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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hurghada

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Hurghada

If it's your first trip to Hurghada for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Hurghada. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Hurghada. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Hurghada for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Hurghada beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Hurghada for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort - Hurghada

4-star Resort with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Safaga Road, P.O. Box 110, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort - Hurghada has great rooms from $140 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 15 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Beach Albatros Aqua Park - Hurghada

5-star Resort with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hurghada
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Beach Albatros Aqua Park - Hurghada which has nice rooms starting at $189. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Safaga Road, P.O. Box 110. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 15.3 km from the city center. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh

5-star Resort with prices starting at $263 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $263. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a water park, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at P.O Box 440 Sahl Hasheeh, Red Sea, Egypt. You'll also find a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 26.3 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $144, Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel, at Youssif Afifi Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services. It's located just 10.8 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Ali Baba Palace

4-star Resort with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hurghada
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Ali Baba Palace has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 17 KM Safaga Road. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 17.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh

5-star Resort with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Tropitel Sahl Hasheesh is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $151, and it's located at International Resort Community. We also love the a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 27.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Hurghada Seagull Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hurghada
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Hurghada Seagull Beach Resort because it has great rooms that start at $118. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Sheraton Rd, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate. Only 5.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and child care at this convenient hotel. The kids will love the water park, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park Sahl Hasheesh Families and Couples Only

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park Sahl Hasheesh Families and Couples Only offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $113 (before taxes). It's located at Mesaieed Road No. 313, Zone 90 and has earned a guest rating of 9.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 27.7 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Hilton Hurghada Plaza

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hurghada
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at Gabal El Hareem Street, Red Sea, Hilton Hurghada Plaza has great rooms from $163 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh

5-star Resort with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Old Palace Resort Sahl Hasheesh which has nice rooms starting at $120. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Sahl Hasheesh. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 24.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sharm el-Sheikh, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, and Safaga.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hurghada?

Hurghada Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$141

After analyzing 117 first time trip hotels in Hurghada, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $141. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hurghada.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $191
  • 4-star hotels: $121
  • 3-star hotels: $64
  • 2-star hotels: $50


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