Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano opened in 2007 on the Corniche, with a bright, classical look inspired by Alexandria's age as a summer retreat for Egyptian and international society. The hotel offers guest rooms, suites, beach suites and private-pool villas, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean from the upper floors. Three swimming pools include an infinity pool on a fourth-floor terrace and a heated indoor pool, and a private sandy beach lies across the street, reached by a tunnel. A spa with thirteen treatment rooms, tennis courts and a kids' club complete a resort-style package in the middle of a city.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands at San Stefano on El Geish Road, in the modern, mall-lined stretch of the Corniche east of downtown. The ancient sights are not on the doorstep, so expect a taxi or ride-hailing trip of roughly twenty to thirty minutes to the Citadel of Qaitbay or the Roman Amphitheatre, depending on traffic. The drive from Borg El Arab airport takes about an hour, and the hotel can arrange transfers. For day trips to El Alamein or Cairo, ask the concierge about private drivers.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are spacious, with sea views at the higher floors, and beach suites sit close to the water. The hotel works well for couples looking for a romantic base, for families who want a kids' club and a pool, and for travellers who like to return from a day of sightseeing to a proper resort. Dining is a strength, with Italian, Lebanese, international and Mediterranean restaurants on site, plus a seasonal beach restaurant.
Good to know
The beach and some outdoor facilities are best in summer, and winter can be breezy, so check what is open if you travel off-season. Prices are the highest among our picks, so it is worth comparing room types and breakfast terms. Book early for July and August, when Egyptian families fill the coast, and for weekends. The tunnel to the beach makes access easy, but you still cross the Corniche to reach the sand.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach reached by a tunnel
- ✓Three pools including an infinity pool
- ✓Spa with 13 treatment rooms
- ✓Stefano’s Italian restaurant
- ✓Byblos Lebanese restaurant
- ✓KIDZANDRIA kids’ club
- ✓Tennis courts
- ✓Fitness centre
Good questions
How far is the hotel from the ancient sights?+
The hotel is on the modern Corniche at San Stefano, so the Citadel and downtown ruins are a taxi ride of about twenty to thirty minutes. It suits a relaxed base rather than a walk-everywhere stay.
Does it have its own beach?+
Yes, a private sandy beach lies across the street and is reached by a tunnel. Some beach facilities, such as the beach restaurant, run in summer.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, with three pools, a supervised kids' club and a playground. Beach suites and villas give extra space for larger groups.
