Pickalbatros Palace Resort Hurghada vs Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort — which one to choose?
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TL;DR
Aqua Blu Resort (4-star, formerly Sea World) is part of the Pickalbatros Aqua Hotels complex and since May 26, 2026 offers free access to a new amusement park with rides (daily 8–11 PM) — a plus for families. Palace Resort is the higher 5-star category without the shared theme park.
On May 26, 2026 a large amusement park with rides opened on the grounds shared by Pickalbatros Aqua Park Resort, Pickalbatros Aqua Blu Resort and Pickalbatros Aqua Vista Resort.
Guests staying at these three resorts (including Aqua Blu Resort) can use the rides for free daily from 8 PM to 11 PM — a good option for families with kids.
Travelers often compare these two Pickalbatros hotels in Hurghada: Palace Resort is 5-star, while Aqua Blu Resort is 4-star (renamed from Sea World), and both are popular family choices.