Fodor's Expert Review Mövenpick Resort and Spa El Gouna

El Gouna's oldest resort—it opened in 1995—has its longest beachfront, plus such a range of amenities that it might be tempting not to leave the resort and explore the rest of the town. It's a large hotel, but accommodations are set in well-spaced clusters around four swimming pools (plus three kids' pools). The spacious rooms have a contemporary feel, with stone, mustard, and terracotta decor accented by cotton Bedouin rugs. All the on-site restaurants are no-smoking, which is not especially common in Egypt. Accessible rooms are available for travelers with disabilities, as are extensive family rooms and facilities for groups with young children.