Hotel Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * (Egypt, Hurghada): description, photos, reviews

If you plan to spend an excellent holiday on the Red Sea coast and as a place to relax chose Hurghada (Egypt), Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * can be an excellent option for living.

General information, photo

This four-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. "Pikalbatros Sea World" is located on the second coastline. The distance to its own sandy beach is 600 meters. You can get here both on foot and by free shuttle service provided by the hotel.

The peculiarity of this hotel is the fact that it has a common territory with two more complexes located in the neighborhood and part of the same chain "Picalbatros". Therefore, guests have the opportunity to use part of the infrastructure and other hotels, which greatly expands the options for leisure activities. So, at the disposal of tourists there are 12 swimming pools, 10 bars, several restaurants, water parks for children and adults, sports grounds and much more. The hotel complex offers both day and evening animation. In addition, the Sea World has parking, shops, beauty salon, currency exchange office, tour desk, ATM, internet cafe, doctor's office and much more.

As for meals, despite the fact that this hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, there are several restaurants on its territory where you can order a dish on the menu. It offers both traditional Egyptian and international cuisine, as well as the food of other peoples of the world - Chinese, Oriental, Mexican, Italian, etc. Therefore, guests always have the opportunity to try something new.

Rooms

Hotel Sea World (Hurghada) has at its disposal 365 apartments. They are in twelve three-story buildings. There are only two categories here - "standard" and "family". Also in the hotel there are several apartments, specially equipped for comfortable living of people with disabilities. Each room, regardless of the category, has comfortable furniture, air conditioning, TV with satellite channels, 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 this or that country. After all, on how comfortable your accommodation will be, in many respects will depend on the quality of leisure and impressions from it. Especially, if it is a question of hotel complexes functioning on the system "ol inclusive". After all, often guests spend on the hotel site all day, leaving it only for short walks in the surrounding area or trips on excursions. Not to be mistaken in the choice, according to many travelers, helps in many respects acquaintance with reviews of real people who already happened to stop in this or that place. After all, former hotel guests are able to tell not only about the merits, but also about possible shortcomings of this or that hotel complex. Therefore, you will be able to draw up a presentation as near as possible to the real state of affairs and determine whether the hotel in question is suitable for you. As a rule, searching and studying reviews take a lot of time. In this regard, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the general comments of our compatriots concerning their recent residence in 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 costs the money spent. But we learn about everything in more detail.

Residential fund

Our compatriots, they said, were satisfied with the numbers offered by him 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 exactly new, but of all good quality and in working order. The guests liked very large and comfortable beds. As for the technology, if something suddenly fails, then after a call to the reception and a story about the problem, the fault will be quickly eliminated. A big plus of the Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * hotel, which we are currently reviewing, tourists call the availability of free wireless Internet access in all apartments. To use Wi-Fi, you need to take the password from the receptionist at the reception. Travelers also attribute excellent sound insulation to the advantages of numbers, which is a great rarity for hotels not only in Egypt, but also in many other countries. So if you are placed in a room with windows overlooking the pool or amphitheater, then you should not worry that you will not be able to rest in silence. It will be enough just to close the balcony door.

In their comments, some guests say that they saw ants in the apartment. However, most tourists did not complain about this problem. In addition, according to them, some holidaymakers themselves regularly bring food to the rooms, which they do not eat or clean in the refrigerator, which attracts bothersome insects. Therefore, experienced tourists are advised to eat only outside the apartment, then complain about the presence of ants do not have to.

Cleaning

This item, judging by the comments of our compatriots, caused only positive emotions from the guests of Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * (Hurghada). So, according to them, the maids here are excellent at coping with their duties. They are cleaned daily in the rooms in a quality manner, they change towels if necessary, replenish the supplies of personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, shower gel, etc.), and also leave bottles of drinking water in the refrigerator. Bed linen is updated here a couple of times a week. In addition, maids often build on the beds of guests amusing figures of towels. Also, some of our compatriots in their responses expressed admiration for the honesty of the hotel maid. So, according to them, they sometimes forgot to remove a large amount of cash in the safe, leaving them in a conspicuous place. At the same time, upon returning to the room, the guests noted that nothing had disappeared. However, despite such stories, seasoned travelers still advise you to remain vigilant and to hide valuables and documents in the safe for the time of your absence in the apartment.

Check in, check out

As noted in their comments by tourists, the settlement of newcomers to the rooms of the "Picalbatross Sea World" in most cases is carried out in accordance with the internal rules of the hotel, that is after two o'clock in the afternoon. Thus, if you arrive at the hotel in the morning, you will not be able to get the room keys after dinner. However, this is not a problem, because you can leave your things in the baggage room and go to a restaurant, bar, take a dip in the pool, sunbathe on a deckchair or go straight to the beach. When it's time to settle, your hotel suitcases will be taken to the apartments that belong to you, and you will only have to take the key to the reception. Also, according to some travelers, do not worry and those who plan to arrive at the hotel late at night. After all, the main restaurant Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * (Egypt, Hurghada) is covered with a late dinner, which ends only at midnight. So you can have a bite from the road immediately after arriving at the hotel.

As for the day of departure, according to the internal rules of the "Pikalbatross Sea World", guests must vacate the occupied apartments until 12 noon. If you plan to leave the hotel only in the evening, then if you want you can extend the room for several hours for an additional payment. However, many refuse this option. After all, you can leave things at the reception, and continue to relax by visiting swimming pools, beach, restaurants or bars in anticipation of the time of departure.

Food

This item often causes a lot of disputes and disagreements among tourists. And it concerns hotels of different categories in different countries. However, the "Picallbatross Sea World" we are considering can be called a welcome exception to this rule. After all, the vast majority of our guests who have been here, say that the food in the hotel is organized at a very high level. According to them, it not only corresponds to the four-star category, but sometimes surpasses it. So, tourists assure that chefs at the hotel are real professionals of their business, and the administration does not skimp on the purchase of quality products. As a result, the guests of Pickalbatros Sea World (ex. Aqua Blu) 4 * have the opportunity to try a variety of soups, second courses of meat, poultry, fish and seafood, a variety of salads and snacks, pastries and desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables. The main meals are held in the main restaurant, working in a buffet format. There is also a late dinner. As a rule, it is visited by a very small percentage of tourists. But many just go in to take fruit or dessert.

In addition, on the hotel's own beach during the daytime, there is a restaurant offering fast food. If desired, travelers can dine right here, without returning to the hotel grounds.

"Pikalbatros Sea World" offers guests to visit and restaurants "a la carte." Here you can taste dishes of Italian, Chinese and Oriental cuisine.

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 praise the bar in the lobby very much. According to them, excellent coffee is brewed here. As for soft drinks, here, they, according to tourists, like in most Egyptian hotels of this category, are powder. You can take them yourself, filling the glasses with vending machines. Alcoholic drinks must be ordered to the barman. According to travelers, local beer, rum and wine have a good quality. Not everyone liked other drinks.

Sea

Despite the fact that the hotel Pickalbatros Sea World 4 * is located on the second coastline, it has at its disposal a fairly large beach. According to our compatriots, on foot it is possible to walk for 10-15 minutes by a leisurely pace. On the road you need to cross the roadway. In addition, between the hotel and the beach is constantly running shuttle bus. 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 sun umbrellas, a bar and a restaurant. Places here, according to tourists, as a rule, is enough for all comers, especially if you come ashore immediately after breakfast. Sunset in the water is gentle, at the bottom - a large pebble. But sometimes there are corals or stones, so travelers recommend using special shoes. You can also go down to the sea by the stairs from the pier. So you immediately get to the depth. After a little swim, you will find yourself over a rather large coral reef and you can admire its amusing inhabitants. Therefore, going on vacation, be sure to arm yourself with a snorkelling mask. Many also prefer to swim in fins. According to experienced travelers, the coral reef here is not as chic and densely populated as the shores of Sharm El-Sheikh, but there is something to see as well.

Entertainment in the hotel

Hotel Pickalbatros Sea World Resort 4 * (Hurghada, Egypt) offers its guests a lot of leisure activities. So, on the territory of the hotel complex there are several pools of different sizes and with different depths. So here it will be comfortable both for confident adult swimmers and for young children. The big plus of the hotel, according to holidaymakers, is the presence in it of a small water park of 12 water slides suitable for tourists of all ages. Near all the pools there are spacious sun terraces with comfortable sun loungers and tents, there are bars where you can treat yourself to a refreshing or alcoholic drink.

From the morning until late at night, the guests of the Pikalbatross Sea World entertain the animators. They offer everyone to take part in aqua aerobics, gymnastics, yoga, step, dance, and also play water polo, darts, volleyball, etc. In the evenings, amphitheater features entertaining events, including shows and amusing contests.

In addition, on the territory of the hotel complex there are sports grounds, tennis courts, a mini-golf course. Therefore, lovers of outdoor activities will find something to do.

For children

Did not pass around here and the youngest travelers. So, for them in the daytime there is a mini-club where animators offer children development 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.