Golden Rose Hotel is a modest hotel in the Sakkala neighbourhood of Hurghada, listed as property class three. It is not a beach resort. It is a base in the town itself, a five-minute walk from Marina Hurghada and about ten minutes on foot from the Red Sea and Sackalla Square. Rooms are standard singles, doubles, triples and quadruples, with air conditioning and heating and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. There is an on-site restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar or lounge, and a free continental breakfast is served each morning. There is no pool or spa, and beach access is arranged for a surcharge, so the hotel suits travellers who plan to spend their days on boats, in the desert or in the town.
Location and getting around
Sakkala is one of the older, livelier parts of Hurghada, and the marina, restaurants and shops are close by, with Al Mina Mosque about a fourteen-minute walk away. The airport is about twenty minutes by car, and the Hurghada maritime port is a three-minute drive.
Because you are in town, you can walk to cafes and shops, and taxis are easy to find for trips to the Giftun boats, the Grand Aquarium or the El Mina Mosque. Most day tours will collect from the hotel, but confirm your pickup point when you book.
Rooms, dining and board
Four room types are listed, and breakfast is included, although children may not be eligible for it. The front desk is open around the clock, with express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a front-desk safe, tour and ticket assistance, daily housekeeping and an elevator. Parking is free off site, with some on site. The hotel is pet friendly, with a daily charge per pet, and it has designated smoking areas. Note that the property accepts cash only, so bring enough Egyptian pounds or other cash for your stay.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious travellers, divers and snorkelers who spend their days on boats, independent visitors who want to walk the old town and eat where locals eat, and short stays before or after a liveaboard. It is not the right choice for those who want a pool, a private beach or a resort atmosphere.
Check recent guest reviews and the room type before booking, and ask the hotel about any beach club arrangements. Pair the stay with a city tour, a Giftun cruise and a desert evening, and use the savings on accommodation for excursions. If you want the full resort experience, look at the beach hotels elsewhere in this guide.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Sakkala location
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- ✓Air conditioning and heating
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Pet friendly
Good questions
Does Golden Rose Hotel have a pool?+
No pool is listed. Beach access is available for a surcharge.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is served daily, although children may not be eligible.
Does the hotel take cards?+
The hotel says the hotel accepts cash only, so bring enough cash.
