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El Gouna — Apartments and villas in a master-planned resort town
Premium master-planned resort town 22 km north of Hurghada — own airport, marina, hospital, golf course and 17 hotel compounds.
El Gouna is a fully master-planned resort town 22 km north of Hurghada, built from scratch by Orascom Development in 1989. It operates as a self-contained town with its own airport, hospital, international school, marinas, golf course and 17 hotel compounds spread across man-made lagoons. Long-term tenants get a more polished, walkable lifestyle than central Hurghada — with prices to match.
Typical rental prices
- 1-bedroom, long-term$800–1500 / month
- 2-bedroom, long-term$1200–2200 / month
- Villa (3+ BR), long-term$2000–4000+ / month
- Short-term apartment$70–200 / night
Who lives in El Gouna?
High-end expats, retirees, remote-working professionals and families with kids enrolled in El Gouna International School. English is the default working language across the town, with German and Russian as the next most common.
What's the typical apartment like?
Properties sit inside named developments — Tawila, West Golf, Marina, Ancient Sands, Nubian Village. Mix of townhouses, apartments and standalone villas, mostly 60–250 sqm. Rentals usually include access to private beaches, shared pools, gym and 24/7 compound security.
How far is the beach?
5–15 minutes' walk to one of the 10+ private beaches included with most rentals. The lagoon system inside town is used for kayaks, SUPs and small boats — many apartments sit directly on a lagoon waterfront.
What's the trade-off versus Hurghada?
El Gouna is markedly more expensive than central Hurghada, but the town is walkable / cyclable, has no Egyptian street noise and an extensive service economy in English. The downside: you'll need a car for trips to Hurghada (22 km, ≈ 25 minutes), and taxis between the two cost noticeably more than inside Hurghada.
FAQ
How much does it cost to rent in El Gouna?
El Gouna long-term rentals run $800–1500/month for a 1-bedroom apartment, $1200–2200/month for a 2-bedroom and $2000–4000+/month for villas. Short-term apartments cost $70–200/night.
Is El Gouna part of Hurghada?
El Gouna is a separate master-planned town 22 km north of Hurghada (about 25 minutes by car). It has its own airport, hospital, schools and municipal services — it's administratively in the Red Sea Governorate but operates independently from Hurghada.
Is El Gouna good for families?
Yes. El Gouna has an international K-12 school (El Gouna International School), private pediatric clinics, gated compounds with playgrounds and very low traffic inside the town — making it one of the most family-friendly options on the Egyptian Red Sea coast.
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