1The Chedi El Gouna
Refined, quiet and on the sea in Downtown, with a private beach, two pools and a spa.
The best hotels in El Gouna: where to stay for luxury, families, adults only and the marina
El Gouna's hotels range from small marina inns to resorts with their own islands. The right one depends less on stars than on where you want to be: on the sea, on a lagoon, in Downtown or on the marina. Here are our picks by the kind of stay you're after.
Luxury
2La Maison Bleue
An adults-only mansion full of antiques, with a private lagoon beach and spa.
3Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna
Michael Graves architecture on the championship golf course, with a lagoon beach and Planet Spa.
Adults only
4Casa Cook El Gouna
Boutique and beachfront, with private pools and its own kite centre.
5Cook's Club El Gouna
Relaxed and sociable around a lagoon pool, with a resident DJ.
6Three Corners - Ocean View
At the tip of Abu Tig Marina, with sea views and a heated pool.
For families
7Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna
A 1.5 km private beach, three pools, a kids' club, and kite and dive centres on site.
8Club Paradisio El Gouna Red Sea
A wide, shallow beach for small children, four pools and a kids' club.
9Three Corners - Rihana Resort
All-inclusive on the lagoon, with the Aqua Splash Park.
10Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna
Nine islands linked by bridges, with a kids' club and a dive centre.
On the marina
11Ali Pasha Hotel El Gouna
A boutique hotel among the yachts, with two heated pools and the Tandoor restaurant.
12Captain's Inn
Simple and good value, steps from the marina's bars and restaurants.
13Turtle's Inn
Bohemian and affordable, with a beach club and the nightlife on the doorstep.
14Mosaique Hotel
Marina views from the balconies, two pools and an in-pool bar.
Golf and views
15Ancient Sands Golf Resort
On a hill above the lagoons, with five pools and its own golf course.
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Questions
Which area of El Gouna is best to stay in?
Downtown for restaurants, shops and lagoon beaches; Abu Tig Marina to walk to bars and boats; the beach resorts (Mövenpick, Club Paradisio) for a beach-first holiday with children.
Are there adults-only hotels in El Gouna?
Yes: Casa Cook, Cook's Club, Three Corners Ocean View and La Maison Bleue. See adults-only hotels.
Which hotels are best for kitesurfing?
Those with a kite centre on their beach, such as Casa Cook, the Mövenpick and Club Paradisio: see hotels for kitesurfers.