Ägypten ∙ Marsa Alam und El Quseir ∙ Port Ghalib

Pickalbatros Sands Hotel *****
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RMF072
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Location

The beautifully designed resort is located in the heart of Port Ghalib, directly on a private and expansive sandy beach by the Red Sea. The picturesque coastline, featuring the hotel's own jetty and a large house reef with a vibrant underwater world, provides perfect conditions for snorkeling and diving. The modern Port Ghalib Marina is just a short walk from the resort and offers various shopping options as well as restaurants and bars. Marsa Alam Airport is approximately 5 km away.
Luxurious hotel complex with large pools and direct beach access at sunset.
Expansive sandy beach with sun umbrellas and palm trees by the sea under a clear sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel lounge area with white tables, red chairs, and wooden ceiling.
The extensive hotel complex forms a shared facility with the sister hotel "Albatros Oasis Port Ghalib" (RMF073). "Albatros Sands Port Ghalib" features 319 rooms spread across a main building and several annexes. Guests are welcomed in a spacious lobby with a reception area. Five restaurants cater to culinary needs: the buffet restaurant "Souq El Hana" with international cuisine, the à-la-carte restaurant "Cardamom Beach" (by reservation) featuring Mediterranean specialties, "Soprano" with Italian cuisine, the "Lagoon Restaurant", and the à-la-carte "Tagine Restaurant" (by reservation). The culinary offering is complemented by a total of six bars located throughout the grounds.
The vast and beautifully landscaped outdoor area includes a huge pool (heatable in winter), a children's pool, and a saltwater lagoon. The Lazy River and two water slides provide extra water-based fun.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are provided free of charge for guests at the pool and on the beach.
The new Aqua Park offers 8 water slides for adults and 13 slides for children, ensuring fun for all age groups. Additionally, there are two large, heated pools with comfortable sun loungers, allowing guests to enjoy the Aqua Park in any weather. The Aqua Park is exclusively available to guests of the Pickalbatros Palace, Sands, and Oasis Port Ghalib hotels. The park is open from May to October from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and from November to April from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, giving guests ample time to make the most of their visit and create lasting memories.

Accommodation

Double Room

The pleasantly furnished Double Rooms (D) are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), safe, telephone, coffee and tea making facilities, and a balcony or terrace.
Also available for an extra charge with pool view (PD), sea view (DM), and lagoon view (L2Z), as well as for single occupancy (DE/PDE/DEM/L1Z).
Also available as Type I with limited availability and special pricing (DI).
(Additionally bookable under RMFA43 with garden view (2GD/1GD), pool view (PD/PDE/DP), sea view (DM/DEM/DMA), or bay/lagoon view (L2Z/L1Z).)

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of palm trees and pool.

Double Room Deluxe (RMFA43)

The Double Room Deluxe rooms have the same features as the Double Rooms and are bookable with garden view (DD2), facing the beach side (2ST), and in an occupancy of 3 adults with garden view (G3W).

Junior Suite Beach Side (RMFA43)

The Junior Suites have similar furnishings to the Double Rooms but are larger at approx. 56m² and are located on the beach side (JB2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, green sofa, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Family Room with Connecting Door

The Family Rooms with connecting door (FAV) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door.
Also available for an extra charge with lagoon view (LFV) or sea view (MFV).
(Additionally bookable under RMFA43 with garden view (F2G), pool view (FP2), lagoon view (Y2B), or sea view (DFM).)

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early-bird breakfast from 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM, breakfast from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM, late-riser breakfast from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, all served as buffets.
Dinner can be taken in one of the five restaurants. Additionally, a late supper is offered in the "Sofrano" between 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM.
Snacks are offered in the afternoon from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Local alcoholic drinks from 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Selected cocktails are already included in the All-Inclusive offer at no extra charge. Local non-alcoholic drinks are available to guests 24 hours a day.

Sports included

Volleyball and water aerobics.
Tennis, paddle, table tennis, and a fitness center (from 16 years, located at "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib").

Sports for a fee

Billiards, various water sports options at the beach (local providers), and a diving center.

Children's program

For younger guests, there is a kids' club (for children aged 4-12 years) and a children's pool.
Colorful children's area with ball seats, pink cabinets, and TVs on a graffiti-covered wall.
Colorful water slides and pools in a water park under a clear blue sky.

Wellness

Calm spa room with two massage tables, soft lighting, and modern decor elements.
Bright spa room with two stone massage tables and soothing lighting.
Cozy hotel seating area with red striped cushions, wooden furniture, and softly lit ambiance.
A long, well-lit hotel corridor with warm wood accents and carpeted flooring.
Spa area with sauna and treatments for a fee (the spa area is located in the neighboring hotel "Pickalbatros The Palace Port Ghalib" (RMF071)).

Entertainment

Guests can expect a daily animation program, evening shows, and live music.

Hotel Services

Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire complex free of charge.
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Credit Cards

Mastercard and Visa.

Hotelhinweis

As the reefs grow partially into the beach area, we recommend wearing bathing shoes.
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Please note when choosing your hotel and your destination airport that, especially in the case of the combination "Marsa Alam Airport - Hurghada Hotel" as well as the reverse "Hurghada Airport - Marsa Alam Hotel," large distances sometimes have to be covered and a long transfer should be expected. This also applies if this hotel is booked following a Nile cruise.
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Zusatzhinweis

In the catalogue "Egypt · Morocco · Tunisia · Turkey" Winter 2025/26 on page 125.
In the catalogue "Egypt · Morocco · Tunisia" Summer 2026 on page 131.

Destination information

The entry visa for all travel services booked with schauinsland-reisen is not included in the travel price.
Guests have the option of organizing the visa themselves or purchasing it upon arrival from the schauinsland-reisen tour guide for 35 € per person.
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In the event of an overnight arrival (applies only to certain flights), it may occur that your room is not available until the regular check-in time the next day.
In the event of a night departure (also applies only to certain flights), the hotel stay may end on the previous day at the regular check-out time.
Therefore, please always check the booked number of nights.

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under RMFA43.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 09.09.2026 16:52