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Jaz Aquaviva

TripAdvisor Review
Egypt, Africa
Makadi Bay

The resort is located in the heart of Madinat Makadi only 30 km away from Hurghada International Airport. The main attraction of Jaz Aquaviva is Makadi Water World Egypt largest aqua park built over 40000sqmCheck in to a modern take on the classic desert oasis at Madinat Makadi Egypt s thriving Red Sea resort complex. All inclusive holidays do not get any better than this.

Jaz Aquaviva sports 110000 sqm of prime resort territory. The main attraction of Jaz Aqua viva is Makadi Water World Egypt s largest aqua park featuring 50 thrilling water slides for all family members. Restaurants and bars concentrate on the resort property with even more in the surrounding area. Wining dining and reclining on the beach has never been this good.

Facilities

  • Tennis*
  • Massage*
  • Steam bath*
  • Sauna*
  • Children playground*
  • Private beach area
  • Luggage room*
  • Garden*
  • Babysitting service*
  • Wi-fi*
  • Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee

Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

The Local Area

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Fabulous Place to Stay

Just back from an amazing 2 week break at the wonderful Jaz Aquaviva Hotel. Our return visit to this hotel did not disappoint. The same high expectations as before remained and these were indeed met. Wonderful food, friendly and extremely hardworking staff and a spotless clean hotel. Big shout out to a few of the staff who made our experience once again, unforgettable: Salah, Wael and Waleed in Viva Bar, Moustafa and Ali at the pool, Osama on housekeeping, Nicole on Guest Relations, Lydia on reception, Ibrahim and Mohammed in room 2 of the buffer restaurant, Mohammed Kachlid and Ahmed in Liquid Bar, Ahmed assistant manager(wears blue t-shirt and circulated both the pool areas). My teenage boys loved the waterpark. On the entertainment side of things I think the quality of the shows could improve and it would be great if the street festival could be weekly as opposed to fortnightly. This hotel is so well maintained and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Egypt due to its high standards.

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Amazing Holiday at Jaz Aquaviva ♥️

Just came back not long ago from an amazing holiday at Jaz Aquaviva, and honestly, everything was 100%! 🌴☀️ We were a family of 17, so you can imagine the organisation needed 😂 I’m sure Jaz Aquaviva will remember us lol!

The hotel was absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, the room service was excellent, and the aqua park was amazing — from the little ones right through to the adults, there was something for everyone! 💦😍

A special thank you to Ibrahim, who looked after us so well at the food court, and Ahmed, who kept our rooms spotless and took such good care of us. ❤️ Also, a big thank you to all the lovely staff at reception. I’m so sorry I can’t remember everyone’s names, but you were all so welcoming, friendly and helpful. 🥰

The only thing that was a little disappointing was the evening entertainment. I think Jaz Aquaviva could really work on making it more of a “WOW!” experience — more fun, exciting and interactive for both children and adults. The shows felt quite short and finished too quickly, and we would have loved the entertainment to carry on a little later into the evening. 🎶💃🕺

Apart from that, we absolutely loved everything about our stay. Jaz Aquaviva is still my favourite place, and I honestly can’t wait to come back! ❤️🌴☀️

Review by rozyb1981 Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Staff and people hear

The staff seem very welcoming and professional, and the hotel has a warm, friendly atmosphere overall. Everyone gives the impression of being attentive and genuinely interested in making guests feel comfortable. A very pleasant and well-presented place

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Great family holiday

We came as a family of 6 and had an amazing time. The staff are incredible and can not do enough for you. Ibrahim and Mustafa in the restaurant were fab, always made us feel welcome and always had a smile. The pink party was incredible and I have never seen anything like it at a hotel. Waterpark on site was amazing and the beach was fab too. We did a couple of trips through TUI and had a fab time on each of them. My only recommendation was being able to have more of the Al a Cartes included in the stay. And also the mini bar Other than that amazing time and a great hotel! Thanks for an amazing stay!

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Our Jaz Aquaviva Hurghada Experience – July/August 2026

Our family of four adults and one child stayed at Jaz Aquaviva from 29 July to 7 August 2026, and we had a truly memorable experience.

Arrival, Booking & Check‑In We booked our holiday through TUI, and the rooms allocated were interconnecting, which was perfect for our family setup. Before travelling, I contacted the front office to request that one of our rooms be upgraded to a swim‑up, since we had already booked one swim‑up room in advance. I was quoted the upgrade price and paid for it on arrival. We arrived around 12:30am and were welcomed warmly by the front office team. Check‑in was smooth, and we were allocated the two swim‑up rooms (2041 & 2043). The swim‑up pools were lovely and had sunshine until around 6:30 PM, which we really enjoyed.

Rooms The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with large beds and sofa beds. Our cleaner, Mustafa, kept everything spotless throughout our stay — always cheerful, hardworking, and attentive. A special touch: on our daughter’s 11th birthday, he created a beautiful towel birthday display in the room, which made her feel very special.

Birthday Celebration at Felfela Restaurant When we arrived, the Guest Relations desk was closed, but the TUI representative assisted us the next morning and helped us book the Felfela à la carte restaurant for our daughter’s birthday meal. The meal was very tasty, and the restaurant staff went above and beyond — the table was beautifully decorated for her birthday, and they surprised her with a birthday cake, candles, and singing “Happy Birthday”. She was extremely happy, and we truly appreciated their effort.

Pools & Waterpark The resort has 3–4 main pools, all well‑maintained with excellent pool staff who work tirelessly. The waterpark was a highlight for both kids and adults — safe, fun, and full of variety. We loved every moment there.

Food & Restaurants The buffet restaurant offered a good selection daily, and the staff were exceptional — constantly clearing tables, smiling, and ready to help. Special thanks to Khaled , Mustafa, and Ibrahim in the restaurant for their kindness. The barbecue section was enjoyable, though adding lamb or beef options would make it even better. The pizza and pasta station was consistently good, and the fresh bread was lovely. At the Liquid Bar, Kareem was outstanding — he remembered our drinks every day and always served with a smile.

One suggestion: improve the music playlist around the resort for a more lively atmosphere.

Hotel Taxi Service We used the hotel taxi service twice to visit Sheraton Road and Senzo Mall. The prices were reasonable and affordable, and both drivers were courteous, professional, and friendly. The rides were safe, comfortable, and punctual, which made travelling outside the resort easy and stress‑free.

Health & Assistance Three days into the holiday, three members of our group experienced diarrhoea. The front office team were very helpful — they assisted us in contacting a pharmacy, and the medications were delivered directly to the hotel. Thankfully, the treatment worked well for everyone, and we were able to continue enjoying the rest of our stay.

Gifts & Departure At the end of our stay, we received Jaz tote gift bags with some lovely items inside — a thoughtful gesture that we really appreciated. Unfortunately, in the process of checking out, we accidentally left the tote bags behind in the room. It would have been a nice keepsake to remember our holiday, but the gesture itself was still very kind.

Minibar Policy The only downside was the minibar snacks being chargeable in an all‑inclusive resort. This was surprising, as most all‑inclusive hotels include these items.

Entertainment The White Party and Pink Pool Party were fantastic — great dancers, synchronized performances, and fire shows. The entertainment team truly put in effort to create memorable nights.

Guest Relations & Management A huge thank you to Makram (TUI REP) and Ali Hamed Assistant Front Office Manager). Their professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to assist made our stay even better.

Trips & Activities We booked four excursions with TUI — quad biking, Luxor, Sun City, and the aquarium. All were well‑organised and enjoyable for both adults and children.

Overall Experience Jaz Aquaviva is a clean, vibrant, family‑friendly resort with hardworking staff who are an asset to the hotel. Despite a few challenges, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would happily return. Thank you for having us — we hope to visit again.

Review by Princess Zia E London, United Kingdom
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