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Which Hurghada hotel beach has soft sand, a gentle sea entry and well-spaced sunbeds?

From messages by 6 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 17 days ago

TL;DR

For easy swimming, choose a Hurghada hotel with a sandy, gently shelving shoreline and no significant low tide. Reports describe spacious beach areas with straw umbrellas, available sunbeds and drink service; Pyramisa Beach is considered much better than the nearby abandoned “wild” beach.

What the community said

Beyond the buoys at this beach, the water becomes shallow again over white sand, so it may not suit swimmers expecting deep water quickly.

18 days ago Shallow water beyond the buoys

Fish may be seen by swimming farther out and to the left, but this beach is not presented as a dedicated snorkeling spot.

18 days ago Fish to the left of the swimming area

If a sea view matters, do not choose a ground-floor room solely for beach access: landscaping and beach umbrellas can block the view, even when the sea is directly accessible.

Do not treat the abandoned stretch locally called the “wild beach” as an alternative to a hotel beach: its condition is reported to be far below Pyramisa Beach.

Pyramisa Beach

Check recent beach photos before booking: on a wide beach, sunbeds can be set with comfortable gaps rather than packed tightly together.

For relaxed swimming, look for a beach without noticeable low tide: one report notes a sandy, very gradual sea entry, plenty of well-spaced sunbeds, large straw umbrellas and low-key music.

At an equipped hotel beach, drinks may be delivered to the sunbeds; canned beer was specifically mentioned. This is useful if you do not want to leave the beach for the bar.

Beach drink service

A wide beachfront may look sea-facing in photos, but a football pitch, umbrellas and beach facilities can obstruct the water view from rooms. Choose a higher floor for a more reliable panorama.

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