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items Here I will rank these destinations by price (first one is the cheapest). Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Cyprus
NOTE: I only recommend hotels I’ve visited or heard recommendations for from friends or family
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Egypt🇪🇬🐪
Spain🇪🇸
Cyprus🇨🇾
Turkey🇹🇷
Egypt🇪🇬🐪
Some things that go without saying here: every hotel is all-inclusive (all three meals plus snacks and drinks are included in price), has its own sandy beach, towels and sunbeds with umbrellas are free, Wi-Fi is usually non-existent or if it does exi...
Sandy beach, on one side are corals. Hotel has one main restaurant and 5 à la carte restaurants 3 pools for adults and one for children. There are also multiple aqua parks, a gym, pharmacy, shops etc.
★★★★★ Sentido Caribbean World Soma Bay, Soma Bay, Egypt
New hotel, luxury complex, opened in 2023. It also has a mall-Souk By Serry Beach Resort (it was supposed to open in 2024, I don’t have exact info about that). Hotel doesn’t have its own aqua park, and in general isn’t meant for children (even though...
★★★★★ Serry Beach Resort, Hurghada, Egypt
This complex was opened in March 2022. It has 4 swimming pools (one with slides), aqua park, billiards, daytime and evening entertainment, beach volleyball. It also offers the main Mondo restaurant and eight à la carte restaurants - La Mamma (Italian...
★★★★★ Seven Seas Jolie Bay Hotel, Soma Bay, Egypt
The hotel was completely renovated and opened in 2019, it consists of a main building that has 6 floors and an annex building where premium rooms are located. It has its own sandy beach, and one smaller part is with a coral reef. A safe box and a USB...
★★★★★ Hilton Hurghada Plaza, Hurghada, Egypt
It is one of the most luxurious hotels in this part of Egypt. It was opened in 2007, and occupies an area of over 160.000 m2. The hotel has a 400m long private sandy beach. One smaller part is with a coral reef. The hotel has 390 modernly equipped ...
★★★★★ Steigenberger Aldau Beach Hotel, Hurghada, Egypt
The hotel is located in the area of Makadi Bay on the Red Sea Riviera, and uses the sandy beach of the sister hotel Stella Beach Resort & Spa, which is about 800 meters away and to which drives shuttle bus. The beach is on a coral reef, which a...
★★★★★ Stella Gardens Resort & Spa, Makadi Bay, Hurghada, Egypt
One of the few (maybe even the only one) hotels that has a view at the pyramids. It was awarded on TripAdvisor as Travellers's Choice Winner and is one of the best hotels in Giza. The Giza resort is also near the Sphinx, Cairo University and the Egyp...
★★★★★ Marriott Mena House, Cairo, Egypt
Rixos Premium Alamein offers 5-star beachfront accommodation in El Alamein and has a private beach area, a shared lounge and a terrace. There are also seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Rixos Premium Alamein offers...
★★★★★ Rixos Premium Alamein, El Alamein, Egypt
Sunrise Tucana Resort-Grand Select is an ideal spot for luxury vacation. It offers five à la carte restaurants (international, Italian, Greek and seafood cuisine), and 7 bars. There are also 3 pools (heated during the winter). I don't need to say any...
★★★★★ Sunrise Tucana Resort Grand Select, Hurghada, Egypt
Spain🇪🇸
If you are more type of person for active vacation, this is the destination! Spain is a beautiful country, tourist attractions are everywhere; Barcelona is a must-visit if you are in continental part. As you can see, most of these hotels are 4 or 5 s...
Hotel Tropic Park is a four-star establishment located on the seafront promenade of Malgrat de Mar, Spain, offering guests direct access to the beach (100m) and proximity to the town center. The hotel features modern, spacious rooms equipped with ame...
★★★★ Tropic Park, Malgrat de Mar, Spain
This all-inclusive resort is known for its stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, direct access to Esquinzo Beach, and a well-balanced mix of family-friendly and adults-only areas.
The resort is divided into two sections: one designed for families wi...
★★★★ Fuerteventura Princess, Fuerteventura, Spain
BG Hotel Pamplona is a modern 4-star establishment located just 80 meters from Playa de Palma Beach in Mallorca, Spain. This prime location offers guests easy access to the island’s attractions, with Palma de Mallorca city center approximately 12 kil...
★★★★ BG Hotel Pamplona, Mallorca, Spain
ALEGRIA Caprici Verd is a 4-star hotel located in Santa Susanna (Catalonia) Spain, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. The hotel offers both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a gym, hot tub, and a buffet restaurant. 
Each air-conditioned room is...
★★★★ ALEGRIA Caprici Verd, Santa Sussana, Spain
ALEGRIA Maripins is a 4-star hotel located in Malgrat de Mar, Spain, along the Maresme Coast, approximately 65 kilometers north of Barcelona. Situated just steps from the beach, the hotel offers guests easy access to the Mediterranean Sea. 
Origin...
★★★★ ALEGRIA Maripins, Santa Susanna, Spain
This is a luxurious five-star beachfront property nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Andalusian mountains in Estepona, Spain. The resort offers 249 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, many providing stunning sea, pool, or mountain v...
★★★★★ METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella Estepona, Estepona, Spain
Cyprus🇨🇾
Cyprus is a fantastic vacation spot where you’ll use the Euro and easily navigate with English, though a few Greek phrases help, and you should be ready to drive on the left if renting a car. Pack light for hot summers and a jacket for cooler mountai...
Hotel Golden Coast Beach is designed with practical comforts in mind: its private golden sandy beach is well-maintained and ideal for a leisurely day by the sea, though sunbeds and parasols are available for an extra fee unless included in your packa...
★★★★ Golden Coast Beach Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus
The hotel is situated approximately 350 meters from the nearest beach, providing easy access to the Mediterranean Sea. Besides that, it is only 1.5km away from National park Cape Greco, which makes vacation here a great opportunity to also visit this...
★★★★ Atlantica Aqua Blue, Protaras, Cyprus
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel & Suites is located in Protaras, and about 60km away from airport.
The hotel provides complimentary sun loungers and umbrellas on its pool terraces and grassy areas for guest use. However, on the adjacent public beach, sun...
★★★★ Cavo Maris Beach Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus
Evalena Beach Hotel and Suites, located in Protaras, in Fig Tree Bay.
On the adjacent public beach, sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent at a standard municipal rate of €2.50 each per day.
Situated approximately 50 meters from a sandy beach...
★★★★ Evalena Beach Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus
The hotel is located in tourist part of Limassol, Yermasoyia. Its location makes it ideal place for exploring; 400m from the city centre and 5km from Limassol Old Town. 
Here you can find a large lagoon-style pool with organized water games and aqu...
★★★★ Atlantica Oasis Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Atlantica Panthea Resort, located in Aya Napa, only 800m from the city centre and 750m from the nearest beach is a great choice for young people.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are available without extra fee (altough you should check one more time just in c...
★★★★ Atlantica Panthea Resort, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Christofinia Hotel, a 4-star establishment in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, offers a blend of comfort and convenience, situated just 150 meters from the renowned Nissi Beach and 200m from Macronicos beach. From the city centre, you would have to walk around 3,5...
★★★★ Christofinia Hotel, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
This hotel is located in Aya Napa, only 500m away from centre and 35km from airport.
The hotel provides ample sun loungers and umbrellas around its large, freeform outdoor pool, which guests can use free of charge. Regarding beach access, the hotel...
★★★★ Faros Hotel Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Hotel Adams Beach offers a practical and comfortable seaside experience designed with your needs in mind. It is 3km away from centre of Aya Napa and about 45km from airport. The hotel’s private part of well-known Nisi beach boasts soft, golden sands ...
★★★★★ Adams Beach Hotel & Spa, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Hotel Amathus Beach provides a comfortable, practical stay with several options designed for convenience. Far away from city centre (9km), it provides peaceful and relaxing vacation. Airport distance is also not a problem; only 70km (about maximum tw...
★★★★★ Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus
Constantinos The Great Beach Hotel is a beachfront property located in Protaras, Cyprus, offering guests direct access to a golden sandy beach with clear blue waters. 
Hotel guests use public beach, so sunbeds and umbrellas are charged additionall...
★★★★★ Constantinos the Great Beach Hotel, Protaras, Cyprus
Golden Bay Beach Hotel, a luxurious 5-star seafront property located in Larnaca, Cyprus, offers a blend of comfort and elegance for both leisure and business travelers. It is placed 10km from city centre, and 15km from airport.
The hotel provides co...
★★★★★ Golden Bay Beach Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus
Grecian Bay Hotel, located in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, offers a blend of luxury and comfort for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. 1km from centre, it is adventurous enough for active vacation, but also in very calm part for relaxing one.
Gu...
★★★★★ Grecian Bay, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Turkey🇹🇷
Before heading to Turkey for vacation, it’s good to know a few practical things: the local currency is the Turkish lira, though euros are often accepted in tourist spots. English is widely spoken in resorts, but a few Turkish phrases can be helpful. ...
Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa is a 5-star establishment located in Side, Turkey, offering a range of amenities designed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. 
The hotel is approximately 65 to 70 kilometers from Antalya Airport (AYT), with a driving...
★★★★★ Arnor De Luxe Hotel & Spa, Side, Turkey
Narcia Resort Side is a 5-star hotel located in the Kumköy area of Side, which is about 5km from historic town of Side, and 55km from airport.
Narcia Resort Side has a designated private sandy beach area approximately 350 meters from the hotel. A co...
★★★★★ Narcia Resort Side - Ultra All Inclusive, Side, Turkey
Sealife Kemer Resort Hotel, located in Kemer, Turkey, offers guests a comprehensive holiday experience with its range of amenities and services.
The hotel boasts a private 100-meter-long pebbly beach. Sunbeds and umbrellas are provided free of charg...
★★★★★ Sealife Kemer Resort Hotel, Kemer, Turkey
Diamond Hill Resort & Spa, located in the Tosmur district of Alanya (4km from Alanya centre), which is 125km from airport in Antalya.
The hotel features a private beach accessible via an underpass, approximately 95 meters from the main building...
★★★★★ Diamond Hill Resort Hotel, Alanya, Turkey
Hillstone Bodrum Hotel & Spa, located in Bodrum, is 28km away from airport and 1km from centre of Bodrum.
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle services to a contracted beach in Torba, where guests can enjoy the seaside. Sunbeds and umbrella...
★★★★★ Hillstone Bodrum Hotel & Spa, Bodrum City, Turkey
Oz Hotels Side Premium is a luxurious 5-star resort located in Side, which is approximately 55km from Antalya Airport, which translates to a driving time of around 40 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
The resort boasts a private beac...
★★★★★ Oz Hotels Side Premium, Side, Turkey
Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek is a luxurious resort located in Belek, 25km from AYT (Antalya Airport), with a driving distance of about 28km.
The hotel boasts a private sandy beach stretching over a kilometer. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for gue...
★★★★★ Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek, Belek, Turkey
Adam & Eve Hotel is a luxurious, adults-only resort which makes it a perfect spot for couples’ vacations.
The hotel is approximately 35 kilometers from Antalya Airport (AYT), with a driving time of about 32 minutes, depending on traffic conditio...
★★★★★ Adam & Eve - Adult Only, Belek, Turkey