in Hurghada, Egypt
Sunrise Royal Makadi Aqua Resort
Updated 1 July 2026
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
A big, polished all inclusive whose headline is an aqua park with eighteen slides, from serious drops for teens down to little splash slides for the smallest. Seven pools, a good kids club and plenty of animation make the days easy. It is worth knowing that parts of the resort, including a hydro pool, some pool areas and stretches of beach, are set aside as adults-only sixteen-plus, so families book a family category and stay in the family zones. The beach is sandy at the top with the usual Makadi reef drop-off offshore.
Our verdict
A great mixed-age slide holiday where teens get real drops and small children get their own splash slides, with better food than most. Just book a family category so nobody strays into the adults-only zones.
The rooms
Spacious, well-kept rooms in low blocks around the pools, most with a balcony or terrace. Family rooms and suites sleep four comfortably, and connecting rooms are available on request, so ask early and reconfirm on arrival. Cots are free, but note the resort has adults-only zones, so book a family room category to keep everyone in the same part of the resort.
At a glance
- Aqua park
- 18 slides, 7 pools, included
- Kids club
- Ages 3 to 12, included
- Beach
- Sandy top, reef drop-off, adult zones
- Board
- All inclusive
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- An 18-slide aqua park with big and small slides, included
- Seven pools, so there is always space to swim
- Strong all-inclusive food choice across the resort
- Well-run kids club for ages 3 to 12
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Parents also ask
Is this an adults-only resort?
No, it is a family resort, but it sets aside some areas as adults-only sixteen-plus, including a hydro pool, parts of the pools and stretches of beach. Book a family room category and you and the children stay in the family zones with full run of the aqua park.
Are there slides small children can use?
Yes. Alongside the big drop slides there are smaller splash slides aimed at younger children, plus a children's pool. The largest slides carry height rules around 1.20 m, so measure at home and pick out the ones your under-tens can ride.
Is the sea safe for toddlers?
Only for paddling at the edge. Like most of Makadi Bay, the house reef starts close to shore and drops off, so swimming is off the jetty. Keep the smallest children in the shallow pools, where they have plenty to enjoy.
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