown pet shop offering a range of supplies for cats, dogs, and small animals. Its bright, bone‑shaped sign lights the street at night, giving the store a distinct look.
85Sheikh Mounir
Sheikh Mounir is a jewelry shop located in the downtown area of El Gouna. Its distinctive archway sign and hanging lantern give it a charming, traditional feel. The shop offers a range of handcrafted jewelry pieces.
86Silk
Silk is a boutique furniture and home accessory store in the heart of Downtown El Gouna. Its distinctive feature is an illuminated “Silk” sign in cursive script set above an arched doorway, visible at night.
87Soluna
Soluna is a boutique shop in downtown El Gouna that sells stylish, sun‑ready swimwear, footwear, and accessories.
Services
88AAIB
The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) sits on a sandstone building in downtown El Gouna, its arched doorway and historic façade a striking backdrop for everyday banking.
89Bro Tailor
Bro Tailor is a local tailor shop in Downtown El Gouna, offering alterations and repairs for visitors exploring nearby shops.
90CIB
Commercial International Bank (CIB) operates a downtown El Gouna branch, easily spotted by its logo mounted on the corner of a building against a clear blue sky.
91Credit Agricole
Credit Agricole is a local banking service situated in the heart of downtown El Gouna. The building’s beige facade is marked by a clear Crédit Agricole sign set beside a tree, making it easy to spot.
92El Gouna Pharmacy
El Gouna Pharmacy is a local drug store located in Downtown El Gouna, open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
93Mario Toys Stationery
Mario Toys Stationery is a stationery shop in Downtown El Gouna. The shop’s bright red and blue sign stands out against a light‑blue doorway.
94Orange
Orange is a telecom shop located in downtown El Gouna, featuring a prominent sign mounted on a wall between two arched doorways.
95Prima Beauty Salon
Prima Beauty Salon in downtown El Gouna offers a full range of beauty services, from manicure and pedicure to facials, skin treatments and bridal make‑up.
96The Stitch Studio
The Stitch Studio is a professional tailoring shop situated in downtown El Gouna. Its shop is marked by a distinctive sign beneath a blue‑shuttered window.
