Over the past 1-2 years, several new hotels have appeared in the resorts of Egypt, and in partnership with leading tour operators, a rating of the most attractive new products has been created. The experts shared their opinion on how important the “freshness” of a hotel is for tourists and which hotels will operate until the end of 2023.
New in Sharm El Sheikh
According to information provided by tour operators Coral Travel, PEGAS Touristik, Anex, and TEZ TOUR, during 2022 – 2023 the following new hotels were opened in Sharm El Sheikh: Sunrise White Hills Sharm El Sheikh 5* and Meraki Resort Sharm El Sheikh 5*.
However, the most significant event in 2023 was the reopening of hotels after renovation. These include Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm Adults Only (+16), which is a luxurious hotel with magnificent views of Nabq Bay. Another important object that PEGAS Touristik and Space Travel pay attention to is the Golf Villas Sharm El Sheikh by Rixos Hotel, which is located next to the International Congress Center. This premium complex offers different categories of villas with different meal plans – from breakfast to all-inclusive.
According to Coral Travel, hotels such as Travel Amphoras Beach, Barceló Tiran Sharm, Doubletree By Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, T.Continental Plaza Beach Sharm El Sheikh, and Jolie Ville Golf & Resort have also been renovated in Sharm El Sheikh in recent years. , Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Parrotel Lagoon Resort, Nubian Village, Aurora Oriental Resort, Sultan Gardens Resort, Ivy Cyrene Island, Ivy Cyrene Sharm, Jaz Mirabel Park & Club. Pickalbatros Royal Grand Resort Sharm 5* and Pickalbatros Laguna Vista Hotel 5* from PEGAS Touristik have been added to this list.
New in Hurghada
Tour operators also announced several new hotels opening in Hurghada in 2023. Among them are Pickalbatros Blu Spa and Pickalbatros Water Valley By Neverland, Lemon & Soul Makadi Garden, Kairaba Aqua Mondo Resort, and Zen Resort Sahl Hasheesh.
Anex and TEZ TOUR companies pay special attention to the premium new hotel in Hurghada – The V Luxury Resort Sahl Hasheesh 5 *. It is located on the first coastline and has a private sandy beach with a length of 900 meters and a coral reef on its left side. TEZ TOUR also recommends Serry Beach Resort 5 * in Hurghada, which attracts with its unusual architecture and room design, combining minimalism with an Arabic flavor.
According to Coral Travel, about twenty hotels have been renovated in Hurghada in the past two years, including ZYA Regina Resort & Aqua Park, Stella Beach Resort & Spa Makadi Bay, Xanadu Makadi Bay, Sunrise Crystal Bay-Grand Select, Sunrise Mamlouk Palace Resort, Seagull beach resort & club, Palm Royale Soma Bay, Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna, Albatros Dana Beach Resort, Hilton Hurghada Plaza, Lotus Bay Beach Resort, Alf Leila Wa Leila by Neverland, Golden Beach Resort, Sunrise Garden, Desert Rose Resort, Long Beach resort, Tia Heights Makadi Bay Hotels & Resorts and Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay.
The most popular new hotels in Egypt
Summing up the data from the leading tour operators, the most booked among the new and renovated hotels in Egypt were:
1. Xanadu Makadi Bay 5* (Hurghada)
2. Sunrise White Hills 5* El Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh)
3. Meraki Resort Sharm El Sheikh 4 * (Sharm El Sheikh)
4. Pickalbatros Blu Spa 5* (Hurghada)
5. Pickalbatros Water Valley By Neverland 5* (Hurghada)
Importance of novelty
Despite the significance of new hotels for some tourists, experts point to the lack of major changes in demand in favor of new facilities.
First, according to PEGAS Touristik, some prefer hotels with large areas and tourists who appreciate good reviews. These categories usually choose “tested” options.
As emphasized by Coral Travel, new complexes tend to attract tourists who can afford a premium experience. Thus, the demand for such objects remains limited.
Plans
Tour operators have revealed plans to open new or renovated resort hotels in Egypt by the end of 2023.
Among the expected novelties – is Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh 5 *, which is a luxury hotel in Naama Bay. The hotel will include a family area and an adult area, as well as Ultra All Inclusive services. The hotel complex will have its own private sandy beach and water park, suitable for both couples and children.
PEGAS Touristik also pointed to the reopening of the following hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh: Cecil Resort & Spa (former Dessole Nesco), Tonino Lamborghini Hotel & Resort (former Maritim Peninsula), and Radamis Hotel (former Tirana Aqua Park Resort).