The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Hurghada
A small resort on the beach at El Gouna, a suite with a surf and diving club on the doorstep, or a stay in Hurghada itself? Our travel advisors know the luxury hotels in Hurghada and find the right one with you personally. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Hurghada
On the Red Sea, the resort you choose shapes the whole trip, whether you dive, travel with children or want quiet time for two. You’ll find the best-known hotels around Hurghada at a glance below, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip for divers and surfers: the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada south of town, with its own surf and diving club on the beach.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chedi El Gouna | Red Sea Governorate | ★ 4.6/5 | 260 € |
| Serry Beach Resort Hurghada | Touristic Villages | ★ 4.5/5 | 260 € |
| Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada | Intercontinental District | ★ 4.8/5 | 269 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Hurghada
Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada · Intercontinental DistrictThe best hotel for you depends on how you want to spend your days, because the luxury hotels in Hurghada each have their own focus. Families, and anyone who likes to spend the day at the resort, are in the right place at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada: a kids’ club for four- to twelve-year-olds, six pools and, through suitespot, all inclusive for two. Couples find a quieter stay at The Chedi El Gouna, a small resort in the lagoon town of El Gouna with a private beach and two hammams in its spa. If you want to stay in Hurghada itself and combine breakfast with hotel credit, book the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada in the Touristic Villages.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New on the Red Sea: what it means for your stay in Hurghada
Don’t expect standard rooms at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada: opened in March 2021, the resort is made up of 410 suites and villas. The 130 m² Lagoon Swim-up Suites give you direct access to the pool, and if you have something to celebrate, the Royal Villa comes with a private pool, a butler and its own chef. Food and drink follow the ultra-all-inclusive concept, across six restaurants and six bars.
Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada · Rooms & suitesSmaller and quieter among the luxury hotels in Hurghada is The Chedi El Gouna, which has welcomed guests since December 2022. Just 82 rooms, 16 of them suites, bring together the Asian-inspired look of the Chedi brand with El Gouna’s hillside and beach; the Junior Suites have panoramic views. Down on the private beach, wooden cabanas wait under macramé parasols; lunch is Mediterranean at the Beach House, dinner Japanese and pan-Asian at Nihon.
A tip for your search: on site the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada goes by the name Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas, and its newer sister resort, Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, a separate hotel, stands at the same location. When you compare offers, check the exact name – our travel advisors will book you the right resort.
These luxury hotels in Hurghada have a pool – and a spa with a hammam
The sea is right on the doorstep, yet in the midday heat many guests head for the pool, and in the late afternoon for the hammam.
Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada · PoolThe Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has six pools, which also host water polo and aqua aerobics; the swim-up suites are set around the lagoon pool. The Pool Villas share a pool, while the Royal Villa has its own. At the heart of the Anjana Spa is a Turkish hammam with foam and scrub rituals, alongside treatments from Thai, Balinese and Indian traditions as well as Western ones, a hair and beauty area and a vitamin bar.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At The Chedi El Gouna the tropical-style main pool is set among palms and cabanas, joined by a social pool and a children’s pool with a lifeguard. The spa is Asian-inspired: four single suites with steam showers, two couples’ suites with whirlpool tubs, two traditional hammams and a private relaxation area, with products by Saskia. Guests from other hotels can visit with a day pass. Our travel advisors will tell you before booking which pools and wellness facilities await you at the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada.
Straight from your room into the pool
The Lagoon Swim-up Suites at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada measure 130 m² and have direct access to the lagoon pool. If you want to be first in the water each morning, ask our travel advisors about availability for your dates – we can book the all inclusive for two at the same time.
Dining in Hurghada’s luxury hotels: from Nihon to the churrascaria – and bars on the beach
The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has six restaurants. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as a buffet at Turquoise, while People’s offers à la carte dining all day with a view of the Red Sea. In the evening you choose between La Churrascaria, a Brazilian steakhouse with premium beef, the Turkish Lalezar, Asian and Salt, which serves fish and seafood with a sea view.
The Chedi El Gouna · Red Sea GovernorateAt The Chedi El Gouna the main restaurant is simply called The Restaurant: a show kitchen where you choose between buffet, set menu and à la carte for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch and dinner, Nihon serves Japanese and pan-Asian fine dining à la carte. At lunchtime you sit at the Beach House right on the sand, with Mediterranean food, cocktails and snacks; for weddings it holds up to 200 guests.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
For the evening: if you would rather stay at your 5-star hotel in Hurghada after dinner, you have plenty of choice. At The Chedi El Gouna, The Lounge serves wines, spirits and cigars from 8 am to 1 am, and down on the beach the Beach House bar mixes cocktails. The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada spreads six bars across its grounds: the Beach Bar and X Lounge a few steps from the sand, the Lobby Bar, the Panorama Bar overlooking the Red Sea, the family-friendly open-air Piazza Bar at the heart of the resort and the English Pub with live music and DJs.
All inclusive: it all depends on the rate
At the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, all inclusive for two is one of the suitespot benefits – though not with every rate. Tell our travel advisors you want it, and they will book a rate that includes it.
Where to stay in Hurghada: Touristic Villages, Safaga Road or El Gouna – the right location for your 5-star hotel
The three hotels sit at very different points along the coast, and the location shapes your holiday: in Hurghada itself, to the south on the road to Safaga, or in a lagoon town of its own to the north.
The Chedi El Gouna · Red Sea GovernorateIn the Touristic Villages of Hurghada you’ll find the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to combine breakfast, hotel credit and a welcome gift.
On Safaga Road, at kilometre 12 south of Hurghada, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada sits right on the Red Sea with its own beach, just 7 km from the airport. Our recommendation for families and anyone who wants to spend the day at the resort.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
In El Gouna, The Chedi El Gouna stands on the beach of the lagoon town that Orascom developed on the Red Sea, a few minutes from Abu Tig Marina. The postal address says Hurghada, but El Gouna is a town of its own; Hurghada airport is around 22 km away, and the hotel meets you there and drives you over. Our recommendation for couples and anyone looking for a small hotel with a spa among the luxury hotels in Hurghada.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Hurghada, price is not what decides: the three hotels are just ten euros apart. What makes the difference is the board. The Serry Beach Resort Hurghada from 259 € and The Chedi El Gouna from 260 € include daily breakfast for two, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada from 269 € all inclusive for two. If you’ll be having lunch and dinner at the resort anyway, all inclusive serves you well; if you want to eat out in El Gouna, go for breakfast.
Kids’ club, diving club, butler: what makes the luxury hotels in Hurghada stand out
With children, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada is the obvious choice: the Rixy Kids Club welcomes children aged 4 to 12, toddlers join with a parent, and the Piazza Bar at the centre of the resort is geared to families. The Chedi El Gouna has no kids’ club, but it does have a children’s pool with a lifeguard.
Serry Beach Resort Hurghada · Touristic VillagesIn and on the water: if you want to go straight from your 5-star hotel in Hurghada to the reef, check the water sports on offer. The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has a surf and diving club on its own stretch of beach. The Chedi El Gouna has a private beach with wooden cabanas and macramé parasols, and Abu Tig Marina is only a few minutes away.
For couples and anyone seeking calm: with 82 rooms and suites, The Chedi El Gouna is a small resort and a member of Leading Hotels of the World. It was built to a low-energy design with energy recovery; the kitchen relies on local produce, and the hotel recycles. At the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, butler service is part of the offer. And for the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, our travel advisors will put the details together for you before booking: there, suitespot adds breakfast for two, 100 US dollars of hotel credit and a welcome gift.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Hurghada costs – and what’s included
The median price is 260 € a night – the rate at The Chedi El Gouna. Prices start at 259 € at the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and go up to 269 € at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serry Beach Resort Hurghada | 259 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| The Chedi El Gouna | 260 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada | 269 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
What all three luxury hotels include: an upgrade on arrival plus early check-in and late check-out, each subject to availability. There is no minimum stay anywhere; the benefits apply from the first night.
Serry Beach Resort Hurghada · Rooms & suitesWhen it comes to meals, they differ: the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and The Chedi El Gouna include daily breakfast for two, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada all inclusive for two, although it cannot be combined with every rate.
The Chedi El Gouna · Rooms & suitesOn top of that, the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada each add 100 US dollars of hotel credit and a welcome gift.
Points and status can be earned at all three luxury hotels in Hurghada, in three different programmes: I Prefer at the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and ALL (Accor) at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, each with status benefits, and the Leaders Club at The Chedi El Gouna, where you give your membership number when booking to receive the regular points.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
When it’s most pleasant: from October to May, when the days are warm and the evenings mild. In summer the day starts early by the water, and the hot midday hours belong to the pool and the shade.
How long to stay at your 5-star hotel in Hurghada: a week – time for beach and pool, a day on a boat out at the reef and an evening at the marina in El Gouna.
The hotels in Hurghada at a glance
What sets the hotels in Hurghada apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Kids club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chedi El Gouna | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Hurghada
In Hurghada each hotel earns with a different program: ALL (Accor) at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, I Prefer at the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and Leaders Club at The Chedi El Gouna, if you give your Leaders Club number when booking. Because suitespot books direct rates, points are credited as if you had booked with the hotel, and at the Rixos and Serry your status benefits apply too.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Hurghada |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Serry Beach Resort Hurghada |
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | The Chedi El Gouna |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Hurghada
How much does a night at a luxury hotel in Hurghada cost?
The median price is 260 € a night. The Serry Beach Resort Hurghada starts at 259 €, The Chedi El Gouna at 260 € and the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada at 269 €. The first two include breakfast for two, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada all inclusive for two, and everywhere the benefits apply from the first night.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Hurghada?
At the top end is the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, with rates from 269 € a night – including all inclusive for two, 100 US dollars of hotel credit and a welcome gift. The Chedi El Gouna starts at 260 €, the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada at 259 €.
Which luxury hotel in Hurghada is new?
The Chedi El Gouna opened in El Gouna in December 2022, a small resort with 82 rooms and suites. The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, made up entirely of suites and villas, has been open since March 2021.
Which luxury hotels in Hurghada have a pool?
The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has six pools, including a lagoon pool with swim-up suites, plus villas with a private or shared pool. The Chedi El Gouna has a tropical-style main pool, a social pool and a children’s pool with a lifeguard. For the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, our travel advisors will confirm the details before you book.
Which luxury hotel in Hurghada has a spa?
The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, with the Anjana Spa built around a Turkish hammam, treatments from Thai, Balinese and Indian traditions and a vitamin bar. And The Chedi El Gouna, with an Asian-inspired spa: two traditional hammams, two couples’ suites with whirlpool tubs and four single suites with steam showers.
Which luxury hotel in Hurghada offers all inclusive?
The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada: it runs on an ultra-all-inclusive concept, and through suitespot all inclusive for two is one of the benefits – not with every rate, so our travel advisors book a suitable one. The Serry Beach Resort Hurghada and The Chedi El Gouna include breakfast for two.
Can I earn points at Hurghada’s luxury hotels?
Yes, at all three: I Prefer at the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, ALL (Accor) at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada and the Leaders Club at The Chedi El Gouna – there you give your membership number when booking.
Where should I book a 5-star hotel in Hurghada?
In the Touristic Villages of Hurghada for breakfast and hotel credit (Serry Beach Resort Hurghada), on Safaga Road south of town for families and all inclusive (Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada), and in the lagoon town of El Gouna for a small resort with a spa (The Chedi El Gouna).
How far are the luxury hotels from Hurghada airport?
From the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada on Safaga Road it is around 7 km to the airport. The Chedi El Gouna is in El Gouna, a separate town around 22 km from the airport; the hotel offers airport meet-and-greet and transfers. For the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, our travel advisors will tell you how to get there.
Which luxury hotel in Hurghada is good for families?
If you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Hurghada with children, the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has the Rixy Kids Club for children aged 4 to 12 – toddlers join with a parent – and the family-friendly Piazza Bar. The Chedi El Gouna has no kids’ club but does have a children’s pool with a lifeguard.
Where can you eat especially well in Hurghada’s luxury hotels?
At The Chedi El Gouna, Nihon serves Japanese and pan-Asian fine dining à la carte, and at lunchtime the Beach House serves Mediterranean food on the sand. The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has six restaurants, including the Brazilian steakhouse La Churrascaria, the Turkish Lalezar and Salt, with fish, seafood and a sea view.
Can I go diving or surfing straight from the hotel in Hurghada?
The Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada has a surf and diving club on its own stretch of beach. The Chedi El Gouna has a private beach with wooden cabanas and is a few minutes from Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Hurghada?
There is no fixed ranking – it depends on how you want to spend your holiday. Families and anyone who likes to stay at the resort are in the right place at the Rixos Premium Magawish Hurghada, with a kids’ club, six pools and all inclusive for two. Couples and anyone seeking calm stay at The Chedi El Gouna, a small resort with a private beach and two hammams. If you want to stay in Hurghada itself, book the Serry Beach Resort Hurghada in the Touristic Villages. Our travel advisors will gladly discuss with you personally which of the luxury hotels in Hurghada suits your plans.
