Soma Bay sits on its own peninsula between Hurghada and Port Safaga — a purpose-built resort headland rather than a town, with the Kempinski as its flagship property overlooking one of the bay’s finest stretches of sand.
A 1km house reef runs directly off the 400-meter private beach, giving guests enough underwater variety to fill a full diving program without ever needing a boat. Beyond the water, the nearby Cascades Golf & Country Club — an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Gary Player — anchors Soma Bay’s reputation as a genuine golf-and-dive combination destination, a rare pairing on this stretch of coast.
Four to six restaurants and bars cover the range: The View, the main restaurant, serves breakfast and dinner buffets blending Egyptian and international dishes with an interactive open kitchen; Al Mar sits poolside for à la carte Mediterranean lunches; Bamboo Shoot adds an oriental dinner menu. All rates typically include the full buffet breakfast, with half- and full-board options available.
A 1km house reef runs directly off the beach — enough underwater variety for a full diving program without ever needing a boat.
325 rooms and suites, all with Arabian-style decor, balconies, and lagoon or Red Sea views. About 14 minutes south of Hurghada International Airport. Bookable directly through Kempinski or standard resort platforms — several reviewers note the shallow beach entry, worth knowing if strong swimming access matters more than the reef itself.
Soma Bay is its own peninsula between Hurghada and Port Safaga — a purpose-built headland rather than a town, with the Kempinski as its flagship. It suits travellers who want a genuinely quiet, self-contained beach week with good diving and kitesurfing nearby, and who have no interest in nightlife.
There is essentially nothing to walk to. That is the appeal or the objection, depending on the trip.
The nearest equivalents in tone are The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh and, for golf and a planned-town setting, Steigenberger Golf Resort in El Gouna. For town access instead, Hilton Hurghada Plaza.
Soma Bay is roughly 45 minutes south of Hurghada airport, which is the practical gateway. That also keeps it within reach of the road to Luxor for anyone combining beach and temples in one trip.
