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Pickalbatros Laguna Vista Hotel
Egypt, Africa
Nabq Bay
Pickalbatros Laguna Vista Resort in Sharm El Sheikh is a stunning beachfront escape set against the Red Sea's vibrant coral reefs and golden sands. This five-star resort blends elegance with Egyptian charm, featuring rooms and suites with balconies or terraces, some with pool or sea views. The resort offers a wide variety of dining options, from international buffets to specialty à la carte restaurants, ensuring flavors for every palate. Guests can indulge in amenities such as four outdoor pools, a beach area, a relaxing spa, and a well-equipped fitness centre. For added excitement, activities range from snorkelling and diving to tennis and beach volleyball. With evening entertainment and a family-friendly atmosphere, Pickalbatros Laguna Vista caters to both relaxing and adventurous holidays in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh.
Facilities
- Wi-fi
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,473 reviews
Excellent
82%
Very Good
11%
Average
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Great time
Fab time in Sharm, especially the animations team who made our holiday! Panoo especially and all the team put in so much effort day and night! - our visit to Hard Rock next-door was fantastic too great vibes Highly Recommended *****
Brilliant resort for the money
The hotel is exceptional value for the money and is a competitively priced 5 star all inclusive resort. The hotel, grounds and pools are immaculately kept by very hardworking staff who you see on site maintaining daily. We had a standard room with garden view which was enormous easily fitting 4 individual beds with room to spare. Beds were clean and comfortable. Staff are amazing, every day they made sure to speak to our children and this made their day. We want to acknowledge Ahmed the lifeguard who was amazing and fast became the kids best friend on the resort. Panoo on the animation team was great and very friendly really bringing a positive and energetic atmosphere. Mohammed x2 in the main restaurant (bar tender and cleaner) were so lovely always making the children laugh at dinner. The facilities are wonderful for kids with the numerous pools, waterslides, surf, pedal buggies, mini disco and shows - the circus night was phenomenal. The food is delicious the only negative is that it is not varied you will get the same choices day in day out but what you get it lovely and well flavored and cooked. Honestly if it wasn't for over a £1k price increase next year we would have booked again.
Room to improve
Had a really enjoyable holiday but some elements at times made this a difficult hotel to enjoy whereas other parts where amazing so settled on 4/5 but for a few great bits I'd of possibly gone to a 3. Easier to review as pros and cons:
Pros:
Close to airport
Huge room (we had a 2 bed Family room and it was massive!)
Huge hotel layout
Numerous big pools
Multiple free sunbeds all day
On the beach
Staff in lobby bay brilliant all day and night (a small tip got amazing service)
Hotel grounds immaculate
Close to shops and restaurants if you want to go out.
Surf machine experience
Room provided for 1 hour for showers and change free of charge due to late flight
Big(ISH) water park - see cons
A la carte was easy to book. We booked both at guest relations very easy. Food was ok in both and a welcome distraction from the canteen! Technically we were allowed to use 1 a la carte but we booked both (at separate times) without being questioned or charged.
Cons:
Inconsistent staff (one minute happy, next minute slam your drink down on the bar)
Food very repetitive
Restaurants packed and I mean packed (go closer to 9pm for your sanity)
Occasionally undercooked chicken on the BBQ so be careful
Drinks quality was meh at best (including soft drinks)
Behaviour of some nationalities was a shock (and it's not Russians, they were no trouble at all). Piling food high, zero manners, playing knock a door run etc etc.
Trip sellers in hotel get very grumpy if you don't use them and gave us grief one day (top tip, use NABQ tours. Superb!)
Only water in mini bar
Snack bar at beach bar and pool bar very average and the hotel lacks a lunchtime restaurant where u can order from a menu in my opinion
Water park was rammed, chaotic and you need to stand your ground in a queue and not be shy. It's open till 5:30 and we found last 30/45 minutes quieter so visited little and often.
Overall:
The good balanced the bad and we had a very good holiday but if you have done Turkey you will be disappointed with the food and drink but it's a great alternative for size, space and layout so depends if u value luxury over space and sunbeds freedom even in school holidays?
A few tips from us.....
If you drink alcohol take a bottles of spirits for your room at night. (You can get a bottle of Schweppes tonic behind the bar if you ask nicely!)
Ask at bars for bottles of coke and Sprite as the machine stuff is average.
Use NABQ tours for trips. Snorkeling and quad biking are unreal.
Stick your elbows out. Queues don't matter in this hotel!! Be brave, get stuck in and you'll be fine 😂
Tip the lads in the lobby bar a little amount each day and you'll get waited on hand and foot (I tipped about 100 Egyptian pounds per day)
Cash is king. English, US Dollars, Egypt pounds. Anything goes!
You get get cash exchange in hotel lobby for literally pence of a transaction fee and better rate than UK.
If all else fails McDonald's is across the road 😎
Review by mrpne2 Preston, United Kingdom
Incredible resort
What an amazing holiday we had and all thank you to this amazing resort. I usually love to go off and explore on holidays but the resort was that incredible with so much to do we barely left!!! The food, the bar staff, cleanliness and the entire vibe and energy of this resort is incredible but I especially want to give a huge shout out to the animation team especially maarcelo and panno- they made so much effort with us all has a family especially our young children. Always remembering our name, joking and playing with the kids and getting us all involved in some amazing entertainment both day and night. Their high energy, smiles and love for what they do is clear. We especially loved the pink pool party and Hard Rock Cafe with panno. A brilliant night where they got together other English holidaymakers from various resorts for karaoke and unlimited cocktails.
I never return to the same destination never mind hotel but I would return back here 100-%
Good time
Lovely and clean! Lots of pools to choose from and ample sun loungers. Food is nice but like most all-inclusive gets a bit samey. Plenty of space and always tables. Room was big and cleaned every day by our lovely housekeeper. Although the bathroom is a bit outdated for a 5*. Entertainment is great. Always something to do. Panoo and the team were really friendly, happy to have a chat and make you feel welcome. Always approached with a smile. Biggest shout out to Ahmed, the life guard. What a lovely, lovely guy. We sat at his pool daily. He would chat with us, go above and beyond to help us if needed. He’s such a credit to the hotel. All staff were friendly and helpful. Apart from quite a few rude guests (which is not the hotels fault) we had a great stay.
Review by louisecairnie Aylesbury, United Kingdom
