Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort

A private coral reef and exquisite Moorish interiors set the Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort apart from the rest of the hotels on the Marsa Alam stretch of Egypt’s Red Sea coast. This is luxury on a grand scale – even the three freeform pools are large, surrounded by palm trees and flowers, well-furnished sun terraces and with an irresistible swim up bar. Just metres away are the golden sands of the hotel’s lovely private beach, where you’ll find a full range of water sports, quadbikes and access to the underwater wonders of the reef. Then there are tennis courts, a multitude of other sports, a gym, a squash court, a health club with steam room, whirlpool and sauna, a library and a shopping arcade.

Dinner will be a treat with a different buffet theme every night or the choice of a candlelit meal in the a la carte restaurant. There is also an African themed cafe where you can drink tea and try a shisha pipe. The bedrooms here are simply gorgeous with sumptuous fabrics and cafe au lait colour schemes – and of course every modern amenity: air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and balcony. The Iberotel Coraya is five kilometres from Marsa Alam, an up-and-coming Red Sea resort with a reputation for superb diving and perfect beaches.