Minamark Beach Resort

My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful holiday in Hurghada, and I wanted to write a thorough review to share our real experience at the Minamark Beach Resort. Choosing a hotel in Egypt can often feel like a gamble, but we were looking for a lively location with direct beach access, comfortable amenities, and good value for money. Minamark checked all of those boxes for us, making our getaway truly memorable. The strongest advantage of Minamark Beach Resort is undoubtedly its location. It sits right in the vibrant heart of Sakala on Sheraton Road, which meant we had immediate access to local shops, bustling street cafes, pharmacies, and fruit stands right outside the main gates. Upon arrival, check-in was smooth. We received a pleasant room in the garden area. While the furniture and overall room style are somewhat traditional rather than modern high-tech, everything was impeccably clean and perfectly functioning. The air conditioning unit worked silently and cooled the room quickly, the bed was very comfortable with fresh linens, and hot water was always available with steady pressure in the bathroom. Housekeeping did a great job every single day, leaving us bottled water and forming cute towel swans on our bed, which always brought a smile to our faces. The main restaurant served a good variety of dishes daily. For breakfast, we loved the live cooking station where the chef prepared fresh omelets with customizable toppings, along with delicious Egyptian breads and pastries. Dinners usually featured grilled options outside, including marinated chicken, kofta, and roasted fish. We also dined at the seafood à la carte restaurant by the beach, which offered a romantic atmosphere under the stars and tasty calamari. The private beach area, although fairly compact, is very cozy and well-kept. Finding available sun loungers was never a problem for us. What we enjoyed most was the dual entry into the sea: you can either walk gently into the water from the clean sandy shoreline or jump straight off the wooden pier to swim where the water is deeper. We brought our snorkeling goggles and were pleasantly surprised to spot colorful reef fish near the jetty posts. While enjoying our resort days, my husband and I really wanted to explore Egypt beyond the hotel grounds. After reading many traveler reviews and comparing choices, we decided not to book excursions through the hotel tour representatives because their quotes were unnecessarily inflated. Instead, we booked everything with a local company named Sheriff Egypt. You can easily find them online by searching their name on Google or social media platforms. Their prices are significantly lower than hotel guides, and their customer service was top-tier from start to finish. We booked two major trips with them, and both exceeded our expectations: Luxor Small-Group Tour: We chose the small-group package capped at a maximum of 8 people, which made the experience feel almost private. We traveled in a brand-new 2026 minibus equipped with smooth air conditioning and ultra-comfortable seating. Our guide spoke fluent English, was incredibly knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian history, and kept us engaged throughout the visits to Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings without ever rushing us. Super Safari: This trip was pure adrenaline and fun! The package included quad biking across the desert dunes, a camel ride, visiting a Bedouin village, and watching a traditional evening show accompanied by a delicious open-air barbecue dinner under a sky full of stars. Minamark Beach Resort gave us a warm, relaxed, and authentic base for our holiday, while our trips added the perfect touch of adventure. My husband and I left Hurghada with wonderful memories, and we would happily return!

Room we not not very nice

Entertainment team was very good very friendly

Bar staff we amazing we like the beach it’s good and beautiful