Rayhana Guest House
36 Nasser Al Kharafi Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Let’s start with the staff: I loved how caring and welcoming they are”
“Ibrahim and his staff members will arrange any kind of trip, diving course or ta…”
“The rooms have a sea view with a balcony, lovely decorations and housekeeping if…”
“The communication was really smooth from the moment we booked our room”
“Clean rooms and good air conditioning”
“My room was airy, bright, cosy, spacious, and very clean”
“There’s a great fish restaurant just a 5-minute walk away where you can enjoy fr…”
“Most beaches are not that far”
“They offered lovely Egyptian breakfast and wide range of additional drinks and s…”
“Breakfast was top”
“Once I booked, l received their special prices they offer for all activities, fr…”
Overview
Located across the road from the public beach, Rayhana Guest House is a house with sea view in all rooms and free wifi. The property consists of 5 double/single rooms, and a female dorm with 5 beds. Egyptian traditional breakfast is served at the property The most famous beaches and closest to the guest house are Samadai beach, Asalaya beach and Egla beach, they are the best for snorkeling and they are all free to enter. You can reach them by bicycle or we can arrange a transfer for you. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a pdf file which includes all what you can do here, along with transfers. All in very special prices.
Traveller reviews
Andoni
family_with_children
September 27, 2025
“A guesthouse just for sleeping”
Clean rooms and good air conditioning. Besides, bedroom is big enough.
Andrea
solo_traveller
September 22, 2025
“amazing view and amazing stay”
Rayhana is not just a guesthouse or a hotel , it’s a place where you truly feel at home. Let’s start with the staff: I loved how caring and welcoming they are. They are always ready to listen to your needs and make sure you are happy with your stay ,but it doesn’t stop there. You can always enjoy a great chat with them as if you were among friends, because that’s exactly what they will become if you stay long enough. The place itself is wonderful. My room was airy, bright, cosy, spacious, and very clean. The view from the balcony was breathtaking, especially because the sun rises directly over the sea . There’s nothing better than seeing that first thing in the morning. I also loved the outdoor space, where I could sit and work on my laptop or simply relax after an intense day under the sun and snorkelling. There’s a great fish restaurant just a 5-minute walk away where you can enjoy fresh seafood, and Marsa Alam town is just a 15-minute walk. The location is perfect , far enough from the bustle of town to feel peaceful, but close enough if you need to get there. It’s also very easy for taxis or tour operators to reach. There’s good Wi-Fi available in the common areas and a great rooftop where you can chill and enjoy the view. A special thank you to Mahmoud and Shahenda for making my stay so memorable. If I ever come back to Marsa Alam, this will definitely be my place to stay.
Chiara
solo_traveller
May 13, 2025
“I really enjoyed my stay in this peaceful atmosphere and will definitly recommend it!”
I had a lovely stay at the guesthouse and am grateful that I met Ibrahim and his family during my stay. They offered lovely Egyptian breakfast and wide range of additional drinks and snacks. You can also rent snorkeling equipment and bikes. The rooms have a sea view with a balcony, lovely decorations and housekeeping if you need. The best places are the great rooftop where you can just chill and relax in a hammock or a cozy chair. Ibrahim and his staff members will arrange any kind of trip, diving course or taxi if you want to explore the area. They always offer the best recommendations where to go. Most beaches are not that far. If you wanna treat yourself and escape from the city hustle, this is your way to go. You will feel home within a couple of hours!
Anna
couple
February 15, 2025
We had a great stay at Rayhana Guest House. The communication was really smooth from the moment we booked our room. Being in a new place that you do not know at all (our case), it was much appreciated that Ibrahim and his staff took a great care of us! The place looks really cozy and is spotlessly clean. We also liked the decor of the room and common areas. It´s located in a quiet area, walking distance to the city center and close to the sea. There was nothing to complain about. Definitely recommend!
cornelia
solo_traveller
December 14, 2024
A very beautiful place. Rooms and communal areas are spotless clean. Breakfast was top. Staff is extremely nice and helpful . Once I booked, l received their special prices they offer for all activities, from snorkeling, diving, quads, and transfers. They were very helpful helping me organising my diving. It's the best place if you don't like to be between hundreds of tourists. I enjoyed staying at Rayhana and definitely coming back. Thank you for everything!
Andrea
extended_group
November 29, 2024
“good value for money, felt comfortable, safe and at home during our staying.”
We had a very good stay at Rayhana, and Mahmoeed did a very good job preparing breakfast, doing the rooms and helping us arranging taxis and excursions. We particularly enjoyed the large table for breakfast and the roof terrace where we would have a couple of beers at the sunset. Overall we felt quite at home during our staying. The dog of the house adopted us as her owners and would walk with us to the city center every night, barking to anybody who came too close to us. She would wait for us outside the restaurant to accompany us back. Beds were quite comfortable and room was clean and fairly large. Breakfast was good, it could be even better if it included fresh juice (orange, mango or guava) or fresh fruit (Egypt has the best mangos I ever had!, we were buying it in the market and would cut it for breakfast, but it would be nice if they were offered as part of the standard breakfast included in the room). The view towards the see was quite nice, even if a bit far away.
Justin
couple
October 25, 2024
“Lovely chilled out place for a diving trip”
We were greeted my Mahmoud he is a very nice and courteous man who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable the place has a nice chilled out vibe and is ideal a diving holiday
Céline
couple
October 20, 2024
The hosts were super welcoming and helpful. They gave us great advice and helped us to organise several excursions to visit the most important locations. Great and fresh breakfast! Amazing staff!
janette
couple
September 14, 2024
“Fun, lovely and full of joy. There were kittens! 🐈⬛”
We came as a group, the host was so fun! He took us in a beetle bug to a beautiful beach, we had fish dinner and slept peacefully. I would highly recommend.
vania
solo_traveller
June 4, 2024
“Fantastic!”
Very very very nice place! Extremely well cleaned, room big and comfortable, all the structure very organized, the guest Mahmood ( hope is written right 😅) is fantastic! Always there, for everything I needed, very kind and polite. Egyptian breakfast was very good! Sure to come again!
sara-joy
solo_traveller
May 22, 2024
The best host and a really cozy guest house in the center of Marsa Alam.
Rachel
family_with_children
April 15, 2024
Ibrahim the host is really nice and helpful. Nice rooftop to chill with the sea view.
Anne Hartmann
extended_group
April 7, 2024
This guest house is a hidden gem! It's not just comfortable and clean (which it totally is!), but it also has this warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The host is absolutely fantastic – incredibly friendly and fun! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. It felt more like staying with family than at a guest house.
Stefanie
solo_traveller
April 3, 2024
“Great location, super chill atmosphere and lovely people”
Lovely place and people! Had a comfortable bed, clean room with sea view and Ibrahim was a great host :) it’s perfect to get to know other people, and the rooftop might well be the best spot in town to watch the sun rising above the sea
Sofía
couple
March 7, 2024
“A quiet and charming place in the red sea”
Wonderful guest house to stay in Marsa Alam. Ibrahim, the owner, and Mahmud, the house keeper, are excelent hosters. The rooms are big and have mosquito nets. The breakfast is amazing. And the common terrace is very charming. Marsa Alam is a very nice place to dive and snorkel, it has wonderful beaches and way less tourists than the northern towns in the red sea.
Valentina
couple
January 6, 2024
Great stay. The room is nice and clean. There is a beautiful common space where you can relax. Generally speaking, everything is quiet and chill, as the owner Ibra, who is super easy going and kind. He will help you to arrange everything you need. It's a perfect place if you want your indipendence and don't like crowded places, or mass tourism. I felt at home very soon. There are also some dogs there, and if you are a dog lover as I am, you'll be amazed by their intelligence, beauty and personality. Highly recommended!
Manuela
solo_traveller
December 17, 2023
“Quaint guesthouse with cosy atmosphere”
The guesthouse has a view of the sea and is well situated to get to the village, as to the beaches which are reachable by car or bike. My room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The owner Ibra was very helpful when I had questions or requests. He cares about the place and seems to upgrade it consistently as he had the roof tiled to build another area for guests to relax in. Ibra and Mahmoud are very kind people. I also liked that the guest house capacity is limited which makes it easy to get to know other guests and even organise sightseeing trips together.
Maxime
solo_traveller
December 8, 2023
“Good to relax”
Nice staff ! Very clean :) Quiet place
Noemi
solo_traveller
December 7, 2023
The most amazing people:-)
vinnyryan
solo_traveller
September 27, 2023
“superb”
Great 3 night stay, so close to the beach and town ...loved it , and a wonderful. host in Ibrahim...will return. one day..
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Free parking, Street parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Pet bowls, Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Shuttle service (additional charge), ATM/cash machine on site, Airport shuttle, Ironing service, Laundry, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room with Sea View & Air conditioning
Featuring a private balcony with views of the sea, this air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi and a seating area with a satellite TV. The bathroom is fitted with a shower.
Single Room with Sea View
The single room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
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