What to do if valuables are stolen from your hotel room in Hurghada, Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
Theft from hotel rooms and safes does happen in Hurghada resorts. Police will file a report, but recovery is rare. Sometimes the tour operator (not insurance) reimburses the stolen cash and belongings.
What the community said
A backpack with a wallet, documents, and $200 cash was left unattended in the room — the money went missing. The traveler admits she was at fault for not securing her belongings.
29 days ago $200 stolen from room
In one resort's chalet, local intruders cut open suitcases and stole cash and a gold chain, leaving belongings scattered and damaged. The tour agency fully compensated the loss — cash, jewelry, and the ruined luggage.
31 days ago Full compensation from tour agency
A friend had $4,000 stolen at a resort; police came, she was taken to the station, and a case was opened — but nothing came of it and the money was never recovered.
31 days ago $4,000 stolen, case unresolved