The child friendly four-star all inclusive Beach Albatros Gardens is located directly behind the Beach Albatros Resort in Hurghada, and approximately 500 metres from the beach and the Red Sea (to which there is a free regular shuttle service if you don't fancy the walk. Situated only 20 minutes from Hurghada airport and a similar distance from Hurghada city centre, the Beach Albatros Garden is a popular choice for a low cost beach based break in Egypt. The Beach Albatros Garden's 205 comfortable guestrooms and 38 family rooms are housed within low rise two level buildings and are equipped with air conditioning, a mini bar, satellite television, en-suite facilities and a balcony or terrace. The family rooms can accommodate up to five people and have a bedroom and a separate living room. The hotel itself is surrounded by landscaped grounds and offers its guests four attractive swimming pools as well as four exhilarating waterslides. The gentle waves and shallow waters that lap the nearby beach ensure safe bathing for children and adults alike and are also great for windsurfing, kayaking, and other water sports. For those just looking to relax in the Egyptian sunshine there are plenty of loungers poolside and on the private beach nearby. The more energetic may prefer a game of tennis or volleyball and for cardio workouts and weight training there is a well-equipped fitness centre. Afterwards why not enjoy a Jacuzzi, steam bath or massage treatments in the wellness centre. Kids have plenty to keep them busy including a playground and a kids' club which offers a wide range of activities, supervised by a well-trained staff. By night, indulge yourself with a sunset dinner, dance under the stars on a clear night and enjoy live entertainment, Egyptian and international style. There are a variety of restaurants and bars onsite and the all inclusive package covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in addition to selected drinks from 10am to midnight. Accomodation All have - bathroom/shower – WC - air conditioning – minibar – satellite TV – telephone - balcony/terrace - (certain amenities may be payable locally) Eating and Drinking The hotel has three buffet style restaurants, five bars and a disco. The main dining venue is the Crocodile Restaurant which serves Egyptian and international specialties. Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am, long sleepers' breakfast from 10am to 11am, lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm kids' snacks from 4.45pm to 5.15pm and dinner between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. Alternatively you can enjoy the buffet style Italian themed Alfredo Restaurant which opens for dinner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Also open for dinner between 6.30pm and 9.30pm is the Mandarin Restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. At the Sunset Bar you can enjoy pool views and live music from sunset till 11pm whilst the Habana Bar (pool bar) offers delicious snacks including salads, French fries, pizza, hot dog, hamburger and spaghetti from 12.30pm to 4pm – perfect for an informal lunch. There is also a beach bar serving drinks throughout the day and snacks from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Guests will also find a lobby bar for refreshments from 10am to midnight (and for tea/coffee and cake between 4pm and 5pm) and finally there is a coffee bar where you can enjoy a delicious Cappuccino and other kinds of coffee daily from 10am to 10pm. The hotels all inclusive programme includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, all local alcoholic beers, wines and spirits and soft drinks, tea and coffee from 10am until midnight and ice cream and popcorn for children from midday to 8pm. Premium drinks and drinks after midnight in the bar are not included in the All Inclusive option. Swimming Pools The hotel has four swimming pools and four waterslides. Free sunbeds and towels are available poolside and on the beach. For younger guests there is a separate children's pool.