Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay Review: Aqua Park & Sandy Beach Family Resort 2026

If you are looking for a family resort in Hurghada with a real sandy beach, big pools, and an aqua park that actually entertains both kids and adults, Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay should be on your list. I collected 12 detailed guest reviews from 2024 to 2026 to give you the most honest picture before you book.

This Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay all inclusive review covers rooms, beach, pools, and a la carte restaurants based on real guest feedback.

The resort sits in Makadi Bay, 35 minutes from Hurghada Airport. It is huge, equals two hotels in size, all green areas and zero traffic. You will walk a lot, but the golf cart is available if you ask. The vibe is calm and quiet. Perfect if you want relaxation, not parties.

Location & Atmosphere

Location is quiet in Makadi Bay. No shops or town outside the gate, so everything happens inside the resort. The atmosphere is relaxed and clean. Expect wide green spaces and no noise. If you hate crowded pools and loud music 24/7, you will love it here.

Makadi Bay has many options for families. If you are comparing resorts in the area, check our Jaz Makadi Oasis Review 2026 for another popular family resort with aqua park and sandy beach.

Check-in & Service

Check-in experience depends on timing. If you arrive at 11am and your room is ready, you can be in your room in 15 minutes with a welcome drink. If the room is still being cleaned, it can delay to 2pm. But reception handles it professionally: bracelets on arrival, waiter brings drinks, pastries, and even takes kids for pizza, fries, and ice cream while you wait.

Early check-in at 10am is possible if rooms are available. Late check-out until 6pm was offered to many guests for free. WhatsApp communication with the resort is active and fast. One guest said they contacted the resort via WhatsApp before arrival and got fast replies.

Staff is the biggest strength. Every review mentioned friendly, smiling, and helpful staff who check on you at the pool and take your order to the sunbed. The animation team also asks for feedback on yesterday’s show. One guest stayed 6 years in a row and said staff treatment is excellent with no difference between guests.

Room Categories & What Guests Said

Rooms are spacious and very clean. Housekeeping cleans daily, changes towels and sheets, and refills toiletries, tea, coffee, water, and soft drinks in the mini bar. You will find fruit plate and sweets daily in many room categories.

Multiple guests confirmed rooms are big and comfortable but furniture is old and rustic style, not modern. Bathrooms are very small, literally you enter sideways as one guest described it. Most buildings have no elevators, so if you have elderly people, request ground floor during booking. One guest with elderly parents said this was the only negative point.

Family suites and Executive suites on the beach are available. Executive building was separated and renamed Sunrise Tucana with different pricing. Guests who stayed in Executive rooms praised the beach access but noted the separation changed rates.

Daily service includes fresh fruit, sweets, and full mini bar refill. One guest mentioned chef prepared lunch boxes for their family on check-out day for a long drive to Cairo.

Dining Experience

Main restaurant covers all meals plus late dinner. Food is good, clean, and safe. Variety is decent but not amazing. Baked goods and pastries are excellent. Desserts are just okay. Seafood day in the main buffet is weaker than before, no shrimp last season. One guest said seafood day quality dropped compared to previous years.

The real win is the 5 a la carte restaurants, free with booking 1 day before: Italian, Elia seafood, Bedouin, Mexican, Chinese, and Steak House. Italian and Bedouin got the most praise. Seafood restaurant Elia is excellent for fish lovers. Food quality is consistent, and chefs will cook special meals for kids if you ask. On check-out day, the chef prepared lunch boxes for guests with a long drive.

Drinks are the weak point mentioned in 4 reviews. No fresh juice, only bottled and canned juice. Soft drinks are available. Coffee is mostly capsule machines and rated poor. Turkish coffee is available in most bars including the pool bar, light and dark roast. One guest said this was their only complaint about drinks.

Snacks are available from 12pm to 5pm at two spots: near the aqua park and near the beach. Pizza, burgers, shawarma, sausages, fries, and sweets. One guest said they served food for kids while parents waited for room.

Pools & Aqua Park

5 swimming pools with different depths, all clean and not crowded. Main pool + Olympic pool. Water is perfect and lifeguards are alert. Guests said pools are always clean and never packed even at 100% occupancy.

Aqua park has around 8 slides for adults, not very high but fun. Kids aqua park exists but only has one small slide. Kids area near the pool is well liked by children. One guest said kids enjoyed the aqua park but wished kids slides were more.

Beach & Snorkeling

The beach is the main reason people return. 100% sandy, no rocks, no coral at the entry. Depth is perfect for kids and adults, similar to North Coast but without strong waves. Beach is wide with 9 rows of umbrellas, always enough space even at 100% occupancy. One guest who stayed 6 years in a row said the beach is the best in Makadi Bay.

Snorkeling is amazing. The deeper you go, the more colorful fish you see. Water sports like banana boat, sofa, and flyboard are available. Guests praised the sea life and said snorkeling gets better the deeper you go.

Activities & Entertainment

Animation team is active from 7am to 1am. Morning sports, pool games, and night shows on the theater every day. Shows include singing, acrobatics, and DJ pool parties. Level this year is slightly lower than before but still one of the best teams compared to other hotels. Multiple guests called animation team one of the best they saw.

Kids are covered with kids area, mini disco, and children shows. No boring time for families. One guest said their kids were busy from morning to night with activities.

Transportation & Resort Size

The resort is very large, equals two hotels in size according to guests. All green areas and zero traffic inside. You will walk a lot between buildings, beach, and restaurants. Golf cart service is available if you ask reception, but waiting time exists during busy hours.

Location is isolated in Makadi Bay. No shops or outside services near the gate. Everything is inside the resort. This was mentioned by guests who wanted to go out but found no options nearby.

Booking Tips from Guest Experiences

1. Early check-in: Arrive at 10-11am. If room ready you check-in in 15 minutes. If not, they serve you food and drinks while waiting. One guest checked in at 10am and was in room by 11am.

2. Late check-out: Many guests got free late check-out until 6pm. Ask at reception 1 day before departure.

3. Room request: Ask for ground floor if you have elderly or heavy luggage because no elevators in most buildings. This came up in 3 reviews.

4. A la carte booking: Book Bedouin and Elia seafood restaurants on day one. They fill fast. Booking is free 1 day before.

5. WhatsApp contact: Resort responds fast on WhatsApp before arrival. Use it to confirm requests.

Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Perfect sandy beach, no rocks	Old furniture and rustic style
5 clean pools with different depths	Small bathrooms, no elevators
Excellent a la carte restaurants	Food variety in main buffet is limited
Staff is professional and caring	Drinks are poor, no fresh juice
Daily cleaning and bar refills	Kids aqua park has only one slide
Great snorkeling and sea life	Check-in can delay if room not ready
24/7 snacks and activities	Animation level slightly lower than before
Calm atmosphere, not crowded	High price, increases every year

Rating: 8.7/10

Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay delivers exactly what families want: safe beach, clean pools, good service, and zero stress. The old rooms and poor drinks stop it from a 10/10, but for the price and value, it is one of the best in Makadi Bay.

Insider Tip

From guests who stayed 6 years in a row: Request ground floor if you have elderly or big luggage because no elevators. Book Bedouin and Elia a la carte on day one, they fill fast. If you love Turkish coffee, you will find it in almost every bar. If the main buffet seafood day is weak, book the seafood a la carte and they will even arrange a special seafood lunch if you complain politely. Chef also prepared lunch boxes for guests on check-out day.

Final Verdict

Book Sunrise Royal Makadi Bay if you want a calm, clean, family-friendly resort with a real sandy beach and excellent staff. Do not expect modern rooms or fancy drinks. Come for the sea, the service, and the relaxed vibe. If you have kids, the pools and aqua park will keep them busy all day.

Last updated: June 2026. All information based on 12 verified guest reviews from 2024-2026.

FAQ

Is the beach sandy for kids? Yes, 100% sandy with gradual depth. No coral or rocks at the entry. Guests confirmed it is safe for children.

Are there elevators in the rooms? No. Most buildings are 2-3 floors with stairs only. Request ground floor at booking. Multiple guests mentioned this issue.

How many a la carte restaurants are free? 5 restaurants: Italian, Elia seafood, Bedouin, Mexican, Chinese, and Steak House. Book 1 day before. Italian and Bedouin got highest ratings.

Is the aqua park big? Adults have 8 slides. Kids aqua park has only one small slide. Kids area is available beside the pool.

What about drinks and coffee? Soft drinks and canned juice only, no fresh juice. Coffee is capsule machines. Turkish coffee is available in bars. This was a repeated complaint.

Can I check-in early or check-out late? Early check-in at 10-11am if room is ready. Late check-out until 6pm was offered free to many guests. WhatsApp communication is active for requests.