Scores at a Glance
Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & SpaJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
7.8
9.0
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.6
8.5
Value
8.2
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
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Google Rating
4.9 (10,504)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
120 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.8
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
8.6
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Pools
8.4
8.2
Value
8.7
8.9
Family
8.8
7.2
Nightlife
–
7.8
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.7
8.0
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa
- 4 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 120 min from PMO
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Pros · Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa
- Officially all-inclusive 5-star resort in Sicily.
- Strong family setup with Baby Club, Mini Club, Junior Club, children’s pool, sports, and entertainment.
- Good dining variety for a Mediterranean all-inclusive, including Italian, Sicilian, Thai, and steakhouse options.
- Large pool footprint and direct beach access.
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Cons · Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa
- Beach entry is rocky or mixed, so it is not ideal for travelers expecting powdery sand underfoot.
- Transfers from Palermo Airport can be long and expensive.
- The resort is somewhat remote for spontaneous town walks.
- Spa access and some services cost extra despite the all-inclusive model.
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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