Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna
El Gouna
Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna is an excellent five-star choice for golfers looking to combine championship golf with the sunshine and relaxed atmosphere of Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Set amongst lagoons, tropical gardens and the fairways of El Gouna Golf Club, the resort offers a peaceful stay-and-play experience while keeping Downtown El Gouna and Abu Tig Marina within easy reach.
The hotel has 268 rooms and suites, all comprehensively renovated ahead of its 2023 reopening. Accommodation takes inspiration from Upper Egyptian architecture, with warm colours, arched features and low-rise buildings spread throughout the landscaped grounds. Every room has a private balcony or terrace, with views ranging from gardens and swimming pools to lagoons and the golf course. Deluxe and Premium Rooms provide a generous 54m², Junior Suites increase this to 72m², while the spacious Steigenberger Suites offer 128m², two balconies and separate living space. Twin rooms and connecting options are particularly useful for golf groups.
Golf is naturally one of the biggest attractions. El Gouna Golf Club sits directly alongside the hotel and features an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples. Lagoons, desert rough and carefully positioned bunkers shape the challenge, while multiple teeing options make it suitable for different handicaps. Staying here means you can move from breakfast to the first tee with virtually no transfer time, which is always a big plus for us on a golf holiday.
Away from golf, the resort has two adult swimming pools and a separate children's pool, alongside a private lagoon beach with sunbeds and cabanas. The wellness centre includes two heated relaxation pools, sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool, while Planet Spa offers massages, hammam treatments and private treatment rooms. There is also a fitness centre within the golf clubhouse.
Dining gives groups plenty of choice. Fairways Restaurant serves international buffets, Harumaki specialises in Japanese cuisine, and Lagoon Terrace is ideal for lighter meals. Several bars are available too, including Hole 19 overlooking the pool, course and lagoon – exactly where we would head after the final putt drops.
El Gouna itself adds another dimension, with Abu Tig Marina, restaurants, bars, watersports, diving and desert activities all nearby. For golfers wanting warm-weather golf, spacious accommodation and plenty to do away from the course, Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna is a superb Red Sea base.
Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can create a tailor-made El Gouna golf holiday combining accommodation, tee times and additional golf at Ancient Sands.
Hurghada Airport
35km
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Time Zone:
GMT+2
Currency:
£ (Egyptian Pound)
Temperature:
10°C - 38°C
Cost of a Beer:
£2.20
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£12
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About The Area
El Gouna is one of Egypt’s most polished resort destinations, purpose-built along the Red Sea with lagoons, marinas and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. Located just north of Hurghada, it offers golfers a seamless mix of sunshine, coastal scenery and high-quality resort golf — ideal for winter escapes.
At the centre of the golfing experience is El Gouna Golf Club, a championship layout designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples. Set among lagoons and desert terrain, the course features wide fairways, strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on several holes. The open layout is forgiving from the tee, making it enjoyable for mixed-ability groups, but precise approach play is required to score well. The coastal setting means wind can influence club selection, particularly on exposed holes, adding variety to each round.
Within easy reach, The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso at nearby Soma Bay offers a more demanding championship test, giving golfers the option to combine multiple high-quality courses during their stay.
Golf in El Gouna benefits from year-round sunshine and dry desert conditions. The prime season runs from October to April, when temperatures are warm but comfortable — making it a popular winter-sun destination for UK golfers.
Off the course, El Gouna is built around lifestyle. The marina offers waterfront restaurants, bars and boutique shops, while the Red Sea provides world-class snorkelling and diving with vibrant coral reefs. Boat trips, beach clubs and spa facilities make it easy to unwind between rounds.
For golfers seeking reliable sunshine, scenic resort golf and a destination that blends beach relaxation with easy-going luxury, El Gouna delivers one of Egypt’s most enjoyable and accessible golf escapes.
