Fanadir Hotel El Quseir  

On Egypt’s Red Sea coast in El Quseir — a beach hotel about 5 km from the city center. Handy for history buffs and divers: close to the Shrine of Abdel Ghaffaar al-Yemeni, the Ottoman/El-Quseir Fortress, and SUBEX Diving Center.

A relaxed seaside spot with 35 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with minibars and private furnished balconies or patios. Expect in-room TVs, showers, slippers and complimentary toiletries; exact room features vary by category. On-site spaces include a full spa and sauna, fitness center, library, picnic and barbecue areas, plus outdoor pool.

Private beach and outdoor pool for sun and sea time. Full-service spa and massage treatments, sauna and a fitness center for recovery after a dive. Bar/lounge, poolside bar, café and restaurant keep things easy. Tour desk, shuttle service (surcharge), parking and on-site transfers make getting around simple.

Business center and meeting support available. Wireless internet access (surcharge) and wedding/tour/ticket assistance. Free self-parking, airport shuttle for a fee, plus dry cleaning, luggage storage and multilingual staff.

On-site restaurant, café/coffee shop and poolside bar. 24-hour room service keeps late arrivals and early divers covered. Stop by the bar for drinks after a day on the reef.