Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

You can look forward to an outstanding 5-star holiday at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, from first-class service to breathtaking views of the Red Sea. So, it’s just right for that luxury getaway you’re planning - whether that’s with the kids, as a couple, with friends and family, or as a special treat just for you.

Here in the Hurghada area, holidays are all about the beach and sea, and there’s a beautiful 400m stretch of sand right outside - the perfect complement to the hotel’s pools. Soma Bay resort is well known as a top spot for watersports, especially windsurfing and kite surfing (both available at the beach). And if you want to say hello to the colourful sea life, book yourself on one of the hotel’s snorkelling trips.

Prefer dry land? Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay can also arrange daily organised activities, from energetic aqua aerobics sessions in the main pool to bocce ball (like bowls) on the beach. There are also four tennis courts and a squash hall, ideal for perfecting your serve, having a family knockabout or running up a sweat to work off some of those oh-so-good desserts!

In fact, all the food here’s top-notch, with some of the best Soma Bay restaurants right on site. Tuck into a mouthwatering breakfast buffet at The View, the main restaurant, which overlooks the lagoons and lazy river. Come evening, it’s the place to be for a round-the-world experience and fresh fish straight from the Red Sea. And for a real taste of Egypt, you have to try the hotel’s signature dish! It’s sengari fish fillet with a spicy Alexandrian sayadeya sauce, on the menu at Al Mar Restaurant & Bar - your venue for an a la carte lunch by the pool.

But if you’re enjoying lazing on the poolside so much that you don’t want to move, the Beachcomber Bar will bring light lunches and afternoon snacks straight to your lounger - now that’s the luxury treatment! It’s also ideal for families, as you won’t have to get the kids out of their soggy swimwear when it’s time to eat.

For a change of culinary scene in the evening, make your way to the hotel’s Pan Asian restaurant and sushi bar (usually open two or three nights a week), or head over to La Pergola at Soma Bay Marina for a Mediterranean-style meal. Just make sure you pack some classy clothes for dinner, as there’s a smart-casual dress code in all the hotel’s restaurants in the evening, with no swimwear, flip-flops or men’s sleeveless tops allowed.

And for an extra touch of luxury, you’re going to want access to the Laguna Club, the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay’s exclusive hideaway (minimum age 7 years). To experience the fine dining available in this sophisticated enclave, book a Laguna Club Room or any one of the suites.

That’s not to mention the other special dining experiences you can enjoy when you stay in this Soma Bay hotel, like the laid-back beach barbecues on Saturdays, private breakfasts on the boat, candlelit dinners for two by the sea and sumptuous afternoon teas in the lobby lounge. Plus, there are kids’ menus to keep the younger members of your family happy.

Time to unwind? Float around the lazy river, join a yoga class on the beach or hop aboard the hotel’s sunset cruise. And make sure to book a massage, provided at the fitness centre by The Cascades Spa & Thalasso - or take the complimentary shuttle bus to the spa itself for the full experience. It’s one of the best thalassotherapy centres in Hurghada, after all.

The Cascades Golf & Country Club is also just a few minutes away, which you’re not going to want to miss if you’re a keen golfer. Designed by Gary Player, it’s recognised as one of the world’s leading courses.

Looking for something more child-friendly from your Hurghada hotel? Those aged 3-12 years are in for a treat at the kids’ club! Not only will they have an amazing time with all sorts of fun activities to make their holiday really memorable, they’ll also get welcome and farewell gifts. Of course, there’s a kids’ pool too, and you’ll find a play corner at The View Restaurant, to make things a little easier at mealtimes.

Baby equipment, including baths and bottle warmers, is available from the concierge, and you can request a cot, too. There’s space for one in each room type, helping you choose an option that works for you.

There are 325 rooms and suites, including a number of interconnecting rooms that are ideal for families. Whether you choose a lagoon or sea view room, a Laguna Club room, junior suite or deluxe suite, you’ll have complimentary wi-fi in your room and public areas, space for an extra bed if you need it, a safe and a balcony or terrace.

Suites and Laguna Club rooms have extra features and benefits such as exclusive access to the Laguna Club, luxury bathrobes and complimentary use of the fitness centre (gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room). Junior suites are more spacious than rooms, with a cosy sitting area, while Deluxe suites are even bigger and have a separate living room.