Private beach hotel Club Azur Resort is located in one of the most promising resort areas of Hurghada - Makadi. Despite the four stars assigned to it according to the hotel classification system, it offers its guests chic conditions and a lot of entertainment. The bay in which it is located is not much inferior to Sharm el-Sheikh in terms of the number and beauty of the underwater fauna - after all, it also boasts almost untouched coral reefs. There is a very green, beautiful and well-groomed territory, professional and fun animation, helpful attentive staff. You can safely go here for young people who want to have a good time, and for couples with children who want peace and comfort. This hotel has French management and a real Parisian charm with an Egyptian touch. Maybe that's why Club Azur Resort is becoming more and more popular with guests from all over the world, including Russia. The proof of this can serve as the reviews left by them about the rest in this hotel.
Makadi District
This is a resort region of Hurghada with a bright future. He actuallyarose from scratch, because it was built specifically for vacationers. And in the near future it will turn into an independent administrative settlement. Even its center - Madinat Makadi - is not an old city, like, for example, the center of Hurghada, but the territory of the Sol and Mar, Jazz and Iberotel hotels. They are built in a single Moroccan style, and look like scenery from a movie about oriental tales. The resorts here are mostly with foreign management - French, German and Italian. Makadi Bay is remote from all noisy establishments and entertainment. Its coral reefs are very good and attract sightseers from other parts of Hurghada. The hotels here are excellent, with European service. They stand on deserted shores, and all infrastructure is concentrated on their territory. There are no bars, discos, or shops around, although markets are already forming near some hotels. This is the case, for example, with the Club Azur Resort (Makadi). Picturesque surroundings, desert and mountains, romantic sunrises and sunsets, and a landscape not yet spoiled by man are the hallmark of these places. Russian tourists have only recently discovered this Egyptian zest. Comfortable hotels and nature in all its originality are the perfect combination for a family vacation or a romantic pastime. The beaches in Makadi are long and, despite being owned by hotels, you can walk along the coast for a long time.
Practically all world chains of hotels have opened their branches here. The sea and corals are “alive” here, so divers strive to get to Makadi. Duewith this, several professional diving centers have been opened in the resort. Quite rich people settle here, or at least with a slightly above average income.
How to get there and what is interesting nearby
Club Azur Resort, as mentioned above, is located in Makadi Bay, popular with divers, twenty-five kilometers from the airport. Almost the same amount to go from here to the center of Hurghada. Transfer from the airport - about forty minutes. The hotel is part of the huge hotel complex "Azurov". Nearby is the "Royal", and across the road - "Grand". Adjacent to this complex are the Stella and Harmony hotels, on the beaches of which Azura guests are allowed to go without any problems. Nearby is a market where you can buy inexpensive souvenirs and fruits. A quarter of an hour's walk from the hotel is the center of Makadi with a pedestrian zone and a discotheque, bars and a shopping arcade. Guests of the Club Azur Resort (Hurghada) can easily get here to spend the evening if they get bored with the animation, or if they want to see the surroundings. Makadi does not have its own promenade, characteristic of other Egyptian resorts, and this is the only place for walking.
Territory
Club Azur Resort Hotel consists of a stylish park with tropical trees, palm trees, flowers, walking paths, and several two- and three-story buildings. Its architecture - the so-called colonial style - is conducive to coziness and comfort. The amphitheater is intended for holding shows or concerts. Since the hotel is a club hotel (that is, it has the concept of a "mini-town"), it has its owna shopping gallery where tourists buy all sorts of little things for the beach, souvenirs, and even jewelry. The hotel has a large conference room. There are many toilets on site, even with hygienic showers.
Rooms
Club Azur Resort 4(Hurghada) is quite large. It has almost three hundred and forty rooms. Most of them are standard, but there are also family rooms that can also be used for relaxing by a large company. If you are lucky, then the sea distance will be visible from the windows. The rooms have everything you need in order to relax after a tiring sun for or excursions. In the bathroom - hair dryer, liquid soap, shampoo. In the mini-bar every day they report not only drinking water, but also a bottle of cola and Sprite. In the evening you can drink coffee or tea. Everything you need, including sugar, is also added daily. There is an electric kettle. Air-conditioned room with safe. Everywhere there are balconies or terraces. They are very spacious as are the rooms. TV flat, has three Russian channels. There is a slot for a USB flash drive.
Going to a restaurant for dinner in evening dress? An iron can be requested at the reception. For regular customers, there is a loy alty program - the Azura passport. If you have this document, you will be placed in the ordered building with a sea view, and in the room you will be met with a basket of fruit. There are also free room extensions until the evening, as well as juice and beer in the minibar. But in all the rooms of the hotel - perfect cleanliness, and insame time home environment. For late check-outs, they provide a room for half an hour in order to wash and change clothes after the beach.
Food
At the Club Azur Resort 4(Hurghada) tourists are served according to the "all inclusive" system. This includes three meals a day at the main restaurant "Le Chapeau", snacks and drinks on the beach and by the pool, Egyptian-made alcohol. There are five bars in the hotel. The 24-hour "Palm" is open in the lobby of the main building (it dispenses alcohol until two in the morning, and French pastries are especially good here). Beach bars "Macadella" and "Tropicana" are open until five in the evening, as well as an institution by the pool. They can be used as restaurants for a light lunch by the sea. There is also a night disco. The local bar is open from 11pm to 2am. The Italian a la carte restaurant Piccolino is open after sunset. You can make an appointment here and then you are guaranteed a special dinner with views of the sea and hotel gardens. And in the summer, a paid seafood restaurant "Sea Treasure" is open. It is built in the form of a ship. Tourists say that there is a very pleasant atmosphere and excellent seafood.
The hotel also has a hookah bar with an oriental corner and traditional Egyptian drinks. Every evening at the Club Azur Resort (Egypt) there are dinners on a specific theme. Mexican, Mediterranean, Oriental, fish cuisine and so on are changing. Unusual appetizers for Egyptian all inclusive - Thai style soups with coconut milk, Chinese chips, breaded cheeses … Constantly three or fourtypes of meat and fish, a variety of fruits. Excellent baking. The hotel's chef is constantly present at meals, wondering if the visitors are satisfied. For those who come from excursions, a late dinner is provided - by the way, with a good choice, including hot dishes. Milkshakes in the bars all day, and ice cream near the pool and the beach at lunchtime.
Serving and entertaining vacationers
Club Azur Resort gives guests the opportunity to use free wireless Internet. But he "catches" only near the administration. You can also send a fax there if necessary. There is an ATM on site. In case of he alth problems, tourists go to the clinic. After all, they are all insured, and the doctor will serve you according to the submitted documents. The hotel has a laundry service. And entertainment for guests is simply innumerable. Sports games and activities - gymnastics on the water, exercises in the morning, volleyball, darts. Do you like billiards and table tennis? Here it's all free. Bicycles for rent are included in the price. Good gym. A tennis court with lighting and rackets is also completely free. In the evenings, music plays, a disco rumbles, and various shows attract spectators in the amphitheater. Often they invite real actors, as in Turkey or Greece.
Do you want to improve your he alth? The hotel invites you to the spa with jacuzzi, massages, hammam, steam room and other treatments. A hairdresser will help bring beauty. Club Azur Resort 4 pays a lot of attention to children. For themspecial high chairs are displayed in the main restaurant and a children's menu is provided. The mini club is open almost all day. And in the evening, a disco is organized especially for kids. You can ride horses and camels. Foam parties are held on the beach after sunset.
Sea and sun baths
The beach at the Club Azur Resort 4hotel is own, convenient for vacationers, a hundred meters long. It is a sandy lagoon, without any sea urchins and other troubles. The beach is well equipped - there are mattresses, and sunbeds and umbrellas, and deck chairs. The entrance is sandy, gently sloping, ideal for small children. But a little further away, where the corals begin, you will need special shoes. The combination of a coral reef with an excellent sandy entrance is a rare combination for Egypt. You can almost walk there. The reef itself is an island - very convenient for snorkellers. There are a lot of all kinds of fish, all kinds of sizes and colors. You can still walk to the territory of neighboring hotels and use their piers.
There is a professional aquatic center on the beach. For extra money, they take you on a banana ride, water skiing, and go fishing. Snorkeling mask rental is free. Windsurfing, kayaks and a catamaran as a test for thirty minutes are free for each room. If you like it, further rental for a fee. There are two swimming pools on the territory of the Club Azur Resort (Egypt). One of them is for children and is heated in winter. Second, for adults,- huge, stretched almost throughout the territory. Beautifully decorated, with hydromassage and artificial waterfalls. It is literally a few steps inland, and if someone does not have enough sunbeds by the sea, you can sunbathe by the pool - it's very close. Therefore, many tourists prefer to spend time on green lawns. The beach towels come out big and fluffy.
Where to go and what to see
A feature of Makadi is the lack of public transport that would run in the area. Tourists have to move between hotels on foot. Some resorts provide especially shuttle buses to get to the center of Hurghada, but this is usually expensive. Therefore, the most popular type of transport is a taxi or hitchhiking. This occupation is not very tiring, because any car for ten dollars for the whole company will give a lift to voting tourists anywhere. Excursions can be booked at the Club Azur Resort 4(Egypt). From not very distant tourists prefer to sail on a boat to Giftun Island and snorkel, or even go fishing. Or visit a Bedouin village in the desert on ATVs, meet the sunset in the mountains and return home under the stars. From distant travels, a trip to Cairo is advised. It is boring, but very informative. Closer to Makadi are attractions such as the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, as well as luxurious Luxor with its temples and tomb. If you live in hotels in other areas of Hurghada, then this trip stretches for two days. And here is the journey from Makadilasts no more than twenty-four hours.
Shopping
And what to bring home to those who have visited the Club Azur Resort? Reviews of tourists say that the most popular among vacationers in Makadi are products made from local gold or silver. Jewelry shops can be found both on the territory of the hotel and in the center of the resort, where the pedestrian zone is. Medicinal and perfumery Egyptian oils are also purchased here. Invariably popular with tourists are hookahs and tobacco for them - cherry, apple, and with other smells. The largest and most expensive, along with accessories, cost no more than thirty dollars. When traveling to Luxor, vacationers usually buy various stone crafts, vases and figurines of the gods. True, in Makadi all this will cost much more than in the same Hurghada. Therefore, even if you take a taxi and spend half an hour on a trip to the market, you will save much more on buying souvenirs. There are many more of them in Hurghada, and it is better to bargain. But it's up to you to choose.
Club Azur Resort 4 Reviews
In their responses, tourists write that the hotel made a very good impression on them, and they are satisfied with their stay here. The staff is not only hardworking, but very attentive and hospitable in communication. No rudeness, the attitude towards everyone is excellent. Animators are beyond praise, they work day and night, and constantly involve guests in their fun activities. Spacious, comfortable and clean rooms. Excellent, varied and decent food. According to the all-inclusive system, more options are provided here than in the "five". Tipping is notdemand, alcohol not diluted. Shop assistants are unobtrusive. Unlike neighboring "Azurs", the territory of the "Club" is very compact, you do not need to go anywhere far. Tours at Club Azur Resort attract people who prefer calm meditation at the sea, diving and water sports, as well as European level service to the noise and hustle.
