Do travelers often get food poisoning at Jaz hotels in Egypt (e.g. Jaz Fanara)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Reviews are mixed: Jaz Fanara had serious food poisoning cases (IV drips, fever), while Sentido Reef Oasis and Grand Rotana had no stomach issues reported — it varies by specific hotel and luck.
One traveler asks whether Jaz-branded hotels can be expected to match the quality of Sentido Reef Oasis, which they loved — experience can vary a lot between properties.
Another traveler defends their chosen hotel (not Jaz): per their travel agent, the Italian cuisine is great, fish dishes are among the best, and it's even a stop for excursions — argues stomach issues can happen anywhere, including at home.
Same season, another traveler had stomach trouble starting day 2 (no fever) despite eating carefully — blames local bacteria.
The worst experience was specifically at Jaz Fanara: the traveler's daughters were on an IV drip for a day (covered by insurance), while the traveler themselves refused treatment and spent a week in bed with fever afterward.
At Grand Rotana, the same family had no similar stomach issues — mentioned as a safer option based on their experience.