Must-see hotels in Sinai

  • Bedawi Camping

    Ras Mohammed National Park

    Early-morning snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, spotting desert foxes loitering around camp under star-strewn night skies: camping in Ras Mohammed is a…

  • Al Karm Ecolodge

    Sinai

    In a remote wadi, this Bedouin-owned ecolodge is the perfect spot to sample the tranquillity and rugged beauty of southern Sinai. It deserves kudos for…

  • Camel Hotel

    Sharm El Sheikh

    Attached to the highly reputable dive centre of the same name, Camel Hotel is the smart choice to stay at if diving is your main agenda. Despite being in…

  • Sawa Camp

    Sinai

    A strip of perfect white beach, hammocks on every hut porch, solar-powered showers and a restaurant dishing up delicious meals: Sawa ticks all the boxes…

  • Eldorado

    Dahab

    This intimate, Italian-owned hotel oozes chic, easygoing beach style. The colourful cabana-type rooms host big beds, painted wood panels and cheerful…

  • Nakhil Inn

    Nuweiba

    The Nakhil is a cosy compromise for those who want hotel comforts without the crowds. The studio-style wooden cabins exude simple beach chic, while guests…

  • El Salam Hotel

    Dahab

    This friendly hotel is centred on a garden with traditional-style Bedouin tent chill-out area. It offers bright, spacious rooms kitted out with lashings…

  • Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort

    Sharm El Sheikh

    It may pale in comparison to the flash-the-cash ostentation of Sharm's newer megahotels, but this family-friendly resort is a low-key, relaxing place in…

  • Mövenpick Sharm El Sheikh

    Sharm El Sheikh

    Dominating Na'ama Bay's northern cliff, this whitewashed hotel terraces majestically down towards the sea like a sultan's palace. Standard rooms are…

  • El Malga Bedouin Camp

    Sinai

    Owned by the affable Sheikh Mousa and run by on-the-ball Salah, this is by far the best-run camp in town. The en-suite rooms are large and comfortable,…

  • Oonas Hotel

    Sharm El Sheikh

    The good-size rooms at this friendly combo dive centre and hotel may be a tad plain, but they come with excellent facilities (kettle, fridge and satellite…

  • Basata

    Sinai

    Basata (meaning ‘simplicity’ in Arabic) is an ecologically minded settlement that uses organically grown produce and recycles its rubbish. Self-catering…

  • Ghazala Hotel

    Dahab

    Ghazala’s white-domed rooms rim a narrow courtyard set with colourful mosaic tiles. There's a level of spic-and-span cleanliness here that punches well…

  • Sofitel Taba Heights

    Sinai

    With its dramatic foyer replete with Pharaonic-style columns and domed star constellation ceiling, this mega-resort rises out of the desert like a powder…

  • Sinai Old Spices

    Sharm El Sheikh

    Behind the terracotta walls, this charming guesthouse serves up quirky style with locally inspired architecture. The five colourful rooms come with…

  • Shark's Bay Umbi Diving Village

    Sharm El Sheikh

    This long-standing Bedouin-owned place is a tumble of chalets flowing down to the beach. Pine beach cabins are spick and span, if a bit of a squeeze, and…

  • Steigenberger Taba Hotel

    Sinai

    You can't miss this mammoth resort complex. It towers over Taba's low-rise town. If you've just wandered across the dusty border and want to rest up…

  • Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh

    Sharm El Sheikh

    This palatial resort is the height of secluded luxury built around palm-fringed courtyards and manicured gardens overlooking the Straits of Tiran. Huge…

  • Monastery Guesthouse

    Sinai

    This guesthouse right next to St Catherine’s Monastery offers well-kept rooms surrounding a pleasant courtyard where a cafe offers filling and tasty meals…

  • Red Sea Relax

    Dahab

    A small resort tailor-made for divers. Spacious rooms are wrapped around a glistening pool, and are kitted-out with kettles and TVs. Plus there are free…

  • Daniela Village

    Sinai

    One of the nicest midrange hotels in Al Milga, this three-star affair comprises stone-clad chalets with a fair amount of wear and tear that are scattered…

  • Nesima Resort

    Dahab

    A lovely compromise if you want resort living without being isolated from town. Set amid a mature garden of blooming bougainvillea, Nesima’s cosy (read:…

  • Dahab Coach House

    Dahab

    Snaffled just off the waterfront drag, hidden behind tall walls, is one of Dahab's most relaxing guesthouses. Spacious rooms are decked out in neutral…

  • Magaana

    Sinai

    The yellow, very pebbly sand of Ras Shaitan may not be the best patch of beach along this stretch of coast, but that doesn't put off Magaana's legions of…

  • Dahab Paradise

    Dahab

    This low-key resort, on a sweep of bay along the main road to the Blue Hole, is the perfect getaway. Decorated in warm, earthy tones with accents of…

  • Le Meridien Dahab Resort

    Dahab

    By far the best of the lagoon’s resorts, Le Meridien spills over a series of terraces that flow down to a sweep of white sand. The rooms are the height of…

  • Christina Beach Palace & Christina Pool

    Dahab

    You get a lot of bang for your buck at this resort-style hotel with rooms to suit all preferences. Choose either a beach room, with sea views, or a room…

  • Sabah Camp

    Sinai

    Speckled with trees and shrubs and fronted by the golden sand of Bir Sweir beach, Sabah is a long-time hit with young hippy Israelis, who come here for…

  • Cosy Beach House

    Dahab

    Swags of easygoing beach lifestyle are on offer at this charming beach house, right on the sand. There's a garden, complete with hammock to swing on and…

  • El Badawy Camp

    Nuweiba

    This big well-maintained complex has everything from basic huts with just mattresses to air-con rooms in a concrete row at the back that come with private…

  • Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh

    Sharm El Sheikh

    With grand villa styling, superior service and vast landscaped gardens, the Hyatt is a serene retreat. Standard rooms are classically decorated and many…

  • Desert Fox Camp

    Sinai

    This slightly ramshackle and friendly set-up offers very basic rooms amid grounds with plenty of shaded seating areas for chilling out after a long trek,…

  • Bishbishi Garden Village

    Dahab

    A classic of the Dahab camp scene, Bishbishi offers cement huts and shaded cushion-strewn garden areas for socialising. Expect a lot of wear and tear to…

  • Seven Heaven

    Dahab

    This all-in-one ramshackle place (combining dive shop and tour office) offers one of the best-value shoestringer deals in town. It has a huge range of…

  • Aida 2

    Sharm El Sheikh

    Surprisingly quiet for being slap on the shopping drag, this cheapie hotel has decent-sized rooms set around a tiny pool. There's a strong smell of…

  • Alaska Camp & Hotel

    Dahab

    These bright, sparkling-clean, simple rooms with comfortable beds are an easy-on-the-wallet deal. Grab one upstairs for a balcony. The central location…