An independent guide to Ras Banas, edited in Cairo. Not affiliated with any hotel, developer or government body.
Ras Banas hotels and resorts: where to stay near the peninsula today, from Hamata to Marsa Alam
There is no hotel in Ras Banas. Not one, not yet. The nearest beds are the resorts and dive villages around Hamata and Lahami Bay, 40 to 50 km north, then Wadi El Gemal and the big all-inclusive resorts of Marsa Alam further up the coast. This page lists what exists today, how far each is from the peninsula, what kind of holiday it suits, and what the planned city would change. We update it the week the first Ras Banas hotel is announced.
Hotels near Ras Banas at a glance
| Details | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels in Ras Banas itself | None. The peninsula is a military area with no tourism development yet | Confirmed (Oct 2026) |
| Nearest resorts | Lahami Bay and the Hamata dive villages, about 40 to 50 km north of the peninsula, 45 minutes by road | Confirmed (Oct 2026) |
| Nearest large resort area | Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib, about 150 to 220 km north, 2 to 3 hours by road | Confirmed (Oct 2026) |
| Board basis | Most resorts south of Marsa Alam sell all-inclusive or half board; dive villages sell full board | Reported (2026) |
| Price level | Roughly USD 70 to 90 per night for a 4-star near Hamata in low season, more at Lahami Bay and in Marsa Alam 5-stars | Reported (booking sites, Oct 2026) |
| Airport | Marsa Alam (RMF). Berenice airport is next to Ras Banas but has no public flights | Confirmed (Oct 2026) |
| Best for | Divers, kitesurfers and people who want an empty beach. Not for nightlife or shopping | Our estimate (Oct 2026) |
Resorts and hotels near Ras Banas today
From south to north. Distances are road distances to the Berenice end of the Ras Banas peninsula, rounded. We name these hotels so you can search for them; we have no agreement with any of them and have not stayed at all of them.
| Hotel | Where | From Ras Banas | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahami Bay Beach Resort & Gardens | Lahami Bay, near Berenice | About 45 km | The southernmost resort of any size: 220 rooms, more than 3 km of beach, house reef a few hundred metres out, dive centre (PADI and CMAS), windsurfing. Sold as 4-star by booking sites, 5-star by itself | Reported (marsaalam.com, 2026) |
| Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort | Wadi Lahami | About 45 km | 4-star beach resort, guest score 8.4/10 on a major booking site, listed around USD 75 to 85 per night in October 2026 | Reported (Expedia, Oct 2026) |
| Wadi Lahami Village | Wadi Lahami lagoon | About 45 km | Red Sea Diving Safari’s eco dive village: tents and chalets, RIB diving on Fury Shoals, kitesurfing on the lagoon. Full board, no pool, no nightlife | Reported (operator site, 2026) |
| Hostmark Zabargad Beach Resort | Hamata | About 50 km | Beach resort on the bay south of Hamata, day boats to Fury Shoals and Sataya | Reported (Expedia, Oct 2026) |
| Shams Alam Beach Resort | Wadi El Gemal | About 130 km | Long-established resort inside the national park coast, dive centre, popular with Italian and German operators | Reported (2026) |
| Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib resorts | Marsa Alam, Port Ghalib marina | About 150 to 220 km | Dozens of 4 and 5-star all-inclusive resorts, a marina, restaurants and the airport an hour away. The only place in the south with a real choice | Confirmed (Oct 2026) |
Star ratings and prices are what booking sites showed on 2 October 2026 and change by season; Egyptian star ratings do not always match European expectations.
Ras Banas all-inclusive resorts: what exists and what does not
Confirmed (Oct 2026) No all-inclusive resort exists in Ras Banas. Reported (2026) The all-inclusive formula that dominates searches for Hurghada and Marsa Alam is sold by the big resorts north of Wadi El Gemal and, through Italian and German tour operators, at Lahami Bay. The dive villages around Hamata work differently: full board, simple rooms or tents, diving as the point of the trip.
Our estimate (Oct 2026) Of the eight coastal mega projects we compared on the home page, all eight opened international hotels and resorts. If Ras Banas follows them, the first hotels there will almost certainly be branded resorts selling all-inclusive and half board, and the searches for “Ras Banas all inclusive” will have an answer. Until then, the closest honest answer is Lahami Bay or Marsa Alam.
Which hotel near Ras Banas for which holiday
| You want | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Diving every day, Fury Shoals from the beach | Wadi Lahami Village, Lahami Bay, Zabargad Beach Resort | RIBs and day boats leave from the resort; see our diving guide |
| Kitesurfing | Wadi Lahami Village, Hamata lagoon resorts | Flat lagoon, wind from October to June |
| Family beach holiday with a pool and all-inclusive | Lahami Bay, or Marsa Alam resorts | Kids’ club, pools and a long beach; Marsa Alam has more choice and the airport is closer |
| Quiet, no crowds, snorkelling from the shore | Lahami Bay, Shams Alam | House reefs and empty beaches; little else |
| Restaurants, marina, shopping, nightlife | Port Ghalib | The only marina town in the south |
| To be as close to Ras Banas as possible | Lahami Bay or Wadi Lahami | About 45 minutes from the peninsula; Berenice town itself has no tourist hotel |
For days out from these resorts, see things to do in Ras Banas: the Sataya dolphin reef, Wadi El Gemal, the islands and Berenice.
Apartments and chalets for rent near Ras Banas
Confirmed (Oct 2026) There are no holiday rentals in Ras Banas and none in Berenice town. Reported (2026) The nearest furnished apartments and chalets for daily or monthly rent are in Marsa Alam town and the compounds around Port Ghalib, usually listed on the big rental platforms and on Egyptian classifieds; prices are a fraction of resort rates but you need a car, and the drive to the Hamata reefs is two hours each way.
Our estimate (Oct 2026) When Ras Banas launches, chalets and apartments inside the first compounds will be the rental stock, and owners will list them the way they do in Marsa Alam today. That is also the moment the price question becomes an income question; we will add a rental yield section here when there is data.
Holiday packages and how to get there
Reported (2026) Package holidays to the south (flight, transfer, resort) are sold mainly from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and the UK into Marsa Alam airport, mostly in the winter season from October to April. From the Gulf and the rest of the world you fly to Cairo and connect to Marsa Alam, then drive: about 1 hour to Port Ghalib, 2 hours to the Marsa Alam town resorts, 3 hours to Hamata and Lahami Bay. Every resort arranges the transfer; ask for it when you book, because taxis at the airport are expensive and the road south is long and dark at night.
Confirmed (Oct 2026) Berenice airport, next to Ras Banas, has no scheduled public flights. An official said in late 2025 that opening it to civilian traffic was a priority for the project. When it opens, Lahami Bay becomes a 30-minute transfer. More on the airport in the home page FAQ.
What the Ras Banas project could change for hotels
Our estimate (Oct 2026) Nothing is built, so this is reasoning from comparable projects, not news. The pattern in Ras El Hekma, Marassi, The Red Sea and AMAALA was the same: the first phase opens with two to five branded hotels, residences around them, a marina and a beach club, and the hotel brands become the search terms people use for the place. We expect the first Ras Banas hotel to be announced together with the master investor, and the first opening to be years after that. When a name is official it goes in the table above with a link; until then we do not list “expected” brands.
Ras Banas hotels FAQ
Are there hotels in Ras Banas?
No. As of October 2026 there is no hotel, resort or guesthouse in Ras Banas. The peninsula has been a military area and the planned city has no developer yet. The nearest resorts are at Lahami Bay and Hamata, 40 to 50 km north.
What is the closest resort to Ras Banas?
Lahami Bay Beach Resort near Berenice, about 45 km by road, with Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort and Wadi Lahami Village in the same bay and Zabargad Beach Resort at Hamata a few kilometres further.
Is there an all-inclusive resort in Ras Banas?
Not yet. All-inclusive is sold at Lahami Bay through tour operators and at the large resorts of Marsa Alam. We expect branded all-inclusive resorts to be part of the first Ras Banas phase, based on comparable projects, but nothing is announced.
How far is Ras Banas from Marsa Alam hotels?
About 150 km from the southern Marsa Alam resorts and about 210 to 220 km from Marsa Alam airport and Port Ghalib, roughly 2 to 3 hours by road.
Which airport do I fly to for hotels near Ras Banas?
Marsa Alam International (RMF). Berenice airport is next to Ras Banas but has no scheduled public flights as of October 2026.
Can I rent an apartment in Ras Banas?
No. There are no rentals in Ras Banas or Berenice town. The nearest furnished apartments and chalets are in Marsa Alam town and around Port Ghalib.
When will the first Ras Banas hotel open?
Nobody knows. No developer has been named and no hotel brand has been announced. We will put the first official name in this page the week it is public; register on the home page if you want a message when that happens.
Is Berenice town worth staying in?
Berenice is a small port and naval town with a few basic hotels for workers and no tourist resort. Lahami Bay, a short drive north, is the practical base.
Sources and how this page is checked
Hotel facts marked reported come from marsaalam.com, Lahami Bay, Expedia, Berenice hotels, Bluewater Dive Travel, Lahami Bay and Red Sea Diving Safari, Wadi Lahami, read on 2 October 2026. Distances are road distances rounded to the nearest 5 km. We name hotels so you can check them; we have no booking agreement with any of them today. If that changes, it will be disclosed here first.
Find a bed near Ras Banas, or ask
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you want from the week: diving, kite, family pool, or simply the quietest beach you can find. We answer on WhatsApp within a working day with two or three resorts that fit, and we tell you plainly when Marsa Alam is the better choice. If you also want to hear when the first Ras Banas hotel is announced, say so.
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