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19 years 10 months ago
Stayed for 2 weeks at The Marhaba Palace cant fault the Hotels cleanliness it was spotless wherever you went. Our room was fantastic we were upgraded to a suite which was huge. The maids were in everyday with clean sheets,towels and little extras like shampoo and soap.
The breakfast selection was very good from cereals, to hot freshly made ommellettes we recommend the hot croissants with a nice cup of tea. The evening mealstarted with a wide range of salads,soup breads,pastas were great the main served by waiter service was good somedays it was abit the same but always presented really well. The desserts, pastries and icecreams were good with a never ending supply of fresh fruit but the grapes didnt last long!!
The Hotel was 50 yards from the poolside which was great if you have a walking problem like I did you had the choice of sitting by the pool and swimming in the sea! The Staff, could not do enough for you we didnt find tipping a problem no pestering at the Hotel whatsoever.
The entertainment could have been better for high season, not enough for teenagers although luckily ours made friends very quickly with a terrific bunch of kids and had a wonderful two weeks with new friends.
The weather was brilliant everyday. We will definatley be going back to The Marhaba Palace Hotel in the future, or another 4/5 star in Port El Kantoui.
The breakfast selection was very good from cereals, to hot freshly made ommellettes we recommend the hot croissants with a nice cup of tea. The evening mealstarted with a wide range of salads,soup breads,pastas were great the main served by waiter service was good somedays it was abit the same but always presented really well. The desserts, pastries and icecreams were good with a never ending supply of fresh fruit but the grapes didnt last long!!
The Hotel was 50 yards from the poolside which was great if you have a walking problem like I did you had the choice of sitting by the pool and swimming in the sea! The Staff, could not do enough for you we didnt find tipping a problem no pestering at the Hotel whatsoever.
The entertainment could have been better for high season, not enough for teenagers although luckily ours made friends very quickly with a terrific bunch of kids and had a wonderful two weeks with new friends.
The weather was brilliant everyday. We will definatley be going back to The Marhaba Palace Hotel in the future, or another 4/5 star in Port El Kantoui.
Travel operator: Thompson
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
We had a great time - waiters were great and never pestered us for a tip, tho of course we gave tips. Always helpful and friendly in the restaurant. The food was varied and traditional but also some ordinary choices. The reception area is stunning, the pool area always clean and accessible. The room would benefit from being updated but clean and comfortable. The entertainment was pretty non-existent which didn't bother us - we made friends with other guests and there was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Certainly would go back.
Travel operator: T Cook
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
This is the first time we have visited a hotel in the summer and booked a second trip just 4 months later!
The staff were great, friendly and fun but without being 'in your face' Had never been to Tunisia before and we expected to be hassled all the time but this is just not the case.
The hotel was exceptionally clean and well looked after and our room had been recently refurbished so was in excellent condition. The cleaners were great and always made a point of making 'pretty patterns' with the bed covers and also my nightie!
The pool area was always clean and well looked after and if you talk to the right people you can always get a sun lounger by the pool.
The food is second to none. We didn't realise that the main course at dinner was waiter service, so the first night we were really impressed with the selection and had soup to start, followed by salad, followed by a lovely pasta dish only to then find out that we had had 3 starters and our main course was to follow!!! But you must remember to save some room for dessert as they are to die for!
Only let down for us was the lack of entertainment. We expected that a hotel in this location and of this standard would provide better entertainment that a resident band (not much good) and the odd karaoke night.
We made friends with other guests so always made our own entertainment, also, as the port is only a few minutes stroll away it is well worth going for a wander in the evening.
We are going back to the hotel again in November this year and can see it becoming a firm favourite for years to come.
The staff were great, friendly and fun but without being 'in your face' Had never been to Tunisia before and we expected to be hassled all the time but this is just not the case.
The hotel was exceptionally clean and well looked after and our room had been recently refurbished so was in excellent condition. The cleaners were great and always made a point of making 'pretty patterns' with the bed covers and also my nightie!
The pool area was always clean and well looked after and if you talk to the right people you can always get a sun lounger by the pool.
The food is second to none. We didn't realise that the main course at dinner was waiter service, so the first night we were really impressed with the selection and had soup to start, followed by salad, followed by a lovely pasta dish only to then find out that we had had 3 starters and our main course was to follow!!! But you must remember to save some room for dessert as they are to die for!
Only let down for us was the lack of entertainment. We expected that a hotel in this location and of this standard would provide better entertainment that a resident band (not much good) and the odd karaoke night.
We made friends with other guests so always made our own entertainment, also, as the port is only a few minutes stroll away it is well worth going for a wander in the evening.
We are going back to the hotel again in November this year and can see it becoming a firm favourite for years to come.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
My partner and I stayed here last year and found it excellent...The food was varied ,well presented,and the hotel was accomodating allowing a swap from the evening meal to the lunch ..allowing you to eat out in the varios resturants ..The location was superb just a minutes walk from the beach..We found the hotel staff friendly and would certainly go back this year ..The only downside was the entertainment ..The "group" tried hard but were not the most dynamic..Overall an excellent expierience and am looking forward to returning...
Travel operator: thos cook
Recommended
19 years 11 months ago
We visited Tunisa for the first time in June of this year, Port El Kantoui is definatly the best resort to stay it is very clean and very pleasent to walk around.
The hotel Maharba Palace is very impressive from the outside, the reception area is very impressive and the room are fairly clean although a little dated and in need of re-decorating (although I do think they are in the process of doing this). We did however have a problems with little beetles and ants living in the carpeted head board, although I did expect to experience some wild life in Tunisia, I did not expect to be sharing my bed with them, the problem however was resolved sympathetically by the cleaning staff after 2 nights of no sleep!!!!!
We stayed bed and breakfast, the breakfasts were very good with plenty of choice and food cooked to order, no one will go hungry as all tastes catered for. We did eat evening meals in the hotel on a couple of occasions which again were very nice but limited variety in the main course.
The hotel was in a prime location, port el kantoui within easy walking distance and Souise a short taxi or bus ride away.
Hotel staff very friendly and always willing to help (providing a tip is available) which is more than can be said of the local shp keepers who we found to be very pushy and rude if you decided not to buy anything from them!!!! The only way to deal with them is to be assertive and say a firm NO to things you dont want.
Entertainment in the hotel was poor to say the least, this was not a great problem for us as we enjoy each others company and can make our own entertainment. We would return to Tunisia but probabbly only for a week and to relax as there is not a lot to do anywhere but great weather and nice sceneary.
The hotel Maharba Palace is very impressive from the outside, the reception area is very impressive and the room are fairly clean although a little dated and in need of re-decorating (although I do think they are in the process of doing this). We did however have a problems with little beetles and ants living in the carpeted head board, although I did expect to experience some wild life in Tunisia, I did not expect to be sharing my bed with them, the problem however was resolved sympathetically by the cleaning staff after 2 nights of no sleep!!!!!
We stayed bed and breakfast, the breakfasts were very good with plenty of choice and food cooked to order, no one will go hungry as all tastes catered for. We did eat evening meals in the hotel on a couple of occasions which again were very nice but limited variety in the main course.
The hotel was in a prime location, port el kantoui within easy walking distance and Souise a short taxi or bus ride away.
Hotel staff very friendly and always willing to help (providing a tip is available) which is more than can be said of the local shp keepers who we found to be very pushy and rude if you decided not to buy anything from them!!!! The only way to deal with them is to be assertive and say a firm NO to things you dont want.
Entertainment in the hotel was poor to say the least, this was not a great problem for us as we enjoy each others company and can make our own entertainment. We would return to Tunisia but probabbly only for a week and to relax as there is not a lot to do anywhere but great weather and nice sceneary.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
20 years ago
Went in May 2004 The hotel its self was great the staff go out of their way to help but be careful of the bar staff in the night club as me and boyfriend were befriended by him and then the last night he added all kinds of drinks on to our bill and we didn
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
20 years ago
Went in May 2004 The hotel its self was great the staff go out of their way to help but be careful of the bar staff in the night club as me and boyfriend were befriended by him and then the last night he added all kinds of drinks on to our bill and we didn
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
20 years ago
This is an impressive looking hotel and if you are lucky as we were to get a refurbished bedroom then you will be more than happy as it is stylish and spacious. The bathroom however needed updating but as the whole place was kept scrupulously clean we had no real complaints. Food although hardly nouvelle cuisine still offered a good varied choice - the breakfast buffet offered all kinds of hot dishes and there was the usual 'foreign' cereals, try the warm pastries - delicious) The evening meal offers at least 5 main dish choices and if you aren't impressed then you can stuff yourself with all the desserts. We were on a short 4 night break so the food didn't get the chance to be monotonous.
Travel operator: Thomsons
Recommended
20 years ago
We booked a fantastic cheap deal to Tunisia, wondering what it would be like...and it was great.
This hotel was lovely. I would recommend half board as the local restaurants in the harbour didn't seem to offer much more than the hotel restaurant. The food was great. They put examples of the main dishes on the menu outside the dining room, so that you can see exactly what you are getting. Don
This hotel was lovely. I would recommend half board as the local restaurants in the harbour didn't seem to offer much more than the hotel restaurant. The food was great. They put examples of the main dishes on the menu outside the dining room, so that you can see exactly what you are getting. Don
Travel operator: Thomas Cook TV
Recommended
20 years 1 month ago
Marhaba Palace. Port El Kantoui. Tunisia.
If you go to Tunisia, This resort and this hotel are probably the best you could choose. However I would urge anyone to be very careful before choosing this country for a holiday. The hotel is very clean and well run, Our room was high up with a good view of pool and sea.The pool area was very nice and the beach beautiful.Our room was a little dark, but clean and comfortable, the maids here do an excellent job.The weather was very mixed for our two week stay but we still managed a good tan.The hotel offered a modern night club which was empty every night and the DJ kept falling asleep. Take advantage of the Spa. The food was ok for the first few days but gets very samey, we used to avoid even walking past te resteraunt for our second week because the smell made us feel sick.This being the case and the lack of nightlife and a proper drink meant we have had better holidays, I would recomend this hotel for older couples with no children
If you go to Tunisia, This resort and this hotel are probably the best you could choose. However I would urge anyone to be very careful before choosing this country for a holiday. The hotel is very clean and well run, Our room was high up with a good view of pool and sea.The pool area was very nice and the beach beautiful.Our room was a little dark, but clean and comfortable, the maids here do an excellent job.The weather was very mixed for our two week stay but we still managed a good tan.The hotel offered a modern night club which was empty every night and the DJ kept falling asleep. Take advantage of the Spa. The food was ok for the first few days but gets very samey, we used to avoid even walking past te resteraunt for our second week because the smell made us feel sick.This being the case and the lack of nightlife and a proper drink meant we have had better holidays, I would recomend this hotel for older couples with no children
Travel operator: Thompson
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