in Hurghada, Egypt
Xanadu Makadi Bay
Updated 1 July 2026
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This is the one you book when the holiday is really about slides. A 27-slide aqua park, a wave pool and a lazy river sit at the centre of a high-class all inclusive resort on the Makadi Bay seafront, and all of it is included in the rate. The beach is genuinely on site, wide and sandy at the top, but like most of Makadi Bay the swimming happens off a jetty because the house reef starts close in and drops away quickly. Small children paddle in the pools, not the sea.
Our verdict
The strongest slide holiday in Makadi Bay for children who clear the height rules, with food better than the area norm. Families chasing a shallow wading sea should look to a Soma Bay lagoon instead.
The rooms
Bright, generous rooms in low blocks spread through the gardens, most with a balcony or terrace and a big enough footprint for a family of four. The proper family option is a room with a partition or two connecting rooms rather than a separate lounge, so ask for connecting rooms in writing and reconfirm on arrival. Cots are free but need to be requested ahead.
At a glance
- Aqua park
- 27 slides, wave pool, included
- Kids club
- Ages 4 to 12, included
- Beach
- On site, sandy top, reef drop-off
- Board
- High-class 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
- A 27-slide aqua park with a wave pool, all included
- Separate shallow splash area for the little ones
- High-class all inclusive with wide food choice
- Sandy beachfront with a jetty for deeper swimming
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Parents also ask
Is the aqua park included in the price?
Yes, the full 27-slide park, the wave pool and the lazy river are included for hotel guests. Rubber rings are lent free at the towers but run short at peak times, so send an adult ahead to grab them.
Can toddlers swim in the sea here?
Not really in the wading sense. The sand is fine for building and paddling at the edge, but the house reef starts close to shore and the drop-off is quick, so swimming is off the jetty. Little ones are happiest in the shallow splash pools.
Is it too big for a family with a buggy?
It is a large resort and there is real walking between the rooms, the aqua park and the beach, but the paths are flat and buggy-friendly. Ask at booking for a room near the pool zone if you want to cut the distances.
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