Official Rating - 4* (Pavilion) - 5* (Main Building & Bungalows) - All Inclusive
Hurghada is known for its crystal clear water, untouched reefs and a multitude of shipwrecks. It has become one of the best Egyptian tourist destinations as it is world renowned as a centre for some of the world's best diving. Within a couple of hours from the hotel one can be amongst a group of islands that are home to Dive Sites guaranteed to astound even the most experienced divers. Hurghada can satisfy the needs of every visitor, from scuba diving to windsurfing to desert safaris. The Beach Albatros Resort in Hurghada is located in a charming area on the beach of the Red Sea, only 15 minutes from Hurghada airport.
Entry Requirements
On entry into Egypt, guests must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is GBP 10 (subject to change). Sharm El Sheikh is considered a free zone, due to being located in the Sinai Peninsula. Travel on excursions outside the peninsula, the visitor's visa is a requirement. We recommend that you see your Medhotels rep on arrival, and they will assist you with obtaining the visa.
Chargeable Extras
Scuba diving centre, billiards, mini football, internet corner, ladies & gents hairdresser at the guests service every day, disco (after midnight), bike rental, horse riding, water sports, video games, billiard, baby foot, floodlit tennis, ball for basketball games, squash rackets, massage and room service are available at a charge. Emergency doctor is available 24 hours a day.
Useful Information
The hotel is 15 minutes to the airport, 20 minutes to Hurghada and 2 km to the nearest hospital. All travellers entering Egypt must have the appropriate travel documents, a passport and valid visa. Tourist visas are routinely issued at Egyptian Airport. Previous hotel name: Primasol Beach Albatros Resort. The hotel doesnt accept customers with egyptian nationality.
All Inclusive Food & Drinks
The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-10:00), lunch (12:30-14:30) and dinner (18:30-20:30), all served at the Casablanca restaurant. Also at the disposal of the AI guests is the El Kassr restaurant serving breakfast (07:00-10:00), long sleeper's breakfast (10:00-11:00) and dinner (18:00-21:30). Theme buffets are available weekly. During meals soft drinks, beer, wine, juice and water are offered. Snacks such as cold & hot sandwiches, pizza, French fries, crepes and pasta are available at the Pergola restaurant & at the El Khan restaurant between 12:00 & 15:00. Every afternoon coffee & tea with cake or pastry is offered. Ice cream for children is available between 12:00 & 20:00. Daily midnight snacks are also served from 10:30-24:00 at the El Kassr. Locally produced alcoholic beverages & soft drinks like whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, beer, wine (white, rose, red), juices, pepsi, sprite, mirinda and fanta are offered between 10:00 & 24:00 in all bars & restaurants. Beach bar (10:00-22:00-during summer & 10:00-17:00-during winter), pool bar (10:00-17:00), Omar Sarif (lobby bar, open 24hrs, free till 24:00), terrace bar (20:00-24:00), discotheque (22:30-02:00, extra after 24:00) and Tic Tac bar (18:00-02:00, extra after 24:00). General managers welcome party is once a week.
Accommodation
The hotel consists of double rooms in the main building and in the auxiliary/pavilion building, of suites, bungalows, and family accommodations. Units are equipped with telephone, satellite TV, shower, WC, air conditioning, having balcony or terrace. Suites have separate living room and sleep area. Family accommodations are with connecting door with one bathroom and kitchenette or duplex on 2 floors with kitchenette and a bathroom. There is daily housekeeping service and 24-hour room service. Safety deposit boxes on property in the Lobby at extra charge.
All Inclusive General Info
Upon arrival guests receive an AI bracelet that will allow them to take the advantage of food, drinks, sports & entertainment free of charge. In case it's lost, a charge of EUR 30 applies. At Christmas & New Year a Gala Dinner is being hold.
All Inclusive Sports & Entertainment
Sport facilities at the hotel include fitness centre offering an extensive range of facilities & services (indoor sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art equipment like floor & aerobics exercise equipment), private sandy beach, a giant swimming pool 2300 sq.m. in different sections and levels of water, indoor heated pool 800 sq.m., sunbeds & umbrellas by the pool & at the beach, beach towels, mattresses for sunbeds, three hard surface tennis courts, squash court, ping-pong, one beach volleyball court, football, chess, darts, boccia, mini golf, children playground and basketball. There are various day & evening entertainment programmes & animation shows supervised by the professional staff as well as beach parties taking place during the summer season. The Prima Kids Club is offered for the little hotel guests from 4-12 yrs on daily basis except for Thursday.