Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort - Soft All-Inclusive

Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort is a beachfront, soft all-inclusive resort in Berenice, built for days divided between the Red Sea, the pool and a table that does not require much planning. You have gardens, palms, a private beach and two outdoor pools to choose from, so the day can carry on at its own unhurried pace once the diving is done.

The setting suits you if you prefer a resort that keeps life simple rather than sending you off in search of entertainment. A terrace for breakfast, a beach restaurant for lunch and snacks, two bars, a Bedouin tent and regular evening performances cover the useful parts of a holiday: food, a drink, somewhere to sit and just enough going on when you want it.

The address is in Abū Ghuşūn, Egypt, on Berenice Road, 112 km south of Marsa Alam. The resort sits directly on the Red Sea, with a long private white-sand beach rather than a road between you and the water. That matters when your idea of an afternoon excursion is walking from the room to the shore, not finding a taxi.

Berenice is presented as a little-known coastal destination, away from the busier tourist centres further north. Around the resort, the landscape is described through palms, gardens and open Red Sea views. There are no listed nearby restaurants, landmarks or public transport links to build your stay around, so this is an address for settling in at the resort rather than using it as a base for town-hopping.

Marsa Alam International Airport is 180 km away, or roughly 112 miles. The journey is part of the arrangement here; an airport shuttle service is available through the resort.

The rooms are dome-shaped and designed with the climate in mind: air conditioning, tiled floors, large windows and a private balcony or terrace. After salt, sun and a full day outside, that gives you the essentials for a proper reset. Satellite TV is there for the evening when conversation has run out before the energy does.

For two people, the Economy Double Room keeps things more compact, while the larger room categories give you more breathing space and a choice of outlook. Garden-view rooms suit you if greenery matters more than the horizon; sea-view rooms put the Red Sea where you can see it without leaving your room. Pool-view options work for a more animated outlook, particularly if you are travelling with family.

Several room arrangements use single beds, while others combine a double or king-size bed with an additional bed. That makes the choice less about grand labels and more about how you sleep: a couple may prefer the king-size layout, while a trio should look closely at the bedding arrangement before booking. Family rooms are available, and children of any age are welcome; cots and extra beds can be requested.

The soft all-inclusive format keeps the day pleasantly straightforward. Breakfast is served as a buffet on the terrace, with continental, vegetarian, vegan and halal choices, as well as a breakfast-to-go option. Lunch and snacks are available at the beach restaurant, which is the useful place to head when you return hungry and still dressed for the coast.

The main restaurant works across local and international cooking, including Egyptian dishes alongside familiar international options. Special-diet menus are available on request, and fruit is part of the food and drink offering. This is not a restaurant-hopping address; it is a resort table designed to keep you fed between the sea and the next round of sun.

There are two bars. Shisha is served in the Bedouin tent, adding a distinctly local place to sit rather than another anonymous lounge. Room service is also available, with limited hours. Smart-casual dress applies in the bars and restaurants, so the dry robe does not get to serve as evening wear.

Two outdoor pools give you an alternative to the sea, with a connected area specially arranged for children. Sun loungers, beach chairs, umbrellas and pool or beach towels make it easy to claim a spot without turning the afternoon into an expedition. The private beach is there when you want sand under your feet; the pool is there when you want a shorter walk back to the room.

If you still have some energy in reserve, the resort has a fitness centre and an outdoor gym. There is also billiards, table tennis, darts and a games room, which covers the familiar post-dive question of whether you can manage one more activity. Volleyball is available too. None of this requires a timetable or a transfer, which is precisely the point after a long day outside.

The animation team organises regular activities and evening performances, while children have indoor and outdoor play areas. Families also have a separate children’s pool area and children’s animations. For a quieter reset, the gardens, sun terrace and shared lounge provide places to sit when the correct plan is doing very little.

Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. You need to give the resort your expected arrival time, then show photo identification and a credit card at check-in. Cash is an accepted payment method. There is no age requirement for check-in, and pets are not allowed.

The airport shuttle is available as a limousine service through the resort. The journey from Marsa Alam International Airport is roughly 112 miles, so arranging the transfer before arrival is the sensible option. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, if you are making your own way there.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, with internet access carrying a charge. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, an on-site cash machine and a minimarket cover the small practical matters that are awkward to solve in a remote coastal setting. There are also souvenir shops, laundry, daily housekeeping and a doctor on request.

Pool areas require proper swimwear, while full clothing is required indoors. The bars and restaurants follow a smart-casual dress code. That is worth remembering when the route from the beach to dinner is shorter than the route back to your suitcase.