Which hotels and areas in Hurghada have good coral reefs accessible from the beach?
Based on 3 discussions with 7 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
The best shore-accessible reefs near Hurghada are in Makadi Bay and Soma Bay. Within Hurghada itself, look for hotels in the Gardens Bay area or resorts like Serenity and Pickalbatros.
What the community said
Makadi Bay has excellent coral reefs on both sides of the bay — left and right shores. It's considered one of the best areas for snorkeling and diving directly from the beach.
1 day ago Makadi Bay
Gardens Bay (near Naama Bay) has good reefs accessible from almost any hotel in the area — a solid choice for beach reef access in that zone.
2 days ago Gardens Bay
In Naama Bay, only Novotel, Mövenpick, and Stella have reef access from the shore. Most other hotels in the area do not have a reef directly on the beach.
3 days ago Novotel, Mövenpick, Stella (Naama Bay)
Serenity hotel in Hurghada has a proper coral reef. Good corals extend in both directions along the shore — toward Pickalbatros and toward Siva.
6 days ago Serenity Hotel, Hurghada
Soma Bay is another area known for good shore reefs. If reef access is a priority, Soma Bay or Makadi Bay are the top choices near Hurghada.
8 days ago Soma Bay
Pickalbatros Golf has only a mediocre reef. For serious diving, it's better to join a dive club excursion to richer reef sites in the area.
8 days ago Pickalbatros Golf