We went to Hurgada in December last year. We were lucky to get our trip really cheap, so even if it was not what we expected, we certainly got our money's worth. First impression was "What an amazing hotel". The lobby presented itself really nice - and when we were taken to our room in a golf-cart, we felt kind... more

It really annoys me to read the reviews on this hotel from the small minded people who have been. I have been to this hotel twice and both holidays were the best I have EVER had. The first time I went here I was half board and found the pricing of things we had to pay for very reasonable. The... more

This is a hotel i was most speculative before i arrived from what i have read in this forum. My reaction after 3 nights..its not bad. Just dont have a 5 star expectation.Its a 4 star. A vast sprawling resort with villas,standard rooms, beach cottages, beach, 2 pools, spa, tennis courts, daily evening shows in a amphitheatre, dive center, private... more

Even though my friend and I made late decision to visit Egypt, we decided to go to Sonesta in Hurghada, based on reviews on the TripAdvisor.com. I would like to point out that we made decision to stay in Sonesta on the small number of hotels that were vacant in Serbian travel agencies. We enjoyed all-inclusive treatment in the hotel.... more

First time in this hotel I was staying in 2005, when it was Melia hotel. Based on my excellent experience I returned in this hotel, I will go back to Egypt, but never again Hurghada and Sonesta Pharaon. I booked online one week all-inclusive holidays with preps one bed pls. When I went to my room, I got 2 beds,... more

I just returned from a three week trip to Egypt that ended with a few days on the Red Sea at the Sonesta Pharoah Resort in Hurghada. While many of the individuals at this hotel were excellent including the beach bar staff, entertainment staff and a few individual waiters overall the management and service at this hotel was the worst... more

Stayed here from 10th to 17th February 2009. Flew with Thomas Cook from Gatwick, returning into Birmingham (late deal.) Some parts of our holiday were excellent and other parts we were left wanting. Apologies in advance for the length of the review. Thomas Cook - The 2 flights were the worst I have ever endured. Cabin Crew aside, (who were... more

I stayed here for 3 nights as part of a tour to Egypt. Combining it with a Nile Cruise.(Highly recommended) This place is rated 5 star, but I think at best it's a 4 star beach hotel. And this hotel is totally geared towards all inclusive guests. What really impresses is the facilities of the hotel. They have it all...from... more

Sonesta Pharaoh Beach hotel was an overall good experience. Staff is friendly, hotel is clean, food is good and the rooms are beautiful. On the other hand I will never return to Egypt. Outside from the hotel, the intensity and annoyance of street sellers and hustlers is almost intolerable. And the tourist prices are inflated to such absurd heights that... more