Ecotel Dahab Bay View Resort

We had a peaceful stay at Ecotel Dahab. The views of the mountains and Red Sea are spectacular. The resort is clean, rooms are spacious, and the staff are friendly. The private beach has a great coral reef for snorkeling.

Keep in mind that the hotel is 8–10 km outside Dahab center, so you need taxis or the hotel shuttle to go to town. Also, the property has many stairs between rooms and the beach. Food was decent with a good variety.

We visited during the low season, and it turned out to be a huge plus. There are very few guests, so the service feels almost personal. No queues anywhere — not in the restaurant, not at the pool — and just a couple of people on the beach. The restaurant’s menu isn’t huge, but everything they do serve is delicious. The whole experience feels like staying at an expensive private island resort somewhere in the Maldives.

The hotel stands on its own — there are no other hotels right next to it, which gives it a real sense of seclusion. At the same time, there’s a free shuttle into the centre of Dahab, plus an internal shuttle that takes guests from the upper levels of the hotel down to the beach — handy if you’d rather not climb up and down the stairs.

The rooms are spotless and the towels are changed daily. The view from the balcony — and even straight from the bed — is stunning: you can see the sea, the pool, and Saudi Arabia across the water. On the 6th level we had an entire wing to ourselves, just our group, so we effectively had a private pool.

A special word about the reef. Few hotels in Dahab can boast a house reef — this one has it, and it’s quite good. That said, to really appreciate Dahab you should venture out to different reefs: for just 100–150 EGP you can reach Moray Garden, The Islands, Lighthouse, and many others.

And don’t miss central Dahab — the atmosphere in the evenings is wonderful, with excellent, affordable restaurants.

Bottom line: a great choice for a quiet, secluded getaway, especially in the low season.