Captain's Inn  

Perched on Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, this intimate marina hotel overlooks luxury yachts and sits right on the boardwalk. Steps from El Gouna Beach, El Gouna Golf Club and local sights like the Church of St. Mary and the Desert Breath land art. An eco-friendly stay — the property holds a Green Star certificate and plugs you straight into El Gouna’s watersports and nightlife scene.

A small, modern spot with 50 air-conditioned rooms that feel comfortable and uncluttered. Rooms come with minibars, LCD TVs, safes and coffee/tea makers, plus en suite showers and hair dryers. Expect marina views, easy access to stylish boutiques and cafes on the strip, and free access to the sister Ali Pasha pool and Marina Beach Club a short walk away.

Soak up marina breezes and salt-kissed mornings — the hotel offers onsite massages, a sauna and a hair salon, plus gift shop/newsstand facilities. Guests get access to nearby pools and the Marina Beach Club, and the location puts you minutes from kite- and windsurf stations, diving, snorkeling and a championship golf course.

Wireless internet access keeps you connected. Practical extras include airport shuttle and local shuttle services (surcharge), limo/town-car options, dry cleaning/laundry, free self-parking and a 24-hour front desk.

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve guests, with a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily. Breakfast is also served at the nearby Ali Pasha Tandoor Restaurant, and the marina strip offers a lineup of gourmet restaurants and relaxed cafes for regional flavors and nightspots.