Egypt All Inclusive Holidays 2026/2027
Swap grey skies for the Red Sea, where large beachfront resorts, colourful coral reefs, desert landscapes and serious sunshine make Egypt one of the strongest all inclusive choices for both summer holidays and winter sun. Compare Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and the quieter resort bays before choosing your hotel.
Why Choose Egypt For An All Inclusive Holiday?
Egypt's Red Sea coast is very different from a typical Mediterranean package-holiday destination.
Resort Holidays On A Different Scale
Many Red Sea hotels are destinations in their own right. Instead of a small hotel beside a busy resort centre, you will often find large landscaped properties built around several pools, private or hotel beaches, restaurants, bars, sports, entertainment and extensive family facilities.
That makes all inclusive particularly well suited to Egypt. It is possible to spend several days enjoying the hotel without needing to organise meals or leave the property every evening.
But the best Egypt holidays go further than the buffet and sunbed. The Red Sea itself is one of the main attractions, with clear water, reefs, marine life, snorkelling, diving and boat trips giving the destination something genuinely different from many other winter-sun resorts.
Beach, Reef & Desert
The geography is part of Egypt's appeal. On one side of many resorts lies the Red Sea; on the other, dry desert and mountain landscapes. Within a single holiday you can spend a morning snorkelling, an afternoon beside the pool and another day exploring the desert.
Hurghada offers the broadest city-and-resort mix, while Sharm El Sheikh is strongly associated with reefs, diving and South Sinai scenery. Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay provide more self-contained resort environments south of Hurghada.
The result is a destination that can work for families wanting waterparks, couples wanting winter warmth and travellers whose idea of a beach holiday includes getting into the water rather than simply looking at it.
Egypt All Inclusive At A Glance
Featured Egypt All Inclusive Hotels
Start with these Red Sea hotel guides, then explore the wider collection below.
TUI BLUE Sensatori Coral Sea
A high-grade Sharm El Sheikh resort for travellers who want the hotel to play a major role in the holiday, combining Red Sea surroundings with a polished resort experience.
Read Hotel GuideTropitel Sahl Hasheesh Hotel
A Sahl Hasheesh-area choice for visitors looking for a spacious beach resort south of Hurghada, with a calmer atmosphere than staying in the city itself.
Read Hotel GuideSteigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel
A luxury Hurghada hotel for travellers wanting beachfront resort facilities while remaining within the wider Hurghada holiday area.
Read Hotel GuideBaron Resort Sharm El Sheikh
A premium resort in Ras Nasrani Bay for guests wanting a quieter Sharm setting with the Red Sea and marine environment at the heart of the holiday.
Read Hotel GuideMore Egypt All Inclusive Hotel Guides
Compare Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Makadi Bay, Nabq Bay and Sahl Hasheesh properties.
Serry Beach Resort
A stylish Hurghada option for visitors wanting modern resort surroundings, sunshine and the Red Sea close at hand.
Read Hotel GuideJaz Mirabel Beach Hotel
A substantial Sharm resort suited to families and couples looking for plenty happening within the hotel grounds.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros White Beach Resort
A Hurghada beach-resort option particularly appealing to families and travellers wanting easy pool-and-beach days.
Read Hotel GuideJaz Elite Asteria
A higher-grade Hurghada choice for visitors wanting a polished all inclusive Red Sea stay.
Read Hotel GuideSindbad Club
A family-oriented Hurghada option for travellers who want pools, activity and a livelier resort holiday.
Read Hotel GuideTUI BLUE Crystal Bay Resort
A polished Hurghada-area resort for travellers looking for a higher-grade all inclusive beach escape.
Read Hotel GuideReef Oasis Beach Resort
A Sharm resort particularly interesting for visitors who want easy access to the Red Sea and a reef-focused holiday.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Palace Resort
A Ras Nasrani Bay option for travellers seeking a substantial resort with beach access and plenty of facilities.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort Hurghada
A family-focused Hurghada option for guests who want the holiday centred around pools, slides and easy resort days.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Jungle Aqua Park Resort Neverland
One of the more obvious choices for families whose priority is waterpark-style fun and a large resort atmosphere.
Read Hotel GuideBaron Palace Sahl Hasheesh
A higher-end Sahl Hasheesh resort for couples and families who prefer a refined, self-contained Red Sea holiday.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Royal Moderna Resort
A large Nabq Bay choice suited to families who want extensive resort facilities and plenty of space.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Aqua Park Resort Sharm El Sheikh
A Hadaba family resort built around waterpark entertainment, particularly suitable when children want more than an ordinary pool.
Read Hotel GuidePickalbatros Dana Beach Resort
A substantial Hurghada resort for families and couples wanting hotel facilities, beach time and an easy all inclusive routine.
Read Hotel GuideJaz Belvedere
A Ras Nasrani Bay option that makes sense for travellers who prefer a calmer Sharm setting away from the busiest resort centre.
Read Hotel GuideSteigenberger Aqua Magic Hurghada
A family-friendly Hurghada hotel for travellers wanting activity, pools and an easy-going resort-style holiday.
Read Hotel GuideJaz Makadina
A Makadi Bay option for travellers drawn to a quieter self-contained Red Sea resort rather than central Hurghada.
Read Hotel GuideWhich Egypt Resort Is Right For You?
The Red Sea resorts are not interchangeable. Choose according to the holiday you actually want.
🐠 Reefs & Snorkelling
Start with Sharm El Sheikh, particularly areas around Ras Nasrani and Hadaba, if seeing the Red Sea underwater is a major part of the holiday.
👨👩👧👦 Families & Hotel Choice
Hurghada has a huge range of family hotels, including properties built around waterparks, pools and entertainment.
✨ Luxury & Quiet
Sahl Hasheesh suits travellers looking for a polished, more self-contained resort atmosphere south of Hurghada.
🏖 Relaxed Resort Bay
Makadi Bay is a strong choice for travellers who want an easy beach-and-hotel holiday away from central Hurghada.
🌴 Spacious Sharm Resorts
Nabq Bay is known for larger resort developments, wide spaces and family-oriented hotels.
☀️ Winter Sun
Both Hurghada and Sharm work well for winter escapes, but evenings can feel cooler and conditions can be breezier than summer.
Egypt Red Sea Resort Guide
Here's what the main areas actually offer and who they suit.
Hurghada
Hurghada grew from a small fishing settlement into one of the Red Sea's largest holiday destinations. Today the wider area combines large hotel zones with a real city, marina, shops, cafés and local neighbourhoods.
That matters if you don't want to spend the entire holiday behind resort gates. Around the city you can visit the marina, explore shops and markets or simply see a busier side of Egypt than you would experience inside a self-contained beach complex.
The sea is still the headline attraction. Boat trips head towards islands and snorkelling areas offshore, while many hotels offer diving, watersports or access to organised marine excursions.
Hurghada is particularly strong for families because the hotel choice is enormous. You can find large waterpark resorts, luxury beachfront properties and hotels suited to couples within the same wider destination.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh sits at the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula, between the marine environment of Ras Mohammed and the protected landscapes around Nabq.
Its reputation was originally built on diving, and the Red Sea remains central to the experience. Reefs, clear water and marine life mean many visitors choose their hotel partly according to its beach and snorkelling access rather than just the pool complex.
Modern Sharm is much more than a dive base. The wider resort area contains large hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment and several distinct bays and neighbourhoods.
It works particularly well for couples, families and anyone whose ideal winter-sun holiday includes snorkelling, boat trips and a large resort hotel.
Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh lies south of Hurghada and has been developed around a more polished resort concept. Rather than staying in the middle of a busy city, visitors are generally choosing large hotels, beach space and a calmer environment.
This is particularly appealing for couples and families who want the resort itself to provide most of what they need.
The trade-off is that you are less immersed in city life than in central Hurghada. For many all inclusive travellers that is exactly the attraction.
Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay lies south of Hurghada and is built around resort hotels rather than a large traditional town centre.
It works especially well for families who want a straightforward week of pools, beach time, organised activities and all inclusive dining without needing to leave the resort every evening.
The wider Makadi area has become particularly associated with family-oriented facilities and waterpark fun, while the Red Sea remains available for snorkelling and boat-based activities.
Choose Makadi Bay over Hurghada city if calm resort days matter more than having shops, marina life and urban activity on the doorstep.
Nabq Bay
Nabq sits towards the northern side of the wider Sharm El Sheikh resort area and is characterised by larger hotel developments, broad open spaces and easy access to the Nabq side of South Sinai.
It can be particularly attractive to families because many hotels are designed as full resort complexes with extensive facilities.
Nabq can also be breezier than more sheltered parts of Sharm, something worth considering when choosing a winter holiday.
Hadaba
Hadaba sits on the elevated Ras Umm Sid side of Sharm and gives visitors access to some well-established hotel and reef areas.
The location can suit families staying at waterpark-style properties as well as travellers who want to explore more of Sharm rather than remain in a remote resort complex.
For snorkelling-focused visitors, the southern Sharm coastline is particularly worth investigating when comparing hotels.
Soma Bay
Soma Bay sits farther south along the Red Sea coast and has developed a reputation for higher-end resort stays, watersports, golf and wellness.
It is a useful alternative for couples who want excellent resort facilities without the busier feel of Hurghada.
The area is also associated with wind-based watersports and thalassotherapy, making it one of the more distinctive Red Sea choices.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is farther south and provides a more nature-led Red Sea experience. The coastline is known for reefs, marine life and access to less-developed natural environments.
It is especially attractive to divers and snorkellers who are happy for the hotel and the sea to provide most of the holiday rather than needing a large resort town.
Transfer arrangements and hotel location matter more here because resorts can be spread along a long stretch of coastline.
The Red Sea – Why The Water Matters
In Egypt, choosing the right beach can be just as important as choosing the right swimming pool.
🐠 Coral Reefs
The Red Sea is famous for coral and marine life. Some hotel beaches provide easy reef access while others are better suited to straightforward swimming, so check the individual hotel carefully if snorkelling is important.
🤿 Snorkelling & Diving
Sharm El Sheikh has a particularly strong diving heritage, but Hurghada and other Red Sea resorts also offer boat trips, diving centres and snorkelling excursions.
🌊 Pontoons & Beach Shoes
At some reef-front hotels, swimming access may be via a pontoon rather than directly from a shallow sandy shoreline. Families with small children should check beach conditions before booking.
Egypt All Inclusive Holidays With Children
Egypt can be excellent for families, particularly when the hotel has been chosen around the age and interests of the children.
💦 Waterpark Resorts
Hurghada and Sharm have large family properties where slides, splash areas and multiple pools can become the main attraction for younger guests.
🍕 Easy Meals
All inclusive can be particularly convenient with children because meals, selected drinks and often snacks are available without needing to find a restaurant several times every day.
🐠 First Snorkelling Experiences
Older children may love seeing Red Sea fish and reefs, but choose a hotel with suitable water access for your family's confidence and swimming ability.
🏖 Resort Days
The larger Egyptian resorts often provide enough pools, entertainment and activities to make a full hotel day feel like part of the holiday rather than a day with nothing planned.
🏜 Desert Adventures
Families with older children can look at organised desert excursions for a completely different landscape from the beach.
🌡 Summer Heat
July and August can be extremely hot. Families with babies or very young children may find spring, autumn or winter temperatures more manageable.
Egypt For Couples & Adults
Luxury Resort Breaks
Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay and premium properties around Hurghada and Sharm are strong choices if the hotel itself is meant to be the centrepiece of the holiday.
Reef & Diving Holidays
Couples who would rather snorkel or dive than spend all day around a pool should pay close attention to reef access when selecting a hotel.
Winter Escapes
Egypt is particularly useful when you want warmer weather in November, December, January, February or March without flying long haul.
Adults-Focused Hotels
If quiet matters, look for an adults-focused property rather than simply assuming a five-star hotel will have a peaceful atmosphere.
Spa & Wellness
Some Red Sea resorts place a strong emphasis on spas and wellness, particularly in higher-end resort areas.
Leave The Resort Occasionally
Even on all inclusive, a marina dinner, boat trip or desert excursion can add far more character to the holiday.
Things To Do On An Egypt Red Sea Holiday
You don't need to travel all the way to Cairo or Luxor for every day outside the hotel to feel memorable.
Sea & Coast
- Take a Red Sea snorkelling boat trip.
- Try an introductory dive with an approved operator.
- Spend a day visiting an offshore island from Hurghada.
- Choose a reef-access hotel in Sharm for easy snorkelling.
- Try windsurfing, kitesurfing or other watersports where available.
- Enjoy a quieter beach day in Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh.
Land & Resort
- Walk around Hurghada Marina.
- Explore Hurghada's shops, souks and city areas.
- Take an organised desert excursion.
- Visit Sharm's shopping and entertainment areas.
- Spend a family day at a waterpark-style resort.
- Consider a longer organised historical excursion if appropriate for your itinerary.
Why Egypt Is Such A Strong Winter-Sun Destination
This is one area where Egypt has a genuine advantage over many Mediterranean destinations. While much of southern Europe becomes cooler and more seasonal, the Red Sea continues to attract visitors looking for warm daytime conditions and sunshine.
December to February can suit travellers who want to escape British winter without facing Egypt's extreme midsummer heat. Daytime temperatures can feel pleasantly warm in the sun, although evenings can be cooler and wind can make a noticeable difference, particularly in exposed resort areas.
March, April, October and November are excellent alternatives for people who want stronger heat while avoiding the most intense conditions of June through August.
For families who struggle with very high temperatures, these shoulder-season periods may provide a better balance between pool weather and being comfortable enough to explore.
Egypt Red Sea Weather – Temperature & Sunshine By Month
Egypt's Red Sea coast has hot summers, warm shoulder seasons and strong winter-sun appeal.
Temperatures and sunshine hours are approximate Red Sea averages for general holiday planning. Conditions differ between Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and other resort areas, and actual weather varies.
Why All Inclusive Works So Well In Egypt
Few destinations suit the all inclusive format as naturally as Egypt's Red Sea resorts.
Large Resort Hotels
Many hotels contain several pools, restaurants, bars and activities, so there can genuinely be enough on site for full resort days.
Family Budgeting
Included meals, selected drinks and snacks can be especially useful when children want something throughout long pool days.
Hot Weather Convenience
In summer, having refreshments and meals close at hand can be far more appealing than constantly leaving the hotel in extreme heat.
Resort Variety
Choose waterpark-heavy family hotels, reef-focused Sharm properties, luxury Sahl Hasheesh resorts or quieter Makadi Bay stays.
Winter Value
All inclusive can be particularly attractive in winter when the main aim is sunshine, pool time and relaxation rather than a busy sightseeing itinerary.
Check What's Included
Imported drinks, speciality restaurants, late-night food and premium facilities are not automatically included. Check your hotel's exact board basis before booking.
Before You Travel To Egypt
A few practical checks are especially important for Egypt holidays.
Passport & Visa
Entry requirements can change. British travellers should check the latest UK Government Egypt travel advice and their holiday provider's requirements before departure rather than relying on old information.
Travel Advice
Egypt is a large country and official travel advice can differ by region. Check current FCDO advice for the areas you intend to visit, particularly before booking excursions outside your resort.
Excursions
Use reputable approved operators for diving, desert trips and longer excursions, and check what is included in the price before setting off.
Egypt All Inclusive Holidays FAQs
Which is better for all inclusive holidays: Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh?
Hurghada is an excellent all-rounder with a huge hotel choice, family waterpark resorts, marina life and boat trips. Sharm El Sheikh is particularly strong for reefs, snorkelling, diving and South Sinai scenery. Neither is automatically better; choose according to the type of holiday you want.
Which Egypt resort is best for families?
Hurghada, Makadi Bay and Sharm El Sheikh all have excellent family resort options. Look at the individual hotel rather than the resort name alone because children's facilities vary enormously.
Where is best for snorkelling in Egypt?
Sharm El Sheikh is especially famous for coral reefs and diving, including areas around Ras Mohammed and the wider southern Sinai coastline. Hurghada and the surrounding Red Sea resorts also offer extensive snorkelling and boat-trip opportunities.
Is Egypt good for winter sun?
Yes. The Red Sea is one of the stronger short-to-mid-haul choices for winter warmth from the UK. December through February can bring pleasantly warm sunny days, although evenings are cooler and some locations can feel breezy.
Is Egypt too hot in July and August?
Midsummer temperatures can be extremely high. Travellers who dislike intense heat, and families with very young children, may prefer spring, autumn or winter.
Is Makadi Bay quieter than Hurghada?
Generally, yes. Makadi Bay is more resort-focused and self-contained, whereas Hurghada provides a larger city, marina, shopping areas and more activity outside the hotels.
Is Sahl Hasheesh good for couples?
Yes. Sahl Hasheesh is particularly suitable for couples looking for higher-grade beachfront resorts and a calmer atmosphere than central Hurghada.
Do all Egypt hotels have good snorkelling from the beach?
No. Beach and reef conditions differ significantly. Some hotels have easy sandy swimming areas, some use pontoons to reach deeper water, and others offer particularly good reef access. Check this specifically on the individual hotel guide if snorkelling matters to you.
Do British visitors need a visa for Egypt?
Entry and visa requirements depend on the itinerary and can change. Check current UK Government travel advice and official Egyptian entry information before travelling rather than relying on an older holiday guide.
Find Your Egypt All Inclusive Holiday
Choose Hurghada for huge hotel choice and family resorts, Sharm El Sheikh for reefs and snorkelling, Sahl Hasheesh for a more polished escape or Makadi Bay for relaxed resort living. Then use our individual Egypt hotel guides to find the property that best matches the holiday you actually want.