Pickalbatros Resorts Arvostelua 

Best hotel I ever had in Egypt.
Good room, nice employees , a lot.of attractions, clean.

Stayed at Pickalbatros makadi resort lasted one day before I checked out and went to another hotel, rude reception staff felt like they couldn’t be bothered ignored us walked off not the welcome we wanted, the resort itself isn’t bad but staff make a hotel in my eyes they was rude bar staff clearly badly trained drinks were shockingly bad, warm beer badly mixed, food was ok but queuing rude guests pushing in and then looking at you like your in the wrong when you call them on it. Only redeeming feature is the amount of pools. Night time wasn’t any better cheap plastic furniture made it feel like an all inclusive in Benidorm not a 5 star resort like advertised it’s clearly a 4 at best. Also trying to charge for un returned pool towels was insane our towels got taken off our dryer outside and couldn’t get our card back how is that our fault ? Top tip go stay at jazz asteria and watch how they run a hotel perfection ! We lost thousands and had to fork out for 5 days at jazz worth every penny. Stay clear

Vi er rejst 2 voksene og 1 barn på 7 år fra Hamburg. Ved ankomst til hotellet, sad vi 1 1/2 time og ventede på betjening og kort til værelset.
Flot rummelig værelse med smuk udsigt, vores rengøringsmand skal have ros, for at lave spændende figurer 👌🏼.
Generelt rent og pænt på alle fælles områder, masser af forskellige pools, vandland og strand/snorkle muligheder. Vores største udfordring var de mange muslimske turister, som ganske enkelt fyldte for meget og udviste ingen respekt.
Da de taler arabisk ligesom medarbejderne, livredderne osv var der ingen køkultur eller almindelig sund fornuft.
Smukt sted, men vi kommer ikke tilbage ej heller vil jeg anbefale det til andre.

Nous avions réservé cet hôtel plusieurs mois à l’avance, comme des dizaines d’autres personnes présentes ce jour-là. Une fois arrivés, on nous a refusé l’entrée, car “l’hôtel est complet”, malgré notre réservation confirmée et payée.

Pendant plus de 4 heures, nous sommes restés devant la barrière, en pleine rue, sans aucune prise en charge :
• Pas un mot d’excuse.
• Pas d’eau.
• Aucune information claire.
• Pas de toilette.
• Zéro encadrement.

La scène ressemblait à un hall d’aéroport en grève, avec plus de 40 clients bloqués dehors.
C’est une honte absolue pour un hôtel censé être de standing.

Worse hotel ever been ! If you have not been here you are so lucky!

Wir waren zu Gast im Dana Beach - leider war das Hotel in mehreren Punkten nicht empfehlenswert.

Der größte Negativpunkt ist, das das Hotel zu nahezu 85% von Russen bzw Ostblockstaaten frequentiert wird; mit den üblichen Verhaltensweisen (laut, pöbelnd, unverschämt - Teller voll, eigene Buffets am Tisch, ect).
Das Essen war trotz der zahlreichen Restaurants im Hotel nicht lecker und in allen Restaurants gab es immer das Gleiche. Auswahl gab es zwar genug, aber nicht wirklich abwechslungsreich. Brot, Gebäck oder Backwaren waren trocken und hart. Wer es fluffig mag, wird leider enttäuscht.
Kommen wir zu den Trinkgeld'bitten'. Ich möchte vorab sagen, das ich vollstes Verständnis dafür habe, das die Mitarbeiter sich ihren Hauptlohn über das Trinkgeld verdienen. Was sich dort allerdings einige Mitarbeiter rausnehmen, grenzt schon an Nötigung. Speziell bei den "Anbietern" der verschiedenen Angebote am Strand.
Man wird leider zu spät darauf von der Reiseleitung aufmerksam gemacht, das man a) mindestens dreifach so teuer Ausflüge am Strand bucht, diese b) oftmals nicht versichert sind oder c) man sich gegen"unliebsame" Anbieter mittels einer roten Flagge am Sonnenschirm schützen kann.
Teilweise kommen die jeweiligen Anbieter mit zwei unterschiedlichen Kollegen, welche einem - gewollt oder ungewollt - beide immer wieder dasselbe Programm verkaufen wollen. Einem Mitarbeiter des SPA Bereiches musste man ggü so deutlich werden, das wir darüber nachgedacht haben, dieses Verhalten dem Hotel zu melden. Am gebuchten Termin wollte er uns tatsächlich noch zusätzliches, bereits mehrfach abgelehntes Programm, aufdrängen.
Außerdem ist die Anlage so immens weitläufig, das dort permanent Instandhaltung vorgenommen wird - heißt Rasen mähen ab morgens früh (verständlich, wegen der Hitze), ständige Flexarbeiten, Dächer wurden gestrichen, es wurde überall gebohrt oder gewerkelt.

In diesem Hotel sind aufgrund seiner Größe sehr viele Menschen - mit sehr vielen Kindern. In den Restaurants gleicht die Geräuschkulisse daher leider einer Mensa/Bahnhofshalle; laut und wirklich sehr ungemütlich, da vielen Eltern die Erziehung ihrer Sprösslinge scheinbar völlig egal ist.

Der Strand ist in eine Bucht eingelassen, aufgrund der Vielzahl an Menschen leider nicht so schön. Der Service ist dafür unglaublich, es gibt Liegen genug und es ist überall sauber und sehr gepflegt.

Was man im Vorfeld nicht gesagt bekommt (und wir leider vor Buchung versäumt haben, selbst herauszufinden) ist, das Jetski absolut verboten ist (logisch, wegen Korallen und Fischen).
Wenn man Ausflüge bucht, wird man oft enttäuscht, diese gleichen nahezu alle einer Verkaufsfahrt. Und die Ägypter sind leider nach einer Ablehnung sehr schwierig im Umgang, ein Nein gleicht bei vielen einer persönlichen Beleidigung. Auch hier ist die aufdringliche Forderung nach Trinkgeld ziemlich unschön.

Bucht man die Inseltour, werden Delfinsichtungen versprochen. Wenn allerdings knapp 30 Boote auf einen einzigen sichtbaren Delfin zu rasen, teilweise mit lebensmüden Manövern, bleibt es einfach nur ein sehr teures Vergnügen. Hier empfiehlt es sich, die VIP Touren zu buchen.

Das Sicherheitspersonal und auch das Personal an der Rezeption war leider ziemlich unfreundlich, was aber von ALLEN! Servicemitarbeitern (Restaurants, Strand, Pool, Küche, Gärtnern, Zimmerreinigung) hundertfach wieder wettgemacht wurde. Hier freuen sich die Mitarbeiter sehr über Lob und natürlich auch über Trinkgeld, welche sich in den genannten Bereichen jeder absolut verdient hat.

Kleine Probleme werden unmittelbar behoben (Zimmerreinigung vergessen, Klimaanlage zickte).
Überall Gerüche (Diesel, Kloake)

Leider wurden die Koffer nicht bei der Abreise - wie von der Lobby angekündigt/gefordert - am Zimmer abgeholt (trotz zeitlicher Absprache war nach den 15 min auch nach über einer Stunde keiner da), sodass wir die Koffer selbst zur Lobby gebracht haben - bei der Weitläufigkeit der Anlage und 38° kein Spaß und dann war man an der Rezeption diesbezüglich auch noch not amused. Der Service in der Lobby ist an sich eher spärlich unterwegs und "Cocktails" sind nicht vergleichbar mit internationalen Standards.

Allerdings möchte ich mich für die wunderschönen Zimmer aussprechen (etwas in die Jahre gekommen, Minibar Schranktüren hingen beide schief bzw waren lose, eine Minibar defekt). Die Größe war dafür einfach unglaublich, es war sehr sauber und Getränke gab es auch genug. TV Programm etwas mau, aber dafür fährt man ja nicht in Urlaub ;)

Fazit: Am Flughafen empfiehlt es sich schon, eine Handvoll Münzen parat zu haben, denn bis zum Hotel wollen allein schon ca 6 Leute verdienen.
Wir waren das erste und auch das letzte mal in Ägypten.

Honestly can't give this hotel enough stars!
Mostafa Othman contacted us via WhatsApp the day before out arrival with all of the necessary info. He met us at check in and ensured our room was strategically placed so it was easily accessible with our 2 kids. Ot was outside the aqua park and near the kids club. He would check in with us daily to ensure we were satisfied and if any concerns came up and we reported it (AC wasn't working) once the technicians had been (within 5 minutes) to resolve it, he would come and ensure it was all up to standard.

The hotel is vast but once you find your bearings it is ok. There are a variety of restaurants and all the staff are so polite and friendly. There is a bus that goes around the hotel, cute little family bikes or if you feel lazy, you can call a golf cart to your door.

The aqua park is open from 11-1pm and then again from 3-5pm. There are also Motor boats and pedal swans during these times. There are lots of pools ( generally one behind every room that can be shared between approx 12 rooms) but always quiet. There is also portofino hotel next door and you an access everything there as well. There are lifeguards all day at each pool so very safe. Waiters are always around to offer you drinks.

Housekeeping staff are all very friendly and always smiling.

There are shops on site but I founds them pricey (£10 for a bucket and spade) so maybe pack your own and your own snorkeling gear.

There is a dive centre on site where you can hire it from for £5 a day per person but we would snorkel almost every day so was pricey. They also offer excursions. We chosen to snorkel with turtles. I do feel they oversold and underdelivered but the guide was really nice and tried his best to make sure my kids (4 and 6) had the opportunity but taking them out onto the water and ensuring their safety.

If you are looking for a resort where you just stay this is perfect. But if you want to venture out, there is nowhere to go.

This is the second pickalbatros I have stayed at and It is perfect for families with kids.

It's a beautiful place. The staff, including Aminia, our cleaner, Massi, our waiter, and Fatima in the spa, were brilliant. There was nothing they would not do for us.
We holidayed here in Agadir last year and were so impressed that we returned again in 2025. We will be booking another cheeky week next May. Thank you all

We stayed at the Pickalbatros Golf Resort in Marrakech, and what was supposed to be a relaxing holiday quickly turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience.

From the second half of our stay, the hotel prioritized a medical congress over the wellbeing of its regular guests. Half of the facilities were privatized: one of the main pools was closed without warning, the lunch restaurant was made inaccessible, and even the sunbeds and parasols were reserved for the congress attendees. As a result, we were all crammed into a single pool area, fighting for space and basic comfort. This is absolutely unacceptable in what claims to be a luxury resort.

We had booked two rooms and encountered serious maintenance issues in both. One had a flooded bathroom, a broken bidet spray, and lights that turned on randomly at night – I had to unplug them to get some sleep. The second room had persistent sewage smells and also required technical intervention for the plumbing and leaking bidet. We had to call maintenance several times. If this is what they call a “room upgrade,” I can’t imagine what a standard room must be like.

The management’s only response was to offer a last-minute spa voucher – completely useless when we were already leaving. No real apology, no financial compensation, and a clear lack of professionalism.

We are still in contact with other guests who experienced the same treatment. It’s clear that the hotel puts private events before the satisfaction of paying vacationers. I strongly advise against staying at this resort – there is nothing 5-star about the service or the guest experience.

Disappointing Experience – Not Suitable for Families with Special Needs

We’re currently staying at Pickalbatros Neverland Aqua Park in Hurghada and unfortunately, our experience has been far from what we expected. Before flying out, we were warned by someone who had visited before: “Make sure they don’t put you in the 5000 section – it’s too far from everything.” And sure enough, upon check-in, the receptionist told us we were assigned to the 5000 section.

We immediately expressed our concerns and were promised a room change the next morning. That “morning” never came – we’ve followed up several times, but nothing has been done, and we’re still stuck in the same far-off section.

The resort is enormous, and getting around is a huge challenge. The restaurants are nearly a 30-minute walk away from our rooms. There’s a free bus, but it only comes every 30 minutes waiting for it under 38 degree heat is a challenge on its own, and even then, it’s unreliable and often overcrowded. To make things worse, we have a disabled child in our group of 20, and moving him around this massive, poorly connected resort is exhausting and frustrating.

WiFi barely works across the resort, making it hard to stay connected or even contact reception through their apps. The food quality is below average and doesn’t change – every day it’s the same repetitive, uninspired options.

Overall, this resort might appeal to some for its size and slides, but it’s absolutely not suitable for families with young children, elderly members, or anyone with mobility issues. We still have 3 days left before flying back on the 27th May, and we’re honestly counting down the hours.

We wouldn’t return, and we wouldn’t recommend this place to others.

WORST RESORT EVER, TO AVOID!!!

Food:
A real disaster, we were sick & we went to the emergency for food poisoning.
They tell you that got 11 restaurants but they serve the same thing at all restaurant every day with tasteless & very basic food

Price :
overpriced & not worthy at all.
They've charged us 6'350$ for 5 nights !

Kids club:
for over 4 yrs old only, and its a small room with painting only
Many of water slides and kids area were not functional.

Honestly, you can find a lot better elsewhere...

I would like to share my recent experience at Albatros Makadi Resort, which, unfortunately, turned into a disappointing ordeal.

At first glance, the hotel appears to have great potential. The layout, the impressive 16 pools, and the luxurious entrance hall create a promising first impression. However, I regret to say that this is not a 5-star resort by any standard.

We arrived at the hotel after 4 a.m.—well past our expected midnight arrival. There was no warm welcome; instead, we were immediately asked for our passports. When I politely requested some water or juice, the receptionist directed me to the bar downstairs. At that hour, after a long journey, it was incredibly disappointing not to be offered even a simple refreshment during check-in.

Staff shortages were evident throughout our stay. Whether at the reception, during breakfast, at the beach lunch area, or at the lounge bar, we constantly had to wait for service.

Our room was spacious, but comfort and amenities fell far short of expectations. The mattress and pillows were uncomfortably firm. The bathroom featured a plastic soap dispenser reminiscent of a budget hotel. The light above the makeup mirror didn’t work, toilet paper wasn’t refilled, and the tile work was subpar—with missing mortar in several areas. The toilet brush and bin were corroded and unhygienic. The tissue box was a basic supermarket pack instead of a fitting design. Moreover, there were no toiletries such as toothbrush, cotton pads, or cotton buds just soap and shampoos.

The sunbeds were basic, and many pools were too shallow or too cold for swimming. The quadricycles were a great idea in theory, but poorly executed—several were damaged, and we spent significant time trying to locate them due to staff misinformation.

The beach was another letdown. It was littered with jellyfish, debris, and rubbish. It is the hotel’s responsibility to keep the beach clean, as is done in destinations like the Maldives or Seychelles. Furthermore, beach staff were only occasionally available to take orders—far from the attentive service expected at a 5-star resort.

Regarding the food: I understand tastes vary, but the quality was simply not up to par.
Vegetables were over-grilled, and the Thai/Indian chicken was deep-fried and overly salty. The desserts across the board were flavorless, and on multiple occasions, I noticed half-eaten pastries in the buffet—an alarming hygiene issue that should be monitored by the F&B manager.

The spa experience was another major disappointment. I booked a two-hour treatment, but no one informed me the spa was under construction. I was allowed only 10 minutes each in the sauna and hammam. While the soap massage was excellent, the overall environment was chaotic, with construction noise and workers milling about. This completely ruined the relaxing atmosphere one expects in a spa.

The most distressing part of our stay occurred on the first day. After returning from the pool, I found our room locked with a letter instructing me to report to reception immediately. Still wet and wearing a sarong, I tried calling reception, but no one answered. I had to walk across the resort with my child in swimwear—a deeply uncomfortable and humiliating situation.

The issue turned out to be an administrative discrepancy: the hotel considered my child an adult due to a one-month difference in age, while most hotels would have classified them as a child. As a result, the hotel demanded over 90% more than the amount I had paid for the week. The handling of this situation was completely unacceptable—lacking transparency, sensitivity, and flexibility. Discussing such a matter in front of a child was both unprofessional and distressing.

To make matters worse, I was asked to return to reception every day—10 minutes away by bike—to follow up on the issue. This was extremely disruptive.

Despite losing two days due to flight schedules and using very few of the resort’s facilities, the hotel manager repeatedly pressured me for additional payment. On departure, I was even asked about missing beach towels—which in fact, were in our room, but pool staff could not give us any towel cards cause there were any left. The suggestion that I would try to steal plain towels, without any hotel logo, to fit into my 8kg cabin luggage was simply absurd and offensive.

Overall, the experience fell dramatically short of expectations. The lack of basic service, comfort, communication, and courtesy was shocking. I expected a 5-star resort experience and was instead met with disorganization, poor maintenance, and a lack of hospitality.

I booked at Pickalbatros Aqua Blue Hurghada expecting a seamless stay from a supposedly reputable hotel. Instead, I was met with a string of unacceptable failures that reflect an institution entirely lacking in professionalism, integrity, and basic hospitality standards.

After enduring a 6-hour flight delay, I arrived at the hotel around 10:30 PM, only to be told that my room wasn’t ready — an appalling situation at any time, let alone that late at night. As part of my all-inclusive package, I went to have dinner while waiting — and even that was bland, disappointing, and well below average, not befitting a property of this supposed category.

At 11:45 PM, nearly an hour and a half later, I was finally taken to a room — only to find out that I had been relocated to a lower-tier sister property without any prior notice, consent, or explanation. This is not just poor service — it’s outright deception. I immediately rejected the arrangement and insisted on being given the room I had booked and paid for.

Their response was stunning: I was told they were fully booked, despite having confirmed my reservation in writing. They claimed they needed 15 minutes to “resolve the issue.” After another 45 minutes of waiting, it was now 1:20 AM and nothing had been sorted. Exhausted and furious, I demanded a full refund, which they processed with indifference and no apology, and I was forced to find a new hotel in the middle of the night.

I eventually checked into another property and managed to sleep at 3:00 AM, drained and disgusted. This was not just a bad experience — it was a complete breakdown of everything a hotel is supposed to provide: reliability, respect, and professionalism.

Pickalbatros Aqua Blue operates with blatant disregard for its guests. The staff were rude, dismissive, and unfit for any kind of guest-facing role. This property grossly misrepresents itself and should be avoided by anyone expecting even a minimum standard of service.

Do not stay here. You deserve better.

Tutto in uno sguardo:mare aperto,montagne del Sinai,Old Market con la sua bella Moschea, scenario suggestivo la sera quando è tutto illuminato.La struttura è sviluppata in lunghezza ed ha ciò che occorre a portata di mano.Dalla reception,le piscine,i bar etc..., all' ascensore panoramico che porta alla spiaggia.Lunghissima, con bar e snack per il giorno.Accesso al mare diretto e digradante, quasi niente reef ma una grande varietà di fauna marina.Una breve camminata verso il mare aperto porta ad una spiaggia libera dove c'è un reef notevole e passeggiando al mattino presto, con un po' di fortuna si possono ammirare le stelle marine tra i sassi a riva.La clientela è internazionale, in maggioranza ospiti dell' est Europa tranquilli,o che si divertono con la pallavolo, la palestra,il vivace programma degli animatori e le belle feste.In posizione strategica per la movida,con una passeggiata si va ad Old Market o al Farsha Cafè,in 7-8 km di taxi a Naama Bay.Ma noi questa volta ci siamo goduti il Resort, dove ci hanno letteralmente viziati:i nostri amati manager Irina e Sherif sono un prezioso punto di riferimento per gli ospiti.Il capochef Atef ha trasformato per noi il cibo in piccole opere d'arte.Pulizia della camera impeccabile e carinerie di ogni genere da parte di Ahmed.E poi receptionist, camerieri, bagnini, barman (ciao,Hazem!),i simpatici bracieristi, tutti con un sorriso ed una gentilezza che scaldano il cuore.L'armonia di questo luogo appaga appieno le nostre esigenze ed aspettiamo sempre con ansia la prossima vacanza ❤️.

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

Wir haben viele Jahre in Ihrem Beach Albatros Resort Hurghada Urlaub gemacht.
Tolles Hotel und exzellenter Service.
Wir sind ältere Menschen. Bitte installieren Sie am Strand ein Geländer zum Betreten des Meeres
(vom Hauptstrand und zum Betreten des Korallenriffs).
Zuvor wurde mehrmals danach gefragt, aber es ist noch nicht getan...
Wir werden im August zu Ihnen kommen.

Wir hoffen sehr auf Ihre Hilfe!

Mit freundlichen Grüßen!

Efter en uge på pickalbatros luxury suites i Sharm el-Sheikh, sidder vores familie på 3 tilbage med en utrolig positiv oplevelse.

Personalet og især lederne her på stedet har været utrolig hjælpsomme.

Det har gjort ALT for at være behjælpelig og gøre vores ophold så behageligt som muligt.

Efter at have prøvet flere steder i Sharm el-Sheikh, så er dette hotellet med den bedste service - mad - værelser osv vi har oplevet.

Eneste minus så er der mange russer (som der også er alle andre steder i Sharm el-Sheikh).

En klar anbefaling fra os. Vi kommer helt sikkert tilbage. :)

I stayed at the Pick Albatross Aqua Blue Hurgharda. We had a great holiday. Lots of pools and slides however the pools were quite cold and we went beginning of April. The food was ok but not much choice for children.

The animation team shows was very low budget. Lukas and The Joker were exceptional and great with the grandchildren and accompanied a group of us when we went clubbing and were great fun.

Bahaa Shawky was very friendly in the restaurant along with another but can’t remember his name but they were very attentive.

Mohamed Hussain was an outside waiter and he worked hard all day bringing us drinks.

Apartment was clean.

Da vi ankom måtte vi vente 2 timer på at få vores værelse. Værelset var super flot med 2 store lækre senge. Rengøringen på værelset var helt i top, Rundt omkring hotellet var det ikke lige meget orden og rengjort. Maden var jævn kedelig og de varme retter var højst lune. Langt de fleste gæster på hotellet var Russere, det var hotellet tydeligt præg af, utroligt at hotellet finder sig i det madsvineri de udføre samt deres opførsel. Al underholdning foregik på Russisk. Hvis man ønsker at tale sammen eller læse en bog ved poolen er det fuldstændig umuligt, musikken var så høj så vi måtte gå derfra, det samme var om den ellers fine underholdning der var om aftenen . Vi påtalte denne virkelig høje larm flere gange men INTET hjalp, et hotel vi absolut ikke anbefale. Kan ikke komme i nærheden af 5 stjerner. Rigtig ærgeligt vi har brugt penge på en 14 dages ferie hvor vi havde troet at vi kunne slappe af og hygge os med god mad og god underholdning, selv da vi gik ned på værelset kunne vi høre de mega høje DUNK - DUNK lyde. Personalet var alle meget venlige og søde

DO NOT BOOK ANY OF THESE HOTELS unless u want to be messed about ! Family of 5 being messed about ! We booked a family room been given two rooms one in one side of the hotel and other on other side of hotel ! When u try question them an get them to sort problem out apparently it’s our fault for not telling them we need a family room when clearly our booking states family room and we are a family of 3 children and 2 adults !! Utter disgrace ! 0 customer service 0 help ! Nothing but headach living out a suitcase and wondering when we will be moved to rooms at least next door to each other !

The hotel certainly has some perks with the heated swimming pool being the main one. There is an array of slides and even a surf simulator. Some of the staff are lovely and cannot do enough for you, others clearly don’t want to be here.
Unfortunately I am baffled how this establishment has 5*. The food is mediocre and the same each day, their is no real service, most drinks your expected to get yourself and their is no bar menu.
The rooms look nothing like what we saw when we booked the hotel (we paid extra to upgrade our room) and I would also recommend requesting a room with sun in the evenings as ours is just shade by 11am which is not ideal for a march holiday.
It turns out we get access to the Aqua Blu opposite the aqua park but no one tells you this, you just need to figure it out.
The hotel overall is okay and we have had a good time but it is NOT a 5*.