The Movenpick Resort and Spa sits on a peninsula in an exclusive beachfront setting where guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Red Sea. The hotel has 554 spacious rooms and suites all of have garden, lagoon or sea views. The resort covers a large area and has almost 2 miles of private beach, making the ideal choice for pursuing any sport and leisure activity you may wish. There are tennis and squash courts, 2 gyms, an international animation team for daytime games and activities and a Angsana Spa with a range of treatments from specially created massages to facials, body polishes, skin enhancers and the Essence of Angsana Spa package to invigorate your body, mind and spirit.
Right Choice
The hotel is ideal for couples and families looking for a good standard of accommodation, with plenty of space and excellent facilities that will appeal to all. It’s location is perfect for a memorable beach based holiday in Egypt.
Location and Resort
El Gouna visitors enjoy the waterfront elegance and charm of the Marina, traditional Arabic architecture, modern amenities and views of golf courses and blue lagoons. The Red Sea on the resort’s doorstep offers limitless possibilities for water sports: dive or snorkel to discover the colourful underwater world, or sample kite surfing, the latest trendy sport on our beach. The El Gouna 18-hole USPGA golf course is only two thirds of a mile away and there are plenty of shopping areas, a casino, restaurants, bars and mini-markets. The hotel operates a free shuttle to and from the golf course.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has 4 swimming pools (3 of which are heated in the winter months) with separate children pools spread out across the resort.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel offers a wide variety of wining and dining options including sumptuous buffets at Palavrion Restaurant, oriental and seafood specialities at El Sayadin Restaurant directly on the beach, fine dining il limone Mediterranean Restaurant or try exotic dishes at the Bua Khao Thai Restaurant. The Oasis and Lagoon pool restaurants and bars will serve all your daytime demands and in the evening you can enjoy a relaxing drink at the Galley Bar or Café Vienna while listening to live musicians. The hotel operates an All Inclusive programme which includes meals in ALL restaurants (except El Sayadin specialty Restaurant). Breakfast can be taken at the Palavrion Restaurant or Il limone Restaurant, buffet style from7am to 10.30am. A late riser breakfast is also available from 10.30am to 11.30am. Lunch can be taken at the Palavrin Restaurant from 1pm to 3pm buffet style, a la carte at the il limone Restaurant, 12.30pm to 4pm and a la carte at the Oasis Restaurant and the Lagoon Restaurant between midday and 4.30pm. Dinner
Can be taken buffet style at the Palavrion Restaurant, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm or a la carte style at Il limone Restaurant from 6.30pm to 11pm. Special Dining included: Bua Khao Thai Restaurant (3 course choice menu), from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Local beverages are included in all outlets during their individual opening hours. (local house wine, beer,
soft drinks, canned juice, coffee, tea, still mineral water) and in the minibar. All imported
beverages (wine, spirits, cocktails, San Pellegrino water, Energy drinks), selected Egyptian wines, fresh juice, special teas, coffees and Minibar snacks are not included. Snacks are served at Oasis and Lagoon pool restaurants from midday and 4.30pm while the Gallery Bar serves afternoon tea and cake selection from 3pm to 5pm. Movenpick Ice Cream in scoops is included and served unlimited by the pool bars and at the Ice Cream boutique.
Accommodation
All have bathroom/shower WC balcony/terrace satellite TV telephone air conditioning/heating high speed internet hairdryer * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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