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Aerial view of Roots Red Sea's stone chalets between the desert and the coast road

TripAdvisor Hall of Fame — Award Winner every year since 2013

El Quseir, Egypt

Back to nature on the Red Sea

A small, British-run dive resort on the edge of the Eastern Desert — a private house reef, a no-problem attitude, and peace and tranquillity next to the Red Sea.

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Why Roots?

A small resort with a clear identity

A small, British-run dive resort on Egypt's Eastern Desert coast — peace, a private house reef, and a no-problem attitude.

A private house reef

Abu Sauatir Bay is a short walk from the resort — a marine survey recorded over a third of all Red Sea fish species in the bay in a two-week period.

Run by divers, for everyone

Pharaoh Dive Club, an Instructor Development Centre, runs the on-site dive centre — but Roots is just as much a quiet retreat for non-divers.

No problem attitude

Owners Steve and Clare bring 25+ years of Red Sea experience, and it shows in a team where nothing is too much trouble.

Stay

Accommodation for every kind of visitor

From the basic Eco Hut to family-sized Boutique Rooms, plus dedicated Mobility Chalets.

  • Roots Red Sea Eco Huts exterior

    Eco Hut

    Nine private huts of local red stone, thatched roof and woven reed walls, each sleeping up to 4 and looking out over the courtyard to the mountains. Shared bathroom facilities (separate for men and women) sit a short walk across the courtyard.

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  • A Roots Red Sea Deluxe Chalet

    Deluxe Chalet

    Fourteen chalets of local red stone, timber framing and a thatched roof, on the desert mountainside with Red Sea views. Single, twin and double room configurations, each with its own en suite.

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  • A Roots Red Sea Boutique Room

    Boutique Room

    Seven rooms at the resort's upper level, built entirely in local red stone with an ornamental brick roof — larger than the Deluxe Chalets, in double, family and triple configurations, each with its own large en suite.

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  • The Roots Red Sea Boutique Villa

    Boutique Villa

    The resort's highest point, in the original owner's residence — built from local red stone with an ornamental brick roof. Three individually-bookable rooms, or the whole villa as a group package, sharing a lounge with satellite TV, a fridge, a work desk and a sea-view balcony.

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  • A Roots Red Sea Mobility Chalet

    Mobility Chalet

    Three ground-level deluxe chalets built for step-free access — wider doorways, ramped entries and wheelchair-accessible en suite facilities. An adjoining bedroom (room 109) is available on request.

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Guests dining at Roots Red Sea

Dining

Cuisine at Roots

Evening meals are served at The Terrace for most of the year, and lunch daily at the Beach Bistro on the private beach. The kitchen team, led by Head Chef Omar, are happy to cater for most dietary needs.

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Going back to nature at Roots

  • The Milky Way over the desert at Roots
  • Sunset over the Red Sea
  • Dolphins in the bay
  • European bee-eaters at Roots
  • An osprey near the resort
  • Roots Red Sea at night
  • Underwater on the house reef
  • A desert fox near the resort
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Location

Kilo 14 Safaga Road, El Quseir

On the edge of the Eastern Desert, next to the Red Sea — reachable from either of two airports.

South of Safaga
80km
North of El Quseir
14km
Nearest airport — Marsa Alam
85km
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