Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Hotel Hurghada
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Address:
Makadi Resort
Hurghada
Egypt
Hurghada
Egypt
Telephone:
+20 65-359-0016
Fax:
+20 65-359-0020
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Hotel Description
General Description
Location. The Sonesta Pharaoh Beach resort is located in Hurghada, Egypt, on the sandy shores of the Red Sea. The hotel is 16 kilometres from Hurghada city centre, and ferries in the area connect with Sharm el Sheikh. The Valley of the Kings at Luxor is 270 kilometres from the hotel, while Cairo and the famous pyramids at Giza are about 500 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort is a modern property, designed to combine contemporary architecture with hints of ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design; the lobby is a distinctive pyramid structure. The main building is set amongst gardens with bungalow apartments, and is adjacent to the hotel's private beach. Within the grounds are an outdoor swimming pool and separate children's pool, and there is another pool indoors. Sports facilities are available, with a full- service health club, and children's activities.
Guests at Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort have several restaurants and bars to choose from. The Karnak Dining Room is the hotel's main eatery, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring international and Egyptian dishes. The other restaurant has oriental and Mediterranean themes, and there is a lobby bar and terrace, a poolside bar, discotheque. During high season live shows are performed at the amphitheatre overlooking the pool and gardens. Half- board rates are available.
The hotel has conference facilities with a capacity for up to 300 people.
Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort offers a dive centre, with all the necessary equipment and training on offer. Other onsite sports activities include beach volleyball, tennis, billiards, and bicycle rentals.
Guestrooms. The Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort features 360 guestrooms, spread between the main hotel building and bungalow apartments within the gardens. All the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and living areas have modern decor and furnishings, and open to balconies or terraces. Room amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, minibars, hair dryers, and safes. The hotel offers half-board rates.
Overview
Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Exterior
It low rise complex typical to those in the resort areas
Lobby
Lobby is large with few seastings available
Location. The Sonesta Pharaoh Beach resort is located in Hurghada, Egypt, on the sandy shores of the Red Sea. The hotel is 16 kilometres from Hurghada city centre, and ferries in the area connect with Sharm el Sheikh. The Valley of the Kings at Luxor is 270 kilometres from the hotel, while Cairo and the famous pyramids at Giza are about 500 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort is a modern property, designed to combine contemporary architecture with hints of ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design; the lobby is a distinctive pyramid structure. The main building is set amongst gardens with bungalow apartments, and is adjacent to the hotel's private beach. Within the grounds are an outdoor swimming pool and separate children's pool, and there is another pool indoors. Sports facilities are available, with a full- service health club, and children's activities.
Guests at Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort have several restaurants and bars to choose from. The Karnak Dining Room is the hotel's main eatery, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets featuring international and Egyptian dishes. The other restaurant has oriental and Mediterranean themes, and there is a lobby bar and terrace, a poolside bar, discotheque. During high season live shows are performed at the amphitheatre overlooking the pool and gardens. Half- board rates are available.
The hotel has conference facilities with a capacity for up to 300 people.
Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort offers a dive centre, with all the necessary equipment and training on offer. Other onsite sports activities include beach volleyball, tennis, billiards, and bicycle rentals.
Guestrooms. The Sonesta Pharaoh Beach Resort features 360 guestrooms, spread between the main hotel building and bungalow apartments within the gardens. All the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and living areas have modern decor and furnishings, and open to balconies or terraces. Room amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, minibars, hair dryers, and safes. The hotel offers half-board rates.
Overview
Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Exterior
It low rise complex typical to those in the resort areas
Lobby
Lobby is large with few seastings available
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Rooms
Bungalow one bedroom-One queen or two twin beds. One bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Sea pool view room -One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with pool views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bungalow two bedroom-One queen and two twin beds. Two bedrooms, kitchenette, two bathrooms, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Garden view room-One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bungalow two bedroom single-One twin bed. Two bedrooms, kitchenette, two bathrooms, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bunglow One bedroom Single-One twin bed. One bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Sea/Pool View Room Single-One twin bed. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or pool views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Garden View room single-– One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Cable/satellite TV, Minibar, Hair dryer, Smoking rooms, Housekeeping, Separate sitting area, Sofa bed, Extra towels/bedding, Rollaway beds, Bathroom telephone, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Bottled water in room (complim, In-room safe, Blackout drapes/curtains, Handheld shower, Shower only, Shower/tub combination, Direct-dial phone, Bidet, Kitchenette, Balcony, Desk, Patio
Bungalow one bedroom-One queen or two twin beds. One bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Sea pool view room -One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with pool views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bungalow two bedroom-One queen and two twin beds. Two bedrooms, kitchenette, two bathrooms, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Garden view room-One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bungalow two bedroom single-One twin bed. Two bedrooms, kitchenette, two bathrooms, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Bunglow One bedroom Single-One twin bed. One bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and separate living room area. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Sea/Pool View Room Single-One twin bed. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or pool views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Garden View room single-– One queen or two twin beds. Modern decor and furnishings. Terrace with sea or garden views. Air conditioning. Satellite television. Minibar. Kitchenette. Hair dryer. Safe.
Room Facilities
Air conditioning, Wheelchair accessible, Cable/satellite TV, Minibar, Hair dryer, Smoking rooms, Housekeeping, Separate sitting area, Sofa bed, Extra towels/bedding, Rollaway beds, Bathroom telephone, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Bottled water in room (complim, In-room safe, Blackout drapes/curtains, Handheld shower, Shower only, Shower/tub combination, Direct-dial phone, Bidet, Kitchenette, Balcony, Desk, Patio
Facilities
Dining
The main Restaurent is large simply decorated. It serves rich buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner
The main Restaurent is large simply decorated. It serves rich buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Location
Transportation
From Hurghada Airport (HRG):
Distance to Sonesta Pharaoh Beach resort is 12 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The hotel provides complimentary transport service to and from the airport. Alternatively private cars or taxis can be used to reach the hotel. Taxi drivers accept USD, GBP, or EUR. A taxi costs around 5-20 USD to the Red Sea's beach resorts. Many hotels organise complimentary airport transfers. Price is subject to change.
Getting around. Hurghada is best explored on foot. Inexpensive and efficient public minibuses run throughout the city, but can be crowded. A car is recommended for exploring further afield. Ferries run from Hurghada to Sharm el Sheikh.
From Hurghada Airport (HRG):
Distance to Sonesta Pharaoh Beach resort is 12 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The hotel provides complimentary transport service to and from the airport. Alternatively private cars or taxis can be used to reach the hotel. Taxi drivers accept USD, GBP, or EUR. A taxi costs around 5-20 USD to the Red Sea's beach resorts. Many hotels organise complimentary airport transfers. Price is subject to change.
Getting around. Hurghada is best explored on foot. Inexpensive and efficient public minibuses run throughout the city, but can be crowded. A car is recommended for exploring further afield. Ferries run from Hurghada to Sharm el Sheikh.