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JAZ Elite Riviera

Resort 5 stars in Marsa Alam

KM 79 Qusseir Marsa Alam Road, Marsa Mares Bay, 84721 Port Ghalib, Egypt See on the map

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A marble-clad spa room at JAZ Elite Riviera, with a wide stone table in the center
A double room under an exposed-beam ceiling
A bathroom with a basin and a large mirror
A room opening onto a terrace and the garden, with a sitting area
A double room with a large mirror and an open walk-in closet
A room with a sitting area and a picture window facing the sea
A double room with a balcony, overlooking the pools and the Red Sea
A suite with a sitting area at the foot of the bed
The sitting area of a room, with a bench seat and a door open to the outside
A double room with direct pool access, at JAZ Elite Riviera
A double room with a balcony facing the Red Sea
The sitting area of a suite, with the sea at the end of the hallway
A shaded terrace with armchairs, facing the beach and the sea
A double room opening onto a pool
9.6Booking.com666 reviews

About JAZ Elite Riviera

JAZ Elite Riviera is a 5-star hotel on Marsa Mares Bay, north of Marsa Alam. It has four restaurants, a bar, a heated pool open year-round, a spa and a beach. The front desk is open around the clock, and parking is free.

Location

The hotel is at kilometer 79 of the Quseir to Marsa Alam road, on Marsa Mares Bay. Marsa Alam airport is 8 km away, and a paid shuttle takes you there. The hotel comes under Port Ghalib, where the dive liveaboards to the Brothers and Daedalus depart.

Elphinstone Reef is 31 km away as the crow flies, and Daedalus Reef, far offshore, 138 km.

Rooms

Superior rooms measure 40 m², with a garden view, a sea view or direct pool access. Deluxe family rooms offer 56 m², Executive suites 68 m² and the Royal Suite 130 m², with a sea view.

All of them have a balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a kettle and a bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and slippers.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, with continental and vegetarian options. The hotel has four restaurants and a bar, with kids' menus. Room service costs extra.

Leisure

The pool is heated and open year-round, with a shallow area. The spa, sauna and hot tub cost extra, and the fitness room runs yoga classes. The hotel also has a tennis court, a kids' club and a playground, and entertainment in the evening.

Map and location

  • Elphinstone Reef31 km
  • Daedalus Reef138 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

Rooms at a glance

Superior Queen Room - Garden View

40 m²

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Superior Room with Queen or Twin Beds - Sea View

40 m²

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Deluxe Family Room with Queen Bed - Garden View

56 m²

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Deluxe Family Room with Queen Bed - Pool View

56 m²

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Deluxe Family Room with Queen Bed - Sea View

56 m²

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Superior Room with Queen or Twin Beds - Direct Pool Access

40 m²

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Deluxe Family Room with Queen Bed - Direct Pool Access

56 m²

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Executive Family Suite with Queen Bed - Sea View

68 m²

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Executive Suite with Queen Bed - Direct Pool Access - Sea View

68 m²

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Royal Suite with Queen Bed - Sea View

130 m²

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment (additional charge)
  • Water park Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Tennis court (additional charge)

Living Area

  • Sofa

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

  • Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Services

  • ATM on site
  • Wake-up service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub (additional charge)
  • Spa and wellness center (additional charge)
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna (additional charge)

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 02:00, with a photo ID and a credit card
  • Check-outUntil 12:00
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard only, no cash
  • PartiesNot allowed
  • Languages spokenArabic, english

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Dive sites nearby

You can snorkel on site, and diving is booked with an outside dive center, at extra cost. Dive centers in Port Ghalib, Abu Dabbab and Marsa Shagra go to Elphinstone Reef by speedboat or zodiac, in 30 to 45 minutes at sea.

For the Brothers and Daedalus, far offshore, you need a one-week dive liveaboard from Port Ghalib.

Tours and guides nearby

Guided tours you can book online, ranked by number of reviews. These are affiliate links: if you book, you support us at no extra cost.

Viator

Magic Red Sea Discovery - Discover Scuba Diving Marsa Alam

40 min, from €99

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Viator

Red Sea Open Water Diver Course in Marsa Alam

3 days, from €496

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Viator

Dive with Dugongs and Turtles | Abu Dabbab | Marsa Alam | 2 Dives

5 h, from €119

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Guest reviews

9.6out of 10
666 reviews
  • Location9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Value for money9.3
  • Facilities9.7
  • Comfort9.8
  • Staff9.6
  • Free Wifi8.4

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Can you dive from JAZ Elite Riviera?

You can snorkel on site. Diving is booked with an outside dive center, at extra cost, and trips to Elphinstone leave from the coast, between Port Ghalib and Marsa Shagra.

How far is Marsa Alam airport?

8 km. The hotel offers a paid shuttle.

Does JAZ Elite Riviera welcome children?

Yes. It has a kids' club and a playground, kids' menus and family rooms.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out until noon.

Is the pool heated?

Yes, it is heated and open year-round, with a shallow area.

Is parking free?

Yes, private parking is free, with no reservation needed.

What is breakfast like?

A buffet, with continental and vegetarian options.

What languages do the staff speak?

Arabic and English.

Our tip

Do one or two easy dives near the shore before Elphinstone, where the current calls for confidence. Keep your last day dive-free before your flight home.

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