South Sahl Hashish Road, Magawish District, Hurghada, Egypt | (888) 962-8097
Upscale resort with beautifully kept grounds and ocean views
All-inclusive at buffets, a la carte restaurants, snack kiosks, and bars
Rooms have large balconies with garden, pool, or sea views
Private beach includes camel rides, volleyball, whirlpools, and bar
Some Family Rooms come with direct pool access
18 pools (heated in winter) include slides for all ages
Live shows, hangout spots, dance parties, and pools for kids
Free, well-quipped gym, parking, three-computer business center
Hotel organizes (paid) shuttles to airport and mall
Room decor can feel generic; TVs are small
Beach can be unclean and too shallow for swimming
Food gets mixed reviews
Some features aren’t included with all-inclusive rates
Charges apply for faster Wi-Fi
Smoking allowed in several common areas (pro for some)
Sprawled over the Red Sea coastline, Jaz Aquamarine Resort is an enormous upscale beachfront hotel that caters to families via 18 pools (some with waterslides), bars, a disco, kids’ sports, and a hangout area for teens. The 1001 rooms are underwhelming in decor, but have large balconies with garden, pool, or beach views. The private beach could be cleaner, but offers camel rides and whirlpools. While all-inclusive rates cover meals at several buffets and a la carte restaurants, food gets mixed reviews. Other downsides include the slow free Wi-Fi, smoking permitted in most common areas, and the spa’s location in the adjacent hotel. For a more romantic experience, couples should consider the adult-only, beachfront Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa.
