Planning a family school holiday in Hurghada this summer? The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road delivers exactly what families searching for a poolside bar terrace near Hurghada Marina are looking for: sprawling pool areas where parents can relax with a cold drink while children splash in dedicated kids' pools, all within easy reach of the marina's buzzing waterfront. Rated an impressive 4.7 out of 5 across 7,591 verified guest reviews, this resort consistently earns its reputation as one of Hurghada's top picks for summer family breaks.
Whether you are travelling with toddlers, teenagers or a multi-generational group, the resort's all-inclusive setup, shaded terrace seating, and family-oriented entertainment programme make it a natural fit for the long summer school holiday window. Book today on Madyen.com from just a £20 deposit with instant confirmation, flexible payment options, and free cancellation available on most room types — so you can lock in your summer dates without financial risk.
Summer school holiday pricing at the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort reflects peak demand across July and August, with all-inclusive family rooms representing the most popular and cost-effective option for families travelling during the six-week school break. By booking through Madyen.com you can save up to 15% compared to standard rates, with your preferred dates secured from as little as a £20 deposit. Flexible payment plans allow you to spread the total cost, and free cancellation on most bookings ensures you are not locked in if your plans change before the holiday. Check live availability and real-time pricing directly on Madyen.com for the most accurate rates for your specific travel dates and family group size.
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, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort stands as one of the most consistently praised family resorts on the Safaga Road corridor near Hurghada. Families returning from summer stays frequently highlight the cleanliness and size of the pool areas, the attentive service at the poolside bar terrace, and the quality and variety of the all-inclusive food offering across multiple restaurants. Parents travelling with young children specifically commend the shallow pool zones and the kids club team for keeping children entertained safely throughout the day. The combination of a relaxed terrace atmosphere for adults and a genuinely engaging environment for children makes this resort a recurring choice for families who return year after year during the UK and European school holiday windows. The volume of positive reviews — nearly 7,600 — provides a statistically robust signal of reliability that is particularly reassuring when booking a summer family holiday.
The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort sits on Safaga Road, one of Hurghada's primary coastal strips running south from the city centre toward Safaga. This location strikes a practical balance for families: far enough from the busiest urban areas to feel like a genuine resort escape, yet close enough to Hurghada Marina and the El Dahar old town to make day trips and evening excursions straightforward. The resort's beachfront positioning gives direct Red Sea access, while the surrounding area offers calm, shallow waters that are well-suited to family swimming and beginner snorkelling. Safaga Road is well served by taxis and resort transfer vehicles, making it easy to reach the marina, waterparks, and other family attractions without complicated logistics.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the primary arrival point for families flying from the UK and Europe during the summer school holiday season, with direct charter and scheduled flights operating throughout July and August. The airport sits approximately 25 to 35 minutes by road from the resort on Safaga Road, depending on traffic. Pre-arranged airport transfers are the most convenient option for families arriving with luggage and children, and can typically be organised through your tour operator or directly with the resort. Taxis are also readily available at the airport. Once at the resort, Hurghada Marina is reachable in approximately 15 to 20 minutes by taxi, making spontaneous day trips to the marina's boat excursion operators and waterfront restaurants easy to arrange. Local minibuses serve the Safaga Road corridor for budget-conscious families comfortable with shared transport.
The resort's proximity to Hurghada Marina opens up a wide range of family-friendly excursions that are ideal for filling a two-week summer school holiday with memorable experiences beyond the pool terrace. Glass-bottom boat trips departing from the marina offer children a window into the Red Sea's coral reef ecosystem without requiring diving certification. Dolphin-watching boat excursions are consistently popular with families and operate regularly during the summer season. Makadi Water World and other Hurghada waterparks are within driving distance and provide a full-day alternative to the resort pool for older children and teenagers. Snorkelling at nearby reefs, including those accessible directly from the resort beach, is suitable for children from around six years old. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium offers a rainy-day or mid-afternoon indoor option, while the marina's waterfront promenade provides relaxed evening dining and ice cream stops that families consistently enjoy as part of a summer holiday routine.
The summer school holiday window — primarily late June through to early September — aligns well with Hurghada's peak sunshine season. Temperatures on Safaga Road regularly reach 35 to 40 degrees Celsius during July and August, making the resort's shaded poolside bar terrace, air-conditioned rooms, and beach access essential rather than optional. The Red Sea water temperature during summer is warm and calm, ideal for children's swimming and snorkelling. Families should be aware that summer is Hurghada's busiest season, so booking early through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit is strongly recommended to secure preferred room types and avoid disappointment. The resort's all-inclusive format is particularly well-suited to the summer heat, as it removes the need to venture out for every meal during the hottest parts of the day. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable times for beach and outdoor activity, with the middle of the day best spent in the pool or under terrace shade.
If you are searching specifically for a family-friendly resort with a poolside bar terrace near Hurghada Marina for the summer school holidays, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is a compelling and well-evidenced answer. Its 4.7 rating from nearly 7,600 guests is not a statistical accident — it reflects a resort that has refined its family offering over time and delivers consistently across the metrics that matter most to travelling parents: safe pool environments, quality all-inclusive food, engaged kids club staff, and adult spaces that do not feel sacrificed to the family market. The poolside bar terrace specifically addresses the core desire of parents who want to relax with a drink in hand without losing sight of their children. Add the marina's proximity for excursion variety, Hurghada's reliable summer sunshine, and the financial flexibility of booking on Madyen.com from £20 deposit with free cancellation and up to 15% savings, and this resort earns a strong recommendation for families planning their 2024 or 2025 summer school holiday in Egypt.
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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