Inside the Maldives-style overwater bungalows in Egypt

The WATER bungalows commonly found in the Maldives are the dream of many travelers, but it’s not always possible to get there.
But Britons visiting Panorama Bungalows near Hurghada, in Egypt, can have a similar experience without traveling or paying a lot of money.
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Panorama Resort offers a variety of bungalows, from pool and beach bungalows, garden view and family bungalows to iconic overwater bungalows.
Overlooking El Gouna, an Egyptian Red Sea town near Hurghada, Panorama resort features a garden and a private beach on the lagoon.
The hotel features two swimming pools with children’s areas, a hot tub, a poolside bar and a private beach.
The hotel has more than 120 rooms and 42 bungalows, all with balcony or terrace, air conditioning, TV, wifi, safe, mini fridge and tea/coffee maker.
The resort also has a spa and wellness center with hot tubs, massages and saunas.


The hotel’s main restaurant serves an international buffet breakfast, a buffet lunch and a different themed dinner buffet.
Guests can also enjoy water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, sailing and windsurfing, as well as activities such as tennis and horseback riding.
The resort also has a kids club and nightly entertainment.
All rates are based on two adults traveling together and sharing accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.
Here are some of the best deals we found:
Love Holidays allows guests to upgrade their stay to a chalet from £69 per person.
On the Beach has deals on double or twin rooms, with the option between garden or pool views and an upgrade to a bungalow from £74pp extra.
- 7 nights package with On the Beach, departing April 20 from London Gatwick – from £479ppupgrade to chalet from £250pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive with On the Beach, departing September 26 from Manchester – from £626ppupgrade to a bungalow from £74pp
- 7 nights package with On the Beach, departing October 6 from London Gatwick – from £590ppupgrade to chalet from £80pp
If you are looking for more holiday deals, First Choice has holidays up to £300 off This summer, and kids are free to go.
EasyJet also has a discount with early summer holidays to Spain and Turkey Up to £150 off.
Or, if you’re looking for a vacation in the sun this April, check out our roundup of The best deals in the warmest destinations.
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