Elite Sea Front Room
45 m²up to 2★
//Pickalbatros Royal Grand
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An adults-only (16+) resort on the Om El Seid hill in Hadaba with what most Sharm hotels lack: two house reefs off its own pontoon. Rooms are tired and the main pool runs an animation programme all day, so it is not the quiet option. Book it for the reef and a sea-front room, not for the interiors.
Pickalbatros Royal Grand sits on the Om El Seid hill in Hadaba, the southern end of Sharm where the shore reefs are best. It is adults-only from 16, around 350 rooms, and the beach is the point: a private stretch of sand and coral with a floating pontoon leading to two house reefs, Paradise and Turtle Bay. Guests who came for the fish rarely complain.
What they do complain about is the rest. Rooms are clean and the beds are fine, but furnishings are tired and bathrooms show their age. The animation team works the main pool from morning to evening, which some love and others flee to the quieter pools. Lift access on a hillside site is limited. The buffet is varied but repeats over a week; the hotel names Soprano and Royal Moderna among its restaurants, and reviewers rate the pastries. Meal plan varies by rate.
Position it correctly and it works: a reef hotel with a social pool scene, a short taxi from Al Fanar and the Old Market, about 18 km from the airport. If you want quiet, look at Jaz Elite Palace on Sharm El Maya bay; if you want newer rooms with a reef, Steigenberger Alcazar in Nabq.
The cleanest of the resort and the location is perfect Reciption service is perfect food is amazing
Everything was exceptionally good. Food, service , staff. I can’t describe how well I slept ; good bed mattress and cushions; massage service exceptionally good. I enjoyed it a lot
Great location! Friendly staff!
Yes, 16 and over. Some booking channels label it couples-only, but the hotel sells triple rooms and describes itself simply as adults-only; expect couples and small groups of adults.
A private beach of sand and coral with a floating pontoon out to two house reefs, Paradise and Turtle Bay. The reef is the reason to stay; the pontoon can be wobbly in wind and reef shoes are needed at the shoreline.
The hotel gives 18 km; Expedia times the drive at about 28 minutes. It is one of the longer Sharm transfers, so pre-book a car or agree a taxi fare before you leave the terminal.
Elite Sea Front Room for position by the sea and away from the main pool. On a budget, Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View. Superior Triple Room is the option for three adults.
Not really; it sits on the Om El Seid hill. Old Sharm and its market are about 3 km by taxi, Ras Um Sid's beaches are a short taxi ride, and Naama Bay is a longer one.
Yes. The hotel says one of its five year-round pools is heated for cooler days, though it does not name which. You will want it from December to February, when daytime highs sit around 22–23 °C. Ask at check-in which pool it is.
Luxurious Beachfront Property
Escape to the stunning 5-star Royal Grand Albatros Sharm located on the Om El Seid plateau in Sharm el-Sheikh. Indulge in rooms with private balconies offering breathtaking views of the Red Sea.
Relaxation and Adventure
Unwind by the outdoor pool or on the private beach, or dive into thrilling water sports like diving and snorkeling. Pamper yourself with a massage at the spa, complete with a Turkish bath and sauna.
Gourmet Dining and Entertainment
Savor exquisite meals at the hotel's 4 restaurants, including an A La Carte menu. Explore nearby attractions like Il Mercato and Phantasia Land, just a short walk away.
Experience luxury and comfort at Royal Grand Albatros Sharm - book now for an unforgettable getaway!
No. The hotel lists five pools but no aquapark or slides, and a Turkish guest in September 2026 named the missing aquapark as the one thing lacking. The draw here is the sea: two house reefs, Paradise and Turtle Bay, reached from the hotel's pontoon.
Partly. The hotel lists lifts, wheelchair access and ramps into its buildings, but it is built on a hillside and lifts are few. When you book, ask for a room close to a lift and on the level you need.
The same 45 sqm as a Superior, but at the sea-facing front of the resort, so you wake to the reef rather than the main pool. In a hotel where the rooms are the weak point, paying for position rather than a bigger category is the sensible upgrade.
Value pick:Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View — the view at a lower rate; ask for a high floor away from the main pool.
A second shore reef for when you have done the hotel's two, and Sharm's best-known sunset. Same southern headland, so it is a quick hop. Go for the last two hours of light.
The lighthouse point at the tip of the peninsula: cliffs, the strait towards Tiran and the Ras Um Sid reef below. Pair it with Al Fanar in one outing.
The hotel puts Old Sharm at 3 km. The mosque is the landmark; the lanes behind it are the cheaper, livelier alternative to Naama Bay for dinner.
