Name: Desert Rose Resort
Address: Hurghada Safaga Road, HURGHADA, HURGHADA, 365, Egypt
Telephone: 0020653460601
Price range: from £881.68pp (7 nights includes flights and transfers)

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Just returned from 2nd visit to this hotel although last visit was 7 years ago. Was impressed with the beautiful kept grounds of this complex then and was not disappointed this time. Some reviews on here say the food is repetitive but we found something new every day of our fortnight and it was all cooked well, a lot of areas in the main restaurant had different recipes being cooked fresh as you wait so the smells were always enticing even to those who thought they weren’t hungry. Room was kept clean and mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities always kept stocked. All staff from reception to watchmen at each apartment block entrance/gardeners/waiters and bar staff were helpful and sooo friendly. If you can get a booking in the speciality restaurants I recommend the fish one and le bistro (French) nice to take couple of nights out and be waited on. All in all would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be going back

Brilliant value for money

It's a decent place but I wouldn't say it's better than average in this visit.
It's a big Hotel currently undergoing a well due renovation on buildings unfortunately this visit had we had an old room in block 6 (close to beach) which was full of mosquitos even after I complained and fogged room, moved to another room which was also very old.
The beach is the best bit but as mentioned the hotel has issues with sunbeds being reserved from 6am onwards, I just gave the towel guy 200Le and he made sure we had our sunbeds and towels reserved everyday for us for after breakfast 😉, sun loungers on beach in need of updating.
Food is ok with the average buffet but the issue is there are no self service drinks machines inside so you have to wait for a waiter to bring you drinks and when it's busy it's carnage , again if you tip.youbwill get served first.
My advice would be to put some water dispense machines by the restaurants and staff can serve the alcohol.
Also another low point is no fresh orange juice available unless you pay $3USD 😕 
All over Hotels I usually stay at offer these for free.
Bella vista is the jewel of the hotel with fantastic views and the best cocktails.
Wouldn't stay again will go back to Steigenberger ALDAU which is miles better.

Ok stay could be better with few changes.

We stayed at the Desert Rose for a couple of nights in April 2025. The resort is beautiful with manicured gardens full of flowers in all shades of lilac, purple and white – absolutely gorgeous. Three or four swimming pools and a lovely sandy beach with a sea water lagoon – all very very nice.

We ate all of our meals in the Palm restaurant with plenty of choice and freshly cooked fish, meat or vegetables. However, we paid for the “all-inclusive” upgrade and were disappointed that we couldn’t try out any of the other restaurants at the resort as they were all “fully booked” for both the days we were there. This wasn’t explained to us when we bought the upgrade and all Customer Relations could offer was an apology and “we’ll call you if there’s a cancellation” – they didn’t.

The bedroom was on the small side but very comfortable with its own balcony overlooking one of the beautiful pool areas. I was surprised to get an electric shock when I touched the magnifying mirror in the en suite bathroom – I reported this to reception and it was fixed immediately, thank you.

This resort deserves to be given a 10/10 perfect rating, however, because of the disappointing situation re the “all-inclusive” that somehow dampened the joy of staying here. I hope that the hotel can take this on board and look to inform customers at the point when they upgrade, rather than finding out afterwards and being disappointed.

Other than that, I hope that this presents a fair review of this beautiful resort.

A beautiful resort but with a disappointing all-inclusive offer

This is our 7th visit to this resort.
     Firstly, the improvements the hotel has made throughout different areas is phenomenal. The lobby looks amazing...as does the rose bar and new Bistro restaurant and surrounding outside areas. A lot of great work has been done here and it shows. The Bella vista and Del mar restaurants have also seen amazing transformations and are wonderful. It is great to see a hotel investing in making it even more pleasant for its clients.
   Secondly, although the hotel and grounds are fantastic, it is the staff here who really make your stay memorable. They are outstanding. so friendly, welcoming and genuinely happy to make your holiday special. Every member of staff strives to make your stay the best it can be. We stayed in room 4105 again and our cleaner Mohammed was great. He made sure our room was spotless and left lovely pillow art everyday. All the lads in the Tropicana bar are so friendly and eager to serve and love nothing more than having a bit of fun and a laugh with you and making your pool area experience brilliant. The same can be said for the lads in the Sunset bar and Club Soda.They truly make you welcome and ensure your drinks are topped up if you need them to be. The lads in Sand bar and Bella Vista..Thank you.
All the restaurant staff in each and every restaurant welcome you in and ensure you have the best dining experience possible. The food in the Palm is great with lots of choices every day but the food in the a la cartes is even better and the service is wonderful. We ate in all of them but think the Del Mar and the new Bistro are our favourites. The breakfast in the Del Mar is fantastic with excellent service and wonderful views. 
   There are though, some staff who we have become especially fond of they deserve an extra mention....
Lucia in guest relations is a lovely person who goes the extra mile, even before you get to resort, to make sure everything is exactly as it should be when you arrive and is there throughout your time in resort to speak to should you have any little issues at all.
We didn't and all was perfect for us. Think she thought of everything beforehand.
Thank you very much Lucia!
Mamhoud in Harrys bar is also such a genuinely nice person who wants you to have the best experience possible while you are there. 
Special thanks too to Omar, Mohammed and Adham in all the bars.
Mohammed in the Bistro. Thanks for being so welcoming and serving such lovely food. It was an absolute delight to eat here. Thank you.
All the lads serving our breakfasts in the Del Mar. We had great banter every morning and the service you guys provide is second to none. You all made us feel at home and so welcome there. Think your manager teaches you well.....and on that note.....last but not least is our true friend Adel in the Del Mar...He is a truly genuinely nice man who cannot do enough for you. He is such an asset to the hotel. He strives to make sure you want for nothing and each day you enjoy your stay as much as possible. Again this shows in the way he trains his staff at the Del Mar as they all too are very welcoming as I have mentioned before. Adel also will go out of his way to help you in any way he can while you are enjoying your holiday. I needed a bit of help with medication I ran out of and he was right there to help put things right.
Thank you for everything Adel and we miss you already!!
All in all this is a fantastic hotel where the all the staff go the extra mile to ensure your holiday is the best it can be. This is why we, and lots of other guests, keep coming back. The management here have got it exactly right...They re-invest in improving the hotel in all departments. But most of all they in-still an ethic in their staff, that from the top manager right through the ranks of department managers, bar and restaurant staff, gardeners and the cleaners that they serve and look after their guests amazingly...and with a smile on their faces. The staff are well looked after and  so they can look after the guests just as well...
The only improvement I think the hotel could make is easier access into all pools as we did struggle using the ladders as my wife's mobility is limited and I had a knee issue unfortunately...We seen quite a few elderly guests struggling to access them too. A gradual ramp or steps and handrail would make all the difference.
Thanks to everyone at the Desert Rose for another amazing holiday.
Sorry if I missed any names out..
See you all soon...as we will definitely be back again shortly.!!!
Graham and Mo Cannell       Room 4105

Another Fantastic Holiday at Desert Rose

I had an amazing stay at desert rose!
   This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way.

   The check-in was seamless and the staff was incredibly welcoming.
   was greeted with a smile and offered a complimentary drink during check-in

   My room was spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated.
   I loved the comfortable bed and the stunning view from my balcony.

   The pool area was perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
   I enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, which had a great variety of fresh .
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   The staff went above and beyond to make my stay memorable.
  Everyone was friendly and eager to help with recommendations.

   I loved the local art displayed throughout the hotel, giving it a unique charm .
    I can’t wait to return and would definitely stay here again!

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My room was spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated, with a comfortable bed and a stunning view of the skyline. The amenities were top-notch; I really enjoyed the pool area, which was perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. 

The hotel is conveniently located near major attractions and fantastic restaurants, making it easy to explore the area. The complimentary breakfast was a highlight, with a great variety of fresh options to start my day. 

The staff truly made my experience memorable—everyone was friendly and eager to help with recommendations for local attractions.

Desert rose

Just a  fifteen-minute drive from Hurghada Airport and 16 km from Hurghada city center, Desert Rose's 1km pristine beach and its idyllic 40,000 square meter natural lagoon with golden sands is a choice location for enjoying a unique stretch of private beachfront, providing a wonderful environment for fun-packed activities or simply relishing the stunning year-round unbeatable Red Sea climate.

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