The large Paradise Golden 5 Hotel complex is directly on the beach overlooking the Red Sea, approximately 7 miles or a 15 minute drive from the centre of Hurghada. The Red Sea offers fantastic windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling and especially diving. The area is world famous for its underwater plant and animal life. The warm water is ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for large, comfortable accommodation next to the beach with plenty of facilities to keep everyone happy.

Location and Resort

The Paradise Golden 5 Hotel is located in the tourist area of Hurghada Beach and combines the charm of the past with the luxury comforts of the present. Hurghada has an exotic climate and temperatures that rival the Canary Islands. The town centre has plenty of bazaars and mosques and a lively atmosphere ensuring it is an ideal choice for a holiday in Egypt.

Swimming Pools

The hotel has 5 interconnected swimming pools with a children`s pool and a toddlers splash pool.

Eating and Drinking

There are many outlets for eating and drinking within the complex including restaurants, bars and cafes. The hotel operates an All Inclusive option which includes breakfast between 7am and 10am, lunch from midday to 3pm and dinner between 7pm and 10pm, all buffet style, served in the Panorama restaurant of the Al Mass hotel or the Red Sea Resturant of Golden 5. During meals soft drinks, mineral water, local hard liqueur, local beer and wine are offered. Guests can also have late breakfast between 10am and 11am and cold snacks and mini pizza from 11am to midday. Snacks such as pizza, pasta, BBQ, potatoes and salads are offered daily at the beach bar between midday and 3pm. One scoop of ice cream is available from 1pm to 3pm at the pool areas. Teatime is from 3pm to 5pm. Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like wine, beer, spirits (whisky, gin, vodka, rum, brandy), soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea and mineral water are available at the stylish Sinai Bar (10am to midnight), the beach bar (10am to 6pm) and at the Diamond pool bar (10am to 6pm). In-room mini bars are replenished daily with a soft drink, mineral water and a juice (per guest). NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard rooms sleep 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children

All have bathroom/shower WC telephone TV air conditioning fridge safe balcony/terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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