Hotel Marhaba Salem

An introduction to Hotel Marhaba Salem

With a sandy beach at the bottom of the gardens and shops and bars within walking distance, this place comes up trumps when it comes to location. Plus the centre of Sousse is just a ten-minute taxi ride away.

The hotel itself is low-set and whitewashed, and comes tucked in gardens dotted with eucalyptus and palm trees. Inside – especially in the reception - things look grander and have a traditional Tunisian twist. White walls are embellished with pretty patterned tiles and crowned with curved, jade green ceilings.

The bedrooms, too, have quite a classic flavour, albeit a little more toned down. Beds dressed in bold-print bedspreads share space with tiled floors topped with rugs, and chunky dark-wood furniture. Plus they all come kitted out with satellite TVs.

Outside, although there are tennis courts and minigolf, most of the action centres around the two swimming pools. They’re shared with the sister hotel and, as a result, they’re big enough to cater for quite a crowd. The first is a long rectangular set-up framed by sunbeds and parasols, while the second is a more elaborate affair. It’s got three waterslides, a little bridge across the middle and there’s a pool bar close by, too.

Lastly, there’s the matter of the dining scene. Everything is served buffet-style here, so you can pick and choose from Tunisian dishes and more well-known meals. And as a little something extra, the staff put on a candle-lit Tunisian buffet once a week.

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Hotel Marhaba Salem reviews - what customers thought

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Based on 37 reviews

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Written on 01/04/2009, Anonymous said...

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday despite experiencing heavy rain, cold, strong wind only 3 days of hot sun. Very happy with hotel, large, lovely gardens leading to beach with free beds umbrellas. BBC Prime TV in v clean comfortable room. Good food... more on this review

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Hotel Marhaba Salem details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 swimming pools shared with sister hotel Royal Salem: 1 saltwater with waterslides, 1 indoor heated in winter
Pool/snack bar
Beach bar
Sun terrace
Gardens

Meals

Lunch and dinner, buffet service
Snack bar/pizzeria
Weekly candle-lit Tunisian buffet

Entertainment

Lounge bar
Regular daytime and evening entertainment including folklore
Nightclub in complex
TV room

Activities

2 tennis courts
Basketball court
Volleyball and handball court
Minigolf
Table tennis
Archery

All inclusive

Available from summer 2010:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Time restrictions may apply
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Other facilities as indicated
Facilities not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A- Z Guide

Location

On its own sandy beach
Situated halfway between Sousse and the resort of Port el Kantaoui
Shops and restaurants within walking distance

Room facilities

2 or 3 beds
Satellite TV showing BBC Prime & Super Movies
Air-conditioning, mid June to mid Sep
Single and double rooms available

No. of rooms

245

No. of lifts

None

Other facilities

The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
Sauna, massage, Turkish bath, fitness room, indoor heated pool and whirlpool bath at neighbouring Hotel Royal Salem
Shops
Coffee shop
Moorish café
Internet
Hairdresser
Fridge hire in rooms