What safety issues should I watch out for at hotels in Hurghada (life jackets, stairs, hotel security)?

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TL;DR

Hotels don't always provide enough life jackets at their piers — often just 1 free adult vest, so bring your own or buy a child-size one at the hotel shop. Some hotels also have slippery, poorly designed staircases that cause injuries, and security doesn't always step in quickly during conflicts.

What the community said

One Hurghada hotel (Citadel) is built with lots of staircases, creating injury risk — a guest was hurt and spent half their vacation on crutches.

Citadel Hotel, Hurghada

Life jackets at hotel piers aren't always sufficient — as of late July there was only one free adult-size vest available, and a child-size vest had to be purchased at the hotel's on-site shop.

1 free adult life jacket

Travelers recommend asking the hotel in advance whether life jackets are provided at the pier — don't assume they'll automatically be available, confirm at check-in.

During conflicts on hotel grounds, security doesn't always intervene quickly — there have been cases where the hotel could have resolved the issue early but failed to ensure guest safety.

Some hotels thoroughly check guests' bags at the entrance, and on-site staircases can be slippery — be extra careful, especially after rain or near the pool.