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

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

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

The 610-room Sindbad Aqua Hotel & Spa is an upper-middle-range part of the Sindbad Club, a property home to two other resorts and a large water park. — Oyster

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

The clean but plain rooms could do with a touch-up, but all have a/c, private bathrooms and wi-fi. There’s a nice garden and pool, and it’s close to the attractions of Hurghada Marina. — Rough Guide

Crowded and busy are the two words that come to mind at the mention of four-pearl SENTIDO Mamlouk Palace. — Oyster

Giftun is one of the older resorts in Hurghada but this all-inclusive place is still a good choice if you’re looking for low-key luxury. — Lonely Planet

El-Arosa overlooks the sea in the distance from the inland side of the Corniche. Few of the cosy rooms actually have ocean views but they boast decent amenities and there’s even a pool. — Lonely Planet

An adequate budget option, the Lamera has a central location. ... Rooms are fairly unmemorable but some have sea views. — Lonely Planet

This large midrange option may be a little dated but pleasant management, well-cared for grounds and a wee patch of private beach more than make up for it. — Lonely Planet

This sprawling gated complex is five-star all the way, though if you book in advance through the web or a travel agent, it's sometimes possible to snag cheap rooms as part of a package. — Lonely Planet