Is it safe to leave belongings on hotel beaches in Egypt, and can you walk on the beach at night?

Resort beaches have security guards, but evening strolls are usually allowed — unlike in the UAE, where guests get kicked off beaches at night even if they weren't planning to swim.

At a 4-star property there are many Arab tourists from other countries, but no real conflicts were reported — they behave decently and have a separate dining area; the main quirk is that some can't swim well and need rescuing from the pool or sea.

Safety largely depends on who ends up staying nearby — there's no guarantee of loud groups of young men next door, it really is a matter of luck.

Over the first 5 days of the stay, no bad behavior from other guests on the beach was noticed — everyone was well-behaved.

After a beach theft, hotel security footage confirmed other guests took the items; beach staff just shrugged it off, so it's better to report it at the hotel reception first thing in the morning rather than trying to resolve it on the spot.