Hurghada

Close enough to town that you can enjoy the delights of Hurghada, yet offering a luxury retreat for relaxation, this resort offers the best of both worlds. — Fodor's

The 102-suite Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh is one of the top luxury picks in Hurghada — Oyster

The Steigenberger Aqua Magic is a four-pearl all-inclusive resort set across sprawling grounds that include nine pools, a lazy river, and two separate water parks — Oyster

The 841-room Dana Beach is an three-pearl all-inclusive amid acres of manicured gardens, a 15-minute drive from the airport. — Oyster

If you're solo, upgrade yourself from a single room, as they're a bit poky and dark. Good views from the roof terrace. — Lonely Planet

Well-run, with spick-and-span comfortable rooms... slap in the centre of the Sigala action. There’s no beach access but you can drop into any of the nearby resorts for a small fee. — Lonely Planet

Within walking distance of the resort strip’s nightlife and restaurants, the well-kept rooms here exude a modern, beachy feel. — Lonely Planet

This is a budget resort on one of the main streets in Hurghada, close to several popular nightspots and with a nice beach for taking it easy and recovering from the night before. — Frommer's

Built in pseudo-Pharaonic style, the Sheraton boasts the typical five-star amenities including a golf course, tennis courts and a postcard-perfect beach of powdery sand. — Lonely Planet

Kempinski don’t do understated and this massive complex is no exception. — Lonely Planet

This all-inclusive, four-pearl resort occupies beautiful, palm tree-studded grounds and a large stretch of private beach along the Red Sea, about 30 minutes from downtown Hurghada — Oyster

The 912-room Desert Rose Resort is a vast mid-range property along a stretch of private beach and a stunning lagoon — Oyster

If you’re looking for a comparatively cheap all-inclusive, this long-standing relic offers a wide range of amenities including private beach and is right in the heart of the Sigala hustle. — Lonely Planet

Albatros Palace Resort is an enormous four-pearl beachfront resort that mostly caters to British families — Oyster

The beachfront Old Palace Resort is a four-pearl, all-inclusive property set on the Sahl Hasheesh Bay, about a 40-minute drive to Hurghada — Oyster

Located next to the infamous Papas Bar. ... Rooms are slightly bare considering the price, though they’re clustered around a nice pool and a tropical garden. — Lonely Planet

The three-and-a-half-pearl Jungle Aqua Park is a massive 860-room all-inclusive located within a water park — Oyster

Good-value hotel set in two buildings within the Ad Dahr suburb about 500m/yds from the sea, but with access to a beach club for guests. — Insight Guides

The luxury Premier Le Reve Hotel & Spa offers a large property with six pools, five restaurants, and a private beachfront location -- all without kids, as it’s an adult-only property — Oyster

The gloomy, peeling-paint corridors don’t inspire confidence but the rooms... are surprisingly tidy and bright. The centre of the action here is the large swimming pool surrounded by a grassy lawn. — Lonely Planet