On-site schoolRiah Kite House
on the lagoon at the station
Mangroovy Beach, on the lagoon
Riah Kite House is the lodging arm of Riah Kite Academy, with a beachfront kite house at its station on the El Gouna lagoon plus apartments in the Mangroovy Residence, built around a long pool with private beach access. Guests get equipped kitchens, a dedicated shuttle and tuk-tuk to the kite beach, and airport transfers from Hurghada. The academy on site teaches kite and wing foil.
Also a kite school
Kiba Kitehouse
tuk-tuk to the kite stations
South Marina, central El Gouna
Kiba Kitehouse is a German-run townhouse in El Gouna's quiet South Marina, bookable as a whole three-bedroom house for up to eight or as a one-bedroom apartment. It has a pool, a full kitchen and SUP boards, with hosts who arrange local kite courses and share daily wind info. During its kite event weeks it runs as a mixed kite camp and B&B for solo travellers.
On-site schoolCasa Cook El Gouna
on the kite beach
Northern shore, on the kite beach
Casa Cook El Gouna is an adults-only design hotel on the northern shore, set directly on one of the Red Sea's largest shallow-water kite areas. The Duotone Pro Center for kite and wing sits on the hotel beach with storage lockers, showers and changing rooms. The property has a pool, a spa and two restaurants across its rooms.
El Gouna is the Red Sea's premier kite resort, a purpose-built lagoon town just north of Hurghada where warm shallow water, dependable thermal wind and a cluster of full-service centres make it one of the best places in the world to learn. The huge flat lagoons stay waist-deep for hundreds of metres, with separate deep-water and foil zones for stronger riders.
Common questions
How reliable is the wind in El Gouna?
The wind in El Gouna blows Year-round, and most reliable from Apr–Oct. Expect around 15–25 kt, typically the N thermal.
Is there gear storage or a school on site?
The 3 kite houses listed in El Gouna include gear storage, and the ones marked "on-site school" run or co-locate a kite school so you can book lessons and rent equipment without leaving the property.
How far are the kite houses from the water?
Most of the kite houses in El Gouna are on or steps from the water, so you can rig up and ride from the property. Each listing shows its distance to the spot.
When is the best time to book a stay?
The season in El Gouna runs Year-round, with the most reliable wind from Apr–Oct. Basing your trip around the peak gives you the most riding days.
Are airport transfers and gear transport available?
Many of the kite houses in El Gouna include or arrange airport transfers and help move your gear to the spot. Look for "transfers" in each listing's amenities.
Is it suitable if I travel with a non-kiter?
Several of these places have a pool, restaurant, spa or other activities, so a non-riding partner is not stuck waiting on the wind. The lodges tend to be the most all-round; check each listing's amenities.