Steigenberger Al Dau Beach

Steigenberger ALDAU Beach is a large Hurghada resort built for days that move between sea, pool, spa and table without asking you to leave the grounds. The atmosphere is polished and resort-like rather than small and personal, with a choice of restaurants, lounges, a private sandy beach and a full programme of water activities.

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian and Arabic. That is useful at check-in, when arranging a transfer, or when trying to explain that the minibar is not the issue and the legs are simply finished for the day.

You can choose half board, full board or all-inclusive arrangements. A 24-hour lobby lounge, room service and several dining venues give the stay some flexibility when your day does not run to the timetable.

The resort sits on Yussif Afifi Road in Hurghada, directly beside the Red Sea. The beach is sandy, private and reached from the property itself, with sun loungers, parasols, showers, changing rooms and a beach bar laid out for long stretches of doing very little.

Hurghada city centre is 9 km away, so this is a resort base rather than a hotel for stepping straight into the town. The surrounding area gives you access to Hurghada Grand Aquarium, New Marina and Senzo Mall, while the airport is about 10 minutes away by car.

There is free parking on site, and car hire is available. For most stays, the practical geography is straightforward: airport to resort, resort to beach, and the rest of the day decided by appetite, air temperature and whether the pool has won over the sea.

The room choice is built mainly around how you want to sleep and what you want to see when you draw the curtains. Double beds suit couples, while twin-suite options keep the arrangement simple for friends travelling together. Sea-view versions put the Red Sea into the morning routine; the Superior Double Suite with sea view is the obvious choice when the view matters more than having the most elaborate label on the door.

Family-suite categories are available, as is a Presidential Quadruple Suite for larger groups. Accessible Superior Suites and an Accessible Superior Twin Suite add options for guests who need easier access. The room range is broad enough to match different travelling arrangements without turning the booking process into an examination paper.

Air conditioning matters in Hurghada, particularly when the day has involved heat, salt and rather more sun than planned. Rooms include a minibar, television, alarm clock, shower or bath arrangements, hairdryer, slippers, toiletries and a safe; the listed room facilities vary by category, so check the individual room card before booking. Soundproofed rooms are available, and room service runs around the clock. Housekeeping extras include laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services, useful when dive kit has not been the only thing working hard.

Breakfast starts at 7:00 and comes as a buffet, continental or à la carte meal. Tamarind Restaurant carries the main daily rhythm, serving international food at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with themed buffets including Oriental, Italian and Asian evenings. There is also a weekly Steigenberger buffet, which is a useful excuse to return to the buffet rather than pretending one plate was enough.

For something closer to the water, Bwala Pool Restaurant & Bar serves open-air Mediterranean food around the pool, with à la carte lunch and dinner. Tanga Beach Restaurant & Bar sits directly on the beach, offering light dishes, snacks and Mediterranean choices at lunch, then Oriental cuisine in the evening. Both give you alternatives to the main restaurant, particularly when wet hair and formal decisions are best avoided.

Karibu Lobby Lounge is open around the clock for snacks, light dishes, early and late continental breakfasts, afternoon tea and midnight snacks. Dinner can also mean Japanese sushi and sashimi at S-Square Sushi Bar, Chinese noodles, teppanyaki cooking or fusion food at Alex Beach Club & Restaurant. The latter has a formal dress requirement for men and welcomes children from 14 years. Dewan Café adds an outdoor shisha corner with Egyptian water pipe flavours. Half board, full board and all-inclusive plans are available, while 24-hour room service covers the evenings when leaving the room feels like an unnecessary expedition.

The private beach and outdoor pool make the simplest plan perfectly workable: find a lounger, order something cold and allow the Red Sea to do the entertaining. Pool facilities include a heated pool, a spa bath, pool towels and a pool bar, while the beach adds showers, changing rooms and parasols when you want sand rather than tiles under your feet.

Pure Spa covers the more deliberate recovery programme, with massages, facials, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, mud baths and body wraps. The fitness centre is open 24 hours for guests aged 16 and over, with modern equipment for anyone who would rather stretch properly than discover new ways to complain about stiff shoulders.

There is also a golf course, table tennis, billiards, cycling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, jet skiing, fishing and boat excursions. Children have a playroom, a playground, a children’s pool, a kids’ club and babysitting services. For quieter hours, the property has a library, gardens, terraces and an outdoor barbecue area.

Reception is open 24 hours a day. Check-in runs from 14:30 to 18:00, with check-out by 11:30; early check-in and late check-out are available on request. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel, and car hire is also available. The drive from Hurghada airport takes about 10 minutes.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and the property has free parking, luggage storage, concierge services, an ATM, currency exchange and a business centre. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing are available, with some of these services handled as chargeable extras. An on-site infirmary and a doctor on request cover the practical side of minor medical needs.

The hotel is accessible by lift, with wheelchair access and an accessible restaurant. Rooms are non-smoking. Couples checking into the same room must present a valid marriage certificate at check-in; otherwise, the property may refuse the booking or require a second room. Meal arrangements are tied to the booking details, and meals may be limited during Ramadan. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, PayPal and bank transfer are accepted.