Scores at a Glance
Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.2
9.0
Beach
7.6
9.0
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.4
9.2
Rooms
8.5
8.5
Value
8.3
8.7
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,419)
Google Rating
4.9 (10,504)
From $36
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.6
Beach
9.0
8.0
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.2
8.5
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Pools
8.4
8.3
Value
8.7
–
Family
8.8
8.2
Romance
–
8.5
Nightlife
–
–
Adventure
8.7
8.1
Remote work
–
5.8
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Pros · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Cons · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is not the default product.
- Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
- Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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