Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh

When guests arrive at Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh, they’ll realize that like many of the other resorts along the Red Sea, this is a large property with spacious interiors and exteriors. Inside, the lobby is large and airy with patterned floors, a large chandelier, and atrium with colorful stained glass. There’s elegant seating next to floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto a traditional Arabic courtyard and stunning views of the bay. With a large, green central lawn bordered by private pools and a large glossy terrace with seating, the grounds are quite posh and expansive. Even the infinity pool bordered by palm trees and flowers adds to the luxurious vibe. Restaurants vary in design, but generally reflect a geographical theme according to the type of cuisine served. Though the style is elegant throughout, some hallways have dated carpeting and it can get quite crowded and noisy (especially by the pool) thanks to a large clientele of families mixed in with couples. 

Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is situated on a lovely beach that’s a 30-minute drive south of Hurghada International Airport. There’s not much surrounding the hotel -- just other hotels; no shops or restaurants. The vibrant town of Hurghada is a 40-minute drive away, while Makadi Bay Water World, a water park, takes 17 minutes to reach by car. All-in-all, most visitors are content to remain on-site or prepared to pay for taxis to nearby cities. 

Room decor at this hotel consists of tiled floors, white beds, cream and taupe accents, and some pops of color on the bed or in pillows. The style is classic and slightly elegant, but in a few years, might start to feel a bit dated. Flat-screen TVs, refrigerated minibars, kettles, bottled water, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, safes, and balconies are all standard amenities. A welcome basket of fruit is a lovely upscale touch. 

Adults and couples who want privacy might want to book Swim-Up Suites which have a shared private adult-only swimming pool, private section on the beach, and free meals at Mikado, the on-site Japanese restaurant. Suites have access to the Baron Club, and the Grand Royal Sea View Suite has a private pool. 

Bathrooms aren’t very impressive. They have showers with half-glass doors, bidets, Italian toiletries, and hairdryers. 

The highlight at Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh is a private beach with an on-site diving center, loungers, umbrellas, and beach volleyball. Water sports are available for rent. The hotel also offers a large infinity pool and children’s pool with a playground. The pool is serviced by a pool bar. Inside, there’s a spa with relaxation amenities like a hot tub, sauna, massages, beauty treatments, and hair salon. The hotel’s gym has Technogym cardio machines, free weights, and trainers on-call. Guests can utilize the tennis courts. 

Dining options include six restaurants that offer international buffets or restaurants with Egyptian, Italian, and Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner. A free hot and cold breakfast is offered daily. As for bars, there’s a variety that includes a lobby lounge to a cigar bar. Half-board and full-board packages are available, and 24-hour room service is available. There have been varying reports of food quality from past guests. 

Business guests are well taken care of here. There are multiple fully-equipped meeting rooms that hold up to 700 guests, plus free Wi-Fi and a business center. The Baron Club offers free work spaces and snacks and drinks throughout the day. Wi-Fi is free throughout the resort. 

As for kids, there’s a play room, game room, and kids’ club. Teen’s Bar offers games, non-alcoholic drinks, and a cool space for kids under 17 to hang out.

Other amenities include a small shop, bookstore, and jewelry store on-site. An amphitheater is available for live entertainment. There’s free parking on-site.