Planning a half term escape or school holiday short break with the kids? Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada on Villages Road puts your family within easy reach of the Hurghada Grand Aquarium while keeping children entertained on-site with supervised kids club activities every single day. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from over 14,800 verified reviews, this resort is a proven favourite for families who want structured, safe, fun-filled breaks without the stress of constant planning.
Whether you are travelling during October half term, February half term, Easter or the long summer school holidays, Pickalbatros Palace delivers the combination every family needs: a dedicated kids club with supervised programmes, multiple pools, all-inclusive dining, and a location that makes a morning trip to the Grand Aquarium genuinely easy. Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, and benefit from flexible payment options that spread the cost right up to your travel date.
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Short break pricing at Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada varies depending on the school holiday period, room type, board basis and how far in advance you book. October and February half term breaks typically offer more competitive rates than the peak summer school holidays, while Easter sits in the mid-range. All-inclusive board is strongly recommended for families as it removes the unpredictability of meal costs across a short break. Booking early on Madyen.com gives access to the best available rates, with savings of up to 15% compared to standard prices. Whatever the total cost of your family short break, you can secure your room today with just a £20 deposit and pay the remainder flexibly before you travel. Check live availability and current pricing directly on Madyen.com for exact figures tailored to your specific half term or school holiday dates and party size.
Deluxe Double Room
391 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsDeluxe Triple Room
391 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Twin BedsMore detailsJacuzzi Suite with Sea & Pool View
753 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King BedMore detailsDeluxe Double Room Sea View
388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsStandard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Egyptians and Egyptian Residents only)
387 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed, 1 King BedMore detailsStandard Triple Room (Egyptians and Egyptian Residents only)
391 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Twin BedsMore detailsDeluxe Double Pool View
388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Queen BedMore detailsDeluxe Family Room
624 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen BedMore detailsDeluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
388 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen BedMore detailsIn Hurghada (Village Road)
With a stay at Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada in Hurghada, you'll be 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Marina Hurghada and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Hurghada City Center. This all-inclusive property is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Abdulmoneim Riadh Mosque and 13 mi (21 km) from Makadi Water World.
Make yourself at home in one of the 621 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
German, Arabic, Russian, English, Italian, French, Dutch
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
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
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
On Private Beach
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
With a 4.6-star rating from over 14,800 verified guest reviews, Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada consistently earns high marks from families who choose it for school holiday and half term short breaks. Recurring themes across reviews highlight the quality and attentiveness of the kids club animation team, with parents noting that children were engaged and supervised throughout the day. Families travelling near the Grand Aquarium frequently comment on how straightforward it is to organise a day trip from the resort and return to the all-inclusive comfort in the evening. The pool areas receive consistent praise for cleanliness and the availability of dedicated shallow sections for younger children. Multiple reviewers specifically mention the resort as an ideal choice for short breaks, noting that even a 3 or 4-night stay feels complete and worthwhile. The all-inclusive food offering is regularly cited as a practical highlight for families managing different dietary preferences and children's meal times. Overall, the volume and consistency of positive family feedback makes Pickalbatros Palace one of the most trusted choices on the Hurghada coast for supervised, activity-rich school holiday breaks.
Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada is located on Villages Road, one of the main resort strips running along the Red Sea coast south of Hurghada city centre. This position places the hotel within the established tourist zone, giving families easy access to the surrounding attractions while remaining in a calm, resort-focused environment away from the busier city streets. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium is one of the most popular family day trips from this area of the coast, and the Villages Road location makes organising a taxi or transfer to the aquarium straightforward. The resort itself sits close to the sea, with the Red Sea accessible for snorkelling and beach activities. The wider Hurghada area offers a well-developed infrastructure for family tourism including pharmacies, supermarkets and medical facilities within a short distance of the resort, providing reassurance for parents travelling with young children during school holiday periods.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) serves the resort and is the primary arrival point for families flying from the UK and Europe during half term and school holiday periods. The airport is approximately 20 to 30 minutes by road from the Villages Road resort area, making the transfer from plane to pool refreshingly quick after a long flight with children. Pre-booked airport transfers are the most reliable option for families with luggage and young children, and can be arranged through Madyen.com or your flight provider. Once at the resort, taxis are readily available outside the hotel for day trips including visits to the Hurghada Grand Aquarium. Agree the fare before departure or use a metered taxi. Many families find that the resort itself provides enough activity that external transport is only needed for planned excursions such as the aquarium trip, a glass-bottom boat, or a visit to Hurghada Marina.
The Hurghada Grand Aquarium is the headline family attraction near the resort and a must-visit during any school holiday short break. Housing hundreds of Red Sea marine species across a series of large display tanks and walk-through tunnels, it offers children an immersive underwater experience that complements the snorkelling and beach activities available at the resort itself. Beyond the aquarium, the Hurghada area offers a rich menu of family-friendly excursions. Glass-bottom boat trips allow younger children who are not yet confident snorkellers to observe coral reefs and fish in safety. Hurghada Marina is a lively waterfront area with restaurants, ice cream, boat trips and an accessible atmosphere for families in the early evening. Makadi Water World and other nearby water parks provide high-energy half-day options for older children during longer school holiday stays. For families interested in the Red Sea's natural environment, guided snorkelling excursions to nearby reefs can be arranged through the resort or local operators, with child-appropriate equipment and instruction available.
Hurghada enjoys a warm, sunny climate year-round, which makes it one of the most reliable short break destinations for UK families across every school holiday period. October half term is particularly popular – temperatures sit comfortably in the high 20s Celsius, the sea is warm for swimming and snorkelling, and resort crowds are noticeably smaller than peak summer. February half term offers mild, pleasant weather in the low-to-mid 20s, making it ideal for families who find summer heat challenging for young children. Easter school holidays bring warming temperatures and excellent sea conditions, with the resort and aquarium busy but manageable. Summer school holidays (July and August) are the hottest period with temperatures regularly above 35°C – the on-site pools and shaded kids club areas become especially valuable during this season, and early morning aquarium visits are advisable. Whenever you travel, Hurghada's low rainfall and consistent sunshine mean weather-related disruption is extremely rare, giving families the reliability that short breaks demand.
If your search criteria is a supervised kids club short break within easy reach of the Hurghada Grand Aquarium during half term or school holidays, Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada is one of the strongest matches available on the Red Sea coast. The combination of a structured, staffed kids club, multiple pool environments, all-inclusive convenience, and a Villages Road location that makes aquarium day trips effortless is genuinely difficult to replicate at this price point. The 4.6-star rating from over 14,800 families is not accidental – it reflects a resort that has refined its family offering over many years. Booking through Madyen.com adds a further layer of confidence: a £20 deposit secures your dates instantly, flexible payment spreads the cost, and free cancellation on most bookings protects you if school holiday plans shift. For families who want a short, focused, activity-rich break where children are genuinely looked after and the Grand Aquarium is a short taxi ride away, this is an excellent choice. Save up to 15% by booking on Madyen.com today.
Wonderful · 58 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
83.3%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Hurghada Intl. Airport (HRG)
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Beaches nearby
Marina Hurghada
13.8 km / 8.6 mi
What's nearby
Red Sea
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Senzo Mall
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Desert Rose Aqua Park
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Hurghada Museum
4.3 km / 2.6 mi
Sindbad Aqua Park
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Old Town Sahl Hasheesh
13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Sackalla Square
13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Al Mina Mosque
13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Hurghada Maritime Port
14 km / 8.7 mi
Saint Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church
16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Hurghada City Center
16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Abdulmoneim Riadh Mosque
17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Makadi Water World
21 km / 13 mi
Big Dayz Water Sport Center
22.3 km / 13.9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
24/7 front desk
On Private Beach
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
6 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
5 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A beach bar
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 5
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 4
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Volleyball on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
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
Outdoors
Children's pool
On private beach
Pool umbrellas
Number of outdoor pools - 4
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of beach bars - 1
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Beach towels
Terrace
Full-service spa
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Languages spoken
German
Arabic
Russian
English
Italian
French
Dutch
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
Access to nearby outdoor pool
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 Egyptian Residents Only" room type in the All Inclusive rate plan receive all meals, soft drinks, and water (no alcohol). This property accepts families and couples only. 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
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