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Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhvsJAZ Makadina

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Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh
Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Five-Star·★ 4.7
JAZ Makadina
JAZ Makadina
Five-Star·★ 4.9

Scores at a Glance

Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
9.2
9.0
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
·
8.5
Value
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhMeasureJAZ Makadina
(better)9.1Overall Score9.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.7 (3,273)Google Rating4.9 (10,545) (better)
From $134Price / Night (pp)From $92 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
YesKids' ClubYes
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
GrandResort SizeMid-size
(better)10 minAirport Transfer35 min

All Scores

Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhMeasureJAZ Makadina
(better)9.2Beach9.0
8.4Food8.8 (better)
9.1Service9.2 (better)
–Rooms8.5
–Pools8.4
–Value8.7
8.8Family8.8
–Adventure8.7

Of the 7 measures we call, Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh leads on 3 and JAZ Makadina leads on 4.

Vibes

Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhMeasureJAZ Makadina
YesQuiet–
YesRomance–
YesAdventureYes

Activities

Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhMeasureJAZ Makadina
YesSpaYes
YesDiving–
YesWater sportsYes
–KidsYes

Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh

  • Red Sea reef snorkeling & diving
  • Private beach on Sinai Peninsula
  • Heated infinity pools
  • Egyptian-inspired spa

JAZ Makadina

  • 2 pools
  • 2 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 35 min from HRG

Pros · Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh

  • Exceptional Red Sea snorkeling and protected-reef access from the resort area.
  • Broad dining and pool inventory after expansion.
  • Strong luxury-service sentiment across review and Reddit sources.

Pros · JAZ Makadina

  • True all-inclusive product
  • Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
  • Strong service feedback
  • Family rooms and kids facilities
  • Water park access

Cons · Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh

  • Some guests feel restaurant pricing and food quality do not always align perfectly.
  • The large hillside layout may not suit travelers who dislike relying on buggies or trams.
  • Mosquitoes or insects are mentioned in some guest commentary around outdoor dining.

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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