Planning a school holiday summer break in Hurghada with active kids who love racket sports? Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the Red Sea coast's standout family resorts, rated 4.7 stars across 7,591 verified reviews, and it sits within easy reach of Hurghada International Airport – making it a stress-free choice the moment you land.
What sets this resort apart for sporty families is its on-site tennis and padel courts, giving children and adults the chance to play, compete and stay active throughout the holiday rather than spending every hour at the pool. Combined with a sprawling aqua park, dedicated kids' clubs, multiple dining options and the calm warm waters of the Red Sea, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu delivers the full summer school holiday experience families are searching for.
Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, and enjoy flexible payment options so you can secure your summer dates now without paying everything upfront. Free cancellation is available on most room types, giving you complete peace of mind as school holiday plans evolve.
Summer school holiday weeks are the highest-demand period for Hurghada family resorts, and Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort reflects that popularity in its availability rather than just its price. Booking early is strongly recommended to secure both your preferred room type and the best available rate. Through Madyen.com, you can reserve your stay with a £20 deposit, with the balance paid flexibly ahead of your arrival date. Families choosing all-inclusive board will find the total cost particularly competitive once meals, snacks and drinks are factored in. Save up to 15% by booking via Madyen.com, and take advantage of free cancellation on eligible rates if your school holiday dates need to shift. Check the live pricing tool on this page for real-time availability across July and August peak weeks, half-term breaks and early September departures.
Deluxe Double Room
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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-star rating drawn from 7,591 guest reviews, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort consistently earns high praise from families who chose it specifically for an active, sports-oriented school holiday. Recurring themes in guest feedback include the quality and accessibility of the sports facilities, with parents noting that the tennis and padel courts were well-maintained and easy to book during their stay. Families with children across different age groups highlight how the resort manages to cater to toddlers and teenagers simultaneously – a genuine challenge that this property handles well. The aqua park receives consistent mention as a highlight for school-age children, while parents appreciate the attentive beach and pool service. The proximity to Hurghada International Airport is frequently noted as a practical advantage, with guests commenting on smooth, short transfers. Overall, the review profile paints a picture of a resort that delivers reliably on its family-friendly promise, making it a trustworthy choice for the all-important summer school holiday booking.
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is situated on Safaga Road, one of Hurghada's primary coastal strips running south from the city centre toward the quieter Safaga bay area. This location places the resort away from the busier tourist zones of Dahar and Sakalla, offering a calmer, more resort-focused environment that suits families prioritising beach, sports and pool time over nightlife proximity. The Red Sea coastline here is known for its clear, warm water and gentle entry conditions – ideal for children swimming during summer months. The Safaga Road corridor hosts several of Hurghada's most established resort properties, and Pickalbatros Aqua Blu benefits from the infrastructure and services that come with that established tourism zone, including nearby pharmacies, convenience stores and medical facilities should families need them.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the arrival point for the vast majority of families flying to Hurghada for their school holiday, and Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is well-positioned for a straightforward transfer. The journey by road typically takes approximately 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic and your exact pickup point at the airport, making it one of the more accessible resorts on the Safaga Road stretch for newly arrived families with tired children and heavy luggage. Private airport transfers can be arranged in advance and are strongly recommended for families with young children to avoid queuing for taxis on arrival. Resort shuttle services and shared transfer coaches are also commonly available through tour operators and booking platforms. If you are hiring a car, the route from the airport follows well-signposted roads heading south along the coast. Taxis are plentiful at Hurghada International Airport but agree the fare before departure.
Beyond the resort's own tennis courts, padel facilities, aqua park and beach, families staying at Pickalbatros Aqua Blu have access to a broad range of Hurghada-area attractions suited to school holiday itineraries. Snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips depart regularly from the Hurghada marina and nearby jetties, introducing children to the Red Sea's vivid coral reefs and marine life. Makadi Water World and other large water parks in the wider Hurghada area offer additional aquatic excitement for days when families want a change of scenery. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium is an educational and entertaining option for families with younger children. Desert quad biking and jeep safari excursions into the Eastern Desert provide a dramatic contrast to beach days and are popular with older children and teenagers during summer visits. The Hurghada Marina Boulevard offers evening dining, shopping and entertainment within a pleasant waterfront setting suitable for family evenings out. Dolphin House reef trips are a perennial favourite for families seeking a memorable Red Sea wildlife experience.
Hurghada enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year, and summer – particularly July and August – represents peak season for UK and European families due to school holiday schedules. Temperatures during these months typically range from 35°C to 40°C, which is genuinely hot but very manageable at a resort like Pickalbatros Aqua Blu where pools, shaded beach areas and air-conditioned interiors provide constant relief. The Red Sea water temperature in summer reaches approximately 28°C to 30°C, making it exceptionally comfortable for children who want to swim for extended periods. Morning and early evening are the best times to use the tennis and padel courts, avoiding the midday heat peak. The resort's all-inclusive offering is particularly well-suited to summer, as keeping children hydrated and fed throughout the day is effortlessly managed. Early September departures, just as UK schools return, often offer slightly lower rates with nearly identical weather conditions – worth considering for flexible families. Book well in advance for July and August to secure availability and the best pricing through Madyen.com.
If your family is specifically searching for a Hurghada summer holiday where racket sports are part of the daily routine rather than an afterthought, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the most compelling options available. The combination of tennis and padel courts, a full aqua park, private beach, kids' club and all-inclusive catering creates a self-contained environment where active families can fill every day without leaving the resort – while the short transfer from Hurghada International Airport removes the stress of a long journey after a flight with children. The 4.7-star rating from 7,591 reviews is not a statistical anomaly; it reflects consistent delivery across the metrics that matter most to families. Book through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, flexible payment, free cancellation on most rates and savings of up to 15%. For school holiday summer 2025, this is a resort that earns its place at the top of the family shortlist.
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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