Searching for a family-friendly resort with a poolside bar terrace close to Hurghada International Airport during the summer beach season? The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road delivers exactly that — a sprawling Red Sea property purpose-built for families who want sun-soaked days around the pool, easy beachfront access, and the convenience of being just minutes from the airport runway. Rated an outstanding 4.7 from 7,591 verified guest reviews, this is one of Hurghada's most consistently praised resorts for families travelling in the peak summer months.
At the heart of the experience is the resort's signature poolside bar terrace — a lively yet relaxed space where parents can enjoy a cold drink in the shade while children splash in dedicated family pool zones nearby. Whether you are arriving on an early-morning flight or a late-evening transfer, the resort's proximity to Hurghada International Airport means less time in transit and more time making memories by the water. Book through Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, and benefit from flexible payment options that make planning your summer holiday straightforward and stress-free.
Summer pricing at Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort varies depending on your travel dates, room type, and board basis. Hurghada's peak beach season — running from June through August — sees strong demand, so early booking is strongly recommended to secure the best available rates. Through Madyen.com, families can access exclusive rates saving up to 15% compared to standard pricing, with the added advantage of securing your room for just a £20 deposit today. All-inclusive board options, which include access to the poolside bar terrace, represent excellent value for families who want predictable holiday costs during the summer months. Use the Madyen.com search tool to compare available room categories — from standard family rooms to larger suites with sea views — and select the flexible payment plan that works best for your budget. Prices are displayed in real time and your instant confirmation is issued the moment your deposit is processed.
Deluxe Double Room
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsDeluxe Triple Room
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsDeluxe Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
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)
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 3 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsFamily Room (Egyptians and Egyptian Residents ONLY)
462 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsNear Desert Rose Aqua Park
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 visited during the Hurghada summer season. Reviewers frequently highlight the poolside bar terrace as a standout feature, describing it as a perfect blend of adult relaxation and family-friendly atmosphere — with attentive bar staff, comfortable seating in shaded areas, and easy access to the pool for children. Parents travelling with young children repeatedly commend the shallow pool zones and calm beach conditions, noting that the Red Sea waters directly in front of the resort are ideal for nervous swimmers and toddlers. The short distance from Hurghada International Airport is a recurring positive in reviews from families who appreciated arriving quickly and without exhausting transfers after long flights. Staff friendliness, cleanliness standards, and the quality of the all-inclusive food and drink offering are consistently rated as highlights across summer review periods. Overall, the feedback paints a clear picture of a resort that genuinely understands what families need during a summer beach holiday in Hurghada.
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is located on Safaga Road, the southern coastal stretch of Hurghada that runs parallel to the Red Sea. This position places the resort directly on the waterfront with its own private beach section, giving families immediate access to the calm, crystal-clear waters that make Hurghada one of Egypt's most popular summer beach destinations. The Safaga Road corridor is home to several of Hurghada's best-regarded resorts and is characterised by quieter, more sheltered beach conditions compared to the busier northern hotel zone — making it particularly well-suited to families with younger children. The resort is within practical driving distance of Hurghada city centre, where families can explore local markets, restaurants, and shopping options. The Red Sea Aquarium, Hurghada Marina, and various watersports and snorkelling excursion departure points are all accessible from the Safaga Road location, ensuring that families have no shortage of activities beyond the resort's own extensive facilities.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is one of the key reasons families choose Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort for their summer holiday. The airport serves a high volume of direct charter and scheduled flights from across Europe during the summer beach season, and the resort's location on Safaga Road means that airport transfers are typically short — reducing the fatigue that often accompanies long-haul arrivals with children. Private airport transfers can be arranged in advance and are the most comfortable option for families travelling with pushchairs, car seats, and multiple suitcases. Taxi services are widely available at the airport for those who prefer to arrange transport on arrival. Resort shuttle services may also be available — check directly with the hotel or your Madyen.com booking confirmation for current transfer options. The short road distance between the airport and the resort means that even late-night or early-morning arrivals do not result in lengthy journeys, allowing families to settle in quickly and begin enjoying the poolside bar terrace and beach facilities without unnecessary delay.
While the poolside bar terrace and beach will occupy much of your family's time, the area surrounding Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road offers a strong range of family-friendly excursions and attractions perfect for the summer season. Snorkelling and glass-bottom boat trips depart regularly from nearby jetties, introducing children to the extraordinary coral reef ecosystems of the Red Sea. Giftun Island, a protected national park island accessible by boat, offers some of the clearest snorkelling waters in the region and is a popular summer day-trip destination for families. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium provides an indoor, air-conditioned alternative on particularly hot summer afternoons, with impressive marine exhibits that children find genuinely engaging. Hurghada Marina Boulevard offers waterfront dining, ice cream, and evening entertainment in a relaxed open-air setting suitable for families. For older children and teenagers, quad biking and desert safari experiences are available through local operators and offer a dramatic contrast to the beach and pool routine. The Sindbad Submarine experience near the marina is another unique family activity, allowing children to observe Red Sea marine life from an underwater viewing vessel without getting wet.
Hurghada's summer beach season runs from approximately May through September, with June, July, and August representing the peak period for family holidays. During these months, temperatures regularly reach 35–40°C, making the resort's poolside bar terrace, shaded relaxation areas, and air-conditioned rooms essential features rather than optional luxuries. The Red Sea itself remains warm and calm throughout the summer, with excellent visibility for snorkelling and water activities. Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is particularly well-configured for summer family stays — the all-inclusive board basis means families can move freely between beach, pool, and terrace without worrying about meal times or costs, and the kids club and evening entertainment programme runs at full capacity during peak season. Early booking is strongly advised for summer dates, as family room categories at well-rated Safaga Road resorts fill quickly once the school holiday calendar is confirmed. Booking through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit allows families to secure their preferred summer week well in advance without committing the full holiday budget immediately. Sun protection, hydration, and scheduling the most active excursions for early morning or late afternoon are practical considerations for families visiting during the hottest summer weeks.
If your search criteria are family-friendly, poolside bar terrace, close to Hurghada International Airport, and summer beach season, then Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the strongest matches available in Hurghada. The combination of a purpose-designed poolside bar terrace with adjacent family pool zones, direct Red Sea beach access, a short airport transfer, and a consistently high 4.7-star rating from nearly 7,600 guests makes this a resort that genuinely delivers on its family-friendly promise rather than simply marketing it. The summer season is when this resort operates at its best — full entertainment programmes, all-inclusive poolside service, and warm calm waters create the conditions for an effortless family beach holiday. Booking through Madyen.com adds further confidence: a £20 deposit secures your dates, instant confirmation removes uncertainty, flexible payment spreads the cost, free cancellation on most bookings protects your plans, and savings of up to 15% mean your family gets exceptional value. For families planning a summer Hurghada holiday and prioritising poolside convenience, airport proximity, and genuine family facilities, this is a booking worth making today.
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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