Planning a business trip to Hurghada over the Christmas and New Year period and need a resort that balances professional comfort with genuine resort-quality amenities? The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road, Hurghada delivers exactly that. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 7,591 verified reviews, this well-regarded Albatros property sits close to the Red Sea shoreline and offers business travellers a rare combination: reliable connectivity and quiet work-ready spaces alongside multiple onsite dining venues, so you never need to leave the resort between meetings or calls.
The festive season in Hurghada is one of the most popular times to visit – warm winter sunshine, a buzzing resort atmosphere and special Christmas and New Year celebrations that transform the property into something far more than a standard corporate stopover. Whether you are attending conferences, meeting regional partners or simply extending a business trip into a well-earned holiday, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu gives you the infrastructure to work and the environment to unwind – all within easy reach of Hurghada city centre and Hurghada International Airport.
Book now on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation and take advantage of flexible payment options that suit corporate travel budgets. Free cancellation is available on most room types, and you can save up to 15% by booking direct through Madyen.
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The Christmas and New Year period in Hurghada represents peak season, and pricing at the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort reflects demand during this festive window. However, booking through Madyen.com allows you to access rates that are up to 15% lower than standard channels, which makes a meaningful difference across a multi-night business stay or a combined work-and-holiday itinerary spanning the festive break.
Rooms are available to secure with a £20 deposit, with the balance payable under flexible terms – a practical arrangement for business travellers managing corporate budgets or those booking ahead while travel approvals are still in progress. Given the high occupancy typical of Hurghada resorts between 23 December and 2 January, early booking is strongly recommended to guarantee both availability and the best available rate. Instant confirmation means your reservation is protected from the moment your deposit clears, and free cancellation on most room types ensures you are not exposed if your plans change before travel.
Deluxe Double Room
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsDeluxe Triple Room
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516 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsStandard Double Room (Egyptians and Egyptian Residents ONLY)
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsStandard Triple Room (Egyptians and Egyptian Residents ONLY)
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With a stay at Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort - Hurghada in Hurghada (Village Road), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Red Sea and 5 minutes from Senzo Mall. This all-inclusive hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Marina Hurghada and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Hurghada City Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 226 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary water park, and outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
German, Arabic, Russian, English, Italian, French
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free water park access
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Free wifi
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Spa
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
With a 4.7 rating from 7,591 reviews, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort sits among the most consistently well-reviewed properties on Safaga Road and across the wider Hurghada resort landscape. Guests frequently highlight the quality and variety of the onsite dining options, noting that multiple restaurants mean there is always somewhere suitable regardless of time of day or preference. The beach proximity receives consistent praise, with travellers appreciating the ease of moving between the resort's facilities and the Red Sea waterfront.
Business guests in particular commend the professional and responsive service from the front-of-house and concierge teams, as well as the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the property. Reviews from the Christmas and New Year period specifically reference the festive atmosphere created by the resort, with themed dinners and entertainment noted as highlights for those combining work travel with holiday celebrations. The Albatros brand's reputation for reliability is borne out across the review base, with repeat visitors citing consistency as a key reason they return.
The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is situated on Safaga Road, one of Hurghada's primary coastal corridors running south from the city centre towards Safaga. This location places the resort within practical reach of Hurghada's commercial and business districts while keeping it firmly within the resort zone that defines the city's tourism infrastructure.
The Safaga Road stretch is known for its proximity to the Red Sea coastline, and the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu benefits directly from this – the beach is close at hand, and the resort's orientation towards the water means guests enjoy sea views and easy beach access as part of their stay. For business travellers, the location balances accessibility to the city's working areas with the restorative environment of a beachfront resort, which is a combination that is genuinely difficult to find in many destinations.
Hurghada city centre, with its marina, shopping areas and business facilities, is reachable in a short taxi or rideshare journey. The resort's position on Safaga Road also means it sits away from the most congested parts of the city, reducing noise and improving the overall quality of the working and sleeping environment.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the primary arrival point for travellers flying to the resort. The airport sits north of the city, and the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is accessible via a taxi or pre-arranged transfer – a journey that typically takes between 20 and 40 minutes depending on traffic and the precise point of arrival at the airport. Business travellers are advised to pre-book a private transfer for reliability, particularly during the busy Christmas and New Year period when demand for taxis at the airport is elevated.
Taxis are widely available outside the terminal building, and the fare to Safaga Road resorts is generally fixed or negotiable in advance – always agree the price before departing. Ride-hailing apps also operate in Hurghada and can offer a more transparent pricing structure for those who prefer it.
For travellers combining their Hurghada business stay with visits to other Red Sea destinations, the Safaga Road location provides straightforward onward access to Safaga itself, approximately 60 kilometres to the south, as well as to El Gouna to the north. Car hire is available in Hurghada for those requiring independent mobility throughout their trip.
While the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort offers enough onsite to fill any downtime – multiple restaurants, beach access, pools and festive programming – the surrounding area provides additional options for business travellers looking to make the most of their time in Hurghada.
The Christmas and New Year period is one of the most sought-after times to visit Hurghada, and the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is well-positioned to make the most of the season. December and January bring warm, dry weather to the Red Sea coast – daytime temperatures typically range between 20°C and 25°C, making it genuinely pleasant to be outdoors while much of Europe is in the grip of winter. For business travellers escaping grey northern skies, this alone is a significant draw.
The resort marks the festive period with dedicated Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve programmes, which typically include themed gala dinners, live entertainment and special decorations throughout the property. These events are popular with both leisure guests and business travellers who have timed their visit to coincide with the holidays, and they create an atmosphere that is celebratory without being disruptive to those still working during the daytime hours.
It is important to note that availability during this window is limited and fills quickly. Booking through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit as early as possible is strongly recommended to secure preferred room types and the best available rates. The combination of business infrastructure, beach access, multiple dining options and festive programming makes the Christmas and New Year period at the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort a genuinely compelling proposition for the business traveller who refuses to compromise on either productivity or experience.
The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road, Hurghada is one of the strongest options available for business travellers visiting the Red Sea during the Christmas and New Year period. Its 4.7 rating across 7,591 reviews speaks to a level of consistency that business travel demands, and the combination of multiple onsite restaurants, close beach proximity and the Albatros brand's service standards makes it a resort that works as hard as you do.
The festive season adds genuine value to what is already a well-rounded property – gala dinners, entertainment and a warm Red Sea winter create an environment where work obligations and holiday enjoyment coexist naturally. For those managing corporate travel budgets, the ability to book via Madyen.com with a £20 deposit, instant confirmation, flexible payment and free cancellation on most bookings – while saving up to 15% on the room rate – makes this an easy recommendation.
If you are searching for a business-ready resort near the beach with serious dining options and a festive atmosphere that does not sacrifice professionalism, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort at Christmas and New Year in Hurghada is precisely what you are looking for. Book now on Madyen.com to secure your dates before this high-demand period sells out.
Wonderful · 37 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
30.8%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Hurghada Intl. Airport (HRG)
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Beaches nearby
Marina Hurghada
15.1 km / 9.4 mi
What's nearby
Red Sea
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Senzo Mall
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Hurghada Museum
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Desert Rose Aqua Park
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Sindbad Aqua Park
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Old Town Sahl Hasheesh
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Sackalla Square
14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Al Mina Mosque
14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Hurghada Maritime Port
15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Saint Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church
18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Hurghada City Center
18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Abdulmoneim Riadh Mosque
18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Makadi Water World
20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Big Dayz Water Sport Center
22.9 km / 14.2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Free wifi
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Spa
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
3 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
5 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 5
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free water park access
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Fitness classes on site
Basketball on site
Volleyball on site
Indoor/outdoor pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
No cribs (infant beds)
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Children's pool
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Number of poolside bars - 1
Terrace
Indoor/outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Languages spoken
German
Arabic
Russian
English
Italian
French
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Free water park access
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests booked in the "Egyptians and Egyptians Residents Only" room type in the All Inclusive rate plan receive all meals, soft drinks, and water (no alcohol). Guests booked in an "Egyptians and Egyptian Residents Only" room type must present identification or resident visa at check-in. The property reserves the right to amend the rate if valid proof is not provided.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
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