Where to stay in El Gouna, on the Red Sea
El Gouna is a resort town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, north of Hurghada, built around lagoons, canals and beaches. It is 25 minutes by road from Hurghada International Airport.
What El Gouna is like
El Gouna was planned as a resort town from the start, on a stretch of coast cut through with lagoons and canals. It has beaches, a marina, restaurants and cafés within the town, and it is known for kitesurfing, with diving and snorkelling trips out to the Red Sea's reefs.
Our apartments in El Gouna
Our El Gouna apartments suit short breaks and long stays alike, with self check-in, housekeeping and a team on WhatsApp every day.
Suits: Kitesurfers and divers, families who want the beach close by, and anyone after a quiet base by the water for a week or a season.
24 spaces from $80 a night · 1 to 3 bedrooms · Mangroovy See the 24 spaces in El Gouna
Getting there
Fly into Hurghada International Airport (HRG). El Gouna is north of the airport along the coast, about 25 minutes by road. Ask us about an airport pick-up when you book.
When to go
The Red Sea coast is sunny for most of the year. Summers are hot and the sea is at its warmest; winters are mild.
Hurghada, next door
Hurghada, the largest city on Egypt's Red Sea coast, is a short drive south, for a day out, a dinner or a boat trip. If you are choosing between the two for your stay, read El Gouna vs Hurghada.