Last Updated on June 13, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
A great family-friendly hotel is the Pickalbatross Aqua Blu Resort in Hurghada, Egypt. It has a shuttle bus service to the local beach with a private section for guests. The Hurghada Airport is just a 15-minute coach transfer away. The town of Hurghada is the second biggest on the Red Sea. Thanks to its world-renowned coral reefs it is a busy holiday destination. To the north is the historic old town and to the south is the new palm-lined area.
The shuttle bus takes you to the beach in just a few minutes. Here there is the Beach Albatros Resort and a bar right by the sand. Sand City is a 7-minute drive away and similar to the Senzo Mall.
Highlights
Spread around the grounds are four pools. One is lagoon-like with a swim-up bar. The on-site aqua park is great for all the family with nine waterslides and two heated outdoor pools. Plus there is a splash park for younger children.
Things you’ll love:
- 4 Pools
- On-Site Waterpark
- Close to the Sea
Your Board Basis
The board at this hotel is all-inclusive. Included is a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are snacks at set times, selected local-brand alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee. As well as the buffet restaurant there are three restaurants – an Italian, an Asian buffet and a food court. Plus there are three bars.
Additional Activities
Activities at this hotel include tennis, volleyball, table tennis and there is a multi-sports court. You can enjoy snorkelling, watersports and scuba diving for an additional charge. Plus children have a playground. Adults can enjoy some time to themselves at the spa and wellness centre. There is also an on-site gym.
Entertainment
Children aged 4-12 can take part in the kid’s club. Here there are arts and crafts sessions, games and movies. Included in your stay is one visit to a brand-new show called Neverland. Your ticket includes your transfer, dinner and all-inclusive drinks.
Room Options
Double rooms can sleep up to 4 people. These have a balcony with a garden or pool view. All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar stocked with water, satellite TV, a safety deposit box and more. Larger families can book interconnecting rooms which sleep up to 6 people or there are family rooms that sleep up to 4.
Key Facilities:
- 4 Pools
- Close to the Sea
- Splash Park
- On-Site Waterpark
- Kids’ Clubs
- Sports
- Watersports
- Playground
- Spa
