Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
9.0
9.1
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
9.2
Rooms
8.5
·
Value
8.7
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.2 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | – |
| 8.4 | Pools | – |
| 8.7 | Value | – |
| 8.8 | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 5 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 2 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 3.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Pros · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
Cons · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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