Escape to Somabay this Easter for the ultimate family getaway and enjoy a week of family fun in the sun. Whether seeking rest and relaxation or an action-filled week of adventure, Somabay offers something for everyone with its variety of accommodation options and activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Budding young golfers are well catered to at the recently launched Somabay Golf Academy – the first junior golf academy of its kind in the Red Sea – offering world-class practice facilities for young players to hone their skills. With sessions for children aged six and above, the Somabay Golf Academy’s recently upgraded practice facilities provide the perfect space to keep the little ones entertained, while parents can practice their hole-in-one on the beautiful Gary Player Championship course. Those looking to continue their golfing into the evening can enjoy the floodlit Par 3 course under the night sky for a quick nine holes, ensuring fun for the whole family.
Thrill-seeking families will delight in Somabay’s range of water sports activities, which are sure to get the adrenaline pumping. The destination is one of the top three kitesurfing spots in the world, and with the recent kitesurfing extension hub ‘Utopia Island’, guests can enjoy an extra dose of excitement. Also home to some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving facilities in the region, guests can explore the depths of the Red Sea across twenty diverse sites, including the renowned ‘Salem Express’ shipwreck, while lucky divers may even encounter Wally the Whale Shark.
Those who prefer to remain on Somabay’s sunny shores can head to the Soma Sports Arena, where they will find a fantastic selection of sporting activities, including padel courts, football pitches and tennis facilities. Families looking to see Somabay from a different perspective can do so on a horse-riding sunset tour with Jasmine Stable, the perfect way to round off a fun-filled day of activities. Somabay’s Playpark facilities bring another element of excitement to any holiday, whether it’s taking to the track at Soma Raceway, practicing their aim a spot of paintballing, giving the innovative game of footgolf a go, or having a whale of a time at the Soma Splash Water Park.
When it comes to relaxing, The Cascades Spa & Thalasso provides the ultimate wellness retreat. While the little ones are kept busy with one of Somabay’s many activities, parents can look forward to unwinding at the only spa with Thalasso-Tonic seawater-based therapy in the Red Sea, before heading to one of the spa’s 65 rooms, where a range of first-class treatments await.
For families seeking a combination of sports and relaxation, The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso is the perfect place to stay, while those seeking a fun-filled Easter holiday should opt for The Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, home to the Soma Splash Water Park, which will be sure to keep the little ones entertained. The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay will take all the boxes for families looking to indulge in a little luxury, or for a more laidback feel, The Breakers Surfing & Diving Lodge offers the ideal solution. Families looking for a classic all-inclusive experience will delight in the chilled-out vibe of the Robinson Club Soma Bay, while guests looking to holiday at their own pace will love Stayr’s collection of self-catering accommodations.
