Jaz Fanara Residence

The problem we faced that our suite booked at Jaz Fanar Residence was to far from the entrance as both hotel Jaz fanar resort and Jaz Fanar residence they have the same entrance (we didn’t know about this until we arrive at the hotel) and they don’t have gulf car to transport guest so we had to walk a long way.

Just got back from Jaz a few days ago. This was our 3rd time at Jaz in the last year. Just over a year ago we stayed at a TUI flagship and although there were better parts to it, to us it still isn’t as good as Jaz Fanara. When we first stayed at Jaz it was a last minute getaway. Literally. And we are so glad we chose it. To mention the bad parts first to get them out the way. The internet is pants. No denying that. However, you’re on holiday, leave the social and home life at home. Live the moment. You can pick up intermittent signal to get a message home if you really need to. In places it can be a little rough on the edges. The odd broken or cracked tile here or there. I’m a member of an expensive health club that has more broken tiles and rough edges than at Jaz so it doesn’t bother me. Paintwork is clean and fresh however the perfectionist in me hates that the “cutting in” is messy. But again, it’s clean. Some points I’ve seen others complain about I’ll address. 1- walk to the beach. Yes it’s downhill which means coming back is uphill. Could be a problem for less abled people but they will give you a lift down if needed. For everyone else there is a bar half way for a pit stop. 2- no toilet on the beach. No, there isn’t. Go before you go 3- the gym isn’t that good……….. you’re on bloody holiday!!!!! 4- other hotels have people coming to you at your lounger taking drinks orders……. Good for them. However, you’ll be surprised about the power of a good tip at the start of your holiday 4- the water they put on the garden stinks. Yes, yes it does. It sits in the pipes in the heat all day then for half hour in the morning they water the garden with it. Never mind. Still better it gets used rather than emptied down the drain and wasted. It’s a million degrees out there. Water is precious. Especially in this day and age. After the first day or so you don’t notice it. Unless you want to and moan about it again. 5- alcohol isn’t free after midnight……. How much do you need in a day? Plus, it’s not exactly expensive either. It would be wrong for me not to list a bad point that I really think lets it down. And that is this petrol Engine “ hippy bong” thing they walk around with at night, pumping out smoke that puts vapers to shame. It’s obviously for the mosquitoes but my concern is what else does it kill?? Come on Jaz, get rid of that thing. Let quests buy insect repellent spray for themselves. What makes it great in my opinion. First and foremost is the staff. From the gardener or laundry workers all the way to management. They really go above and beyond to help you. Even if their English isn’t as good as the next persons, they really try. You could do the same with Arabic. Even if it’s just hello or thank you. They are polite at all times and work backbreakingly hard in temperatures that cremate English people. The food is really good and I’m a fussy AF eater. On our second visit, most people remembered us and welcomed us back. And we’re not

beautiful experience. The place is magnificent, the sea in front of the structure (80m of steps or well-tiled descent) is incredible. the sea is crystal, clear and you are protected by the coral reef so always calm and always at a very pleasant temperature and the fish are right there. There are many activities to do. From the classic tourist village things to excursions of all kinds on the sea. A place where everyone makes you feel at ease. The staff is splendid. They were all super welcoming and accommodating. Special mention for the staff of La Gazzella, the second restaurant of the structure and Fatma. Very friendly and always available. A beautiful experience for everyone. The food is good and is prepared by good chefs every day and every day different proposals (non mangiare la pastasciutta, se sei italiano. Tanto sai che comunque non ti piacerebbe ;)). International food and super breakfasts. Drinking water always available. The resort is always well-kept and clean. Learn some basics Arabic words and you ‘ll see always big smiles around you :) highly recommended