Hurghada Travel Forum

Hi
My Wife & I are thinking of going to El Gouna at the beginning of March for 10/14 day stay. We are not sure if we should go Al Inclusive, Half Board or B&B.
If we go B&B can anyone give us an idea of the cost of an evening meal in the restaurants. What is the cost of a bottle of wine, we have heard it is better to buy by the glass.

Does anyone know which is the best hotel.

We have heard that some of the hotels participate in a "Dine around Scheme". Does anyone know anything about this and how it works. Are drinks included.

What sort of temperatures can we expect in early March.

Sincere Thanks to anyone who replies.

Cheers

Ken

Trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local on the day variations.
This information should be used as a guide only.
Here is the average weather for Hurghada for this time of year.
Enjoy your holiday.

March.
High 75f / 24c
Low 58f / 14c

The weather in the Hurghada/El Gouna area is great in March it varies from day to day. Highs in the 70's low in the evenings of 50-60 degrees. But March is a very windy month sometimes the wind blows all day and into the evening.

I have heard of the Dine Around Program at hotels in the area but I did not realize they have found a way to scam visitors on that too! Ask the desk staff at your hotel on ALL the information on the Dine Around that way you may be able to make an informed decision. I was told it was a way to sample different restaurants in the area without paying extreme prices. The best thing to understand is that El Gouna is a very exclusive area and you will pay signifigantly more for meals and liquor. My husband and I had our wedding party in El Gouna and we did pay a little more. Most who visit pay a little more than the average Hurghada tourist. As for wine with dinners I would buy by the glass.

I hope this helps

the weather in march is just great
by the evening it can get little cold.
i would advise you to stay in the hotel for half board only, since you will definitely like to have dinner or lunch in the restaurants outside the hotel as well.

Take a look at this website

http://www.elgouna.com/Home.aspx?SectionID=17

I did read a little about the Dine around scheme although I have not tried it myself. This basically allows resdents of one hotel who are staying on full boad or AI basis to have their meals at another hotel instead (if you want) and hence allows you to explore & have more choice for your money .. I am not sure why that can be considered a scam but as I said, I have not tried it .. Best of luck anyway !