Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada, also known as Albatros Palace Resort, stands on a private beach on Village Road, the strip of big resorts south of central Hurghada. It is a luxury five-star all-inclusive property with 621 rooms, four outdoor pools plus a children's pool and a waterslide, six restaurants, a nightclub, beach and poolside bars, and a spa with body treatments and facials. The beach has a house reef for snorkeling, and the activities listed include scuba diving, mini golf, soccer, volleyball, indoor tennis courts and a gym with yoga classes. Buffet meals, snacks, drinks and all on-site activities and equipment are included in the all-inclusive rate. It is a busy, sociable resort rather than a quiet retreat, and a very convenient choice for guests who want to settle in and have everything included.
Location and getting around
Village Road is the main resort strip, and the hotel is about nineteen minutes by car from Hurghada International Airport, one of the shorter transfers for a beach resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge. The marina, shops and restaurants of Hurghada are a short taxi ride away, so you can mix resort days with trips to the old town, the Grand Aquarium and the boats for the islands.
Rooms, dining and board
The all-inclusive plan covers buffet meals, snacks and beverages, including in-room minibar drinks, and the six restaurants and a nightclub give variety for a week-long stay. Free Wi-Fi and parking are listed. Because the hotel has more than six hundred rooms, expect queues at peak meal times and a busy pool area at midday, and choose a room away from the entertainment if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits
Families and groups who want a big resort with lots to do, snorkelers who like a house reef and travellers who want predictable costs. It is a less natural choice for couples seeking silence or for travellers who dislike crowds. Guest ratings were high, but they change, so check current reviews. Ask the hotel which facilities are open in your travel month, whether a children's club is running and what the beach and house reef conditions are like, as these depend on the season and the wind.
Why stay here
- ✓Four outdoor pools
- ✓Waterslide and childrens pool
- ✓Private beach with house reef
- ✓Six restaurants
- ✓Spa and body treatments
- ✓Gym with yoga classes
- ✓Scuba diving and snorkeling
- ✓All-inclusive board
Good questions
Is Pickalbatros Palace all-inclusive?+
Yes, it is all-inclusive, covering buffet meals, snacks, drinks, the in-room minibar drinks and on-site activities and equipment.
How far is it from Hurghada airport?+
About 19 minutes by car. A roundtrip shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Can you snorkel from the beach?+
The resort has a house reef for snorkeling. Ask the hotel about current conditions and equipment before you go.
