Planning a romantic Christmas or New Year honeymoon escape in Hurghada? The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the Red Sea coast's most celebrated couples retreats, blending a stunning poolside bar terrace, luxurious sea-view rooms, and effortless access to Senzo Mall Hurghada — all wrapped in a festive atmosphere that makes the holiday season truly unforgettable.
With a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 7,591 verified reviews, this resort consistently earns its reputation as a top-tier honeymoon destination. Whether you are toasting the New Year with a cocktail at the swim-up bar, watching the sun set over the Red Sea from your private terrace, or exploring the boutiques and restaurants of nearby Senzo Mall, every moment here feels tailor-made for two.
Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, and take advantage of flexible payment options so you can secure your dream Christmas and New Year honeymoon without paying in full upfront.
Room rates at the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort vary depending on your chosen dates, room category, and board basis. The Christmas and New Year period is one of the most popular times to visit Hurghada, so availability is limited and prices reflect peak-season demand — early booking is strongly recommended for honeymooners.
On Madyen.com you can secure your room with just a £20 deposit and pay the balance flexibly, making even a peak-season luxury honeymoon financially manageable. With savings of up to 15% available exclusively through Madyen.com, you may find your ideal sea-view double or honeymoon suite at a significantly reduced rate. Check live availability and current pricing directly on Madyen.com for the most accurate and up-to-date figures.
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-star rating from 7,591 guest reviews, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is one of the most consistently praised resorts on the Safaga Road stretch of Hurghada. Honeymooners repeatedly highlight the attentive and warm service from staff, who go out of their way to arrange surprise romantic touches such as flower arrangements, private dinners, and special anniversary or honeymoon acknowledgements on arrival.
Couples who have visited over Christmas and New Year frequently comment on the quality of the festive gala dinners, the energy of the New Year countdown party at the poolside terrace, and the magical atmosphere created by the resort's decorations and entertainment team. The swim-up bar and adults pool receive particular praise from honeymooners seeking a quieter, more intimate pool experience away from families. Guests also appreciate the resort's proximity to Senzo Mall, noting how easy it is to combine a lazy beach day with an evening of shopping and dining just minutes away.
The Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is situated on Safaga Road, Hurghada — one of the most sought-after resort corridors on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera. This location places it within a convenient distance of Senzo Mall Hurghada, the city's premier shopping and entertainment destination, making it an ideal base for honeymooners who want both a secluded beach retreat and easy access to restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
Safaga Road runs south from central Hurghada along the coastline, lined with upscale resorts, clear-water beaches, and the calm, reef-sheltered sea that makes this stretch of the Red Sea so popular with couples and divers alike. The resort's position gives guests direct beach and sea access while remaining connected to the wider Hurghada amenities.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the main gateway for international honeymooners flying into the Red Sea region. The airport is located north of the city centre, and the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is typically a 20 to 35-minute drive depending on traffic and the exact transfer route taken.
Pre-arranged airport transfers are the most convenient option for honeymooners arriving with luggage, and many travel packages and booking platforms including Madyen.com can connect you with transfer options at the time of booking. Taxis are available directly outside the arrivals hall and are a cost-effective alternative. For guests wishing to explore Hurghada independently during their stay, car hire desks operate at the resort and throughout the city, while local taxis and rideshare-style services are readily available for trips to Senzo Mall and central Hurghada.
Senzo Mall Hurghada is the closest major retail and dining destination to the resort, offering an air-conditioned escape from the midday heat with international fashion brands, jewellery boutiques, a hypermarket, a cinema, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. For honeymooners, a Christmas Eve dinner or a New Year's Day brunch at one of Senzo Mall's restaurants makes for a wonderfully relaxed festive outing.
Beyond the mall, the Red Sea itself is the region's greatest attraction. Snorkelling and scuba diving excursions depart regularly from nearby marinas, with the famous Giftun Islands National Park offering some of the most vibrant coral reef diving in the world. Glass-bottom boat trips, sunset cruises, and dolphin-watching excursions are all popular with honeymooning couples. For those who prefer to stay on land, quad biking and desert safari tours into the Eastern Desert provide a thrilling contrast to beach days. The Hurghada Marina and El Gouna — a purpose-built lagoon resort town — are both within easy driving distance for an evening of waterfront dining.
Christmas and New Year is one of the most magical times to honeymoon at the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort. December in Hurghada brings reliably warm, sunny days with average daytime temperatures of 22 to 26 degrees Celsius — comfortably warm for the pool and beach while pleasantly cool in the evenings, making it a welcome escape from the cold European winter.
The resort transforms during the festive season with Christmas decorations, themed entertainment, and special dining events. A Christmas Day gala buffet typically features seasonal dishes alongside traditional Egyptian and international cuisine. The New Year's Eve celebration at the poolside bar terrace is a highlight of the Hurghada resort calendar — expect live music, DJ sets, cocktail menus, and a midnight countdown that draws guests together for an unforgettable start to the new year.
Because this is peak season, honeymooners are strongly advised to book well in advance. Securing your reservation on Madyen.com with a £20 deposit is the smartest way to guarantee your preferred room category and dates without committing your full budget months ahead.
For couples seeking a romantic, sun-drenched honeymoon over Christmas and New Year in Hurghada, the Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is an outstanding choice. It combines the intimacy and luxury that honeymooners deserve with the festive energy and social atmosphere that makes the holiday season special. The poolside bar terrace is genuinely one of the resort's standout features — a beautiful, lively space that comes alive in the evenings and is perfectly suited to couples celebrating something truly special.
Its proximity to Senzo Mall adds a layer of convenience and variety that many beach-only resorts cannot offer, while the 4.7 rating from 7,591 guests provides reassurance that the quality of service and facilities consistently meets high expectations. Booking through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit, instant confirmation, flexible payments, free cancellation on most bookings, and savings of up to 15% makes this an exceptionally well-priced and low-risk way to plan your dream honeymoon. We wholeheartedly recommend it.
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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