Novis Boutique Hotel Sahl Hasheesh

A beachfront aparthotel in Hurghada’s Sahl Hasheesh resort area, Novis Boutique Hotel Sahl Hasheesh suits divers who like a little more room than a standard hotel bedroom. You have the sea at the property, a rooftop swimming pool above you, and a garden and sun terrace for the hours when your logbook is closed and your legs are negotiating the stairs.

The hotel team speaks English, German, Russian and Arabic, so English is covered from the start. That matters when you are discussing an early boat, arranging a transfer or simply trying to locate the coffee before the first dive. Family rooms, balconies and terraces make the address workable for couples, small groups and families rather than only for two people travelling light.

The address is in Hurghada, Egypt, within the Sahl Hasheesh resort area. The hotel sits directly on the seafront, with a private sandy beach equipped with sun loungers, parasols and a beach bar. You can reach the water without arranging a taxi first; a useful detail when the day already has enough moving parts.

Sahl Hasheesh Beach is about 0.8 miles away, while Palm Beach Piazza is about 0.9 miles away and Pyramisa Sahl Hasheesh Beach about 1 mile away. Hurghada International Airport is around 8 miles away by map distance, with the road transfer taking about 30 minutes. Hurghada city centre is 20 km away, so this is a resort base rather than a hotel for wandering into town on foot.

For a change of scenery, Hurghada Grand Aquarium is around 6 miles away and Sand City Hurghada about 5 miles away. The hotel also offers walking tours, while nearby cafés and restaurants are reached by car rather than forming an immediate parade outside the entrance.

The useful difference here is the apartment-style layout. Every unit has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a sitting or dining area, with a sofa bed available in the room categories. That gives you somewhere to put the coffee, the wet swimwear and the day’s general collection of dive-related clutter without turning the bed into a storage bench.

A King Room with Balcony is the straightforward couple’s choice if you want outdoor space, while the Deluxe King Studio adds a second bathroom and suits anyone who values a little more separation at the end of a long day. The Triple Room is the practical option for a small group, with separate single beds and a sofa bed rather than forcing everyone into one large bed. The room cards below carry the measurements, occupancy and bedding details, so the choice here is really about how you want to use the space.

The kitchenettes are unusually useful for an aparthotel: refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and kitchenware are all included. There is also a dining table, washing machine and tumble dryer. Add the minibar, air conditioning, soundproofing and extra-long beds, and the night becomes less about hotel-room logistics and more about getting horizontal. Balconies, terraces, sea views and garden views vary by category, so choose the view rather than hoping it turns up by magic.

The stay runs on an all-inclusive basis, with breakfast served as a buffet from 07:00. The main restaurant, The View Restaurant, covers breakfast, lunch and dinner on its terrace, serving international cuisine with a panoramic view. Lunch runs from 12:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:00; the dress code is smart casual, which means you can leave the full expedition suit in the dive bag.

Al Nakheel changes the setting rather than simply adding another dining room. Dinner is served on the beach from 19:00 to 22:00, with local cuisine and fresh seafood in a relaxed setting. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are catered for, giving you a little more choice when the appetite arrives ahead of schedule.

There are two bars. Pool Bar sits beside the main outdoor pool and concentrates on cocktails and refreshing drinks, while Lobby Bar offers a more settled place in the entrance hall. Room service is available around the clock, and the hotel also has a snack bar, minibar and tea and coffee facilities in the accommodation. That combination covers the important post-dive question: whether food can reach you before you have recovered enough to dress properly.

The main pool is outdoors, with an integrated bar, and the private sandy beach has loungers, parasols and a beach bar. Pool and beach towels are available. You can also take a kayak, paddleboard or boat excursion, go snorkelling or hire equipment for the water; jet skis are another option for those who prefer their surface interval with an engine attached.

Novis Spa is the slower part of the programme, offering massages, facials, a hammam, sauna and jacuzzi. The hotel also has a gym and yoga classes. None of this requires a heroic commitment: a treatment, a short session on the mat or a spell under an umbrella is quite enough when the sea has already occupied the best part of the day.

There is more for a non-diving partner or a family group. The hotel runs regular themed evenings, organises boat excursions and can arrange visits to Luxor. Children aged 4 to 12 have access to the kids’ club, with children’s activities, a children’s pool and a children’s menu; babysitting is also available. Tennis equipment and a tennis court are available on the property, adding a simple option for an afternoon when the pool has become too persuasive.

Hurghada International Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. An airport shuttle is available through the hotel as a paid service, and car hire can also be arranged. Free parking is available on site, with no reservation required. The hotel has a lift, luggage storage, lockers, an ATM and a concierge, which keeps the practical errands from taking over the holiday.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Private and express check-in and check-out are available, and your arrival time should be arranged with the property in advance. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested. Daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, while a doctor can be called when needed.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel, and reception can hold a safe. Payments are accepted in cash, Visa and Mastercard. Children of any age are welcome, with cots available according to the accommodation selected; extra beds are not available. Parties and events are not permitted, and pets are not allowed.