Planning a February weekend in Hurghada that combines world-class coral reef snorkelling, a visit to the Hurghada Grand Aquarium, and the electric atmosphere of the Hurghada International Festival? Serenity Alma Heights on Safaga Road places you exactly where you need to be. Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 5,154 verified reviews, this Red Sea resort delivers direct beach access to thriving house reef systems, a location within easy reach of the Grand Aquarium, and a base that keeps the festival buzz within comfortable striking distance.
February is one of the finest months on the Red Sea coast – water temperatures sit at an ideal level for snorkelling and diving, visibility over the coral gardens is exceptional, and the Hurghada International Festival injects colour, music, and cultural performances into the city. A weekend stay at Serenity Alma Heights lets you structure your days around reef exploration in the morning, a Grand Aquarium session in the afternoon, and festival evenings without the need to travel far. Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation, and secure your February dates before they sell out.
February is a popular period at Serenity Alma Heights due to the combination of the Hurghada International Festival, favourable Red Sea conditions for coral reef access, and school half-term travel from several European markets. Rates during festival weekends reflect this demand, so securing your room early through Madyen.com is strongly advisable. The good news is that you only need a £20 deposit to confirm your booking today, with the balance payable on a flexible schedule before your arrival. Guests who book in advance through Madyen.com can also access savings of up to 15% on published room rates. Whether you are booking a standard sea-view double for a two-night stay or a larger suite to make the most of the February weekend, the Madyen.com deposit model means you can act fast on availability without committing the full payment immediately. Free cancellation is available on most rate types, so there is minimal risk in reserving your room now while February dates are still open.
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Located in Makadi Bay, Serenity Alma Heights is near the bay, a 3-minute drive from Red Sea and 7 minutes from Big Dayz Water Sport Center. This beach resort is 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from Marina Hurghada and 26 mi (41.9 km) from Hurghada City Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 515 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Makadi Bay? This resort has 5918 square feet (550 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Arabic, German, English, Russian
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
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
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
With a 4.5-star rating drawn from 5,154 reviews, Serenity Alma Heights has built a strong reputation among Red Sea travellers who prioritise beach quality and reef access alongside comfortable accommodation. Guests consistently highlight the quality of the house reef directly in front of the property, noting that snorkelling conditions are excellent without needing to take a boat trip. The beachfront location on Safaga Road receives particular praise from visitors who appreciate the quieter stretch of coast compared to the more crowded central Hurghada beaches, while still being close enough to the city for festival evenings and aquarium visits. Service standards are frequently mentioned in positive terms, with reviewers noting that staff are well-organised during busy periods – including the February festival season when the hotel sees higher occupancy. Dining quality and the cleanliness of rooms and pool areas are recurring strengths in the review base, making Serenity Alma Heights a reliable choice for a short weekend break rather than a gamble on an unfamiliar property.
Serenity Alma Heights sits on Safaga Road, the coastal strip that runs south from central Hurghada towards Safaga, placing the hotel in a section of the Red Sea coast known for its relatively intact coral reef systems and calmer beach conditions compared to the northern resort clusters. This positioning is a genuine advantage for a February weekend focused on coral reef access, as the house reef in this area benefits from less boat traffic and more consistent visibility. The Hurghada Grand Aquarium, located on the New Marina road in central Hurghada, is reachable by taxi in approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, making it a practical half-day excursion from the hotel. The main venues associated with the Hurghada International Festival in February are concentrated in the central city and marina area, similarly accessible by a short taxi or rideshare journey. Safaga Road itself has a selection of local restaurants, dive centres, and small markets within walking distance or a brief drive of the hotel, providing practical amenities without the noise and congestion of the central tourist strip.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) serves the city with direct flights from numerous UK, European, and regional airports, with February seeing good connectivity due to winter sun demand. From the airport, Serenity Alma Heights on Safaga Road is approximately a 20 to 35-minute taxi ride depending on your arrival terminal and traffic conditions. Pre-arranged airport transfers can be organised through the hotel or your travel provider and are recommended during the busy February festival period when taxi availability at the airport can be competitive. Within Hurghada, taxis and rideshare apps are the most practical way to reach the Grand Aquarium, festival venues, and the central marina from Safaga Road. Journey times to the Grand Aquarium and New Marina area are typically 20 to 30 minutes. For day trips to nearby sites such as Makadi Bay or the reefs around Gifton Island, dive centre boats depart from jetties along Safaga Road and the main marina. It is advisable to agree taxi fares in advance or use a metered service, particularly during the festival period when demand increases.
Hurghada Grand Aquarium: One of the largest aquariums in the Middle East and Africa, the Grand Aquarium on the New Marina road showcases Red Sea marine life including sharks, rays, and the coral species you will have already encountered on the house reef. It is an excellent complement to an outdoor snorkelling morning and particularly worthwhile for guests travelling with children or those who want a deeper understanding of the reef ecosystem they are swimming through.
Hurghada International Festival (February): Held annually in February, this cultural and entertainment festival brings performances, concerts, art exhibitions, and street events to central Hurghada. The festival atmosphere transforms the marina and corniche areas in the evenings, making it an ideal backdrop for a weekend stay that combines daytime reef and aquarium activities with evening cultural experiences.
Coral Reef Snorkelling from the Hotel Beach: The house reef accessible directly from the Serenity Alma Heights beach is one of the primary reasons to choose this property for a reef-focused weekend. February water conditions on this stretch of Safaga Road are among the best of the year for visibility and marine life activity.
Giftun Island National Park: Reachable by boat trip from Hurghada marina, Giftun Island offers some of the most pristine coral reef diving and snorkelling in the northern Red Sea. A day trip here can be incorporated into a longer weekend itinerary alongside the festival and aquarium.
Hurghada Marina and El Dahar Old Town: The marina area is the hub of festival activity and also home to waterfront restaurants, boutique shops, and the departure point for boat excursions. El Dahar, the older part of Hurghada, offers a more authentic local market experience a short distance from the resort strip.
February is widely regarded as one of the best months to visit Hurghada for a combination of reasons that align precisely with the appeal of a Serenity Alma Heights weekend stay. Red Sea water temperatures in February typically sit between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius – cool enough to be refreshing but warm enough for comfortable snorkelling and diving without a thick wetsuit. Crucially, underwater visibility in February is frequently at its annual peak, with the absence of summer algae blooms and calmer sea conditions producing crystal-clear water over the coral gardens. Air temperatures in February average around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius during the day, making beach time and outdoor activities pleasant without the intense heat of summer months. The Hurghada International Festival typically takes place in February, drawing visitors from across Egypt and internationally for a programme of music, cultural performances, and public celebrations that animate the city's evenings. This convergence of ideal reef conditions, the Grand Aquarium as a year-round attraction, and the February festival makes this month an exceptionally well-rounded time for a short weekend break at Serenity Alma Heights. Availability during festival weekends is limited, and Madyen.com bookings with a £20 deposit are the most efficient way to secure your preferred dates.
If your ideal February weekend in Hurghada involves snorkelling a live coral reef before breakfast, visiting the Hurghada Grand Aquarium in the afternoon, and attending International Festival events in the evening, then Serenity Alma Heights on Safaga Road is a highly logical choice. The hotel's 4.5-star rating from over 5,000 guests confirms that it delivers on the core promises of beach quality, reef access, and comfortable accommodation. Its Safaga Road location provides the reef conditions that central Hurghada hotels cannot match, while remaining close enough to the city for festival and aquarium visits without the need for lengthy transfers. The combination of direct coral reef beach access, consistent service quality, and a manageable distance to February festival venues makes this a well-rounded base for a short but event-packed weekend. Book through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit for instant confirmation, flexible payment, and the reassurance of free cancellation on most rates – then focus on planning the snorkelling, aquarium, and festival itinerary that makes this February weekend memorable.
Wonderful · 158 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
7.0/10
Recommendation
86.4%
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Hurghada Intl. Airport (HRG)
35.8 km / 22.2 mi
Beaches nearby
Marina Hurghada
39.1 km / 24.3 mi
What's nearby
Red Sea
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Big Dayz Water Sport Center
7 km / 4.3 mi
Makadi Water World
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Old Town Sahl Hasheesh
19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Senzo Mall
21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Desert Rose Aqua Park
24.9 km / 15.5 mi
Tobia Arbaa Dive Site
29.2 km / 18.2 mi
Safaga Dock
29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Hurghada Museum
29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Ras Abu Soma Dive Site
29.7 km / 18.5 mi
Sindbad Aqua Park
34 km / 21.2 mi
Sackalla Square
38.4 km / 23.9 mi
Al Mina Mosque
38.8 km / 24.1 mi
Hurghada Maritime Port
39.1 km / 24.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Bar
Parking
On Private Beach
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
Coffee/tea in common areas
4 restaurants
Snack bar/deli
3 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 - 3
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free water park access
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
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
Free cribs/infant beds
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 5918
Conference space size (meters) - 550
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Conference center
Outdoors
Children's pool
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Number of outdoor pools - 3
Number of poolside bars - 1
Free beach shuttle
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Beach towels
Terrace
Private beach nearby
Full-service spa
Conference space
Spa services on site
Full-service spa
Sauna
Conference space size (feet) - 5918
Conference space size (meters) - 550
Languages spoken
Arabic
German
English
Russian
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
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
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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