Overlooking its private beach along the Red Sea, this 5-star resort offers spacious suites with a private terrace. It has an outdoor pool, a spa, and 3 restaurants.

A walk-in closet and a flat-screen satellite TV are in Oberoi’s air-conditioned suites. Each comes with free WiFi, a glass-walled bathroom with a marble bath and separate shower. Some include a pool in the garden and iPod docking stations.

Massages and various beauty treatments, including exfoliating scrubs, are offered at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh spa. It includes private steam rooms and a gym fitted with Life Fitness equipment. Other activities include star gazing, cooking class, yoga and aromatherapy.

Middle Eastern, Oriental, Indian, and international cuisine are offered at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh restaurants. The main restaurant offers panoramic views of the beach and the Red Sea. Drinks, light snacks, and cigars are available at the pool bar.

Hurghada’s shopping centre and airport are a 25-minute drive away from The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange snorkelling trips and car rentals for guests.