Golf Tuition Holidays: Paul Nessling, The Red Sea, 7 Jan 2027

Ancient Sands Golf Resort combines contemporary resort living with golf in one of the most scenic positions in El Gouna.

Set on elevated desert terrain, the resort enjoys sweeping views across the lagoons and the Red Sea while offering spacious accommodation, a wide range of leisure facilities and a relaxed atmosphere for couples and groups travelling on golf holidays in Egypt. Despite its peaceful setting, El Gouna’s marina, restaurants and beaches are only a short drive away.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Ancient Sands includes a mix of hotel rooms, suites, apartments and townhouses, many with balconies or terraces overlooking the golf course, lagoons or the Red Sea.

Interiors are modern and comfortable with neutral tones and contemporary furnishings, creating a relaxed environment after a day on the course.

The variety of accommodation options also makes the resort particularly well suited to groups travelling together on Red Sea golf holidays.

Dining & Bars

Ancient Sands offers several dining venues across the resort. Dunes Restaurant serves international and Mediterranean cuisine and is the main restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Crumbs Café offers coffee, pastries and lighter daytime meals, while Mint Bar and the Pool Bar provide drinks and relaxed poolside dining throughout the day.

Guests can stay on a Bed & Breakfast, Half Board or All Inclusive basis, and the restaurants and marina bars of nearby Abu Tig Marina provide many additional dining options just a short drive away.

Leisure & Facilities

The resort features five outdoor swimming pools, several of which are heated during the winter months.

Guests can relax at the 7 Ciel Spa, which offers a range of treatments along with sauna, steam room and wellness facilities, or keep active in the fitness centre.

Ancient Sands also runs an entertainment and activity programme at certain times of the year, with occasional live music and themed evenings.

Beyond the resort, the clear waters of the Red Sea provide excellent opportunities for snorkelling, scuba diving and boat trips, making it easy to combine golf with some of the region’s most memorable experiences.

Golf On-Site

Golf is the centrepiece of the resort, with the Ancient Sands Golf Club located directly within the property. Designed by Karl Litten, the course offers an 18-hole par-73 championship layout along with a 3-hole academy course and practice facilities.

With the first tee only moments from the accommodation, Ancient Sands is one of the most convenient bases for Egypt golf holidays on the Red Sea.

Location & Getting There

Ancient Sands Golf Resort is located in El Gouna on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, approximately 30–40 minutes from Hurghada International Airport.

From the resort it is a short drive to Abu Tig Marina, El Gouna’s beaches and the wider selection of restaurants and bars throughout the resort town.