In short: Tripplo’s AI analysis covers a sample of 210 guest reviews of Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Staff pressuring guests by the pool to book spa and trips. Can be repetitive.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 26 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Divers wanting direct access to a house reef and a professional on-site diving centre will be well served here. The resort features seven swimming pools, three restaurants, and an on-property shopping bazaar, and guests rate it well. Drawbacks include the traditional aesthetic in the guest rooms and the notable distance from Hurghada city centre.
Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in Hurghada is 9.2.
The 30-second verdict
What Guests Loved
- The resort features a vast network of pools, including shallow areas for children and quiet zones for adults. This variety ensures that the swimming facilities remain uncrowded even during peak occupancy periods throughout the season.
- An integrated PADI diving center facilitates daily excursions to prominent Red Sea sites. Guests can arrange certifications or guided snorkels directly on the premises, benefiting from professional staff and high-quality rental equipment.
Things to Consider
- Makadi Bay is located approximately 30 kilometers south of Hurghada, which offers a secluded atmosphere. While peaceful, guests seeking urban nightlife or a wide variety of off-site dining will need to arrange for shuttles or taxis.
- The interior design utilizes warm tones and heavy drapery, leaning toward a more classical Egyptian style. Travelers accustomed to minimalist or hyper-modern aesthetics may find the room decor feels somewhat traditional.
Should you book it?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay is worth booking for divers and snorkelers wanting immediate house reef access — but pick somewhere else if you want easy access to Hurghada's city centre.
Book it if you want
- Divers and snorkelers wanting immediate house reef access
- Families and adults seeking multiple quiet swimming pools
Pick somewhere else if
- You want easy access to Hurghada's city centre
- You prefer minimalist or hyper-modern room decor
- You want off-site dining within walking distance
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: For groups of up to five, book the Family Room which provides three full beds or one twin bed and one queen bed. If you want a beachfront location for up to four guests, select the Premium Deluxe Beach Front Room, which comes with two full beds or one twin bed and one queen bed.
- Standard Room with Garden View1 twin bed and 1 queen bed or 2 twin bedssleeps 235 m²View
- Standard Room with Sea View2 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 235 m²View
- Junior Suite with Sea View1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 2View
- Executive Suite1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 2View
- Family Room3 full beds or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 5View
- Premium Deluxe Room1 king bed or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 335 m²View
- Premium Deluxe Beach Front Room2 full beds or 1 twin bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 4BeachfrontView
- Premium Deluxe Sea View1 king bedsleeps 2View
- King Room with Pool View1 king bed or 1 king bedsleeps 2View
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay
When we last checked (27 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €512 in total (€256 per night).
Across our last 24 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €178 to €341.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“We just returned from the beautiful Cleopatra Luxury Hotel. Booking this hotel was a perfect choice. The hotel is quite large and has sc much space that everyone can find their own space without being crowded. The gardens are green everywhere, and the meticulous attention to detail is evident. The food is fantastic. The waiters deserve special mention especially Mr. Hamdy A. Hmed, a waiter who mmediately took care of his quests. We felt well taken care of. Coffee and cola were delivered to our table. Mr. Hamdy always had a smile and asked if we needed anything. The room cleaner (our number 3407) was very thorough and attentive to detail. The lifeguards at the pool were polite, but the best part was when we were lying on the loungers in the heat, the lifequard brought us cold towels for our departure. Highly recommended. We will have fond memories of this hotel and will definitely try to return. Vacationers from Poland.”
“We had a wonderful stay at Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay. Everything was perfect, from the excellent service to the warm hospitality of the staff. A special thank you to Chef Fathi for the delicious food and his outstanding attention to guests. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Hossam, Front Office Manager, for his professionalism, kindness, and continuous support throughout our stay. Special thanks as well to Mr. Moustafa, Reservation Manager, for his excellent assistance and outstanding service. Many thanks also to Mr. Amr, Bar Manager, and his team for their excellent service, friendly attitude, and great hospitality. We truly enjoyed our vacation and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay. We look forward to returning again soon. Thank you, Cleopatra Makadi team!”
“Had a wonderful 5-night stay at Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay with the family. The property is beautiful and the staff genuinely made the trip. A special mention to Mahmoud and Eid at the check-in desk, who kindly upgraded us to a bigger room to make things easier with the kids. At the restaurant, Mr. Alaa went above and beyond - super friendly and always ready to help with whatever we needed for the children. That kind of service is what makes you want to come back. The rooms were great and very comfortable. My only small note is that the restaurant bathrooms could use an upgrade (the doors and ventilation), but that's a minor thing in an otherwise excellent stay. Highly recommend for families. We'll definitely be returning.”
“Far from luxury and not many things to do and no entertainment. Outside the resort there was nothing. If you want to relax it’s a good place for that but bear in mind you’ll be disturbed while napping by the pool to be pressured to book spa and trips. Once you fall for it they’ll demand a full payment. The food was ok, not great. The staff were friendly and some were funny and nice but would I want to go there again…perhaps not.”
“very clean and tidy. not a big fan off the beach but it was nice, I kinda liked it. very luxurious. overall its an amazing family friendly resort”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s AI analysis uses a sample of 210 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after AI classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Delicious buffet-style dining
- +Impressive food variety and quality
- –Can be repetitive
- –Wait times at the restaurant can be long
”Food diversity and quality was really really good.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff
- +Well-organized animation and entertainment programs
- +Helpful reception and restaurant team
- –Staff pressuring guests by the pool to book spa and trips
- –Slow service at the restaurant at times
- –Long check-in process
”I appreciated the employees’ dedication and their efforts to ensure the guests’ happiness and satisfaction.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Beautiful beach with amazing snorkeling spots
- +Numerous swimming pools
- +Great opportunities to swim with turtles and fish
- –Not everyone was a big fan of the beach
”The beach is beautiful good to swim with the turtles and corals reef and a lot of fish.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
- +Stunning sea and greenery views
- +Generous room upgrades
- –Rooms need slight renovations
- –Bathrooms could use upgrades
”The beds are comfortable big room, beautiful view of the sea.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless rooms and facilities
- +Super clean and tidy resort grounds
”The staff were great and the resort was super clean!” — guest, translated
Location
- +Beautiful surroundings and fantastic gardens
- +Nice resort location
- –No activities or attractions outside the resort
”Outside the resort there was nothing.” — guest, translated
Noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
Want to go deeper?
Download the Tripplo Report for Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay — the full category analysis, room guide, price analysis and alternatives as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay from the airport?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay is 24 km from Hurghada International Airport (HRG).
How far is Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay from the centre of Hurghada?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay is 32 km from the centre of Hurghada.
How do guests rate Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 5,103 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.6/10 from 236 guest reviews.
How many stars does Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay have?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay offer?
Cleopatra Luxury Resort Makadi Bay offers 7 swimming pools, free Wifi, airport shuttle, beachfront, family rooms and spa.
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