The Desert Rose Resort
Book from $133
Address: Safaga Road, , Hurghada, EG
No of Rooms: 608
The Desert Rose Resort is set in landscaped gardens, with its own private beach, and sits between desert mountains and the Red Sea. It features 608 guestrooms over two floors, which are classically decorated with rich fabrics. All include balconies, air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, direct dial telephones, video games consoles, safes and hair dryers. Guests can head to the private sandy beach, take a dip in one of the outdoor pools, enjoy a drink and dance at the Disco Bar or order a snack from the all hours room service. Children are well catered with a safe pool area, playground, and activities at the supervised kids' club. There are daily activities and entertainment every evening, or guests can relax in the on site spa, with its steam room, hot tub, sauna, massage treatments, a beauty and hair salon and a fitness centre. There are shopping facilities for souvenirs and holiday essentials, and an Internet caf. Active guests are spoilt for choice with a wide range of sports and activities including: scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, catamarans, pedaloes, canoes, a floodlit clay court tennis with private lessons available, volleyball, basketball, petanque, table tennis, water polo and, horse and camel rides. The hotel has many eating and drinking outlets; the main restaurant has an outdoor terrace and serves themed buffets of international dishes and local specialities, the Beach BBQ offers sea views from its shady terrace, the Sea Food Corner features a submerged fish tank, where diners can choose their evening meal, and La Bella Vista Italian restaurant offers a range of fresh pizzas and pastas. Guests can relax over a cocktail and enjoy the live piano music at the Piano Bar, or head for the Oriental themed Karkade bar for a pre dinner drink. Visitors can take a trip to the ancient site of Luxor, 150 kilometres away or travel the 12 kilometres to Hurghada centre. Hurghada International Airport is six kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
