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Jaz Bluemarine

Jaz Bluemarine, Magawish District 84511, South Sahl Hashish Road, Hurghada, Egypt

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Resort Information

  • Jaz Bluemarine is located in the Magawish District of Hurghada, on South Sahl Hashish Road.
  • This resort has the following facilities: rooms with some adaptations for disabled people, a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people, shops, a spa, a playground, a gym, a swimming pool, a splash park and a water park. There may be additional charges for some of these facilities, for more information please contact TUI or the resort.
  • The resort has 300 rooms available. 2 of these rooms have adaptations for disabled people.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • The resort consists of an upper and lower level with a ramp providing access between the two levels. On the upper level, there is the main entrance and lobby, the Circle Lounge, Nogoum Bar and Zela'a Restaurant. The lower level is where the pools, rooms and all other facilities are located.
  • There are 2 restaurants.
  • There is 1 swimming pool (excluding room pools).
  • There are shops.
  • None of the shops have step-free access.
  • Some of the shops have door widths over 75cm.
  • None of the shops have room to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: toilets with some adaptations for disabled people, step-free standard toilets and standard toilets.
  • Toilet facilities with some adaptations for disabled people can be found in the Circle Lounge and Zela'a Restaurant.
  • Standard toilet facilities can be found in the Circle Lounge, Zela'a Restaurant and at the Island Bar/Burger Bay Restaurant.
  • Baby change facilities can be found within the female toilets at the Island Bar/Burger Bay Restaurant.
  • The resort has the following available: bath mats.
  • There is a medication fridge available on request.
  • Guests cannot hire mobility equipment from the resort.
  • Guests cannot hire mobility equipment locally.
  • Guests can use their own mobility scooter at the resort.
  • Mobility scooters can be stored and charged anywhere on the resort.
  • We have been told that assistance dogs are not allowed in the resort.
  • This resort is not aware of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • There is not a Safe/Quiet Place available in the resort.
  • WiFi is available throughout the resort.
  • There is a Kids' Club operated by TUI. For more information, please contact TUI or the resort.

Entrance

  • The entrance to the resort is located at the front of the resort.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the resort.
  • The ramp is steep, between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the step.
  • There are automatic doors at the entrance, which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a 75cm security barrier located directly in front of the entrance door. The security barrier can be bypassed.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The reception has patterned backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this reception.
  • The reception desk is too high for a wheelchair user.
  • The reception does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There are coffee tables, sofas and chairs without armrests available in this reception area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Counter (TUI - Circle Lounge)

  • Access to the counter is via steps and a steep ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The counter has patterned backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There are armchairs available in the counter area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Counter (à la carte Restaurant Information - Circle Lounge)

  • Access to the counter is via steps and a very steep ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The counter has patterned backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There are armchairs available in the counter area.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Seating (Circle Lounge)

  • Access into the seating area is via steps and a very steep ramp/slope.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There is some space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: armchairs, sofas, stools and chairs without armrests.
  • The tables are not suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction).
  • The flooring inside is hard and low pile carpet.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels are good in this seating area.

Getting Around the Building

  • This building contains a main reception, a bar and a restaurant.
  • The building has multiple floors which can be accessed via lift.
  • The following areas have step-free level access: The Main Reception lobby, Nogoum Bar and Zela'a Restaurant.
  • The following areas have step-free access via steep or very steep ramps or slopes: The Circle Lounge.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is shiny.

Getting Around the Resort

  • There is step free access throughout the resort.
    The resort is split over two levels. There is a steep ramp between the two levels.
    Access to the lower level is via an opening at the rear of the main building. The lower area provides access to the pool area, accommodation, poolside bar and restaurant, Gym and Spa facilities. The walkways to these facilities on the lower level are all step free. Access to the Jaz Aquamarine facilities is via either very steep slope or steep ramp.
  • The paths around the resort are made from: concrete and tiles.
  • There are bench seats along the pathways.
  • All the paths are illuminated.
  • There are buggies available for all guests, which are used to overcome the ramps/slopes.
  • Wheelchair users will need to transfer into the buggies.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Male - Circle Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free access into the toilet, via a ramp.
  • The ramp is very steep between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 86cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm x 152cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm) and the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal toilet door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails and the toilet seat.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has no mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hooks for seated users and standing users are not at the recommended height.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people is within the male toilet facilities. The door into the male toilet facilities is 86cm in width.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Female - Circle Lounge - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free access into the toilet, via a ramp.
  • The ramp is very steep between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 86cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm x 152cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm) and the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal toilet door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails and the toilet seat.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has no mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hooks for seated users and standing users are not at the recommended height.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people is situated within the female toilet facilities. The door into the female toilet facilities is 86cm in width.

Toilet (Circle Lounge)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet, via a ramp.
  • The ramp is very steep between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are 2 steps to access the toilet. These are clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 86cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The baby change table is located within the female toilet facilities only.

Toilet (Next to Island Bar/Burger Bay)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is not step-free access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step to access the toilet. This is clearly marked, with no handrails.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 75cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).
  • The baby change table is within the female toilets only.

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