This family friendly resort is ideally located in the centre of the village of El Gouna. It is just 20 km north of the crowded tourist town of Hurghada and offers an oasis of peace and tranquillity. This picturesque setting, combined with the professional water skiing school, the renowned TGI Padi dive centre, the Gene Bates golf course of El Gouna, creates the perfect getaway for family holidays, romantic honeymoons, and active sports breaks. A range of sights and attractions are within a short distance of the hotel, including the Abu Tig marina (1 km), the Ala Edin Casino (2 km), and the Bedouin Oasis (3 km). A fairytale designed by world-famous architect Michael Graves, combining the eclectic Arabic and Egyptian Nubian styles, the hotel is truly a masterpiece of architectural beauty, and includes a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a currency exchange facility, a café, a selection of shops, a hairdressing salon, a restaurant, and a bar. Set in luscious exotic gardens, this is an inviting, magical, and romantic setting. Further facilities within the hotel include three conference rooms, a bicycle hire facility, as well as 24-hour room and laundry services. Through the gardens and beyond a few small bridges, an exclusive hideaway awaits. Guest rooms are spread across a myriad of islands, joined by crystalline lagoons. All feature a spacious, secluded terrace or balcony with stunning views over the lagoons and private beaches, and standard fittings include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar, a hire safe, an iron and ironing board, and individually adjustable air conditioning. Disability-friendly rooms can be booked on request.