Ras Soma Residences – Beachfront Homes on the Red Sea

Ras Soma Residences is a beachfront residential community by Travco Properties on Ras Abu Soma Bay, around 35 minutes south of Hurghada International Airport. The project brings apartments, quad chalets and villas together within a much larger Red Sea destination built around beaches, lagoons, outdoor spaces and hotel services.

Travco describes Ras Soma as a coastal community set between the Red Sea and the surrounding mountains. WATG worked with Travco on the planning, architecture and interiors for the first residential phase.

The wider Ras Soma destination covers roughly 2.6 million m² and has around 1.3 km of Red Sea coastline according to current project research. The first Ras Soma Residences phase covers about 200,000 m² and contains 386 homes.

For buyers, that scale matters. Ras Soma Residences is not simply a group of holiday apartments beside one swimming pool. It forms part of a wider coastal destination with beach clubs, sports, water activities, dining, hotels and future marina facilities.

Ras Soma Residences at a glance

Developer: Travco Properties
Location: Ras Abu Soma, Red Sea, Egypt
Masterplanner: WATG
Wider destination: Around 2.6 million m²
Coastline: Around 1.3 km
First residential phase: Around 200,000 m²
Phase 1 homes: 386
Property types: Apartments, quad chalets and standalone villas
Apartment sizes: From around 70 m² in current listings
Largest villa type: Around 392 m²
Finishing: Fully finished
Beach access: Yes
Current Covaya starting price: €218,045
Current Covaya maintenance deposit: 10%
Current Covaya cash discount: 20%
Payment terms: Vary by current unit and phase
Delivery: Varies by phase

The first phase is reported to contain 192 apartments, 112 quad chalets and 82 standalone villas.

Why buyers consider Ras Soma Residences

A Red Sea property purchase can mean very different things.

Some buyers want a small holiday apartment close to Hurghada. Others want a home inside a full coastal destination where most of the holiday experience is available within the community.

Ras Soma Residences fits the second group particularly well.

The project combines beach access with residential areas, lagoons, sports, dining and hotel services. Current plans for the wider destination include a marina, water activities, leisure areas and several hospitality elements.

Another point is property choice.

Ras Soma Residences does not focus on one apartment format. Buyers can compare one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, quad chalets and several villa types.

That creates a wider price and size range and lets buyers choose a property around how they actually plan to use it.

Apartments at Ras Soma Residences

Apartments provide the smaller entry point into Ras Soma Residences.

Current market information shows one-bedroom apartments from around 70 m², with larger two- and three-bedroom homes available.

A one-bedroom apartment can make sense for a couple buying a holiday home or seasonal base.

Two-bedroom homes give families more space and can work better when friends or relatives visit.

Larger apartments can suit people planning longer stays where storage, privacy and a proper living area matter more.

Current listings show different balcony, terrace and garden configurations too.

When comparing Ras Soma Residences apartments, check the gross area, indoor area and outdoor area separately. A home with a large terrace or garden can feel very different from another apartment showing the same headline square metres.

Quad chalets at Ras Soma Residences

Quad chalets sit between the apartment and standalone villa options.

The first Ras Soma Residences phase includes around 112 quad chalets. Current project descriptions show options with private gardens or rooftop areas.

This type of home can work for buyers who want more outdoor space without moving to a full standalone villa.

Ground-floor homes may suit families who want direct garden access.

Upper-level homes with rooftop space may appeal to buyers who prefer more privacy and open views.

Before reserving a quad chalet, check how the outdoor area is described in the contract. Ask whether a garden or roof space is privately owned, assigned for exclusive use or governed by community rules.

Villas at Ras Soma Residences

Villas form the larger end of the Ras Soma Residences property range.

The first phase contains around 82 standalone villas, divided between different positions and layouts. Current detailed project research lists shore villas, beach villas and a small number of beachfront villas.

Shore villas are currently reported at around 200 m² built-up area.

Larger beach villas are reported around 237 m².

The largest beachfront homes reach around 392 m² and sit on sizeable land plots.

The difference is not simply floor area.

Distance from the beach, land size, orientation and view can change the character and price of each Ras Soma Residences villa.

Anyone comparing villas should request the full site plan and identify the exact plot before looking only at bedroom count.

Beach life at Ras Soma Residences

The Red Sea is central to Ras Soma Residences.

Current project information describes a long sandy coastline with shallow turquoise water. The wider destination has about 1.3 km of beach frontage according to recent project research.

The community plans include both beach and lagoon club areas.

That means residents can spend time beside the natural coastline or around sheltered water areas within the destination.

For a buyer planning regular holidays, this gives Ras Soma Residences a different feel from a city apartment where beach access may depend on a separate hotel or beach club membership.

The exact walking distance to the sea changes by property, so check the position of your chosen home rather than relying on one general beach-distance claim.

Lagoons and outdoor areas

Water does not stop at the coastline.

Ras Soma Residences is planned with lagoons and green corridors running through parts of the community. Covaya currently describes a central green spine connecting inland residential areas towards the coast.

This planning approach gives homes more open space between buildings and creates walking routes through the community.

Current independent project research reports that only a relatively small part of the first residential phase is built on, leaving a large share for outdoor areas, planting and water.

For longer stays, those spaces may matter more than they first appear.

People do not spend every day on the beach. Having places to walk, sit outside or move around the development can make Ras Soma Residences more practical as a second home.

Sports and water activities

Ras Soma Residences is planned for people who want an active Red Sea stay as well as beach time.

Current community information lists sports areas for padel, tennis, football and beach volleyball. Water activities include diving and kite surfing.

Ras Abu Soma already attracts divers and water-sports visitors due to the Red Sea conditions.

For owners who spend several weeks in Egypt each year, having activities within the wider destination means fewer trips outside the resort.

Families may find the range useful too, particularly when staying for longer school holidays.

Marina, restaurants and social areas

Plans for the wider Ras Soma destination include a marina precinct plus retail and dining areas.

Covaya currently refers to areas called The Town and The Village, planned around eating, shopping and social spaces.

The marina is expected to add another waterfront area with serviced residences and quayside activity.

These parts of Ras Soma Residences matter for a simple reason: a second home needs more than a beach.

People staying several weeks need places to eat, buy everyday items and spend an evening without travelling back towards Hurghada.

Some elements of the wider destination are still developing, so buyers should separate facilities operating now from those shown in future plans.

Hotel services at Ras Soma Residences

Travco has a long background in tourism and hospitality, and hotel services form part of the wider Ras Soma concept.

Current listings describe hotel-serviced residences and optional property-management services within the community.

This can be useful for owners who live abroad.

A managed home may make cleaning, maintenance and guest preparation easier when the owner is not in Egypt.

Buyers planning to use these services should ask for the management terms before purchase.

Check the cost, what work is covered and whether participation is optional.

Do not assume that hotel servicing means guaranteed rental income.

Where is Ras Soma Residences?

Ras Soma Residences is on Ras Abu Soma Bay between Hurghada and Safaga.

Current market information places the development at roughly 35 minutes from Hurghada International Airport.

This means the project is farther from central Hurghada than developments in Magawish or El Hadaba.

For some buyers, that distance is a disadvantage.

For others, it is the point.

Ras Soma Residences is aimed at people who want to stay within a coastal destination rather than live directly beside a busy city.

Safaga is closer to the south, while Hurghada remains reachable for airport journeys and larger city needs.

Ras Soma Residences payment plan

This part of the Covaya page should be updated carefully.

Covaya currently shows 10% down with instalments over five years.

Fresh listings now show longer plans on selected current Ras Soma Residences units. One September 2026 listing gives 5% down, another 5% after three months and instalments over as long as seven years.

Other current market sources describe 10% down with payment periods around six to seven years.

I would therefore avoid presenting one payment structure as the permanent rule.

A safer CMS summary is:

Down Payment From 5% | Instalments Up to 7 Years

That should still be checked against Travco’s live availability file before publication.

Ras Soma Residences prices

Covaya currently shows Ras Soma Residences from €218,045, with a starting size of 70 m².

Current September 2026 project listings place the apartment entry level around EGP 12.7–13 million, which broadly supports Covaya’s current price position once currency conversion is taken into account.

Prices rise sharply across larger property types.

Recent market research places larger chalets above the apartment entry level and sea-view villas considerably higher.

For this reason, a single starting price tells only part of the story.

Ask Covaya for the current Ras Soma Residences price sheet and compare homes within the same property category.

Delivery dates at Ras Soma Residences

Delivery needs phase-specific wording.

Covaya currently displays 2026, which may refer to early Phase 1 inventory.

Current market listings now include later handover dates, while Property Finder’s project page shows Q4 2030 for the Ras Soma inventory it currently carries.

Other fresh sources describe residential delivery windows running across several years.

The safest wording is therefore:

Delivery varies by phase and selected property.

Before reserving, buyers should get the contractual delivery date for the exact unit.

Ras Soma Residences as a holiday home

Ras Soma Residences makes the most obvious sense as a Red Sea holiday or seasonal home.

The beach, water sports, pools, sports areas and planned dining facilities mean much of a holiday can happen within the destination.

An apartment may be enough for a couple visiting several times each year.

A quad chalet can add private outdoor space.

Larger families may prefer a villa.

The right choice depends on how many people normally travel together and how long each stay lasts.

Buyers should think about ordinary daily use too. Kitchen size, storage and terrace space become much more noticeable on a six-week stay than on a long weekend.

Can Ras Soma Residences work for rental use?

Rental use may interest buyers considering Ras Soma Residences, especially with Travco’s hospitality background and the project’s holiday setting.

Yet no rental result should be treated as fixed.

Occupancy depends on season, property type, furnishing, position, guest demand and management costs.

A beachfront villa and a one-bedroom apartment will serve very different guest groups.

Before buying mainly for rental purposes, ask about current rental rules and hotel-management options.

Check guest access to beaches, clubs and sports facilities.

Ask what percentage or fixed fee applies to management.

A realistic calculation should include maintenance, furnishing replacement, cleaning and periods when the home may be empty.

What to check before buying at Ras Soma Residences

Before reserving a Ras Soma Residences property, ask for the current Travco availability sheet.

Check the phase, unit number, building or plot position.

Confirm the indoor and outdoor areas separately.

Ask whether the view is direct sea, partial sea, lagoon, garden or another outlook.

Request the finishing specification.

Check the exact payment plan attached to that unit.

Confirm the contractual handover date.

Ask about the 10% maintenance deposit currently shown by Covaya and whether later annual service charges apply.

If buying a chalet or villa, confirm garden and roof rights.

If rental use matters, get the current property-management terms.

If the marina, water park or another planned facility is part of your decision, ask whether it is operating, under construction or scheduled for a later phase.

Who is Ras Soma Residences best suited to?

Ras Soma Residences suits buyers who want the Red Sea to be a major part of how they use their property.

It can work for couples buying an apartment, families looking for a chalet, or buyers wanting a larger villa close to the water.

The project may appeal less to someone who wants central Hurghada directly outside their door.

It is more suited to a buyer who prefers a large coastal community with beaches, outdoor space, sports and resort services.

For that type of owner, Ras Soma Residences offers far more than a standalone holiday apartment.

Frequently asked questions about Ras Soma Residences

Where is Ras Soma Residences?

Ras Soma Residences is on Ras Abu Soma Bay on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, between Hurghada and Safaga. Current listings put Hurghada International Airport at roughly 35 minutes by car.

Who develops Ras Soma Residences?

Ras Soma Residences is developed by Travco Properties. Travco Properties was established in 2014 and lists Ras Soma alongside Almaza Bay and Makadina in its current portfolio.

Who designed Ras Soma Residences?

WATG worked with Travco on the planning, architecture and interiors for Phase One of Ras Soma Residences.

What properties are available?

The first phase includes apartments, quad chalets and standalone villas. Current detailed project information reports 192 apartments, 112 quad chalets and 82 villas.

How small do apartments start?

Current Ras Soma Residences listings start at around 70 m² for a one-bedroom apartment.

Does Ras Soma Residences have a private beach?

Yes. The development sits directly on the Red Sea and forms part of a destination with about 1.3 km of coastline according to current project research.

Are homes fully finished?

Current listings describe Ras Soma Residences homes as fully finished. Buyers should request the specification for their selected unit.

What is the payment plan?

Current plans vary by unit. Fresh listings include options starting from 5% down with another 5% after three months and instalments up to seven years.

When is Ras Soma Residences delivered?

There is no longer one reliable project-wide date. Early Covaya inventory shows 2026, while current listings include later phases and Property Finder currently shows Q4 2030 for new Ras Soma stock. The selected property’s contract should be the reference.

Is Ras Soma Residences part of Somabay?

No. Ras Soma is Travco Properties’ development on Ras Abu Soma Bay. Somabay, written as one word, is a separate master-planned resort developed by Abu Soma Development Company. Recent specialist research specifically warns buyers not to confuse the two.