Pros

  • All-inclusive, family-friendly resort
  • Huge water park with slides, lazy river, wave pool, plus smaller kids’ area
  • Private sandy beach with loungers, beach bar, and water sports
  • Several large outdoor pools and a kids’ pool
  • Spacious suites have living areas and private terraces, some with direct pool access
  • 10 restaurants and bars serve local, international, Italian, and Mexican fare
  • Myriad of activities and nightly entertainment
  • Kids’ club, plus both indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Fitness center has cardio and strength-training equipment
  • Several shops on-site
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
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Cons

  • Food gets mixed reviews
  • Fee for in-room Wi-Fi
  • Not a lot of in-room amenities
  • Can get busy and crowded with families
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Bottom Line

One of the main draws of the upscale, all-inclusive Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel is its huge aqua park, attracting families with kids looking for a beachside getaway. Large pools stud the sprawling grounds, and there’s even a small kids’ water park. The resort is set right on a lovely private beach on the Red Sea coast, a 50-minute drive south of Hurghada. There are 10 restaurants and bars offering a diverse selection of fare, from buffet-style international fare to Italian and African, but, food largely gets mixed reviews. The 602 guest rooms are spacious and all have private terraces, some with direct pool access, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and mini-fridges, though in-room Wi-FI incurs a fee. This is definitely a family-friendly spot; travelers seeking something quieter might want to check out the nearby Steigenberger Makadi, a peaceful adults-only option with a golf course.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool

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Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel

What are the Design and Scene Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Family-friendly, all-inclusive resort with lovely beach and large water park.

Located on the Red Sea, Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel is a family-friendly getaway with all-inclusive rates. This sprawling resort features Berber-style architecture, encompassing a complex of sandstone-hued buildings with crenellated towers, domes, and arched windows. A set of large, lushly landscaped pools areas unfold all around the extensive grounds, dotted with tall palms and other greenery, plus there’s a giant aqua park with slides weaving through tree tops. Interiors, meanwhile, reflect the exteriors – they’re grand but not over-the-top, with accordingly grand details like columns, Moroccan lamps, arched windows, skylights, and pretty patterned tiles throughout. There’s plenty of inviting sitting areas, both indoors and out, while some of the restaurants and bars reflect different themes, like Mexican, Italian, and German.

Guests here are mainly families with kids attracted by the water park, and it can get busy with little ones running around. The resort also has a lovely private beach though, offering a pleasant alternative to the pool scene. Nevertheless, travelers seeking a relaxing, quiet getaway might want to look elsewhere.

See More What are the Design and Scene Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Where is Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel Located?

Located on the Red Sea coast, a 50-minute drive south of Hurghada.

The hotel occupies sprawling beachfront grounds in Makadi Bay, a resort town in Egypt on the Red Sea coast that’s about a 50-minute drive south of Hurghada. The property has its own private beach, with calm, clear waters ideal for snorkeling. The area is full of other hotels and resorts, and there are dining options and nightclubs dotted about. The Souk Makadi Bay shopping center, full of shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife, is around a 20-minute drive away. For another type of attraction, the Makadi Bay Aqua Park is a 15-minute drive from the resort. Hurghada International Airport can be reached in around 40 minutes by car.

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What are Rooms Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Spacious rooms have a Moroccan-inspired design, furnished outdoor spaces, and flat-screen TVs.

There are a couple of different types of rooms here, the standard being the Junior Suite and larger categories including a Royal Suite with Jacuzzi and a Family Suite. All are spacious, and like the rest of the resort, they feature a Moroccan-inspired style. The contemporary spaces are outfitted in beige and sandy hues and have details like patterned lattice touches on furnishings. All rooms open onto private and furnished terraces or balconies, some with direct pool access or small gardens.

All rooms have spacious living areas with sofas – some are sectioned off from the bedrooms areas by wooden screens, while others have separate living rooms. Flat-screen TVs come standard, as do mini-fridges, electronic safes, and air-conditioning, but in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee (it’s free in some public areas). Marble bathrooms are large, outfitted with roomy double sinks, bathtubs, and separate showers, plus magnifying mirrors and wall-mounted hairdryers. Toiletries are also supplied.

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What Features are Available at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Huge, kid-friendly water park is a highlight, plus there are pools, a beachfront area, and daily entertainment.

One of the main features here, especially for families with kids, is the large water park that the resort is built around. Offering several large waterslides, a wave pool, lazy river, and more, it’s certainly a family favorite. There are several large and attractive outdoor pools interspersed throughout the grounds, including an infinity-edge one and a kids’ pool. There’s also a smaller kids’ water park for younger children in a shallow pool. Other features aimed at families include a kids’ club and indoor and outdoor play areas.

For an alternative to the pool scene, the hotel has a lovely stretch of private sandy beach that’s lined with loungers and straw umbrellas. Each set of loungers features a rattan privacy screen, which is a thoughtful touch. There’s a beach bar here, as well as a beach volleyball court, plus a number of water sports are on offer. The clear, calm waters are good for swimming, but this area is particularly known for snorkeling and diving, thanks to its lovely coral reefs.

Also on-site are a large and well-equipped fitness center and several sports courts, such as soccer and tennis, as well as several shops selling souvenirs and jewelry. The animation team offers a daily program of activities and evening entertainment. Wi-Fi is free in certain public areas like the lobby, but incurs a charge for in-room use. It’s also available (for a fee) at the internet cafe by the sports bar.

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What Restaurants and Bars are at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

All-inclusive rates cover food and drinks at the numerous restaurants serving international, Mexican, and Italian fare.

All food and drinks are covered in the all-inclusive rates here and there are a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from – though food receives mixed reviews. The 10 restaurants range from buffet-style to a la carte, including a fine-dining restaurant, and Italian, Mexican, and German a la carte eateries. The hotel also has 10 bars, such as an African-style beach bar, a biergarten, a sports bar with pool tables and arcade games, and a pool bar, plus there’s a spot serving crepes and other sweets.

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Things You Should Know About Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel

Also Known As

  • Sunwing Waterworld

Address

Safaga Road, Egypt

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel

What are the Design and Scene Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Family-friendly, all-inclusive resort with lovely beach and large water park.

Located on the Red Sea, Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel is a family-friendly getaway with all-inclusive rates. This sprawling resort features Berber-style architecture, encompassing a complex of sandstone-hued buildings with crenellated towers, domes, and arched windows. A set of large, lushly landscaped pools areas unfold all around the extensive grounds, dotted with tall palms and other greenery, plus there’s a giant aqua park with slides weaving through tree tops. Interiors, meanwhile, reflect the exteriors – they’re grand but not over-the-top, with accordingly grand details like columns, Moroccan lamps, arched windows, skylights, and pretty patterned tiles throughout. There’s plenty of inviting sitting areas, both indoors and out, while some of the restaurants and bars reflect different themes, like Mexican, Italian, and German.

Guests here are mainly families with kids attracted by the water park, and it can get busy with little ones running around. The resort also has a lovely private beach though, offering a pleasant alternative to the pool scene. Nevertheless, travelers seeking a relaxing, quiet getaway might want to look elsewhere.

See More What are the Design and Scene Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Where is Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel Located?

Located on the Red Sea coast, a 50-minute drive south of Hurghada.

The hotel occupies sprawling beachfront grounds in Makadi Bay, a resort town in Egypt on the Red Sea coast that’s about a 50-minute drive south of Hurghada. The property has its own private beach, with calm, clear waters ideal for snorkeling. The area is full of other hotels and resorts, and there are dining options and nightclubs dotted about. The Souk Makadi Bay shopping center, full of shops, restaurants, bars, and nightlife, is around a 20-minute drive away. For another type of attraction, the Makadi Bay Aqua Park is a 15-minute drive from the resort. Hurghada International Airport can be reached in around 40 minutes by car.

See More Where is Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel Located?

What are Rooms Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Spacious rooms have a Moroccan-inspired design, furnished outdoor spaces, and flat-screen TVs.

There are a couple of different types of rooms here, the standard being the Junior Suite and larger categories including a Royal Suite with Jacuzzi and a Family Suite. All are spacious, and like the rest of the resort, they feature a Moroccan-inspired style. The contemporary spaces are outfitted in beige and sandy hues and have details like patterned lattice touches on furnishings. All rooms open onto private and furnished terraces or balconies, some with direct pool access or small gardens.

All rooms have spacious living areas with sofas – some are sectioned off from the bedrooms areas by wooden screens, while others have separate living rooms. Flat-screen TVs come standard, as do mini-fridges, electronic safes, and air-conditioning, but in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee (it’s free in some public areas). Marble bathrooms are large, outfitted with roomy double sinks, bathtubs, and separate showers, plus magnifying mirrors and wall-mounted hairdryers. Toiletries are also supplied.

See More What are Rooms Like at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

What Features are Available at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

Huge, kid-friendly water park is a highlight, plus there are pools, a beachfront area, and daily entertainment.

One of the main features here, especially for families with kids, is the large water park that the resort is built around. Offering several large waterslides, a wave pool, lazy river, and more, it’s certainly a family favorite. There are several large and attractive outdoor pools interspersed throughout the grounds, including an infinity-edge one and a kids’ pool. There’s also a smaller kids’ water park for younger children in a shallow pool. Other features aimed at families include a kids’ club and indoor and outdoor play areas.

For an alternative to the pool scene, the hotel has a lovely stretch of private sandy beach that’s lined with loungers and straw umbrellas. Each set of loungers features a rattan privacy screen, which is a thoughtful touch. There’s a beach bar here, as well as a beach volleyball court, plus a number of water sports are on offer. The clear, calm waters are good for swimming, but this area is particularly known for snorkeling and diving, thanks to its lovely coral reefs.

Also on-site are a large and well-equipped fitness center and several sports courts, such as soccer and tennis, as well as several shops selling souvenirs and jewelry. The animation team offers a daily program of activities and evening entertainment. Wi-Fi is free in certain public areas like the lobby, but incurs a charge for in-room use. It’s also available (for a fee) at the internet cafe by the sports bar.

See More What Features are Available at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

What Restaurants and Bars are at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

All-inclusive rates cover food and drinks at the numerous restaurants serving international, Mexican, and Italian fare.

All food and drinks are covered in the all-inclusive rates here and there are a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from – though food receives mixed reviews. The 10 restaurants range from buffet-style to a la carte, including a fine-dining restaurant, and Italian, Mexican, and German a la carte eateries. The hotel also has 10 bars, such as an African-style beach bar, a biergarten, a sports bar with pool tables and arcade games, and a pool bar, plus there’s a spot serving crepes and other sweets.

See More What Restaurants and Bars are at Sunwing Waterworld Makadi Hotel?

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Beach

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Pool

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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