Hotel Marhaba Salem

in Sousse , Tunisia T rating: 3

 
A stay at the Hotel Marhaba Salem lets you mix lazy beach days with exploring nearby Sousse and Port El Kantaoui.
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.

The bedrooms have been refurbished, with a modern flavour. Beds dressed in bold-print bedspreads share space with tiled floors topped with rugs, and chunky modern 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 features

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All Inclusive

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Selection of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • 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

Meals

  • Lunch and dinner, buffet service
  • Snack bar/pizzeria
  • Weekly candlelit Tunisian buffet
  • Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners

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
  • Free pool and beach towels

Entertainment

  • Lounge bar
  • Regular daytime and evening entertainment including folklore
  • TV room

Activities

  • 2 tennis courts
  • Basketball court
  • Beach volleyball and handball court
  • Minigolf
  • Table tennis
  • Archery

For Families

  • Children’s end of pool
  • Hotel-run miniclub
  • Playground
  • Garden
  • Highchairs on request
  • Cots

Facilities

  • Sauna
  • The following facilities are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Whirlpool bath at neighbouring Hotel Royal Salem
  • Shops
  • Coffee shop
  • Moorish café
  • Internet
  • Hairdresser
  • Fridge hire in rooms
  • massage, Turkish bath and fitness room

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

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Only from Thomson

In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group

Our rating

3

Official Rating

4 Star

No. of floors

3

No. of lifts

None

No. of rooms

260

Room facilities

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Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning mid June - mid Sep and satellite TV showing BBC Prime and Super Movies. Standard rooms have 2 or 3 beds. Single rooms and Double rooms available.

Location

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

Transfers

45 minutes to 1 hour

Your guide to Sousse, Tunisia

"With balmy days on blissful sands, shopping in exotic bazaars and a wealth of historic treasures to pour over, Sousse seduces in every way."

The strategically sited old port of Sousse, 130km south of Tunis, has seen a modern resort grow around its historic heart: the walled medina, an 8th-century fortified monastery, and the 9th-century Great Mosque. Sousse is a bustling, colourful town with a strong Muslim tradition, which means you’ll find just a few bars – but plenty of cafés, shops and stalls!

More on Sousse, Tunisia

More on Sousse, Tunisia

The strategically sited old port of Sousse, 130km south of Tunis, has seen a modern resort grow around its historic heart: the walled medina, an 8th-century fortified monastery, and the 9th-century Great Mosque. Sousse is a bustling, colourful town with a strong Muslim tradition, which means you’ll find just a few bars – but plenty of cafés, shops and stalls!

Reviews

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Hotel Marhaba Salem reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Overall score: 4/5

Based on 63 reviews

What to expect

  • Room comfort Room comfort: 4/5
  • Location Location: 4/5
  • Food Food: 3/5
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4/5

Latest Thomson Reviews

 

Written on 01/07/2010, Anonymous said...

Been back in the uk one week and so wish we was back in tunisia, we have booked to go back in 7 weeks time, this will be our third trip there this yr, Love the friendly staff, they remember us as soon as we walk in, thanks for the lovely room. The... more on this review

Giving it an overall rating out of 5: Overall score: 5/5

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A stay at the Hotel Marhaba Salem lets you mix lazy beach days with exploring nearby Sousse and Port El Kantaoui.

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.

The bedrooms have been refurbished, with a modern flavour. Beds dressed in bold-print bedspreads share space with tiled floors topped with rugs, and chunky modern 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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