Hotels near Marsa Mubarak

Marsa Mubarak is a small horseshoe bay 25 km north of Marsa Alam town that almost always delivers green turtle sightings within 100 metres of shore. Seagrass meadows hold a population of 8-12 resident turtles and an occasional dugong; staff post regular updates at the gate. The bay is unusual for the Red Sea in offering an easy beach entry - sand stretches 20 metres before reaching seagrass at chest depth. Beach gate fee is 100 EGP and includes a sun lounger when available. There is a basic cafe; toilets are clean but no shower facilities. Open daily 8 AM to 5 PM. Most visitors snorkel for 60-90 minutes and pair the stop with Abu Dabbab 5 km south. Mid-morning is the best window before afternoon north winds chop the lagoon surface.

Pro Tip: The northern reef edge holds an underwater statue garden installed in 2022 at 6-8 metres - ask at the gate for directions if you want to find it on a snorkel.