Planning a long summer stay in Hurghada with kids who want waterparks, racket sports, and easy access to the legendary Orange Bay Island? Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the very few Hurghada properties that combines an on-site aqua park, dedicated tennis courts, and padel facilities under one roof – all within striking distance of Orange Bay Island day trips. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 7,591 verified guest reviews, this resort earns its reputation as a genuine long-stay destination for active families who refuse to compromise.
Unlike city-centre Hurghada hotels that feel rushed and transactional, Aqua Blu is built for families settling in for a week or more. The sprawling grounds give children room to breathe, the waterpark provides daily entertainment without leaving the complex, and the sports facilities mean parents and older kids can keep up their game while the little ones splash. Book through Madyen.com and secure your long-stay dates with just a £20 deposit, instant confirmation, and the flexibility your family deserves.
Long-stay summer bookings at Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road, Hurghada, represent exceptional value when you factor in the all-inclusive board basis, on-site waterpark access, tennis and padel court use, and the resort's private Red Sea beach. Nightly rates vary depending on your travel dates, room type, and party size, with peak summer weeks naturally commanding higher rates due to school holiday demand. Booking through Madyen.com allows you to secure your preferred room with a £20 deposit while locking in rates that can be up to 15% lower than other platforms. For families planning stays of ten nights or more, the per-night cost of all-inclusive accommodation with full waterpark and sports access represents outstanding value compared to self-catering alternatives that require separate activity budgets. Use the Madyen.com search tool to compare available room categories – from superior rooms to family suites – and select the flexible payment plan that works for your budget. Free cancellation on most rates means you can book now at today's price with confidence.
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.
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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 verified reviews, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort consistently receives praise from families who chose it specifically for extended summer stays. Guests repeatedly highlight the waterpark as a genuine daily highlight for children, noting that kids never tire of the slides and splash areas even after ten or more days on site. The tennis and padel courts attract particular mention from sporty families, with reviewers appreciating the availability of courts during cooler morning and evening hours – critical during the Hurghada summer. Long-stay guests frequently comment on the variety of dining options within the all-inclusive package, which prevents the menu fatigue that can affect shorter-stay resorts with limited restaurant rotation. The beach and snorkelling access earns consistent five-star mentions, with families noting it as the perfect complement to Orange Bay Island excursions booked through the resort or local operators. Parents of young children specifically praise the kids club staff for keeping children entertained and safe throughout the day, freeing adults to enjoy the sports facilities or simply relax. The resort's Safaga Road location is cited as a positive by guests who prioritised proximity to boat trip departure points over central Hurghada nightlife – exactly the right trade-off for a family-focused long stay.
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is located on Safaga Road, Hurghada, positioned in the southern resort corridor of one of Egypt's most popular Red Sea destinations. This placement is strategically advantageous for families targeting Orange Bay Island, as the southern stretch of Hurghada sits closer to the marina departure points and boat operators that run daily excursions to Orange Bay – reducing transfer times compared to staying in central or northern Hurghada. The Safaga Road strip is characterised by larger resort complexes with extensive grounds, meaning the Aqua Blu benefits from space for its waterpark, sports courts, and beach frontage in a way that more compact city-centre properties cannot match. The immediate surroundings are resort-focused rather than urban, creating a calm, traffic-free environment that suits families with young children. Central Hurghada's shopping, restaurants, and marina are accessible by taxi or resort shuttle for days when families want to explore beyond the property. The Red Sea coastline at this point offers excellent visibility and calm conditions for snorkelling directly from the resort beach, making it a natural extension of the Orange Bay Island experience.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) serves the resort, with a typical transfer time of approximately 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic and the specific terminal used. For families arriving with children, luggage, and sports equipment, a pre-booked private transfer is strongly recommended – it eliminates waiting, guarantees child seats on request, and delivers you directly to the resort entrance. Shared shuttle transfers are available at lower cost but involve multiple hotel drop-offs that can extend journey times considerably after a long flight. The resort's Safaga Road location means the transfer route runs south from the airport along the coastal highway, a straightforward journey that most licensed Hurghada transfer operators handle daily. Once at the resort, families are largely self-contained given the all-inclusive waterpark and sports facilities, but taxis are readily available at the resort entrance for excursion days and Orange Bay Island boat trips. It is advisable to agree taxi fares in advance or use the resort's recommended operators for transfers to marina departure points. Madyen.com can assist with transfer recommendations when you complete your booking.
The resort's Safaga Road position places it within easy reach of Hurghada's most celebrated family attractions, with Orange Bay Island being the standout day-trip destination. This pristine sandy island in the Red Sea offers world-class snorkelling, calm turquoise waters, and a beach environment that children adore – most boat operators depart from the southern Hurghada marina, making the journey from Aqua Blu particularly short. Giftun Island National Park, which encompasses Orange Bay, is protected marine territory where colourful reef fish and occasionally dolphins can be spotted, creating unforgettable wildlife moments for young travellers. Back on the mainland, Hurghada Marina offers waterfront dining, a small shopping area, and glass-bottom boat tours for families who want a gentler marine experience. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium is a popular wet-weather or rest-day option, showcasing Red Sea marine life in an accessible indoor environment. For older children and teens, quad biking and desert safari excursions into the Eastern Desert are bookable through the resort or local operators, adding an adventure dimension to the holiday. The Makadi Water World and other external waterparks are within the Hurghada area for days when families want to experience different slides, though most guests find the on-site Aqua Blu waterpark more than sufficient for a long stay.
Hurghada enjoys one of the most reliable sunshine records of any Red Sea destination, with over 300 sunny days per year and virtually zero rainfall. For a long-stay summer holiday focused on waterpark use, tennis, padel, and Orange Bay Island excursions, the key considerations are temperature and school holiday timing. June through August represents peak summer season, with daytime temperatures regularly reaching 38–42°C – the waterpark becomes essential during midday hours, while tennis and padel are best played in the early morning (before 9am) or after 5pm when the heat becomes manageable. The Red Sea water temperature in summer sits around 28–30°C, perfect for children and ideal for snorkelling visibility. July and August are the busiest weeks due to UK, European, and Egyptian school holidays, so booking well in advance through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit is strongly advised to secure preferred room types. Late June and early September offer a sweet spot – summer conditions with marginally lower occupancy and occasionally better rates. For families who can travel outside peak school dates, May and October offer warm temperatures (30–35°C), excellent Red Sea conditions, and the best availability for long-stay bookings at favourable prices.
If your search has led you to a very specific combination – a long stay in Hurghada with tennis courts, padel facilities, an on-site waterpark, and proximity to Orange Bay Island – then Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is one of the very few properties in Egypt that genuinely ticks every box simultaneously. This is not a resort that does one thing well and compensates elsewhere; the sports facilities, aqua park, beach, kids club, and all-inclusive dining work together to create a self-contained long-stay ecosystem that active families rarely find in a single property. The 4.7 rating from 7,591 reviews is not a statistical anomaly – it reflects a consistent guest experience that holds up across different seasons, room types, and family configurations. The Safaga Road location will not suit guests who prioritise central Hurghada nightlife or walkable town access, but for families whose itinerary revolves around the resort, the waterpark, racket sports, and Orange Bay Island day trips, it is precisely the right trade-off. Book through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit to secure your dates, take advantage of up to 15% savings, and approach your long-stay summer planning with the confidence of instant confirmation and flexible payment terms.
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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