Flamenco Beach And Resort El Quseir travel guide

Location. The Flamenco Beach Resort is located on the Red Sea coast, adjacent to a private beach and six kilometres from the city of El Quseir, Egypt.

Hotel Features. The cool decor of the reception area features blue and white mosaic tiling, a water fountain and ornate ironwork. Hotel amenities include a diving school, a fitness centre, massage and spa treatments, five outdoor swimming pools, two children's pools, and a poolside bar. The front desk is open 24-hours with multilingual staff providing tour advice and currency exchange.

The hotel offers a half-board room rate which includes breakfast and dinner. Both of the main restaurants at the Flamenco Beach Resort have a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, offering a range of set menu, buffet and à la carte dishes. Seven other onsite establishments serve a variety of refreshments, including cocktails, ice cream and light snacks. The Ali Baba Tent-Beach Club offers guests an opportunity to smoke a traditional water-pipe and sample Arabic teas and coffees.

A 150-metre long jetty provides easy access to the coral reef just offshore, and there is a diving school on site. Guests can also join an organised camel trek into the desert and take part in horse riding, cycling and tennis. There are two playgrounds and a kids' club with organised games, as well as a daily entertainment programmes for all.

Guestrooms. The 284 air-conditioned guestrooms have bright decor with tiled floors and balconies. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, Internet connections (surcharge), safes and minibars. Marble bathrooms have shower/bath combinations, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The restored Ottoman Fortress in Quseir houses the new Visitor Centre and displays on the history, archaeology and culture of the surrounding region.