Mövenpick Resort El Sokhna

Set between the Attaka mountains and the Red Sea, Mövenpick El Sokhna reaches its own private island by bridge. Gardens run through the grounds in place of bare pavement, giving the resort the feel of a green break in the coastline. The beach runs sandy and dolphins are known to pass offshore. Rooms start at 42 square metres for the Superior and Classic sea-view categories, rising to 60 square metres for Deluxe and Classic garden and twin rooms. The Royal Suite tops the property at 150 square metres, set on the top floor with two ensuite bedrooms and panoramic sea views across a duplex layout. The Deluxe Suite Beach Front runs to 120 square metres with direct beach views. Family Connecting Rooms and a two-bedroom Family Suite sea view give larger groups a shared living space and dining table. Three restaurants cover the range, from all-day international dining to a seafood house serving Mediterranean plates. A spa, fitness centre, sauna and children's club fill out the grounds, alongside meeting space for business groups. The resort lies roughly 1.5 hours from Cairo by motorway. Check-in runs from 3pm.