Ali Baba Palace Hotel Hurghada Review 2026 – Aqua Park, Food & Rooms

Ali Baba Palace in Hurghada is one of those hotels that surprises you from the moment you arrive. After analyzing 10 detailed guest reviews, this place stands out for its balance of service, food, and activities for both adults and kids. The hotel is large but easy to move around thanks to golf carts, and the staff make you feel welcome from check-in to check-out.

Location & First Impressions

The hotel is located in the main hotel area of Hurghada with easy access to the city. It is close to other hotels like Aladdin and Yasmin Beach, which share similar beach access. The property itself is spacious with gardens and multiple buildings, but internal transport via golf carts makes it comfortable even for families with kids or elderly guests. Check-in is fast and early arrivals often get temporary access to facilities until rooms are ready.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are split into Standard and Deluxe categories. Deluxe rooms are fully renovated, spacious, and most have pool views with large balconies. Ground floor rooms with small private gardens are also available and perfect for families who want kids to play safely right outside.

Standard rooms are older and have a rear view, so Deluxe is recommended if you want modern furniture and better views. Housekeeping is daily and reliable, with bottled water, coffee, tea, and mugs replenished every day. Room service responds quickly, even for small requests. Tip: Ask for an extra blanket or pillow at check-in as they are not always placed by default. Kettles are available only in Deluxe rooms.

Dining: Food & Restaurants

Food is one of the strongest points here. The main restaurants in the lobby building include Egyptian, Italian, and International options, and you can enter any of them without reservation. Breakfast runs with fresh baked croissants and bread made in front of you, plus fresh orange juice stations. Lunch and dinner offer strong variety every day with 4-5 meat dishes and 3-4 chicken dishes, plus fish, pasta, and grills.

Special highlights include roast turkey and lamb shank, grilled shish and kofta, stuffed chicken, and quail. Fridays feature a seafood day with shrimp, lobster, calamari, and seafood soup. A sushi chef works daily except Fridays, preparing fresh rolls. A la carte restaurants include an Asian restaurant with live cooking, a BBQ restaurant with mixed grills and ribs, and an Egyptian restaurant on the terrace that must be booked in advance for free once per stay.

Snack bars are available by the pools and beach from midday serving shawarma, burgers, grilled chicken, potatoes, liver, kofta, pizza, waffles, and pancakes. Ice cream is served daily. Desserts cover both local sweets like zlabia, balah el sham, and meshbak, plus cakes and tarts. All bars and restaurants have self-service machines for soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee.

Pools

Multiple swimming pools are spread across the resort with different depths to suit everyone. There are shallow pools at 75cm for kids and deeper pools at 135cm for adults, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the water. A dedicated baby pool with shade is also available and kept very clean.

The pools are large, not overcrowded, and well maintained. Towels are provided at pool reception, though beach towels are smaller than standard size. Lifeguards are present and attentive throughout the day.

Beach & Water Activities

The main beach starts with a rocky entry for the first few meters, then turns sandy. Water shoes are recommended. Once past the entry, the sand is soft and the water is clear with colorful fish and small reef, making it good for snorkeling right from shore.

The beach area is well organized with sunbeds and umbrellas. Arriving early helps secure spots close to the water. Swings in the sea are a fun touch for kids and photos. If you prefer pure sand entry, Yasmin Beach nearby is a 5-minute walk and offers a fully sandy shore.

Aqua Park

The aqua park is large and divided into separate sections for kids and adults. Slides vary from gentle family slides to fast and steep ones, so all age groups find something fun. Wait times are minimal because the setup is efficient.

Lifeguards are active and focused on safety. The park operates with a midday break for cleaning and snacks, then reopens in the afternoon. A snack bar and drink bar are available inside the aqua park area, which saves time for families.

Activities & Entertainment

The animation team runs two shows daily, one in the afternoon for kids and one in the evening for the whole family. Shows include dance performances, acrobatics, belly dance, and tanoura. Themed nights like Oriental nights and foam parties are held weekly.

For kids, there is a free kids club with activities from morning until midday, plus a large playground open from morning to late evening. Face painting is free, while cotton candy and popcorn are available for a small fee. Sports activities, water aerobics, and beach games run throughout the day so you never run out of things to do.

Service & Facilities

Service is the biggest reason guests return to Ali Baba Palace. Staff from reception to housekeeping to restaurant and aqua park are polite, smiley, and helpful without being pushy.

Upgrades to pool view or ground floor rooms are sometimes offered based on availability. Guest relations actively check with guests during the stay to solve any issues. The attention to small details, like delivering milk powder at 4 AM after a request, shows how much the team cares about guest comfort. Facilities are kept clean throughout the day.

Pros & Cons Summary

Pros	Cons
Excellent staff service and hospitality	Beach has rocky entry, water shoes needed
Large aqua park for kids and adults	Beach towels are small
Varied and tasty food with live cooking	Drinks and milk quality are average
Multiple pools with different depths	Standard rooms are old, choose Deluxe
Daily entertainment and kids activities	No pharmacy inside the hotel
Fast check-in and free upgrades when available	Ice skating hall currently closed
Snorkeling with fish right from the beach	Main buffet can get busy at peak times

Final Verdict

Ali Baba Palace delivers strong value for money. It combines renovated Deluxe rooms, diverse dining, a large aqua park, and genuinely friendly staff. While the beach requires water shoes and some Standard rooms are dated, the Deluxe pool view rooms solve that issue. For families and couples looking for an active holiday with good food and zero stress, this hotel is a top pick in Hurghada.

Perfect for families with kids, couples wanting good food and service, and anyone who wants aqua park + beach + activities without crowded vibes. Think twice if you need deep sandy beach entry without walking, or if you expect compact resort layout.