Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
9.0
8.2
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.2
8.2
Rooms
8.5
7.9
Value
8.7
8.4
Romance
—
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (10,504)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,516)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.2
8.5
Rooms
7.9
8.4
Pools
8.5
8.7
Value
8.4
8.8
Family
8.5
—
Romance
8.0
—
Nightlife
8.6
—
Quiet
7.3
8.7
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros — JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Pros — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
Cons — JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
Cons — Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.