Marriott Beach Resort

Overview

A sophisticated hotel in a great location, offering guests the ultimate in comfort and convenience. The Marriott Beach Resort boasts an extensive range of facilities for guests' enjoyment.

This hotel is ideally situated on its own lovely stretch of beach, yet close to the resort centre of downtown Hurghada. The Marriott Beach Resort is an elegant hotel with particularly well-appointed accommodation.

Accommodation

The Marriott Beach Resort has 283 air-conditioned rooms, each with en-suite bath, shower and WC.  Some Standard rooms have a balcony and all the Deluxe rooms, which are bigger than the standard rooms, have a balcony. All rooms offer views of the sea and are equipped with satellite TV, mini-bar, telephone, safety deposit box and hairdryer.

Other Facilities

This luxury hotel features two swimming pools (1 heated in winter) and a private beach with island.  There is a choice restaurants and bars, some of which offer evening entertainment, as well as a disco.  Guests can also enjoy the wide range of leisure activities on offer, which include tennis, squash, a gym and fitness centre, complete with jacuzzi, massage, sauna and steam room. There is also a shopping arcade, internet access and currency exchange to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

Families

The Marriott Beach Resort features a children’s club.  A babysitting service is available on request.

Location

This hotel occupies a beachfront location close to downtown Hurghada, just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport.  Divers can choose to dive with either Aquarius Diving Club or Divers' Lodge. Aquarius is conveniently located on site. Divers' Lodge is 10-15 minutes' drive away from the hotel, located at the Hilton Resort.

Group Discounts

11 pay, 1 goes FREE (conditions apply)

Dive info

Hurghada was the first commercial dive base in the Red Sea and is now a thriving resort that caters almost exclusively to divers. It offers a fantastic choice of dive sites, many of which are sheltered and within a thirty minute to one hour boat ride from resort. Outstanding reefs and drop-offs are available, whilst Hurghada’s location also gives access to the legendary wreck graveyard of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas.

Learning to Dive

Hurghada is the ideal place to dip your fins into the water for the first time. There are a large number of safe and sheltered sites that offer superb visibility to appreciate the fabulous marine life. Plentiful reefs sit in shallow water that is perfect for beginners. A full range of courses is offered at the dive centre and qualifying dives are undertaken at sites situated just a short boat ride away.

Qualified Divers

Hurghada’s many dive sites offer an abundance of reef marine life and an incredible diversity of corals, including impressive towers and pinnacles to explore. Sha’ab El Erg is a particular favourite, a huge horseshoe-shaped reef that is dotted with ergs and is renowned for its resident dolphin pod.

The spectacular marine park surrounding the Giftun Islands is a highlight, with nearly ten sites and a variety of dive plans to suit all experience levels. There is enough here to keep most intermediate and experienced divers completely absorbed, including an incredible wall tumbling to more than 50m, drift dives and spectacular gorgonian fans, plus the opportunity to see larger reef species and the occasional passing pelagic.

For wreck enthusiasts there is no better experience than a day boat trip to the incredible Sha’ab Abu Nuhas which is usually available at least once a week. Situated about halfway between Hurghada and Ras Mohammed, this reef patch lies next to a major shipping lane and it is home to four complete wrecks. It is magical to swim into a cloud of glassfish on the Chrisoula K and the Giannis D and see lionfish stalking prey in dark corners of the hold.

Dive prices

Regaldive work with two well established dive centres in Hurghada:

Aquarius Diving Club has been operating from the Marriott Beach Resort (formerly the Marriott Hotel) in Hurghada since 1998. The 5* PADI IDC dive centre offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving and snorkelling.

Divers' Lodge is located at the Hilton Resort.  Established in 1993, Divers' Lodge are a SDI-TDI 5 star Development Centre, offering a range of diving and courses. 

Aquarius Diving Club

Aquarius Diving Club is a well-established name in Red Sea diving and has been operating from the Marriott Beach Resort (formerly the Marriott Hotel), Hurghada, since 1998.

The dive centre is located directly on the beach, conveniently next to the jetty from where the dive boats depart. The 5* PADI IDC offers a full range of dive courses, day boat diving and snorkelling. There is a dive shop on site, as well as an air-conditioned classroom and training pool. Equipment is available for hire and there is plenty of safe storage should you prefer to bring your own.

Guests diving with Aquarius Diving Club will enjoy the dive centre’s enviable location at the Marriott Beach Resort and their excellent facilities for post-dive snacks and relaxation. Confined water sessions are held either in the training pool or from the lovely private beach which even has a small island.

Aquarius Diving Club is situated within easy reach of the centre of Hurghada and most hotels. Free transfers are provided from all hotels in the resort.

Typically, a 5 day/10 dive package with Aquarius Divers starts from £150 per person excluding equipment rental.

Divers Lodge

Divers' Lodge is a SDI-TDI 5 star Development Centre and the longest established TDI facility in the Middle East.  Established since 1993, Divers' Lodge offers a complete programme of recreational and technical diving, including courses, daily diving, special trips and snorkelling. The centre provides perfect training facilities with a heated pool on site (winter months only) and a bay for confined training.

Based at the the Hilton Resort, the centre allows for easy access to a wide variety of dive sites, some as close as 10 minutes from the centre. The local team at Divers Lodge have an amazing knowledge of both below the water and above and are always flexible, friendly and very welcoming, allowing all divers to feel at home.

Typically, a 5 day/10 dive package with Divers Lodge starts from £200 per person excluding equipment rental.

DIVE PRICES

Book your dive pack or course with Regaldive prior to departure, and benefit from lower prices than those in resort. You can also take advantage of our great value dive pack offers.  Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.

Resort info

Hurghada was once a traditional fishing village but now is a thriving, busy resort well-known to divers. Downtown Hurghada has some colourful bazaars and great shopping opportunities for leather, gold, carpets and cloth. It is also possible to combine diving with a trip to visit the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Temples in Luxor.

Tours available include boat trips, sunset cruises, and jeep safaris into the desert where you can join the Bedouin for a traditional meal. A popular trip is a 1-day tour to Luxor to see the magnificent Valley of the Kings and Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

Getting Around

The downtown area is a short trip in a microbus taxi but many shops are within walking distance from the main hotels.

Climate 

The hottest time of the year is July and August with air temperature of over 30 ºC. The coolest time is January with the temperature at around 20 ºC. Rainfall is negligible and it is invariably sunny but breezes can be cool.

Time

Egypt is 1 or 2 hours ahead of GMT depending on the season as Egypt does not operate Daylight Saving Time.

Currency

Egyptian pounds or LE. Approximately £1 = 20LE

We recommend that you take some money in cash to Egypt. There is a currency exchange desk available at the hotel.  Please note that Scottish notes and Australian Travellers Cheques are not accepted in Egypt.

Tipping

Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognised part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to travellers for personal recognition of the services offered. We would advise that you allow approx. £10 for gratuities for local staff for the duration of your stay.

Rough Price Guide

• Local beer: 65LE
• Snack meal (pizza / sandwich): 130LE
• Bottle of mineral water: 25LE
• Soft drink: 35LE

Travel info

Flight Information

Flights are available to Hurghada (HRG) from a number of UK airports. Please refer to the tables below for typical direct flight schedules, or speak to our friendly travel consultants for the latest information.

Typical Annual Schedule

HRG = Hurghada Airport, updated Aug 2024

Key: * = Winter only (November to April), ** = Summer only (May to October), *** = Irregular schedule, ask for more information

NB: Please note that flight schedules may be subject to change by the airlines at any time. Full and up to date flight details will be provided with any holiday quotation.

Flight duration: Approx 5 - 5½ hours

Transfer times: These vary according to the hotel choice. Minimum transfer time is approx. 20 minutes, certain more remote destinations require longer transfers. 

Departure tax:  N/A

Passports

Passengers travelling to Egypt must have six months valid on their passport from the date of departure from Egypt.

Visas

A single entry tourist visa for Egypt is required for all nationalities. For British passport holders with British citizenship, Egyptian visas can be obtained conveniently and inexpensively on arrival at Hurghada airport, or in advance via the new e-visa portal - Visa2Egypt.

Other nationalities should check with consular office.

Vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for travel to Egypt, but we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and polio. Though malaria does exist in Egypt, it is generally not present in the coastal resorts.

Vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure.  For the most up to date advice please consult your travel clinic.

Further information regarding vaccinations for travel to this country can be found at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk and from your local healthcare provider.

Prices

The price panel above provides an indication of a lead-in price for your holiday, based on the cheapest time to travel. Prices shown are per person, and based on two persons sharing. 

As flight prices vary from day to day, Regaldive will prepare a quotation for you based on current flight prices available. This ensures that you receive the most competitive price for your chosen travel dates. Flights from regional UK airports may be available, depending on your destination and date of travel.

Please call 01353 659999 or e-mail Regaldive, using the link below, for a quotation.

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