Jaz Makadi Oasis Resort & Club

The hotel is well maintained, the room service was great, Ali and Abd Allah were helpful. Had a room on the ground floor for two adults and a child, next to one of the pools. Our friends had a room next door. There was a passage between the rooms lockable from both sides. Gread for kids. The beach is 5min walk away from the hotel. There are separate food and drinks facilities of the same hotel next to the beach. Snorkeling mask can be borrowed by leaving a deposit, although there is not much to see on the coral reef, as it is fenced and you can only go around it. There were always tasty food to choose from, so you can pick what you like, but I was surprised that any of the seefood I tried wasn't that great. We traveled in the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. Hotel added additional hand desinfectants near all public restrooms. Originally they were only next to the main restaurant entrance. Otherwise there were no panic about it.

Everything about the hotel is just wonderful! From the moment we arrived and were brought a refreshing drink, to the beautiful pool and beach. Unfortunately we travelled the week that the coronavirus caused everywhere to shut down, lots of staff were sent home so there was less entertainment etc but the staff were absolutely incredible, hard working and friendly. The food was good but as a vegetarian I struggled to know what I could and couldn't have, allergens were displayed but not what was in a dish, even a little note saying meat or fish etc would have been great. The pool area was large and very clean, the waiters always around to top up our drinks. I will return to this hotel when everything is open again to get the true experience but I would definitely recommend as it was so lovely. Shame there were so many stresses going on regarding travelling home etc.

our second visit in 6 months. All the superlatives you can think of with but two caveats. The wi-fi is time consuming to log into and short on band width. Two persons sat together , identical phones etc., one can get a signal the other not. The quality of the wine went down hill during our stay or at least appeared to. Needs to improve. That the negatives done and neither are life changing. It was quiet when we were there in early March and the staff were falling over themselves to work on our behalf. The guy who looked after our room 3233 was super. Looked like Danny John-Jules ( Dwayne in Death in Paradise) but can't recall his name sorry. The quiet pool bar chaps, Mohamed, Gamel and Ahmed were excellent walking round in their long trousers and fleeces whilst we sunbathed. Entertainment was, well entertaining, in the evenings. The area is pleasant to walk in during the day and evening and the restaurants good particularly the Sofra which is right outside the back entrance. The beach far to crowded and regimented for our liking so we stayed away. It was however well patronised. Beach towels and accompanying bag appreciated. All in all it was to the standard we have come to expect from Jaz and will be returning later this year.