SUNRISE Crystal Bay Resort Grand Select stands at kilometre 19 of the Hurghada to Safaga road on Village Road, on a private lagoon of the Red Sea with a long sandy beach. The resort has 364 individually furnished rooms, from superior rooms and junior suites to presidential and royal suites, and it is described as family-friendly, with free cribs and extra beds, a free children's club, a playground and a heated children's pool. There are three outdoor pools, including a heated main pool with a swim-up bar, six restaurants serving everything from a global buffet to Greek, Indian and Egyptian dishes, and a spa that offers massage, facials, body scrubs, a sauna and a Turkish bath, with salt therapy on the menu as well.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about twenty-three minutes by car from Hurghada International Airport, and the airport shuttle is priced per vehicle. Village Road is the heart of the resort coast, so excursions to the Giftun islands, the desert and the town centre are easy to arrange, and many collect directly from the hotel. The on-site diving centre offers scuba diving and snorkeling, so reef days can start from the resort. Because the lagoon is private, the beach is calm and well suited to children and less confident swimmers.
Rooms, dining and board
Rates vary by plan, and a free buffet breakfast is served daily in the morning. All-inclusive rates are available on some plans and cover buffet and a la carte meals, snacks, select drinks and non-alcoholic minibar items. With six restaurants, there is enough variety for a week, and a coffee shop covers daytime drinks. Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are listed, and a limited number of parking spaces are available on site. Guests under sixteen cannot use the spa, so plan treatments for adults or older teenagers.
Who it suits
Families who want a dependable resort with kids' facilities, couples who would like a quiet lagoon beach and active guests who will use the gym, yoga classes, tennis courts and beach volleyball. Some reviewers feel that the real class is nearer four stars than five, so check recent guest comments and compare prices for your dates. The resort has a Posh Club upgrade for guests who want extra privileges.
For a quieter holiday, ask for a room away from the animation area and the main pool. Check the dress code and the opening times of specialty restaurants when you arrive, and confirm any transfer costs in advance. Ask the hotel about the schedule of the kids' club and the diving centre before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓Private lagoon beach
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Heated children’s pool
- ✓Six restaurants
- ✓Planet Spa with Turkish bath
- ✓Free children’s club
- ✓On-site diving centre
- ✓All-inclusive rates available
Good questions
How many rooms does SUNRISE Crystal Bay have?+
The hotel lists 364 rooms, from superior rooms to presidential and royal suites.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the resort describes itself as family-friendly, with a free children's club, a playground, a heated children's pool and free cribs.
Is there a diving centre?+
Yes, an on-site diving centre offers scuba diving and snorkeling.
