Ancient Sands Resort

We had an amazing time at this hotel and couldn’t be more thankful for the experience. From the moment we arrived, we were truly impressed — not only by the beauty of El Gouna itself, but by how well the hotel fits into its surroundings, both architecturally and atmospherically. The entire property is stunning — the lobby, pools, restaurants, and the overall layout of the main building make it very easy to navigate between different amenities. The room was absolutely perfect: spacious, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable. The private pool was clean and maintained daily, and thoughtful touches like the blade that continuously clears palm residue from the water truly set this hotel apart. And the staff member cleans the private pool at the villa, every other day. What really made our stay extraordinary, though, was the incredible staff. Everyone was kind, polite, helpful, and always had a smile on their face. Their warmth and professionalism far exceeded what we experienced in another hotel in Hurghada. A special shoutout to Sami, the golf cart driver — so helpful and friendly. Also to Ahmad, the beach lifeguard, whose smile lit up the beach. He was amazing with our kids and managed his job with so much energy and kindness. The pool bar lifeguard was also great (unfortunately we didn’t catch his name). In the restaurant, service was top-notch — Mina and Medhat stood out, but every server was fantastic. The cleaning staff also deserve huge praise. They were incredibly respectful, always mindful if our baby was sleeping, and cleaned the room thoroughly every single time. We’ve never stayed at a hotel where the room was cleaned with such care — every surface wiped, floors mopped, kitchen cleaned, dishes washed, bathrooms spotless, terrace and stairs mopped. That level of cleanliness is a huge part of what made our stay feel so luxurious and comfortable. We also want to highlight the spa experience — the hammam was beautifully done and the massages were relaxing. The women working at the spa were kind, professional, and welcoming. An additional note: not one of us had any stomach issues during our stay, which says a lot about the hotel’s hygiene standards. In Egypt, that’s not always easy to achieve, and it speaks volumes about how well the pools, food, and water are maintained. The food is great. Always something delicious to enjoy. Also the sweets, top quality! Can’t wait to visit this beautiful establishment again!

Kirolos is the nicest person I have ever met, he’s very kind and funny. The service is perfect, Kirolos is always making sure you have what u need. Best server in El gouna.

The bar staff were so helpful. The service was unreal 10/10 will definitely be coming back again soon thank you to Kirolos and Wadea.

We strongly advise against booking this hotel at this time. Significant construction work is currently underway at the resort, and unfortunately, TUI does not disclose this information until after the booking has been confirmed, and even then this information is disseminated poorly and in very fine print of the confirmation booking statement. The disruption extends beyond noise; fine construction dust is pervasive in the air, settling on guests and contaminating shared spaces, including the swimming pool. As a result, the Sunset Pool is currently closed and will remain unavailable until the completion of the works, which is projected for the end of the year. For a more relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience, we recommend considering alternative accommodations until renovations are fully completed.

Amazing stay! The whole resort is incredibly well looked after, the entire experience was sensational. Thank you to the entire team for their hospitality. In particular Abanoub, who was very helpful and welcoming. The bar and pool teams were also very hospitable, especially Kirolos in the Mint Bar! The golf courses are in exceptional condition, but it's a bit expensive when adding clubs and buggies too - especially as the clubs aren't on particularly great. The food and drinks across the resort are of a very high quality too. The all inclusive package is very clear and wide variety. Thank you Ancient Sands, I will see you again!