Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaSoneva Fushi
Overall
9.0
9.5
Beach
9.0
9.5
Food
8.8
9.4
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
8.5
·
Luxury
·
9.6
Value
8.7
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,537) | Google Rating | 4.8 (343) |
| (better)From $92 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1368 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | – |
| 8.5 | Rooms | – |
| 8.4 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.6 |
| 8.7 | Value | – |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.5 |
Of the 6 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 2 and Soneva Fushi leads on 4.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Soneva Fushi
- Barefoot luxury villas
- Observatory & planetarium
- UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No shoes no news philosophy
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Pros · Soneva Fushi
- Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
- Outstanding food, wellness and family programming.
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting with strong marine-life appeal.
- Very strong media and guest sentiment for villa experience and service.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
Cons · Soneva Fushi
- Extremely expensive total trip cost.
- Rustic-natural style will not suit travelers wanting polished marble-and-glitz luxury.
- Some villas may have views or proximity tradeoffs depending on island side and category.
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