Picolo recommends · Hotel in El Gouna, Egypt
The Chedi El Gouna
White walls, warm timber and the still water of the lagoon outside, in a resort town where most of your neighbours are bigger and louder.
The colour scheme is almost entirely white and wood, and after the heat outside it works like a cool drink. The Chedi keeps things spare and calm, with a pool, a private beach and the lagoon right outside your window.
El Gouna is a resort town north of Hurghada, built around canals and lagoons. The hotel is not all-inclusive, which is a good thing here: boats and small tuk-tuks run to the marina and the town's restaurants within minutes.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Chedi El Gouna
This is our design pick for the Hurghada coast. It suits couples who want style and quiet, and it puts El Gouna's restaurants and marina within easy reach for dinner every night.
If you want everything included and a resort that keeps you busy, this is not it. You will pay for meals out, and children looking for slides and a kids' club will find little to do.
What you get
- Bright, minimalist rooms
- Private beach
- Pool by the lagoon
- Boats to the marina and town
- Steady wind for kitesurfing
A day at The Chedi El Gouna
- Morning
- A swim in the lagoon while the water is glassy.
- Midday
- A kitesurfing lesson in the shallow water with a steady breeze.
- Afternoon
- A book by the pool in the white shade.
- Evening
- A boat to the marina for dinner at one of El Gouna's restaurants.
Location
El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt
Open in MapsQuestions about The Chedi El Gouna
Is The Chedi El Gouna all-inclusive?
No. That leaves you free to eat in El Gouna, where restaurants around the marina and town centre are a short boat or tuk-tuk ride away.
Is The Chedi El Gouna good for kitesurfing?
Yes. The lagoons around El Gouna have steady wind and shallow water, which makes them popular with both beginners and experienced kiters.
How do you get around from The Chedi El Gouna?
Boats and small tuk-tuks run around El Gouna and take you to the marina in a few minutes, so a car is not needed.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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