Jaz Lamaya Resort

Everything was great, staff were so friendly and helpful, the resort was so so clean, sea was perfect especially the snorkeling area was amazing. This is my second visit and won’t be the last. Special thanks to: 1- Mr Reda Tahoun for the great hospitality till last moment. 2- Mr Ahmed Hessen, was very professional and helpful as well 2- Fahd from the beach bar, was always smiling and offering his help.

Great experience, location with coral reef, dolphins, aqua park, and more.... Lots of activities but also beautiful places to relax. Servers were amazing and food delicious, shout out to chef Mohammed.

The Jaz Lamaya Hotel made a very positive impression on me. First of all, I would like to emphasize the exceptionally friendly and professional service, which was always ready to help with a smile. The cleanliness throughout the entire property was maintained at an impressively high level, which significantly contributed to the comfort of my stay. We were accommodated in room number 2141, which was spacious and well-equipped. The pools were simply fantastic – well-maintained, clean, and perfect for both active swimming and lazy relaxation on a sun lounger. The hotel surroundings turned out to be interesting, offering the opportunity to discover local attractions and enjoy pleasant walks. The food in the restaurant was tasty and varied; surely everyone could find something for themselves. Overall, my stay at Jaz Lamaya was very successful, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to other travelers.

On WiFi: As of June 2025, no internet issues detected. The entire hotel, including the beach and even the pier, is perfectly blanketed with signal. The internet is responsive and fast — Reels, YouTube, Telegram load in a flash. I feel confident enough to state that this is one of the best WiFi setups I’ve ever encountered in a hotel of this size and guest volume. You won’t need a local SIM — you’ll be online everywhere within the resort. Each room features a dedicated access point from HPE Aruba’s enterprise-grade solution — your WiFi is in good hands. On the Beach: The promotional photos of the shoreline were misleading. Turns out, the entire beachfront along the hotel and sunbeds is permanently off-limits for swimming. Not temporarily — permanently. The shore area isn’t fit for swimming: it’s shallow, filled with sharp rocks and micro-mussels, and this side of the bay is technically a protected reserve. During low tide — which, in early June, happened daily — the receding water reveals a Mars-like landscape. Definitely not the time for Instagram photos — the view is bleak. So, no post-volleyball dives into the sea — you’ll be running for several minutes to the other side of the bay or to the pier, and then walking another 200 meters over the protected area just to get to swimmable water. Your alternative: a single shower column with four heads, awkwardly located in the middle of the beach. For 200 umbrellas = 400 loungers — one shower is laughably insufficient and poorly placed. Same goes for the only available toilet, also centrally located in the beachfront restaurant. To be fair, though — it’s impeccably clean and always smells fresh. That toilet alone earns a solid five stars. I actually liked the umbrellas: huge, low, thatched structures with tables and hooks for bags and clothes. On-demand, the helpful staff will bring soft cushions for your loungers — and drinks, all day long. Towel exchange is refreshingly hassle-free: you toss used ones in a basket at your door, and the next morning a fresh set appears in a bag on the handle. Downside: you have to carry the towels to and from the beach yourself. Overall? A major disappointment not having direct or quick access from beach to water. And that’s true for all hotels on this side of the bay. Probably the deal-breaker that’ll keep us from coming back. On Water and Reef: Early June: surface and depths up to 10 meters were at +26°C in the mornings — refreshing at first, then quickly comfortable for extended swims. As the day progresses, water above the reef hits +28°C, and over the shallow sandy entry — up to +30°C. If you’re into gentle sandy entries, the beach near Steigenberger is ideal. Kids will love it. Just like in northern Italy, you’ll be wading 100 meters in knee-deep water before it gets anywhere near swimmable. The pier takes you to the reef edge, where the drop is immediate — around 10 meters deep. On a good-visibility day, you’ll see the bottom. When clarity drops, li