Name: The Desert Rose Resort Resort
Address: El Gouna, EG

The Desert Rose Resort Resort, El GounaThe Desert Rose Resort Resort in El Gouna, Egypt has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 56 hotels we score in El Gouna. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.3.The Desert Rose Resort is a five-star property situated on a private beach along the Hurghada-Safaga Road in Hurghada. It offers 870 guest rooms and 39 suites, each featuring air conditioning and private balconies overlooking landscaped gardens. The resort includes three outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and various beach facilities for snorkeling and yoga. Guests can dine at on-site restaurants like Sandbar or visit one of the four beach bars. The hotel suits travellers looking for active holidays with its tennis courts and lively entertainment. While the facilities are extensive, the swimming pool areas can become crowded during busy periods.What stands out

Private beach access

Multiple outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa and sauna

Spacious air conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Pool areas can get crowded

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