Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort - Hurghada

"We stayed here as a family of grandparents, mum and 10 yr old. We were met at reception by Tallat who I had emailed. He was helpful and allocated us rooms together as I had requested. The rooms were large and modern very clean with water brought everyday, a fridge to keep them cold. Always made up and soft towels. The staff around resort were friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the sunbed service, the young man knew our drinks and was very attentive. The large pool was heated and though not warm, it was easy to get in. Towel service was great always plenty. The swim up bar did get very rowdy people got more drunk as the day wore on. It wasn’t nice to see or hear. Playing darts in the bar was not a good idea for a family resort. The slides and staffing were great. The food was ok nothing amazing but plenty of choice, always hot. The restaurants were never busy and never a queue. Evening entertainment was not great changed from the schedule everday and was only 30 mins, again waiter service was spot on. When you arrive use the QR code to book the a la carte which was really lovely and the complimentary trip to another Pikalbatross for a really special show. You are taken and returned by minibus. There is a 3 course meal provided with soft and alcoholic drinks. The food isn’t really kiddie friendly but I asked and my granddaughter was given chicken nuggets and chips. It was a a really nice trip. You can walk across the road and through the sister hotel to use the beach. It’s a steady 15 mins stroll. The beach has a bar you can use as part of your AI. I believe food is also provided. There are very comfy sunbeds and access to snorkelling. Unfortunately, there are no lifts so there can be a lot of stairs. We asked at reception for someone to collect our cases as we left. Do not miss the out of this world desert restaurant in the next hotel, we didn’t find it til we were ready to leave .. luckily .. it had such a great choice of cakes, pastries, chocolate fountain and hot drinks. I would recommend the hotel to families but I think the evening entertainment needs stepping up a bit. Lovely holiday."

"Exceeded expectations, however Al - a -cart food was cold and undercooked. All staff were friendly and efficient, waiter Ahmed Kaheed in the lobby bar gave excellent service on every evening of our stay. Would recommend hotel, and hopefully be back early next year."

"My family has so much fun and friendly stuff"