#38 of 220 hotels in Hurghada

Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort(4.5 stars)

Safaga Road - P.O. Box 263 - Hurghada - Red Sea , Egypt Show map
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  • Great holiday (73)
    "Great holiday" found in 73 reviews
    • " great holiday , Pharaoh beach we will be back " 
      5.833333333333333
      January 2012
    • " super hotel , very large and clean family room, super plant with very a lot Green, the every day ... " 
      5.833333333333333
      January 2012
    • " ... grounds. furthermore one can twice in the Valentino (à la carte). even Italian and once seafood can only be recommended. entertainers were also very nice and had every evening a great program. really great vacation will in any case repeated " 
      5.833333333333333
      January 2012
    • " Nice hotel , very one-sided food " 
      4.208333333333333
      August 2012
    • " Up to the food a pleasant hotel , massage recommendable nonetheless - but the best at the beach book there cheaper, There is ... " 
      3.9138888888888883
      April 2012
    • " Good hotel and great room " 
      4.625
      March 2012
    • " Great room, good food. Unfortunately very extensive. Definitely bungalow book. Beach bar not great. But on the whole a good hotel , unfortunately far outside. But fits in any case. Nice GM " 
      4.625
      March 2012
    • " My family and I had a very nice 3 week vacation in Sonesta Pharaoh beach resort had :-) because us the hotel in the summer 2009 so much pleased, we fly every summer there. It is a pleasant hotel where you feel very comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Tediousness we thanks ... " 
      5.5
      August 2012
    • " In general very good condition and pleasant week. More fresh fruit and fresh juice inclusive would be a good supplement. Water ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      June 2012
    • " ... standards-a shame, (animations and various shows everything on the Russian fellow guests) because the Hotel has a certain charm and the two reef made up for a lot-which was really nice and very impressive hotel area was very clean and well kept and for the behavior of the guests can the employees ... " 
      4.383333333333334
      May 2011
    • " ... and various shows everything on the Russian fellow guests) because the Hotel has a certain charm and the two reef made up for a lot-which was really nice and very impressive hotel area was very clean and well kept and for the behavior of the guests can the employees nothing-in the service may ... " 
      4.383333333333334
      May 2011
    • " Magnificent vacation and good hotel " 
      5.152777777777778
      August 2012
    • " It was a really great vacation . We had for a normal room paid but a beautiful bungalow received. Without additional costs. The ... " 
      5.152777777777778
      August 2012
    • " It was a really great vacation. We had for a normal room paid but a beautiful bungalow received. Without additional costs. The hotel is great . However there are some faults like for instance in the field staff. Many waiter are unfriendly ... " 
      5.152777777777778
      August 2012
    • " ... at nothing was missing. A warm thank you very much at these very competent and friendly Mr. In addition he speaks excellent English and German, so there is no problem with being understood was. This hotel is recommendable and I will in any case visit again. Again a warm thank you very much to the entire team for ... " 
      5.916666666666667
      July 2012
  • The staff are very friendly and accommodating (22)
    "The staff are very friendly and accommodating" found in 22 reviews
    • " ... The indoor basin was, well, somewhat disgusting. Other hotels in Hurghada saw were appealing. However we had it at the same time 250 euros more bought it. I would recommend the hotel not even if the staff are very friendly and accommodating was. The above mentioned points have already disturbed. Given this price ( 299 euros pP 1 week ... " 
      4.569444444444445
      March 2012
    • " Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Essenbüfett sufficient and good Is disturbing however the usual quirks such ... " 
      4.541666666666667
      May 2012
    • " Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff . Unfortunately the rooms are getting very old and the cleanliness of the bathroom left nothing ... " 
      4.208333333333333
      August 2012
    • " ... 3 week vacation in Sonesta Pharaoh beach resort had :-) because us the hotel in the summer 2009 so much pleased, we fly every summer there. It is a pleasant hotel where you feel very comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful . Tediousness we thanks to the animation team never had. From morning to in the afternoons there ... " 
      5.5
      August 2012
    • " This hotel is my expectations, a comfortable, great vacation, in a exclusive complex to spend, very nearby. Everything was perfectly coordinated. The service is excellent . Very especially worth mentioning is the guest service. Mr.. Hussein, as manager, has in case ... " 
      5.916666666666667
      July 2012
    • " The second time in this hotel... The second time a nice holiday had, there are too many Russian tourists represented in this hotel, but that didn't bother me personally didn't! Good entertainment friendly staff and clean rooms! Around great... Except for the buffet it is missing at a two details. In ... " 
      5.233333333333333
      August 2012
    • " Many thanks for the lovely stay, in particular our thanks to the very attentive staff . A personal thanks to Mr. Meter chief FO restaurant! We felt great all round and days at the ... " 
      5.091666666666667
      August 2012
    • " Nice hotel with a spacious hotel, well-kept area, large pool area, beach with a pier, a nice lobby in a pyramid, nice shops in and across the road from the hotel, good service , friendly and helpful staff! Equipment is kept, but not up to date, some in need of renovation. ... " 
      5.397222222222222
      July 2011
    • " Nice hotel with a spacious hotel, well-kept area, large pool area, beach with a pier, a nice lobby in a pyramid, nice shops in and across the road from the hotel, good service, friendly and helpful staff ! Equipment is kept, but not up to date, some in need of renovation. Quiet location at the end ... " 
      5.397222222222222
      July 2011
    • " ... Pharaoh beach. It is very recommendable. Directly at the beach, a main building, a neighboring house and several bungalows in the middle of a magnificent garden. But not exaggerated large. The service is perfect , the food good to very good. In case of any problems is Mr. Hussein directly to the place. ... " 
      5.841666666666666
      July 2012
    • " We have us in the sonesta very comfortable, wonderful staff , good room, okay food for Egypt. Unfortunately some restrictions on the guests. Unfortunately ... " 
      5.241666666666666
      July 2012
    • " We have the best animation team. The all of the staff was extremely friendly . Particular emphasis should be on the staff at the lobby bar. Although we did not from the ... " 
      5.847222222222221
      March 2012
    • " ... In the morning you could have mirroror scrambled egg or omelets freshly prepared. Lunch and evenings there was a ' Nudelkoch '. For a four star superior house was the selection however very low. The staff are all very friendly and the beverages also to the table, if time allows. On the whole was the vacation for the ... " 
      3.5194444444444444
      March 2012
    • " Great hotel, great service , super Mr. H. " 
      5.791666666666667
      August 2012
    • " the staff were very friendly . In the dining room were the waiters partly very inattentive. On the tables piled up along ... " 
      3.5
      February 2012
  • Good food (15)
    "Good food" found in 15 reviews
    • " Great room, good food . Unfortunately very extensive. Definitely bungalow book. Beach bar not great. But on the whole ... " 
      4.625
      March 2012
    • " We have us in the sonesta very comfortable, wonderful staff, good room, okay food for Egypt. Unfortunately some restrictions on the guests. Unfortunately take some people only ... " 
      5.241666666666666
      July 2012
    • " ... The rooms are quite old however therefor quite large. The entire building is very badly soundproofed, so that you at night also already times by noisy, drunk, mostly Russian guests waked. The food was OK . One has always found something, what one could eat. A culinary highlight is it however by far ... " 
      3.5194444444444444
      March 2012
    • " ... bad review about Sonesta Pharoah Beach as I would recommend it to anyone. The staff were absolutely incredible and treated us like VIP's throughout the whole stay. The restaurants were perfect a nd the food was fantas tic. Our room was lovely and I have to say I have never seen a resort so clean in my life!! We ... " 
      6
      September 2012
    • " ... perfect vacation once again. I will promise that Staff in Sonesta Pharaoh, those guys will do everything that only thing that you should do in your holiday is keep on smiling. You can find there delicious food , smiling people, beautiful nature, opportunity to go snorkeling or diving for example, just ... " 
      6
      May 2012
    • " ... popular place to go dive or snorkel. When u put youre head under the water you feel and see totally different world, you cant even imagine that before you go there!! On Sonesta you can find also amazing food ; never get hungry here! Staff on restaurants are very polite and they will do anything what u ... " 
      6
      April 2012
    • " ... coffee and tea. Beach is not far away from hotel, maybe 200m. Area in the hotel is beautiful. There are a lot of flowers and trees. Staffs from hotel are kindly, friendly and willing to help. Food is very good , but very often there is the same kind of food. Animation´s program is sometimes very funny. " 
      5.3
      August 2012
    • " ... you can do so much at the beach and at the swimming pool if you want. Like volleybal, yoga, gymnastics, dance lessons. And every night the have a show. So goodd! The hotel is also very nice , good fo od. It is very clean and you can get every time a clean towel if you want. You can go to the ... " 
      5.6499999999999995
      April 2012
    • " Iits a very good hotel, my first time whas in 2006 my last time whas 2011 good animaton team nice rooms, good food , nice people, nice dive in center. The sea is perfect nice to snorkel, i will come back to this ... " 
      5.791666666666667
      April 2012
    • " We arrived at the Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort with a group of friends in April 2012! everything was just great, great service, excellent food and drinks, friendly staff, just hit me a low bow animation team for all the fun days and ... " 
      5.708333333333333
      May 2012
    • " I was in Sonesta for 7 times!And this hotel is always perfect!Very large and beautiful area, tasty food ,very kind staff!Two years ago I was celebrating my b-day!And I'd like to say "Thanks" for all ... " 
      5.5
      April 2012
    • " The hotel is very friendly .. clean and well organized; in all-inclusive formula you can have a great breakfas t, snacks, lunch and dinner vary delicious! staff very attentive to the needs and at any time ... " 
      5.5
      October 2012
    • " 4 restaurants with good food 1 with italian food and 1 with chinesse food " 
      5.666666666666667
      August 2012
    • " ... animation team was great. They made my vacation one of The best vacations i ever had. They orginized à lot of very fun shows and made every geust happy Room and The hole hotel was perfectly clea n. Food was G ood. There is nothing That i can complane About. " 
      5.833333333333333
      July 2012
    • " - we were eating in the main restaurant most of the time - the food was goo d, no bad things about this, but it was most of the time almost the same - although the food ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      July 2012
  • The same food everyday (2)
    "The same food everyday" found in 2 reviews
    • " ... rooms etc. , the staff mostly bad mood, there was hardly a smile or other. With the resolving problems doing the staff also quite difficult. Thus rather unfriendly. Food very one-sided, almost the same food everyday . Drinks will constantly in different sized cups are also served. Grounds was actually quite ... " 
      3.6666666666666665
      August 2012
    • " the food was unfortunately nothing special good. Middle the week we wanted already nothing at all more food, since it was always the same food . I was already once in Egypt in a four-star hotel there was the food especially good. This ... " 
      3.5
      February 2012
  • A small room (1)
    "A small room" found in 1 review
    • " - we shared the room through 3 persons, so we expected a small room with 3 beds. what we got: the biggest room in a hotel I ever saw! we had 2 small single beds ... " 
      5.666666666666667
      July 2012
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Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.1
  • Room
    5.3
  • Service
    5.1
  • Location
    5.1
  • Gastronomy
    4.8
  • Sport
    5.2

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    335
  • Very Good
    58
  • Acceptable
    47
  • Poor
    19
  • Terrible
    8
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The most helpful favorable review

5.419444444444444
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

I has a month before our vacation daily the review for this hotel checked and am actually with a bad feeling went for it, but I was better educated, wonderful green complex with dreamlike nearby reef. The rooms have already gotten a bit old, however for the night the rooms are ok. Also from the meal we were very positively surprised, absolutely delicious and diverse, do not understand why some upset, because their German fries not got, we are on vacation. …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.275
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

The hotel isn't recommendable. It has its best days already behind itself. Particularly the gastronomy leaves a lot to be desired and is in comparison to other 4 stars hotels not reasonable. The food is of very poor quality, not enough and all three days the same. Again and again are plates, cups or cutlery everything and it took a long time before new utensils up production have been. For every handshake, the staff makes, all-inclusive guests, a tip is e …  read more

Balazs
Hungary
  • Couple
  • Age 26-30
1 Other hotel reviews
5.5
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Me and my girlfriend spent a week in this wonderful hotel. The garden of the hotel is amazing. Our room was also nice (view to the see and the garden) and quite big, and there was a king size bed. The only negative thing was that sometimes it felt like we were in Russia, not in Egypt, because of the many Russians. Even some of the shows were in their language, and at first the staff everywhere tried to talk to us in Russian. Finally, when they learned that we are not Russians, they became more friendly and helpful. So … read more
Martha
Holland
  • Friends
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
4.1
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel not recommended
We really would like to recommend this hotel because of the very friendly and helpful staff. They work hard, they have a good sense of humour, they are able to make your heart laugh and they would like to give an excellent service. But the big amount of Russians makes a good recommendation for this resort almost impossible. Maybe it is because we aren't Russian ourselves and that could be why we don't understand their attitude. As mentioned the staff was great except for the reception. It seemed a different world. Bad service and unfortunately not willing to help with changing money, … read more
Heidi
Switzerland
  • Single
  • Age 61-65
1 Other hotel reviews
5.1
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
From different countries incoming we in this hotel met. Family reunion at the heat. In the pool cold water, i guess it was the only person, which really swim. … read more
6.0
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
All suns for the staff greatOld Egypt tourists So what in the last three years, is excellent. Were already times here, 2010 in the resort. Besides entertainment was relatively modest. Sensational, what the store has become. Everything going on here is, from the front desk to the room service... Kudos. You have to the resort definitely not leaving. Everything is on site. Staff just amazing, almost shameful... You might wonder. You will not find anybody, you not with 'sir' destination. Everything exceeding is the entertainment- crew... There comes everyone at its expense... Must be seen... Artistry... International class... Zirkusreif... Without flax, Every evening on of the terrace freshly grilled. The vegetables or … read more
Velislava
United Kingdom
  • Family
  • Age 36-40
1 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Nice holiday ! Reception staff very good especially Mustafa. I traveled with my sister in february for a one week stay.We stayed in a garden bungalow and it was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.Breakfast was really good with plenty of variety and everything freshly cooked. Bar staff Abdul, Ayman and Ahmad are always very polite and helpful. A special thanks to Karim from the diving center so polite and helpful nothing was to much trouble, exceptional staff. We had the best glass boat trip ever! Best hotel in Hurghada and we will definitely be returning . … read more
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Information about Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort Hurghada, stretching across the sands of the Red Sea with a distinguished blend of modern and Pharaonic architecture.
  • Location
    A spectacular destination beach resort, offering panoramic views of the Red Sea and the surrounding desert. The resort is located on Hurghada Beach on the Red Sea. It is located just 15 minutes from Hurghada International airport, 20 minutes from downtown Hurghada, 270 km from Luxor and 500 km from Cairo.
  • Accommodation
    There are 360 unique guest rooms and suites, including 76 one-bedroom bungalows and 24 two-bedroom bungalows. The majority offer views of the pool and or the Red Sea, satellite television, safe box, hair dryer, mini-bar, individual climate control and direct-dial telephone.
  • Food and Drink
    3 main restaurants,The Karnak Dining Room ,Serving breakfast, lunch and nightly themed dinner buffets, featuring International and Egyptian cuisine. Sea Breeze Restaurant ,Casual beach restaurant overlooking the Red Sea offering a casual ambiance and refreshing drinks. Valentino's Italian Eatery, a la carte restaurant featuring creative Italian and International cuisine in a romantic indoor and outdoor dining atmosphere. The Lobby Bar and Terrace,serving an extensive choice of cocktails and beverages, open 24 hours daily. .Oasis Pool Bar ,overlooking the resort's main swimming pool, offering refreshing drinks. Discotheque ,offering great music and a wide range of drinks.
  • Leisure
    The Fitness Center offers a variety of strength-training equipment, sauna, massage and private locker rooms. One outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool, an indoor heated pool, on-site diving center, billiard, bicycle rental, rifle shooting, 2 floodlit tennis courts, mini hockey, golf and soccer pitch.Amphitheater offering summer live shows
  • Other facilities and services
    Private beach , 24- hour in room dinning , airport shuttle bus , valet and car parking , concierge , laundry, message service, baby sitting upon request , kids club, safety deposit box, ATM machine and bank, internet access , library , doctor on call , gift and jewelry shops , recreation center , meeting room available for groups of up to 400 guests.
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    A spectacular beach destination, this resort offers panoramic views of the Red Sea and the surrounding desert. The resort features its own diving centre and is located on Hurghada Beach on the Red Sea. It is just 15 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, 20 minutes from central Hurghada, 270 km from Luxor and 500 km from Cairo.
  • Facilities
    This family-friendly beach hotel comprises a total of 360 guest rooms. There are several options for dining and entertainment at the resort’s bars and restaurants and a selection of sports activities is available.
  • Rooms
    There are 360 unique guest rooms and suites, including 76 one-bedroom bungalows and 22 two-bedroom bungalows with the majority offering views of the pool and/or the Red Sea. Amenities include a private bathroom with bathtub/shower and a hairdryer, a satellite TV, safety deposit box, minibar, individually regulated air conditioning and a direct dial telephone. The bedrooms feature double beds.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    The resort offers a private sandy beach for the world’s best scuba diving in the Red Sea’s legendary waters. There is one outdoor pool, one indoor heated pool and one children’s swimming pool for relaxing laps in the sun. Guests may also enjoy table tennis, pool/snooker and darts, and there is an entertainment programme for children.
  • Meals
    A breakfast buffet is served daily. Lunch and dinner may be enjoyed from a buffet or ordered à la carte. Additionally, there is a set menu option at dinner.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Non-smoking room
  • Shops in the hotel
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Play rooms
  • Cash machine on site
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Connecting rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Fire alarm

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • A la carte
  • Dishes for those with allergies
  • Gluten free
  • Hotel bar
  • Number of hotel bars altogether: 2
  • Cafe
  • Number of cafes altogether: 1
  • Number of cafes for non-guests: 1
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Catering service

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Number of saunas: 1
  • Steam room/ turkish bath

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Gay friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Express check in and check out
  • Diners' Club
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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