Rewaya Majestic Resort

The setting is made for days that start by the water and end with very little ambition beyond food, a drink and a comfortable chair. Rewaya Majestic Resort combines beachfront access, gardens, a swimming pool and a waterpark, so you can keep the day moving or simply stop moving altogether.

This is a practical choice if you are travelling with family or with a non-diving partner who wants more than a lounger between dives. There is entertainment in the evening, a nightclub and DJ, live music or performances, and enough space around the resort for the place to feel like a proper holiday base rather than a room attached to a dive schedule.

Air conditioning, free WiFi, a private bathroom and a minibar cover the essentials when you return tired, salty and ready to disappear for an hour. The resort also has a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and an on-site cash machine.

You are in Hurghada, Egypt, directly on the beachfront with a private beach area. A sun terrace, outdoor furniture and gardens keep the sea close even when you are not sitting on the sand. The resort also has a picnic area and barbecue facilities for time spent outside the main routine.

Hurghada International Airport is about 15 miles away by road, with the drive taking around 20 minutes. That is a manageable arrival after a flight, particularly when an airport shuttle can be arranged through the resort. Downtown Hurghada, around Saqqala Square, is roughly 10 miles away by road and takes about 15 minutes by car, so you are not in the middle of town but can reach it without turning the outing into an expedition.

For a drink away from the resort, Fred's Lobby Bar and Terrace is about 0.7 miles away by road. Other bars and restaurants sit further along the coast, including United Sports Bar and Restaurant at around 1.1 miles and Miami Pub at roughly 3.2 miles by road. The immediate geography is therefore resort-led, with Hurghada's wider choice reached by car.

The room choice is less about squeezing in a bed and more about deciding how much separation and outlook you want. A Standard Sea View Room suits a couple who would rather wake to the Red Sea than to a back view, while the ordinary Standard category covers several outlooks, including pool, garden, city and back views. The view matters here: check the category carefully rather than treating every Standard Room as the same proposition.

For a little more breathing room, the One-Bedroom Bungalow gives you a separate layout from the standard option. The Two-Bedroom Family Room is the sensible direction when privacy matters within the group, while the Junior Suite is the room to consider when you want the most space and are travelling with up to four adults. The room cards provide the exact dimensions, beds and occupancy for each option; the useful distinction is how you intend to use the space once the dive bags have been dropped.

Air conditioning is the important detail when the day has involved warm water, sun and several layers of kit. Rooms also have a balcony, minibar, wardrobe or closet, electric kettle, desk and free WiFi, with daily housekeeping to reset the scene. Private bathrooms include a bath or shower, towels, toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have sea views, but the outlook varies by category, so choose the view rather than hoping it turns up by accident.

The main restaurant keeps the menu broad: Chinese, Italian and international dishes are all part of the offer. That gives you something familiar after a day on the boat, whether you want pasta, a buffet plate assembled without much thought or a change from the usual holiday rotation. The restaurant is family-friendly, and special-diet menus can be requested.

Breakfast is served in continental, vegetarian and buffet styles. There are themed dinner nights as well, which at least gives the evening a change of scenery when you have had enough of making decisions. For a faster option, the resort has a snack bar and an on-site coffee house.

There is a bar for the post-dive drink, plus wine and champagne among the drinks available. A minibar in the room is useful when you want water or something quiet without walking across the resort in flip-flops. Happy hour is part of the programme, although the available dining formula is not specified here, so check whether your booking includes breakfast, half board or another arrangement before assuming the evening meal is covered.

The easy post-dive plan is already in place: pool, sun terrace, private beach, loungers and gardens. A year-round outdoor pool gives you another place to cool off, while the waterpark and water slide are there for anyone who still has energy left. Pool and beach towels are available, which saves you from turning your room towel into a damp flag.

For recovery rather than exertion, the wellness facilities include a spa and relaxation area, steam room, sauna, hot tub and massage services. Couples can book a couples massage, while individual treatments include back, neck, head, foot, hand and full-body massage. Body scrubs, wraps, facial treatments, manicures and pedicures are also available. The fitness centre is there if your idea of unwinding involves keeping the legs working.

When the weather or motivation calls for something less aquatic, you can play table tennis or darts, with billiards also available. Evening entertainment, live performances, a nightclub and DJ give the resort a livelier side, while the kids' club, children's pool, games room, indoor play area and waterpark make the setting workable for families. Diving, snorkelling and windsurfing are available as activities away from the property.

Arrival runs from 14:00 to midnight, and departure is from midnight until 12:00. You will need photo identification and a credit card at check-in. Cash is accepted for payment. A 24-hour front desk, private and express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and concierge service make the practical side fairly straightforward, particularly around early arrivals or late departures.

An airport shuttle is available to arrange with the resort, and car hire is also offered. Free public parking is available on site without reservation. Free WiFi covers all areas, while a minimarket, currency exchange and on-site cash machine reduce the need to go searching for small essentials.

Families are welcome, with cots and extra beds available on request according to the selected accommodation. Children of all ages can stay, and there is no age requirement for check-in. Pets are not allowed, and parties or events are not permitted. Laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services are available when the holiday clothes have been through their share of sun, salt and buffet dinners.