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Soma Bay recieved a rating of 4.4 / 5 from Direct Booking customers (37 reviews during - ). Customer reviews about Soma Bay, Hurghada

The resort has some of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue sky.

Perfect for a golf vacation, Soma Bay has one of the most spectacular golf courses with 18 championship holes named "Cascades", designed by legendary golfer Gary Player. And for total rejuvenation, the resort features a world-renowned spa, Les Thermes Marins des Cascades, the largest Thalasso-therapy spa in the region.

Soma Bay is ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling higher, with some of the best sites the Red Sea, accompanied by a fully equipped diving center. Other world-class water sports that can be found here: windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing.

Peninsula Visitors often wonder about the origin of the name "Soma." We have no definitive answer, only a possible "theories" shrouded in mystery.

The phrase "Soma Bay" was recently invented by the developers of the peninsula. Egyptian charts and diagrams also refers to the peninsula as "Ras Abu Soma. In Arabic, "Ras" means head, headland, or peninsula, "Abu" means father.
They were able to identify only a few references to this word.

Soma is a plant cultivated in the Indian subcontinent, which has hallucinogenic properties. He won wide recognition in 1930 with the publication of Aldous Huxley's novel titled "Brave New World. This novel describes a futuristic society whose members are kept in a state of well controlled, either by administration of "Soma."

So what is the relationship between this plant and Ras Abu Soma Peninsula? One theory is based on the fact that there is another bay, not far from Ras Abou Soma, which, curiously enough, is called "Sahl Hashish" (literally coast, or golf, or even land hashish). So, the theory says that now many decades ago, this coast was the gateway drug that entered Egypt from the Indian subcontinent.

Another theory is that the natural beauty of Soma Bay gets a similar sense of peace and welfare effects Soma plant. A "Brave New World" derived from nature, and not from consumption of a hallucinogenic drug artificially!

A third theory derives from the fact that "black sand Safaga" Soma Bay found on the shore and from sea grass and algae, is known for its benefits to body and mind. Black sand is also a precursor of various treatments at Les Thermes Marins available algotherapy des Cascades.

Finally, the legend says that now many years ago a person named "Sheikh Abu Soma", lived here, and fascinated by her beauty, asked to be buried here, and the tip of the peninsula got its name.

So the choice is yours. Our preference is for the second theory, and our view is that Soma Bay will offer all its visitors and residents a Brave New World ... a feeling of wellbeing and a passion for life inspired many other natural attractions Peninsula.


Soma Bay | The resort has some of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue sky.

Perfect for a golf vacation, Soma Bay has one of the most spectacular golf courses with 18 championship holes named "Cascades", designed by legendary golfer Gary Player

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Top hotels in Soma Bay

Amarina Abu Soma Resort Aqua Park, Soma Bay

Amarina Abu Soma Resort Aqua Park    

   Score 8.9/10 out of 16 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel on the beach  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 04/01/2024

Hotel Albatros Beach Club Abo Soma Ex. Albatros Amwaj Blu Beach, Soma Bay

Hotel Albatros Beach Club Abo Soma Ex. Albatros Amwaj Blu Beach  

   Score 7.4/10 out of 7 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with parking  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided
Caribbean World Resort, Soma Bay

Caribbean World Resort    

   Score 8.5/10 out of 18 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with children playground  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 03/22/2024

Hotel Movenpick Resort Soma Bay, Soma Bay

Hotel Movenpick Resort Soma Bay  

   Score 8.8/10 out of 5 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 04/04/2024

Sentido Palm Royale Soma Bay Ex. Intercontinental Abu Soma Resort , Soma Bay

Sentido Palm Royale Soma Bay Ex. Intercontinental Abu Soma Resort   

Score 5.4/10 out of 3 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with outdoor pool  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 03/01/2024

Time Renero Resort Suites Azzurra Ex Time Suites Azzurra, Soma Bay

Time Renero Resort Suites Azzurra Ex Time Suites Azzurra  

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel on the beach  
  • No transport provided
Vesta Soma Bay Residence, Soma Bay

Vesta Soma Bay Residence  

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, Soma Bay

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay  

   Score 8.7/10 out of 2 reviews

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with indoor pool  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 03/29/2024

Solymar Soma Beach, Soma Bay

Solymar Soma Beach  

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • Airplane (10/07 - 04/26/2025)
  • No transport provided

  Last booking: 01/29/2024

Sheraton Soma Bay Resort , Soma Bay

Sheraton Soma Bay Resort

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • All Inclusive  
  • Airplane (12/16 - 11/01/2024)
  • No transport provided
Apollo Golden Sands, Soma Bay

Apollo Golden Sands

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Ultra All Inclusive  
  • Bus (04/29 - 09/30/2024)
  • No transport provided
Hotel Yara Beach Club All, Soma Bay

Hotel Yara Beach Club All

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel with children playground  
  • Airplane (11/15 - 11/03/2024)
Breakers Diving And Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay

Breakers Diving And Surfing Lodge  

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

  • Hotel near beach  
  • Airplane (10/25 - 01/14/2025)
  • No transport provided
Park Hotel Gardenia, Soma Bay

Park Hotel Gardenia

Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • No transport provided
    Palm Royale Resort Soma Bay, Soma Bay

    Palm Royale Resort Soma Bay

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (03/30 - 10/26/2024)
    • No transport provided
    Robinson Club Soma Bay, Soma Bay

    Robinson Club Soma Bay  

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • Hotel with outdoor pool  
    • Airplane (12/13 - 11/03/2024)
    • No transport provided
    Solymar Beach Soma Bay, Soma Bay

    Solymar Beach Soma Bay

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (05/16 - 09/29/2024)
    • No transport provided
    Amarina Abu Soma Resort Aquapark, Soma Bay

    Amarina Abu Soma Resort Aquapark

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • No transport provided
    Mövenpick Waterpark Resort Spa Soma Bay, Soma Bay

    Mövenpick Waterpark Resort Spa Soma Bay

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • No transport provided
    Amwaj Beach Club Abosoma, Soma Bay

    Amwaj Beach Club Abosoma

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (05/16 - 09/29/2024)
    • No transport provided
    Palm Royal Resort Abu Soma, Soma Bay

    Palm Royal Resort Abu Soma

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • All Inclusive  
    • Airplane (05/16 - 09/29/2024)
    • No transport provided
    The Lodge By Cascades Soma Bay, Soma Bay

    The Lodge By Cascades Soma Bay  

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

    • Hotel with private beach  
    • No transport provided
    Vesta - Luxury Apt Ii - 2Br - Golf, Soma Bay

    Vesta - Luxury Apt Ii - 2Br - Golf

    Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

      • No transport provided
      Vesta - Luxury Apt Iii - 2Br - Golf, Soma Bay

      Vesta - Luxury Apt Iii - 2Br - Golf

      Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt

        • No transport provided

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        Clients remarks about Soma Bay


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        Carmen, group of friends 02/17/2024DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        am iesit intr o singura zi din resort, sunt cateva magazine, care se repeta, cu imbracaminte de firma, imitatii, genti de firma, parfumuri, asa zisele papirusuri, condimente si cam atat. O singura bijuterie cu aur de 18 karate , la preturi mai mari decat in Romania. Platile se pot face in euro, dolari, GBP sau lira egipteana, restul se da in moneda cu care ai platit. Se vorbeste engleza mai peste tot. trebuie negociat pretul intotdeauna.




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        laurentiu, group of friends 09/27/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Laura, family with children 09/11/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Orasul destul de primitiv, dar frumos datorita amplasarii si portului la mare.




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        Raul C, 09/08/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Hotelul este in afara staiunii, nu te poi plimba.




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        Iuliana, 09/04/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Zsuzsanna, family with children 08/11/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Maria, family with children 08/08/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Foarte frumoasa




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        Roxana, family with children 08/03/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        amplasarea fata de Hurghada la ~ 1 ora distanta (orice excursie suplimentara era tarifata cu 5 euro peste, pentru a acoperi distanta).




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        Ana, group of friends 07/30/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Lidia, family with children 07/24/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Maria, family with children 06/11/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        OCTAVIAN, group of friends 06/07/2023DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Un hotel foarte frumos marea gradini, plaja




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        cristian, family with children 10/16/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Mihai, group of friends 08/22/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        In aceasta zona fluxul marii este foarte mare. Se poate intra doar de pe pontonul hotelului. Sunt ?i vanturi foarte puternice




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        Oana, family with children 08/12/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Nu prea ai unde sa iesi din resort decat cu excursii organizate. Noi am mers la Submarin, safari. Sunt foarte multe optiuni.




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        Mihăiță, couple 06/06/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Resortul a fost OK.




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        Daniela, group of friends 05/01/2022DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Locatia ok




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        nicolae, group of friends 08/05/2019DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Robert, family with children 09/12/2018DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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        Mihai, couple 07/10/2018DIRECT BOOKING traveler

        Frumos .




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        Alexandrina, couple 11/20/2014DIRECT BOOKING traveler




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