La Maison Bleue, Hurghada, Egypt

Luxurious, sophisticated adult only boutique beach hotel

Suites from £330 per night. Flights and transfers available at additional charge.

La Maison Bleue is a 5 star boutique hideaway with its own private beach and lagoon, located near the charming seaside resort of El Gouna, on the Red Sea. This wonderfully opulent hotel artfully captures the beauty of Italian, Oriental and French arts to create a gorgeous little hotel that is both majestic and romantic.

Accommodation

13 sumptuous suites, all with smart TV, Bose speakers, air-conditioning, tea-making kit, Nespresso coffee machine, free minibar, free bottled water, pillow menu, and organic bath products. Plus free wifi and free laundry service.

Activities & Experiences

If you can tear yourself away from the pool or the beach, there's a kitesurfing club, and yoga and personal training is on offer. If you wish to venture beyond your luxury beachside cocoon, there are regular boats out to the neighbouring Zeytouna Beach Island. Otherwise, head for Buzzha Beach and Mangroovy Beach for water-skiing and surfing sessions in all forms, or Abu Dabbab Beach to snorkel among the coral reefs and giant turtles.

There are plenty of guided hiking trails through the Abu Sha’ar Mountains, which are especially scenic at sunset. For something a little less taxing, visit the Tamr Henna Square in downtown El Gouna and learn more about the region’s culture with a wander round the El Gouna Museum.

Facilities & Services

Private beach and lagoon, marble-lined pool with adjacent cocktail bar.

The spa is a wellness wonderland, housing two treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, and two plunge pools (one cold, one hot). Masseurs blend traditional Thai and Ayurvedic methods with natural herbs and oils.

All-day dining is offered at Le Restaurant in an opulent art deco dining room, where French-spun Egyptian fare fills the menu, and its seasonal dishes are embellished with freshly picked vegetables and herbs from the hotel’s greenhouse. Just beyond the French doors, the alfresco dining area sits under regally domed arches, overlooking the Pool Bar, where Mezze-style light bites are dished up throughout the day.

Weather & Seasons

Hurghada experiences a desert climate, characterized by hot and dry weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Hurghada for ideal weather is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these periods, temperatures are milder, ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 32°C (90°F). Rainfall is scarce throughout the year.