Iberotel Makadi Beach by JAZ is a five-star all-inclusive resort in Madinat Makadi on the Safaga road, and the hotel lists 313 rooms. The beach is about two minutes away on foot, and the hotel is connected to a shopping centre, with Souk Makadi a short walk away. There are four restaurants, the Beach Restaurant, El Sayadeia, the Oriental Restaurant and Terracina, together with a lobby bar that is open around the clock, a sports bar, a swim-up bar and a beach bar. Two outdoor pools and a children's pool are provided, one of which is heated in winter, and a seasonal pool operates from November to April. The spa offers deep-tissue massage, facials and reflexology.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about forty-seven minutes by car from Hurghada International Airport, and Hurghada city centre is close to an hour away, so this is a resort-style stay rather than a town base. Makadi Water World is an eight-minute drive, and the hotel offers free access to the water park, a major plus for families. An adjacent golf course, a gym with yoga and fitness classes and an outdoor tennis court give active guests plenty to do. A roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge.
Rooms, dining and board
The all-inclusive plan covers all a la carte meals and snacks, gratuities and on-site activities and facilities, with non-alcoholic drinks in the minibar. The page does not clearly state whether alcoholic drinks are included, so check your rate. Activities such as beach yoga, snorkeling and scuba diving are listed. Free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast buffet and free self-parking are included, and babysitting is available for a fee. The spa and the pool have rules about swimwear and age, and guests under sixteen cannot use the spa.
Who it suits
Families who want a resort with a range of dining, a beach within walking distance and a water park at no extra cost, plus couples who want an all-inclusive base with a golf course next door. Guests who dislike resort-style isolation might find Makadi Bay too far from the town, so consider booking day trips to the marina, Giftun or El Gouna.
Children under fourteen may require a birth certificate at check-in, so keep documents handy. Ratings are very high when you book, but review scores change, so compare recent guest feedback. Ask the hotel about winter pool temperatures if you travel in the cooler months. If you plan to use the water park, ask the hotel about the shuttle times and any age or height rules on the slides.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools and children’s pool
- ✓Seasonal pool November to April
- ✓Four restaurants
- ✓Lobby bar open around the clock
- ✓Spa with massage and reflexology
- ✓Gym with yoga classes
- ✓Free water park access
- ✓All-inclusive board
Good questions
How many rooms does Iberotel Makadi Beach have?+
The hotel lists 313 rooms.
Is the water park free for guests?+
The hotel lists free access to the water park.
How far is the beach?+
The beach is about two minutes away on foot.
