Shams Prestige Abu Soma (Adults Only)

Shams Prestige Abu Soma Resort is an adults-only beachfront resort built around the parts of a diving holiday that matter once the wetsuit is hung up: somewhere to sit, something cold to drink, a proper meal and a room with enough space to recover. The resort has 67 bungalows set among gardens, with a private beach, a heated outdoor pool and a spa on site.

The adults-only rule gives the place a clear purpose. Couples and solo divers can keep the day on their own timetable, whether that means a quiet hour by the pool, a drink above the shoreline or an early night before the next boat. There is no children’s infrastructure to work around, and no need to pretend that every resort suits every traveller.

The setting also works for a mixed couple: one of you can spend the day in the water while the other has the beach, pool, fitness areas and spa close at hand. The resort is presented as a boutique property rather than a sprawling hotel complex, although shared facilities across the wider Shams Village concept add further dining, fitness and watersports options.

You are on the Red Sea coast at Abu Soma Bay, in Hurghada, Egypt, on the Hurghada–Safaga road. The resort sits directly by the sea, with its own private beach and loungers under parasols. The nearest beach is roughly 150 feet away, so your route from room to sand is measured in minutes rather than transport arrangements.

Hurghada International Airport is about 27 miles away by road. Hurghada city centre is around 34 miles from the resort, which tells you something useful about the location: this is a coastal base for staying put, not a hotel chosen for wandering into town each evening.

The surrounding area is largely resort and shoreline territory. A café is around 4 miles away, while the named bars and restaurants farther afield sit several miles beyond that. Private parking is available on site, and the main coastal road provides the straightforward approach from Hurghada, Safaga and the surrounding towns.

The room choice is really about how much space you want around the two of you. The Standard Room keeps things simple with twin single beds, while the Superior Room is the one to favour if you prefer a larger layout and the option of a double bed alongside a single. The property is adults-only, so the room setup is aimed at adults travelling as a pair rather than families sharing with children.

Air conditioning matters here. After salt, sun and warm Red Sea water, being able to cool the room properly is a practical part of the day’s decompression, not decorative wording. Rooms also have a flat-screen television with satellite and cable channels, a seating area, desk, private bathroom and shower, with a hairdryer provided.

Views vary by room, and some rooms add a balcony while others have a private terrace and hot tub. That is the detail worth checking before you book: choose the room feature that will actually be used, whether that is outdoor space for the morning coffee or a hot tub for the post-dive soak. Daily housekeeping, a minibar and a clothes-drying rack round out the useful basics.

Oasis – Main Restaurant & Terrace handles all three main meals, with breakfast served as a buffet and lunch and dinner available in the restaurant. Breakfast combines the buffet with hot à la carte dishes brought to your table, alongside fresh juices and baked items. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available within the breakfast offering, which is handy when your first priority is food rather than a discussion about food.

Dinner moves beyond a single repeated menu. Themed evenings cover Italian, Asian, Mexican and Egyptian cooking, with a fresh fish market option where you choose how the fish is prepared. A weekly gala dinner and beach barbecue add a change of scenery. The restaurant has indoor air-conditioned seating as well as a terrace overlooking the pool and Red Sea, so you can choose between cool and open-air dining.

There are two named bars. Horizon – Rooftop Lounge Bar serves signature cocktails, wines and spirits with a 360-degree view towards the gardens, sea, mountains and Safaga port. Poolside Bar keeps drinks, fresh juices, beers, cocktails and light snacks within reach of the sun loungers, including service to the pool and private beach.

The heated outdoor pool is the obvious non-diving default: towel, lounger, shade and no timetable. The private beach offers the same low-effort option beside the water, with sun loungers and parasols. An open-water swimming area and watersports facilities add a reason to get wet without turning the afternoon into another organised expedition.

For a more active hour, you have a gym with free weights, resistance machines and cardio equipment, plus a rooftop CrossFit area and a beach fitness area with trainer-led workouts. Tennis, squash, beach volleyball and a running trail provide alternatives when a treadmill feels like punishment. Windsurfing, surfing and boarding activities, snorkelling and boat excursions are also available through the resort’s activity offering.

The spa gives you the quieter option, with a relaxation area, steam room, sauna, foot bath, Jacuzzi, beauty services, facial treatments and massages. Some services carry an additional charge, but the important point for a diver is that the recovery menu exists on site. You can also use the resort’s shared lounge and television area when the best activity is sitting down.

Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available on request, which may help if your flight times do not line up neatly with the room day. A 24-hour front desk, private and express check-in, luggage storage, lockers, concierge service, tour desk and currency exchange cover the usual arrival and departure chores.

An airport shuttle is available, and the resort can also be reached by car along the coastal highway. Hurghada International Airport is about 27 miles away by road. Free private parking is available without reservation, so driving gives you a simple arrival option if you are touring the coast rather than relying on a transfer.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, with the hotel’s own information presenting it as free. A minibar, snack bar, room service, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. Children are not allowed, cots and extra beds are not available, and pets are not accepted. Cash is the stated payment method, so keep that practical detail in mind before setting off.