Egypt accommodation: is an apartment hotel or an all-inclusive resort better for beach access, families, and overall comfort?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say a good all-inclusive resort in Egypt can work very well for families, but the experience depends heavily on the specific hotel and whether it still has proper beach access. If you want more flexibility with meals and less dependence on hotel service, an apartment-style stay may be a safer choice.
What the community said
One traveler said they had previously preferred apartment hotels because they did not want to depend on fixed meal times or hotel food quality. After a very good all-inclusive stay they rebooked the same property, but in mid-June the hotel lost its beach access, forcing them to switch; the replacement was noticeably worse, which made the apartment-hotel format feel more reliable again.
16 days ago mid-June; beach access lost
For families with children, one recent review was positive: at the end of May the hotel was considered a strong option by Egypt standards and especially convenient with kids. The main drawback mentioned was weak evening entertainment, with not enough shows, discos, or activities after dinner.
16 days ago late May; family stay
There was also a negative example: according to recent reports from travelers who stayed in May, one hotel was so disappointing that guests said they would not return to Egypt. Another traveler added that they had previously had a similar bad experience with Sphinx and suggested not judging the destination by one poor hotel, but choosing a better-vetted property next time.
16 days ago Sphinx