JAZ Fanara Resort

This hotel is simply perfect. Cleanliness, tidiness, hospitality, elegance - everything was wonderful.

The hotel has an excellent location (the view from above is superb, I've added photos), a nice territory and pools, and there's entertainment. The coral is of average quality, and you can tell a gardener is working on the grounds. However, there are more downsides. Unfortunately, the beach is very small and extremely overcrowded (you won't have space to lie down and relax; you'll be in a crowd very close to others). It's also not easy to walk to the beach if you're not young. The room was extremely small. In my case, the air conditioning didn't work, and it was on the sunny side facing a noisy road. Additionally, the cleaning was poor, and there was an unpleasant odor. It was almost impossible to sleep. The hotel is overpopulated. It can't handle the number of people, and the infrastructure can't cope either. The service is more like 'we were told, so we do it,' but without any soul. This is a typical mass-market hotel; they won't ask for your opinion, and unfortunately, the hotel doesn't care if you return. They don't engage in relationship management. This is my second time here, and it will be my last. But the view is gorgeous, I'll remember that :)

I really enjoyed the numerous activities like yoga, dance shows, table tennis, and tennis! Snorkeling required a $5 rental fee for equipment. The room was clean and nice. I also walked to Farsha Cafe, which took a little less than 30 minutes!

We stayed at the Jaz Fanara as a couple and booked a family room. The location and the entire hotel complex are definitely highlights. The grounds are beautifully laid out, well-maintained, and visually appealing. We also enjoyed the pool area. The family room was spacious enough and adequately furnished, even if the decor was rather standard and nothing special. However, the absolute highlight of the hotel is undoubtedly the beach and the house reef. In our opinion, this is the hotel's biggest asset and makes the entire stay truly special. It's excellent for snorkeling. The food was varied, and there was generally something to choose from. However, many dishes simply lacked flavor. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing overall and, in our opinion, not up to the standard of a resort in this category. Many employees seemed unmotivated, inattentive, and sometimes even annoyed. We rarely experienced friendliness or a warm welcome. The reception staff was particularly disappointing. At check-in, our questions and requests were answered very coldly and, at times, with a hint of irritation. Additionally, comments were made in Arabic, apparently under the assumption that we wouldn't understand them – my wife, however, speaks and understands Arabic. This left a very unpleasant impression. The cleaning service was also rather superficial. The rooms were made, but not really thoroughly cleaned. The entertainment and evening program were also disappointing. Apart from a few external shows, there was hardly any atmosphere or entertainment at the hotel in the evenings. Another point that we personally found unpleasant: Some male staff members repeatedly stared at my partner in a very conspicuous and uncomfortable way. Anyone sensitive to such things should be aware of this. Overall, we still had a nice vacation, mainly because of the beach and the resort. We would still recommend the hotel for 5–7 days, but personally, not for a longer stay.

The hotel is nice, but not as great as it's hyped up to be. Compared to other hotels I've stayed at, the food selection was limited. There are three restaurants: the Italian Medina and the Ghazela. The Italian restaurant is an extra charge; the Medina is above the lobby, and the Ghazela is at the end of the hotel. I liked the Ghazela. You descend to the sea from above, which is a bit tiring. The number of fish you can see in the sea isn't as high as they say. The hotel's landscaping is beautiful. The hotel is close to Farsha Cafe and a Mango Market nearby. The rooms were clean, and the staff were polite.