JAZ Elite Maraya

JAZ Elite Maraya is a beachfront resort in Coraya Bay, with the practical shape of a place built for easy days: a garden, an outdoor pool, a bar, a restaurant and a 24-hour reception. You can return from the beach, settle under the air conditioning, and leave the serious decisions until dinner. That is often enough after a day spent putting your kit through its own small military exercise.

Families have room to spread out, with family accommodation, a kids' club, a children's playground and evening entertainment. Couples can also choose a double room or a junior family suite with a private pool, rather than being funnelled into one standard layout. A private beach area, sun terrace and garden keep the setting firmly outdoors, with a little more to do than simply stare at the same four walls.

You are in Coraya Bay, Egypt, directly on the beachfront. The resort has a private beach area, a garden, a sun terrace and balconies or terraces attached to the accommodation. Sandy Beach is about 0.5 miles away, giving you another nearby stretch of sand without turning the day into an expedition.

The nearest airport is Marsa Alam International Airport, roughly 5 miles away by road. Port Ghalib is about 4 miles from the resort, while Marsa Alam is about 43 miles away. For a meal outside the resort, Ninos Italian Cuisine and Sofra are both around 0.1 miles away; Divino Restaurant is about 6 miles away.

The room choice is mainly about how much space you want and what you would like to look at when you open the curtains. Couples have double rooms with a king-size bed, including a side sea view option. Families can move up to rooms with a double bed and sofa beds, or choose a layout with two single beds and a double bed. The family rooms with side sea views make the most sense when the outlook matters as much as the sleeping arrangement.

For two people wanting a little more privacy, the Junior Family Suite with Private Pool is the obvious indulgence in the line-up. Families have roomier deluxe options, while the simpler garden-view rooms keep things straightforward for a couple who would rather spend the day outside than pay for a view they will barely see.

Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries, a wardrobe, a flat-screen television with satellite channels, a kettle and a balcony or terrace. The air conditioning is the useful part when you return warm, salty and ready to become horizontal. Daily housekeeping is included, and free Wi-Fi reaches the rooms as well as the public areas, although the connection has limited speed.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, which suits a diving holiday rather well: you can build a proper plate before heading out, rather than trying to negotiate a complicated menu while watching the clock. The restaurant also offers a child-friendly buffet and children's meals, so family dining does not need to become a nightly tactical discussion.

There is one restaurant, a bar and a snack bar. The snack bar is the useful stop when you want something less formal than a full meal, while the bar covers the straightforward need for a drink without leaving the resort. Fruit is available, and wine or champagne can be ordered when the evening calls for something more celebratory.

For a change of scenery, Ninos Italian Cuisine and Sofra are only around 0.1 miles away. That gives you alternatives close by, although the resort's own restaurant remains the simplest option when your appetite arrives before your energy does.

The outdoor pool, children's pool, sun loungers, umbrellas and pool or beach towels give you the classic post-dive decision: swim a little, find a lounger, or do absolutely nothing with professional commitment. There is also a water slide, which adds a more energetic option for families. A private beach area and sun terrace keep the quieter version of the afternoon close at hand.

If your legs still have an opinion, you can use the fitness centre, play table tennis, billiards or darts, or take part in aerobics. Tennis equipment is also available. These are useful diversions rather than a programme you need to follow, which leaves you free to stop whenever the day catches up with you.

A spa and wellness centre, sauna and hot tub or Jacuzzi add a slower route back to normal human posture. The spa, sauna and hot tub are available as paid services. Children have the kids' club, outdoor play equipment and a playground, while evening entertainment gives the resort a reason to stay awake after dinner.

Marsa Alam International Airport is about 5 miles away by road, with a driving time of roughly 13 minutes. An airport shuttle service is available through the property as a paid service. You can also use the concierge and 24-hour front desk for practical arrangements, while free private parking is available on site without advance reservation.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the property needs your expected arrival time in advance. That is worth sorting before travelling, particularly if your flight lands outside the usual daytime rhythm.

Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing are available as paid services. An ATM is on site, and a safety deposit box is available. Pets are not allowed, and cots or extra beds are not available, so the room configuration needs to match your group from the outset. Children of every age are welcome.