Picolo recommends · Hotel in Soma Bay, Egypt
The Breakers
Wetsuits drying on the rail, kites over the bay and talk of what everyone saw on the reef: a lodge built around time in the water.
Here the day starts with the dive briefing rather than the breakfast buffet. The Breakers sits by the sea in Soma Bay with its own dive centre and kite school, and most guests spend their time underwater or on a board.
Rooms are simple and modern, and the mood is easy-going and sporty. Beginners can take courses in both diving and kiting, and plenty of guests return year after year, which tells you something about how the place is run.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Breakers
This is our value pick on the Red Sea, and the obvious one if you travel to dive, snorkel or kite. Couples and groups of friends who want an active holiday get good food and a friendly crowd.
It is not a luxury hotel, and there is no kids' club. If you want marble bathrooms, butler service or a full programme for children, the bigger resorts in Soma Bay and Sahl Hasheesh suit you better.
What you get
- Own dive centre
- Kite school
- Simple, modern rooms
- Good food
- Courses for beginners
A day at The Breakers
- Morning
- A dive on the reef while the light is soft underwater.
- Midday
- Lunch with the other divers and a recap of the morning.
- Afternoon
- A kite lesson when the wind picks up over the bay.
- Evening
- A drink at the bar and plans for tomorrow's dive.
Location
Soma Bay, Red Sea, Egypt
Open in MapsQuestions about The Breakers
Can beginners learn to dive at The Breakers Soma Bay?
Yes. The lodge has its own dive centre with courses for beginners, so you can do your first dives here.
Does The Breakers have a kite school?
Yes, there is a kite school on site, with lessons for newcomers as well as gear and support for experienced kitesurfers.
Is The Breakers Soma Bay suitable for children?
It is aimed at active adults. There is no kids' club, so families with younger children usually do better at one of the larger resorts.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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