Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna sits on a peninsula by the lagoon in El Gouna, about a ten-minute walk from the town centre, and the hotel gives it five stars. It has 268 rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course with a driving range and the El Gouna Golf Club close by, two outdoor pools, one with a swim-up bar, and a children's pool. Three restaurants include Japanese teppanyaki and sushi, and six bars and lounges, a poolside bar and a cafe round out the choices. A full-service spa has massage and a Turkish hammam, a thermal circuit with a cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room, and a renovated fitness club completes the wellness offering.
Location and getting around
El Gouna is a purpose-built resort town north of Hurghada, with canals, lagoons, a marina and a walkable centre of restaurants and shops. The hotel is about forty minutes by car from Hurghada International Airport, so it is a longer transfer than the Village Road resorts, and an airport shuttle is available for a fee.
Within El Gouna, you can reach the town centre on foot, and boats, buses and tuk-tuks serve the wider area. Day trips to Hurghada, Giftun and the desert are possible, but many guests use El Gouna as a self-contained base for kitesurfing, golf, diving and dining.
Rooms, dining and board
The hotel welcomes children, and one child up to eleven can stay free using existing beds, with free cribs on request. Some rate plans are all-inclusive, but the page does not set a standard meal plan for the others, so check your rate. The restaurants enforce a dress code, and the upper floors are reached by stairs only, as there are no lifts, which matters for guests with mobility needs. Free Wi-Fi and free self-parking are listed, together with an electric vehicle charging point and 24-hour room service.
Who it suits
Golfers, couples and travellers who like a town atmosphere with cafes and a marina close at hand, and active guests who want kitesurfing, diving and lagoon cruises on the doorstep. The beach is a secluded lagoon beach with sunbeds and windbreaks, while the main El Gouna beach is a short drive away. The spa is not open to guests under sixteen.
If you want large-scale family entertainment, a Village Road resort will fit better. If you want a quieter, more walkable base with a polished spa and a good golf course, this is a strong choice. Check seasonal rates and ask about green fees and golf packages when you book. Bring sun protection for the lagoon beach, and ask the hotel about shuttle times to the town centre.
Why stay here
- ✓18-hole championship golf course
- ✓Two outdoor pools with swim-up bar
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Three restaurants including teppanyaki
- ✓Spa with Turkish hammam
- ✓Thermal circuit and fitness club
- ✓Lagoon beach with sunbeds
- ✓Some all-inclusive rates
Good questions
Does the resort have a golf course?+
Yes, an 18-hole championship course and a driving range, with the El Gouna Golf Club close by.
How far is it from Hurghada airport?+
About forty minutes by car. An airport shuttle is available for a fee.
Is it close to El Gouna town?+
The hotel says it is about a ten-minute walk from the El Gouna centre.
