Stella Gardens Resort Makadi Bay - 24 HRS All Inclusive in Hurghada
✅ Staff frequently praised for friendliness and helpfulness, with special mentions to animation team members like Jessie, Martyna, and Marta. ✅ Multiple reviews highlight the variety and quality of food, especially in the main buffet and a la carte restaurants. ✅ Rooms are described as clean and spacious with daily housekeeping that includes artistic towel arrangements and fresh flowers. ✅ Heated pools and multiple swimming pools offer guests ample options for relaxation and recreation. ✅ The shuttle service to the beach is appreciated for its frequency and convenience. ❌ Several guests report inconsistent service, including rude or unresponsive staff at reception and delays in fulfilling requests. ❌ Food quality and hygiene issues were noted by some guests, with complaints about repetitive menus and cold meals in a la carte restaurants. ❌ The hotel is not directly on the beach; the 1.5 km distance and shuttle reliance may be inconvenient for some, especially families with young children. ❌ Some reviewers mention noisy evening music near the main building and occasional pool evacuations without explanation. ❌ Mixed reviews on the gym access hours and limited free Wi-Fi, which is only available in the lobby area.
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Description
Stella Gardens Resort Makadi Bay - 24 HRS All Inclusive is a 5-star property established in 2011 and renovated in 2014, located in Makadi Bay near Hurghada. The resort occupies over 100,000 m² and has 721 rooms spread across three-storey buildings equipped with elevators. Each room offers a balcony with views of either the garden or one of the six outdoor pools, including a heated pool available in winter. The resort provides a variety of dining options, including a main restaurant, Aquamarine, and several a la carte restaurants featuring Italian, Indian, Chinese, and Lebanese cuisines located on-site or in the sister hotel Stella Beach Resort & Spa. Family-friendly facilities include two kids' pools, a mini-club for children aged 4 to 12, children’s animation, and playgrounds. Guests have free access to sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels at the sister hotel’s beach, which is about 1.5 km away and accessible via a frequent shuttle bus.
Location
The resort is situated 25 km from Hurghada Airport and 30 km from Hurghada city center. It lies on the second coastline of Makadi Bay, with the nearest beach—Cleopatra Beach—approximately 1.78 km away. Access to the sandy and rocky beach of Stella Di Mare Beach Resort & Spa Makadi Bay is provided by a free shuttle bus running every 15 minutes or a 10-minute walk. The beach features a 380-meter pontoon for sea entry. The large resort grounds are well-maintained and connected by shuttle services, making it convenient to reach various amenities within the complex.
Tips
- Book your preferred a la carte restaurants early as they can be popular and limited to two visits per week.
- Use the free shuttle service to the beach to avoid the 1.5 km walk, especially if traveling with children.
- For quieter rooms, request accommodations away from the main building to avoid evening music noise.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds can be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details. Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: No deposit required by the property
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The guest checking in must be between 18–99 years old.
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Currency exchange
- Newspapers
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Terrace
- Early check-in
- Late check-out
- Pharmacy
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Safe (in room)
- Toiletries
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Poolside bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- German
- Russian
- English
- Billiards
- Nightclub
- Entertainment
- Suitable for Events
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water fun
- Private beach
- Beach/pool towels
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Yoga
- Massage
- Health club
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- Hammam
- Doctor on call
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
- Kids' TV Networks
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1780 m. It takes 27 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 1040 meters
Hotel territory virtual tour
Video: Обзор отеля Stella Di Mare Gardens Resort & Beach/ МАКАДИ/Египет 2020
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Reviews
Buffet food has a good variety, large queues for the Egg stations, lots of Chefs available but alas no process the Egg station could have been managed more efficiently.
5 Coffee stations only 2 working at the breakfast buffet.
Staff are fantastic and friendly, Bar staff helpful and smiling always, animations team great.
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Frequently asked questions about Stella Gardens Resort Makadi Bay - 24 HRS All Inclusive
Does Stella Gardens Resort have direct beach access?
No, the resort is about 1.5 km from the beach. A free shuttle runs every 15 minutes to Stella Di Mare Beach Resort & Spa Makadi Bay, where guests can use the beach facilities.
Are there facilities for children at the resort?
Yes, the resort offers two kids' pools (one heated in winter), a mini-club for ages 4 to 12, children’s animation, a playground, high chairs in the restaurant, and baby cots on request.
What types of rooms are available at Stella Gardens Resort?
Room types include Standard room with balcony and garden view, Standard room with balcony and pool view, Standard Double room, Standard Double room with garden view, Standard Double room with pool view, and Standard Family Triple room with balcony and view.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the resort?
Wi-Fi is available for free in the lobby area only. There is no free Wi-Fi in guest rooms.
What dining options does the resort offer?
The resort has a main restaurant called Aquamarine and four a la carte restaurants: Casa Mia (Italian), Taj Mahjal (Indian) – both in the sister hotel, Royal Wok (Chinese), and Layali Beyrut (Lebanese).
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Hotel prices for: May - June 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 154 USD The best time to book is May 8, with rates starting from 140 USD