Cleopatra’s Deluxe Spa Treatment with Massage, Sauna, and Jacuzzi

The main attraction here is the full-body hammam ritual: heat, steam, a rough kese mitt, soap foam, scrub, and massage in one compact visit. At $20 per person, it is an easy way to add a proper spa break to a Hurghada holiday without giving up half a day.

I like the free pickup from Hurghada hotels and the clear sequence of treatments. I also like the chance to use the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and relaxation lounge rather than simply arriving for a quick massage. The main consideration is that the sauna and jacuzzi area is mixed, and one complaint described staff talking loudly near the quiet areas.

Key points to know before booking

• The treatment begins with heat: You spend about 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna, followed by a similar period in the steam room.
• The scrub is the heart of the visit: A kese mitten removes dead skin before the foam wash and loofah massage.
• The package includes a 45-minute body massage: Several strong comments focus on the quality of the massage, though one person felt the massage was shorter.
• Hotel transport is included from Hurghada: Transfers are shared, and the stated three-hour duration includes the journey.
• The sauna and jacuzzi are mixed: A private room is available for an extra charge of 38 EUR per person.
• The price is unusually low: At $20, this is excellent value if you want a simple, treatment-focused spa rather than a high-end resort experience.

What this Hurghada spa experience is really like

This is a traditional bath-style treatment with a modern spa package added around it. You are not simply booked into a massage room and sent home. The visit moves through heat, steam, exfoliation, cleansing, rest, water facilities, and massage.

The spa experience is offered by Bella Tours in Hurghada, with hotel pickup and drop-off included from Hurghada hotels. The published duration is about three hours, although that includes the round-trip transfer. The treatment itself can feel closer to an hour and a half, depending on pickup time, waiting, and how long you use the facilities.

The package is best understood as a good-value holiday treat. It gives you the main parts of a Turkish bath and Cleopatra bath, but you should not expect a silent luxury retreat with every minute timed to perfection. The setting has been described as clean, tidy, spacious, and attractive, yet one negative account raises a fair concern about noise and staff communication near the relaxation areas.

Pickup from your Hurghada hotel

The included pickup is one of the practical strengths. You do not need to find the spa yourself or arrange a taxi through the busy hotel zone. A driver collects you from the hotel lobby and returns you afterward, with the activity ending back at the meeting point in Hurghada.

This is shared transport, so allow some flexibility around the stated three-hour duration. Pickup from Makadi, El Gouna, and Sahl Hasheesh costs an additional $15 per car, with a maximum of four people. Safaga pickup costs $20 per car.

The transfer matters because a short spa appointment can otherwise become awkward to arrange. You can book the treatment for a quieter afternoon, let the driver handle the road journey, and return to your hotel without spending time negotiating a taxi.

If you are staying in central Hurghada, the included ride makes the $20 price especially attractive. If you are staying farther away, add the transfer charge to your budget and check the pickup details carefully after booking.

Starting in the sauna and steam room

On arrival, you are greeted and shown toward the changing area and sauna. You should expect around 10 to 15 minutes in the sauna, followed by another 10 to 15 minutes in the steam room.

This opening stage has a practical purpose. The heat gets your body ready for the treatment, while the steam softens the skin before the scrub. It also gives you a gentle start rather than putting you straight onto the treatment table.

Do not rush this section. The value of a hammam comes from preparing the skin before exfoliation. If you are sensitive to heat, the staff should know before you begin, and you can make your comfort clear as the treatment progresses.

The shared sauna and jacuzzi area is mixed. That will be perfectly acceptable for some people, but it is important to know before you arrive. If you want a private setting, the private room costs an additional 38 EUR per person and includes the sauna and jacuzzi area.

The kese scrub and Cleopatra bath ritual

After the heat and steam, the main cleansing ritual begins. The attendant uses a kese, a special rough cleaning mitt, to remove dead skin from the body. This is more vigorous than a standard spa scrub, and that strong rubbing is the point of the treatment.

You may notice visible skin residue during the process. That can look surprising if you have never had a Turkish bath, but it is a normal part of the exfoliation. The best approach is to relax your muscles and tell the attendant if the pressure feels too strong.

The treatment also refers to a marble polished square water basin. This gives the bath a traditional visual element and helps with rinsing and washing during the ritual. The Cleopatra bath and Turkish bath terms are used together in the package, so you receive a combined bath treatment rather than choosing between two separate appointments.

The body scrub is the part I would value most if you want to feel refreshed after several days in the sun, salt water, or pool water. It leaves the skin feeling smooth, but you should avoid treating it like a gentle facial exfoliation. The kese is designed for the body and can be firm.

Foam wash, loofah, and the clean feeling afterward

The final part of the bath ritual is the foam wash. Soap is worked into bubbles, and the attendant massages you with a loofah before rinsing you clean.

This is where the treatment shifts from vigorous exfoliation to something softer and more playful. The foam makes the ritual feel different from a standard body scrub, and it gives the bath its familiar Turkish hammam character.

You should expect the staff to guide you through each stage. Several comments describe the attendants as kind, respectful, professional, and helpful. One family with children aged nine and thirteen felt comfortable throughout the process, which suggests the atmosphere can suit families, although you should still confirm that every member of your party is comfortable with a communal spa setting.

After the bath, you spend about 10 to 15 minutes in a relaxation lounge with hot drinks. This pause is useful. It lets you cool down, drink something warm, and avoid moving straight from intense heat to the massage.

Jacuzzi time and the 45-minute massage

The package includes a jacuzzi, sauna, and steam bath, with 15 minutes listed for the jacuzzi facilities. You can also use the sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi during spare time, subject to the spa’s schedule and the shared setting.

The hot tub is not the main event, but it rounds out the visit. After the scrub, warm water helps you settle before the massage. Keep your expectations realistic, as the facilities are part of a modestly priced package rather than a private resort spa circuit.

The full-body massage is advertised as 45 minutes. This is the most praised part of the package, with several accounts describing the massage as excellent, relaxing, or the best part of the visit. Specific therapists named in the comments include Orla and Hannie, though you should not assume either will be available on your appointment date.

There is one useful qualification. One person felt the massage did not last the full 45 minutes. That may have been a timing issue, a shorter hands-on period within the overall appointment, or a difference in expectations. I would confirm the start of the massage and keep an eye on the time without turning a relaxing visit into a stopwatch exercise.

If you have a sore neck, stiff joints, or another physical concern, tell the therapist before the massage begins. One person reported major relief from neck discomfort, but a spa massage is not medical treatment. Ask for lighter pressure if you need it.

Cleanliness, atmosphere, and service

The strongest pattern is positive service. The spa has been described as clean, tranquil, spacious, tidy, and well decorated. Staff are often praised for being friendly and attentive, and the driver service receives similar approval.

That matters more here than fancy decoration. A bath treatment involves close contact, heat, water, and shared facilities. A clean setting and clear guidance make the whole visit more comfortable, especially if this is your first hammam.

Still, the atmosphere may not be perfectly quiet every day. One serious complaint described staff arguing and talking loudly near the relaxation areas and during treatments, along with a change of therapist. That is not something to ignore. If quiet is essential to you, mention it at the start and request a calm treatment area if possible.

The provider permits groups of up to 35 people. That is a maximum, not a promise that 35 people will be present, and the spa can feel less crowded at some times than others. One account specifically found it not overcrowded, while the larger capacity means you should not assume a small private appointment.

Is $20 good value?

At $20 per person, the package offers a lot: hotel pickup and return from Hurghada hotels, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi access, a full bath and scrub ritual, a 45-minute full-body massage, and hot drinks.

The value is strongest if you would otherwise pay separately for transport, a body scrub, and a massage. Even if the actual treatment time is shorter than the full three-hour window, the combination is hard to match at this price.

The price does not include the private room. The extra 38 EUR per person is substantial compared with the base cost, so only add it if privacy in the mixed sauna and jacuzzi area is important to you. You should also budget for the additional transfer charge if you are staying outside Hurghada.

This is not the package for someone seeking an exclusive spa day with guaranteed silence, a private suite, or a carefully individualized treatment plan. It is a straightforward, affordable hammam and massage outing.

Who should book this treatment?

I would recommend it to you if you want a break from beach time, sun, and sightseeing. It works particularly well near the end of a holiday, when a scrub and massage can make you feel refreshed before the journey home.

It also suits couples, families who are comfortable with the setting, and solo visitors who want hotel transport. The staff guidance is helpful if you have never tried a Turkish bath before.

You may want to choose something else if you dislike communal facilities, strongly prefer quiet, or need a fully private experience. In that case, ask about the private room before booking and confirm the extra cost.

Wear or bring suitable swimwear, since the facilities are shared and the package includes sauna and jacuzzi time. Also, let the staff know about any health concerns before the heat, scrub, or massage begins.

Booking, timing, and cancellation

Confirmation is provided at booking, and a mobile ticket is accepted. The experience is near public transportation, but the included hotel transfer is the easier choice for most people staying in Hurghada.

The experience can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund, and cut-off times use local Egyptian time.

Because the activity is commonly booked around 13 days ahead, it is sensible to reserve your preferred afternoon before your holiday schedule fills. Leave room around the appointment for shared pickup and return, rather than planning a tight connection with another tour.

Should you book the Cleopatra spa treatment?

Yes, if you see this as a low-cost hammam and massage package, not as a private luxury spa day. The body scrub, foam wash, massage, hotel transfer, and hot facilities make $20 excellent value from a Hurghada hotel.

Book with three points in mind: the sauna and jacuzzi are mixed, the transfer time is included in the three-hour duration, and the quiet level may vary. If those conditions suit you, this is an easy, practical way to add genuine Turkish bath-style ritual to a Red Sea holiday.

FAQ

How long does the Cleopatra spa treatment last?

The advertised duration is approximately three hours, including round-trip transfer time. The treatment and facility time can be shorter than the full three-hour window.

What does the $20 package include?

It includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada hotels, sauna, steam bath, 15 minutes in the jacuzzi, the Cleopatra and Turkish bath package, full-body peeling and scrub, a soap massage, a 45-minute full-body massage, hot drinks, and 10 to 15 minutes in the relaxation area.

Is the sauna and jacuzzi area private?

No. The sauna and jacuzzi area is mixed. A private room costs an additional 38 EUR per person.

Does pickup cover hotels outside Hurghada?

Pickup from Makadi, El Gouna, and Sahl Hasheesh costs an extra $15 per car, with a maximum of four people. Pickup from Safaga costs $20 per car.

Is hotel transportation included from Hurghada?

Yes. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Hurghada hotels. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.