Planning a summer waterpark holiday in Hurghada with the kids and want a resort that delivers on every front? Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road is the go-to base for families chasing the perfect blend of on-site aqua thrills, serious sports facilities, and easy access to the legendary Jungle Aqua Park Hurghada. Rated an impressive 4.7 out of 5 across 7,591 reviews, this resort punches well above its weight for active families on a weekend escape or a longer summer break.
What makes this resort stand out for sporty families is rare: dedicated tennis courts and padel courts sit alongside a full splash zone and pools, meaning parents can squeeze in a competitive match while the kids are safely entertained in the waterpark area. When you factor in the resort's position on Safaga Road – just minutes from Jungle Aqua Park – you have a weekend itinerary that practically writes itself. Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, enjoy instant confirmation, and keep your plans flexible with free cancellation on most bookings.
At Madyen.com we make booking your Hurghada family waterpark weekend as straightforward as possible. Here is exactly what you get when you book Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort through us:
Nightly rates at Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort vary depending on the season, room type, and board basis you select. Summer peak-season weekends in July and August command higher rates due to demand from families targeting the Hurghada waterpark season, so booking early with your £20 deposit on Madyen.com is strongly recommended to lock in the best available price. All-inclusive board basis options typically offer the strongest overall value for active families spending full days at the resort's sports courts and pools before heading out to Jungle Aqua Park. By booking via Madyen.com you also benefit from savings of up to 15% versus standard published rates, which on a family room over a three-night summer weekend stay represents a meaningful reduction in total holiday cost. Use the search tool above to check live availability and current pricing for your specific weekend dates.
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)
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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 7,591 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 rating, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort has earned its reputation as one of Hurghada's most consistently praised family resorts. Guests repeatedly highlight the quality and variety of sports facilities, with the tennis and padel courts singled out as a genuine differentiator compared to other Safaga Road resorts. Families travelling for a summer waterpark holiday in Hurghada praise the resort's own aqua play areas for keeping children occupied between dedicated Jungle Aqua Park days. The beach and pool setup receives strong marks for cleanliness and lifeguard attentiveness, which is a top priority for parents with young children. Food quality under all-inclusive arrangements is consistently described as generous and varied, catering well to both children and adults. Staff friendliness and responsiveness to family needs appear across hundreds of individual reviews, reinforcing the resort's suitability as a weekend base for mixed-age groups. The overall consensus from verified guests is clear: Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort delivers a premium family experience at a price point that feels fair, particularly when booked with Madyen.com's exclusive discount rates.
Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is located on Safaga Road, Hurghada, the main coastal strip running south from central Hurghada towards the port town of Safaga. This stretch of road is home to some of Hurghada's best resort complexes and, crucially for families planning a summer waterpark holiday, places the resort in very close proximity to Jungle Aqua Park Hurghada – one of Egypt's largest and most popular water theme parks. The Safaga Road corridor offers a quieter, more resort-focused environment compared to the busier downtown Hurghada area, while still being within easy reach of the city's restaurants, shopping centres, and excursion operators. The resort's own Red Sea beachfront adds a natural counterpoint to waterpark days, and the surrounding area is flat and accessible, making it easy to navigate with children and pushchairs. For families arriving at Hurghada International Airport, Safaga Road resorts are typically reached in under 30 minutes by road, keeping transfer times short and arrival stress minimal.
From Hurghada International Airport: The airport is located approximately 20 to 30 minutes north of the Safaga Road resort zone by road, depending on traffic. Pre-booked private transfers are the most family-friendly option, offering door-to-door service with luggage space for buggies and beach gear. Shared shuttle transfers are also widely available and more economical for groups travelling light. Many guests book transfers directly through their tour operator or via the resort's concierge service.
Getting to Jungle Aqua Park from the Resort: Jungle Aqua Park is situated on or near Safaga Road, making it one of the most accessible major waterparks from this resort. Taxis are readily available from the resort entrance and offer a cost-effective way to reach the park, particularly for a family group. Some all-inclusive packages or resort excursion desks may offer organised day trips to Jungle Aqua Park, which can simplify logistics when travelling with younger children. The short transfer distance means a full day at the park is easily achievable without an early start.
Local Transport: Tuk-tuks and local minibuses operate along Safaga Road connecting resorts to nearby amenities, though private taxis remain the most practical and comfortable option for families with young children and equipment.
Jungle Aqua Park Hurghada: The headline attraction for any summer waterpark holiday in Hurghada, Jungle Aqua Park features an extensive range of slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and dedicated children's areas. Its proximity to Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort on Safaga Road makes it the natural choice for a full family day out, and most children consider it the highlight of any Hurghada trip.
Sindbad Aqua Park and Beach Resort: Another well-regarded waterpark option in the wider Hurghada area, offering an alternative waterpark experience on days when variety is welcome.
Hurghada Marina: A short taxi ride north, the marina offers boat trips, dolphin show experiences, restaurants, and evening entertainment suitable for families looking for a change of pace from pool and waterpark days.
Red Sea Snorkelling and Glass-Bottom Boat Trips: The calm, warm waters of the Red Sea directly accessible from the resort beach provide ideal conditions for introducing children to snorkelling. Organised glass-bottom boat excursions depart regularly from nearby jetties.
Hurghada Grand Aquarium: A popular family excursion showcasing Red Sea marine life, offering an educational counterpoint to active waterpark days.
Desert Safari and Quad Biking: The Eastern Desert begins just inland from Safaga Road, and numerous operators offer family-friendly quad biking, camel rides, and Bedouin camp experiences suitable for older children.
Hurghada enjoys a warm, sunny climate for the majority of the year, but for a summer waterpark holiday with kids the key considerations are temperature, school holiday availability, and resort atmosphere. June through August represents peak summer season, with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 35°C – ideal for waterpark days at Jungle Aqua Park and long hours in the resort pools. The resort operates at its most vibrant during these months, with full entertainment programmes, sports court availability, and all facilities running at capacity. The trade-off is higher prices and greater demand for rooms, making early booking with a £20 deposit on Madyen.com particularly important to secure preferred room types and board basis options.
Late May and September offer a compelling alternative for families with flexible school schedules: temperatures remain very warm and waterpark conditions are excellent, but crowds thin noticeably and rates drop, often unlocking the best value for a weekend break. October sees a further reduction in heat while still offering reliable sunshine and warm sea temperatures – less suited to intensive waterpark days but perfect for beach relaxation combined with padel and tennis on the resort courts. Winter months are popular with European sunseekers but the cooler air temperatures make waterpark activities less appealing for young children.
For families specifically searching for a weekend stay near Jungle Aqua Park Hurghada that combines on-site sports facilities with proper kids waterpark entertainment, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort is among the strongest options on the entire Safaga Road strip. The combination of tennis courts, padel courts, on-site aqua play areas, beach access, and proximity to Jungle Aqua Park is genuinely difficult to match at this price point and quality level. A 4.7-star rating from 7,591 reviews is not achieved by accident – it reflects a resort that consistently delivers on its promises to families who arrive with high expectations.
The practical booking advantages through Madyen.com only strengthen the case: a £20 deposit to secure your dates, instant confirmation, flexible payment, free cancellation on most bookings, and savings of up to 15% mean there is very little reason to look elsewhere. Whether you are planning a two-night long-weekend escape or a full week-long summer waterpark holiday, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort delivers the facilities, location, and service quality that active families with children deserve. Book now on Madyen.com and secure your summer dates before availability goes.
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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