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🤿 One of Egypt's Best House Reefs!
Iberotel Makadi Beach sits on Western Makadi Bay - known for the best corals in the area. Snorkel straight from the beach to healthy coral reefs 100-200m out. Expect parrotfish, butterflyfish, lionfish, moray eels, spotted eagle rays, and even octopus! Seagrass meadows with stingrays closer to shore.
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Complete guide: Hurghada Diving & Snorkeling Guide
👳🏾♂️ Salem's Honest Verdict
Iberotel Makadi Beach is my top recommendation for serious snorkelers! The Western Makadi Bay location means you're at one of the best reef spots in the Hurghada region. The corals are genuinely healthy - finger coral, fire coral, brain coral, branching coral, and sea anemones with clownfish!
Just step off the beach and you're snorkeling. Maps are sometimes available on the beach showing the best spots. The underwater world is spectacular - I've seen eagle rays, moray eels, and schools of colorful fish.
The resort itself has beautiful gardens, relaxing pools, and friendly staff. Food quality is good.
Be aware: WiFi can be unreliable. Key cards are older technology.
Best for: Snorkeling enthusiasts, marine life lovers, photographers seeking underwater shots, couples wanting peaceful reef access.
🛡️ Salem's Important Tip for Snorkelers
If you're planning serious snorkeling or diving, travel insurance is essential. The Red Sea has currents and marine life that can sometimes cause issues. Good travel insurance covers:
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Diving/snorkeling accidents
- Lost equipment
- Trip cancellation
👉 Get travel insurance before your trip - peace of mind costs very little.
📋 Resort Overview
🏨 Property Details
- 5-star all-inclusive
- Western Makadi Bay
- Beautiful gardens
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Beachfront location
🤿 Snorkeling
- Excellent house reef
- 100-200m from beach
- Healthy diverse corals
- Eagle rays, moray eels
- Clownfish in anemones
- Octopus sightings
🐠 Marine Life
- Parrotfish, tang, wrasse
- Butterflyfish, bannerfish
- Lionfish (careful!)
- Stingrays in seagrass
- Spotted eagle rays
🏖️ Beach & Pools
- Private beach
- Direct reef access
- Swimming pools
- Beautiful gardens
- Relaxing ambiance
🐠 Reef Guide
Corals to See
- Finger coral
- Fire coral (don't touch!)
- Brain coral
- Branching coral
- Sea anemones
Best Spots
- Reef 100-200m from shore
- Seagrass meadows near beach
- Beach maps sometimes available
- Early morning best visibility
⚖️ Honest Pros & Cons
✅ What We Love
- Excellent healthy reef!
- Direct beach access to coral
- Diverse marine life
- Eagle rays & octopus
- Beautiful gardens
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Friendly staff
- Good food quality
- Clear water visibility
❌ Things to Know
- WiFi can be unreliable
- Older key card technology
- Standard resort (not luxury)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the snorkeling really that good at Iberotel Makadi?
Excellent! Western Makadi Bay has some of the best corals in the Hurghada region. Healthy reef 100-200m from beach with diverse fish, rays, and sometimes octopus. Great for beginners and experienced snorkelers.
What marine life can I see?
Parrotfish, butterflyfish, bannerfish, lionfish (careful!), moray eels, clownfish in anemones, and spotted eagle rays. Seagrass meadows near shore have stingrays. Some guests spot octopus!
Do I need my own snorkel gear?
Bringing your own is recommended for comfort and hygiene. Resort equipment available but quality varies. Good mask and snorkel make a big difference!
Is travel insurance needed for snorkeling?
Highly recommended! Currents and marine life (fire coral, lionfish) can cause issues. Good travel insurance covers medical emergencies and evacuation.
Is WiFi good at Iberotel Makadi?
Can be unreliable. Pre-order a Drimsim before travel - useful for sharing underwater photos and videos immediately!
✈️ Planning Your Trip
- Flights, Transfers & Visa Guide
- Complete Diving & Snorkeling Guide
- 📱 Pre-order Drimsim - Share reef photos instantly!
- 🛡️ Get Travel Insurance - Essential for water activities
Explore One of Egypt's Best Reefs!
Healthy corals, diverse marine life, direct beach access
💡 Salem's Tip: Bring underwater camera! Best snorkeling early morning. Get insured before water activities!