Best beach entry points in Hurghada — sandy walk-in or pontoon?

Sultan hotel has a short pier with wide, comfortable steps for sea entry plus a pontoon. You can swim long distances along the reef — right from the pontoon or left from the pier. Good choice for snorkelers and divers who don't want to carry gear far.

At the border between Majestic and Inn hotel beaches there's a buoy-marked entry channel where you can enter without water shoes. The start of the beach has small rocks — water shoes recommended there. Most of the shallow area is knee-deep; deeper water is further out.

Baron hotel allows some beach swimming at high tide, but the pontoon is the main option and works well. For a proper walk-in beach entry nearby, head to Sensatori hotel (accessible via the small Sindbad beach next door).