If you plan to spend a great vacation on the Red Sea and choose Hurghada (Egypt) as a place to stay, Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * can be a great option for living.
General information, photo
This 4-star hotel was built in 2005 in a traditional Egyptian style. It is located 15 kilometers from the center of Hurghada and only seven kilometers from the airport. Picalbatros Sea World is located on the second coastline. Private sandy beach is 600 meters away. It can be reached both on foot and through a free shuttle service provided by the hotel.
A feature of this hotel is the fact that it has a common territory with two more complexes located next door and included in the same Picalbatros network. Therefore, guests have the opportunity to use part of the infrastructure and other hotels, which greatly expands leisure options. So, at the disposal of tourists there are 12 pools, 10 bars, several restaurants, water parks for children and adults, sports grounds and much more. The hotel complex offers both daytime and evening animation. In addition, on the territory of Sea World there is a parking lot, shops, a beauty salon, a currency exchange office, a tour desk, an ATM, an Internet cafe, a doctor’s office and much more.
As for food, despite the fact that this hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, there are several restaurants on its territory where you can order a meal from the menu. It offers both traditional Egyptian and international cuisine, as well as food from other nations of the world - Chinese, Oriental, Mexican, Italian, etc. Therefore, guests always have the opportunity to try something new.
Rooms
Sea World Hotel (Hurghada) has 365 apartments at its disposal. They are located in twelve three-story buildings. Numbers here are available only in two categories - “standard” and “family”. The hotel also has several apartments specially equipped for the comfortable stay of people with disabilities. Each room, regardless of category, has comfortable furniture, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, safe, bathroom with hairdryer, balcony or terrace. Cleaning is done daily.
Pickalbatros Sea World Resort 4 *: reviews of Russian travelers
An experienced tourist does not need to be convinced of the importance of choosing the right hotel in a particular country. After all, the quality of rest and impressions from it will largely depend on how comfortable your stay will be. Especially when it comes to hotel complexes operating on the ol inclusive system. After all, often guests spend all day on the territory of the hotel, leaving it only for short walks in the surroundings or trips on excursions. According to many travelers, not to be mistaken in the choice is, in many respects, getting acquainted with the reviews of real people who have already happened to stay in one place or another. After all, former hotel guests are able to tell not only about the advantages, but also about the possible shortcomings of a hotel complex. Therefore, you can pre-compile the representation as close as possible to the real state of affairs and decide whether the hotel in question is suitable for you. As a rule, finding and studying reviews takes a lot of time. In this regard, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the generalized comments of our compatriots regarding their recent stay at Pickalbatros Sea World Resort 4 * (Hurghada, Egypt). Running a little ahead, we note that almost all the reviews of Russian tourists are positive. So, in their opinion, this hotel corresponds to the declared category and is worth the money spent. But we learn about everything in more detail.
Housing stock
Our compatriots, according to them, were satisfied with the rooms offered to them in this hotel. So, the apartments here, although not very spacious, but very cozy, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Furniture and appliances are not entirely new, but all of good quality and in working condition. The guests liked the very large and comfortable beds. As for the technology, then if something suddenly fails, then after a call to the reception and a story about the problem, the malfunction will be quickly eliminated. A big plus of the Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * hotel, which we are now reviewing, is called by tourists the availability of free wireless Internet access in all apartments. To use Wi-Fi, you must take the password from the administrator at the reception. Also, the advantages of rooms include excellent soundproofing, which is a rarity for hotels not only in Egypt, but also in many other countries. So if you are accommodated in a room with windows overlooking the pool or amphitheater, then you should not worry about the fact that you can’t relax in silence. It will be enough just to close the balcony door tightly.
In their comments, some guests claim that they saw ants in the apartment. However, most tourists did not complain about such a problem. In addition, according to them, some vacationers themselves regularly bring food to their rooms that they do not eat and do not put in the refrigerator, which attracts annoying insects. Therefore, experienced tourists are advised to eat only outside the apartment, then you will not have to complain about the presence of ants.
Cleaning
This item, judging by the comments of our compatriots, caused only positive emotions among the guests of Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * (Hurghada). So, according to them, the maids here do an excellent job with their duties. They clean the rooms in a quality manner daily, change towels if necessary, replenish supplies of personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, shower gel, etc.), and also leave bottles with drinking water in the refrigerator. Bed linen is updated a couple of times a week. In addition, maids often construct amusing towels on their beds. Also, some of our compatriots in their reviews expressed admiration for the honesty of the hotel maids. So, according to them, they sometimes forgot to put quite large amounts of cash into the safe, leaving them in a conspicuous place. At the same time, upon returning to the room, the guests noted that nothing was lost. However, despite such stories, experienced travelers are still advised to be vigilant and hide valuables and documents in a safe during your absence in the apartment.
Check in, check out
As tourists note in their comments, the check-in of newly arrived guests in the rooms of Picalbatros Sea World is in most cases carried out in accordance with the hotel’s internal rules, that is, after two in the afternoon. Thus, if you arrive at the hotel in the morning, you can only get your room keys after lunch. However, this is not a problem, because you can leave your things in the luggage room and go to a restaurant, bar, swim in the pool, sunbathe on a sun lounger or go directly to the beach. When the check-in time is right, the hotel staff will take your suitcases to the apartments that are due to you, and you just have to take the key to the reception. Also, according to some travelers, those who plan to arrive at the hotel late in the evening should not worry. Indeed, in the main restaurant Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * (Egypt, Hurghada), a late dinner is served, ending only at midnight. So you can grab a bite from the road right after arriving at the hotel.
As for the day of departure, in accordance with the internal rules of Picalbatros Sea World, guests must vacate the occupied apartments by 12 noon. If you plan to leave the hotel only in the evening, then if you wish, you can extend the room for several hours at an additional cost. However, many refuse this option. After all, you can leave things at the reception, and continue to relax by visiting the pools, the beach, restaurants or bars in anticipation of the departure time.
Nutrition
This item often causes a lot of controversy and disagreement among tourists. And this applies to hotels of various categories in various countries. However, the Picalbatros Sea World we are considering can be called a pleasant exception to this rule. Indeed, the vast majority of our guests who have been here claim that the food at the hotel is organized at a very high level. According to them, it not only corresponds to the four-star category, but also sometimes surpasses it. So, tourists assure that the cooks in the hotel are real professionals, and the administration does not skimp on the purchase of quality products. As a result, guests of Pickalbatros Sea World (ex. Aqua Blu) 4 * have the opportunity to try a variety of soups, main dishes of meat, poultry, fish and seafood, a variety of salads and snacks, pastries and desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables. Main meals are held at the main buffet restaurant. Late dinner is also held here. As a rule, a very small percentage of tourists visit it. But many come in simply to take fruit or dessert.
There is also a fast-food restaurant on the hotel’s private beach during the day. If desired, travelers can dine right here without returning to the hotel.
Picalbatros Sea World invites guests to visit Ă la carte restaurants. Here you can enjoy Italian, Chinese and Oriental dishes.
Beverages
There are several bars on site. Here, tourists are offered a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as snacks and ice cream. Many of our compatriots greatly praise the bar located in the lobby. According to them, excellent coffee is brewed here. As for soft drinks, here they, according to tourists, as in most Egyptian hotels in this category, are powder. You can take them yourself, filling the glasses from the machines. Alcoholic drinks must be ordered to the bartender. According to travelers, local beer, rum and wine are of good quality. But not everyone liked the other drinks.
Sea
Despite the fact that the Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * hotel is located on the second coastline, it has at its disposal a fairly large beach. According to our compatriots, walking to it can be reached in 10-15 minutes by an unhurried step. On the road you need to cross the roadway. In addition, there is a regular bus service between the hotel and the beach. So if you do not want to go ashore on foot, then you can use the free shuttle service.
As for the beach, it is sandy, clean. There are many sun loungers and parasols, a bar and restaurant. The places here, according to tourists, are usually enough for everyone, especially if you come ashore immediately after breakfast. Entry into the water is shallow, at the bottom - large pebbles. But sometimes corals or stones are found, so travelers recommend using special shoes. You can go down to the sea by the stairs from the pier. So you will immediately go to the depths. A little swim, you will find yourself on a rather large coral reef and you can admire its funny inhabitants. Therefore, when going on vacation, be sure to arm yourself with a snorkeling mask. Many also prefer to swim in flippers. According to seasoned travelers, the coral reef here is not as chic and densely populated as off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, but there is something to see here.
Entertainment at the hotel
Hotel Pickalbatros Sea World Resort 4 * (Hurghada, Egypt) offers its guests a lot of leisure options. So, on the territory of the hotel complex there are several pools of different sizes and with different depths. So it will be comfortable for both confident adult swimmers and young children. A big plus of the hotel, according to vacationers, is the presence in it of a small water park of 12 water slides, suitable for tourists of all ages. Near all pools there are spacious sunbeds with comfortable sun loungers and tents, bars where you can enjoy a cold or alcoholic drink.
From morning to late evening, guests at Picalbatros Sea World are entertained by animators. They offer everyone to participate in water aerobics, gymnastics, yoga, step, dance, as well as play water polo, darts, volleyball, etc. In the evenings, the amphitheater hosts entertainment events including shows and funny contests.
In addition, the hotel complex is equipped with sports fields, tennis courts, a mini-golf course. Therefore, outdoor enthusiasts will find something to do.
For children
The youngest travelers were not ignored here either. So, for them in the daytime there is a mini-club where animators offer children educational activities and entertainment in accordance with their age. In the evenings, a mini disco is held. In addition, the hotel has a large and well-equipped playground and water slides.