In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 70 guest reviews of The Grand Palace. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: The hotel is showing its age and needs renovating. Frequent hints about tips, with slower service for those who don't give them.
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Facts we have checked
- Adults only
- Minimum age18+
- Adult facilities
Source: redseahotels.com · checked 16 Oct 2026
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Grand Palace is an adults-only hotel for guests aged 18 and over, aimed squarely at couples who want a beach resort without leaving Hurghada behind. It sits on Corniche Road with a private beach area on the Red Sea, an all-year pool and ten restaurants, and the airport is only 2 km away. Guests talk most about the staff, who are described as warm and attentive, and about the food, the cleanliness and the well-kept gardens; honeymooners in particular describe the stay as romantic and relaxed. The trade-offs are small but worth knowing. Smoking is common in the outdoor areas, a few guests noticed broken tiles and fittings that fall short of the resort's polish, and there is little in the way of sports or a full gym. Couples who plan to spend their days between the beach, the pool and the restaurants will find a well-run, sociable base; travellers after an active holiday may want more.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 20 hotels we list in Hurghada is 9.3.
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- The staff are what guests mention first and most often. Receptionists, waiters and bar staff are described as welcoming, helpful and quick to remember guests, and several guests name individual team members.
- The hotel sits right on the sea, with a private beach area next to the pool. Guests like being able to move between the beach and the pool bar, and describe the view and the gardens as beautifully kept.
- Smoking is common among other guests in the outdoor areas, and one couple chose not to eat outside because of it. Guests who are sensitive to smoke may prefer indoor tables.
- Despite the polished look, a few guests noticed broken or loose tiles around the pool and in the rooms, and one found the fabrics clean but not quite at luxury level.
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Should you book it?
The Grand Palace is worth booking for couples and honeymooners who want an adults-only resort by the sea — but pick somewhere else if you are travelling with children – the hotel accepts guests aged 18 and over only.
Book it if you want
- Couples and honeymooners who want an adults-only resort by the sea
- Travellers who like plenty of restaurants without leaving the hotel
Pick somewhere else if
- You are travelling with children – the hotel accepts guests aged 18 and over only
- You want a proper gym and organised sports during your stay
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 70 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A wide choice of restaurants and a huge buffet with all kinds of dishes
- +Several guests praise the à la carte restaurants and the bars
- +Food is attractively presented
- –Many found the food bland or of poor quality despite the wide choice
- –Some à la carte meals disappointed, and the all-inclusive drinks felt low quality
”A huge all-you-can-eat buffet with every kind of dish.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, friendly staff who go out of their way to help
- +A welcoming reception team, with some staff speaking French or German
- +Attentive service at the bars and on the beach
- –Frequent hints about tips, with slower service for those who don't give them
- –Some guests met rude or unhelpful staff at reception and in the bars
”The staff are absolutely wonderful, friendly, professional and always willing to help.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A spacious pool area with plenty of loungers and cabanas
- +Direct access to the beach
- +Pools to suit every taste
- –Some pools are unheated and feel cold
- –Pools and their surroundings were not always clean
- –Beach loungers are reserved with towels despite the rules
”A very spacious pool with plenty of loungers and cabanas, so there's no need to fight for a spot.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Large rooms, many with a sea view
- +Some rooms open straight onto the pool
- +Comfortable beds
- –Rooms and bathrooms feel worn and dated
- –Air conditioning that is loud or works poorly
- –Isolated problems with showers, hot water and bedding not being changed
”The room was huge with an amazing sea view.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Rooms kept clean throughout the stay
- +Well-maintained grounds and facilities
- –The hotel is showing its age and needs renovating
- –Cleaning of rooms, bathrooms and pools fell short for several guests
- –Towels and linen were not always clean
”Overall the hotel is showing its age.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Right on the beach with lovely sea views
- +Impressive architecture and beautifully laid-out grounds
- +Handy for the airport
- +A promenade outside the hotel for walks
- –A smell of fuel by the sea when excursion boats refuel at the jetty
”Great facilities in a convenient location close to both the airport and the beach.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- –Loud air conditioning that cannot be turned down enough to sleep
”The air conditioning was very loud and couldn't be set quietly enough to sleep.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Extra charges for things such as early check-in, a festive dinner and Wi-Fi
- –Several felt the rooms were not worth the money
- –Spa treatments felt expensive
”The rooms are not worth the money.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is The Grand Palace from Hurghada International Airport (HRG)?
The Grand Palace is approximately 2.5 km from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate The Grand Palace?
On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 2,226 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Grand Palace have?
The Grand Palace is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Grand Palace offer?
The Grand Palace offers adults Only (18+), beachfront, private Beach, outdoor Pool, 10 Restaurants and spa.
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Corniche Road, 84517 Hurghada, Egypt