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Misk Villa - Boutique Hotel & Spa
Misk Villa - Boutique Hotel & SpaMisk Villa - Boutique Hotel & Spa
1.52km from Kobba Bent el Rey
With a stay at Villa Misk - Boutique hotel & Spa in Sidi Bou Said (Amilcar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Palais Ennejma Ezzahra. This spa bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from La Goulette Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Museum Dar el-Annabi. Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Outstanding
1 review
4.7/5
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La Menara Hotel & SPA
La Menara Hotel & SPALa Menara Hotel & SPA
2.06km from Kobba Bent el Rey
Located in Sidi Bou Said, La Menara Hotel & SPA is within a 15-minute walk of Museum Dar el-Annabi and Palais Ennejma Ezzahra. This luxury hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from La Goulette Beach and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Habib Bourguiba Avenue. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.

GGuest User 2024.03.07
Such a beautiful hotel to stay at in Sidi Bou Said! We stayed here two nights in early March in the Ottoman room. Awesome design with seaview as well as over the city. The balcony is great for sunset although we didn't use it too long as it was windy. Service was great and breakfast was quite complete with seasonal Tunisian fruits. We got introduced at breakfast to bsissa, so delicious! The only drawback was that breakfast was identical two days in a row. Location was a bit apart from the main touristical part of Sidi Bou Said but walkable. Good way to exercise after a meal! The park in front of the hotel is a nice spot to admire sunset over the city. Definitely recommended!
Outstanding
25 review
4.7/5
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Dar Said
Dar SaidDar Said
2.19km from Kobba Bent el Rey
Located in Sidi Bou Said (Amilcar), Dar Said is within a 15-minute walk of Palais Ennejma Ezzahra and Museum Dar el-Annabi. This luxury hotel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Habib Bourguiba Avenue and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial. Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Main Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

2023.11.03
This boutique hotel is an absolute delight. Excellent location, clean, excellent service and superb breakfast. We were visiting Tunisia for the first time. It was quite a little haven away from the hustle and bustle. Beautiful views from the garden and perfect for photographs. We enjoyed the garden(which had olive and orange trees), the pool area (swimming pool was not heated so quite cool) where we ordered beer or cafe au laits. I also utilized the living room area to conduct some business where you can help yourself to some mint tea. The staff was lovely, especially Miriam at the desk and Ibrahim who helped with everything from our luggage to serving us coffee. We were in room 22 which was a beautiful room but if you want a more quiet location I would ask for one further in the back. Our window opened up to the minaret (local mosque) which called to prayer 5 times a day from the loudspeaker. I find it meditative but if you don't want to be awaken at sunrise choose a different room. They also offer massage and spa treatments. We were too busy to use that service but we did have our laundry done at an affordable price. I would say the only drawback would be for those with mobility issues but the entire town of Sidi Bou Said would be difficult in a wheelchair unfortunately. The village is atop a big hill with cobbled stoned streets and alleys. We loved our stay and highly recommend.
Excellent
54 review
4.4/5
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Dar Fatma
Dar FatmaDar Fatma
2.25km from Kobba Bent el Rey
Located in Sidi Bou Said, Dar Fatma is a 3-minute drive from Palais Ennejma Ezzahra and 6 minutes from Roman Circus. This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Carthage Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Louis Cathedral. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This Mediterranean guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Dar Fatma, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

2023.04.08
I had previously reviewed the Dar Fatma after my stay in March 2020, when I was trapped in Tunisia for a spell by cascading Covid closures. (It turns out I was the inn's last guest for an entire year.) Three years later, I have returned, now with my wife, under far less stressful circumstances. And it proved even more charming the second time around. There was, however, one snafu: We arrived in the evening, and the overnight staffer had no knowledge we were coming. I whipped out my cell phone to show him my exchange of email messages with the owner five months before, which set off a flurry of phone calls. Bottom line: The room I had reserved, with a (narrow) view to the sea, was occupied, but they did still have available a room with no windows to the outside at all, and that is where we spent our first night. The next morning we were shuffled upstairs to a less claustrophobic room, and my wife could begin to enjoy her stay. Moral of this particular story: before setting out on your trip, it never hurts to take a minute to reconfirm all your hotel reservations, especially if you made them by email. So, to cite the old American saw: ”Aside from THAT, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” Indeed, aside from the initial confusion about our staying, this play was wonderful. This being off season, we were able to find places just a 2-minute walk away where we could leave our rented car. (Advice: it's best to leave one's car on Rue Taieb Mhiri close to the lighthouse and the panoramic overlook, where you have space to turn around and head out without having to creep, zig-zagging down through the town, to make your way out.) The morning breakfast spread, served by the cheerful Salwa, is varied and tasty. Salwa was also a source of practical advice -- most importantly, in scuttling our plan to take a day to go into Tunis to visit the Bardo Museum. (She warned us it was closed -- apparently a casualty of the president's coup against parliament.) That left us with an unanticipated day at leisure, which we could partially fill by stretching out on Dar Fatma's roof in the early spring sun, reading and watching the pigeons come sip water at the wading pool. Even in the claustrophobic first-night room (named ”Adel”) and certainly in our ”mezzanine” room, ”Lea,” up the narrow winding staircase to the next corridor of rooms and then the rooftop, there was good WiFi and a very good shower. Each room also had a writing desk equipped with convenient electrical connections for a laptop computer. Thanks to Aziza, the rooms are kept clean and well-ordered each day. From the moment one enters through the small carved from the larger one, the Dar Fatma (:house of Fatima”) reeks of North African character and charm. For all this, the price is reasonable, at least off-season: US$90 a night for a double room and breakfast. The owners, Hatem and Hana Ben Rhouma, came by to visit us on our last night, perhaps in part to apologize for the rooming snafu on our arrival, but a
Very Good
20 review
4.1/5
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El Mouradi Gammarth
El Mouradi GammarthEl Mouradi Gammarth
8.08km from Kobba Bent el Rey
Located in La Marsa (Gammarth), El Mouradi Gammarth is within a 10-minute drive of Carthage Acropolium and St. Louis Cathedral. This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from L'Acropolium and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Palais Ennejma Ezzahra. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Grab a bite at Les Rosiers, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 507 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

GGuest User 2023.04.23
After seeing some of the previous reviews my expectations were very low. However after 4 night stay on tour I am pleased to be able submit a really positive review after a most enjoyable stay. The food and service in the restaurant was excellent, a wide selection which varied each day and particularly the hot food stations in the evening serving freshly cooked fish, meat and pasta dishes. Its a vast hotel and some rooms are 5-10 minutes walk to the reception area, but it was always enjoyable walking around the pool particularly at sunrise. The rooms are looking a bit tired and in need of updating but all very clean and everything was in working order. Can definitely recommend.
Very Good
84 review
4.0/5
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NZD 115
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Hôtel la Maison Blanche
Hôtel la Maison BlancheHôtel la Maison Blanche
13.86km from Kobba Bent el Rey
With a stay at Hôtel La Maison Blanche, you'll be centrally located in Tunis, within a 5-minute drive of Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Tunisia Private University. This luxury hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from La Goulette Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Carrefour Market. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

GGuest User 2023.07.26
Très décevant pour un 5 etoiles, l hôtel la maison blanche a perdu son faste d antan.... On arrive sur les étages de chambres sur moquettes non aspirées depuis des mois certainement tellement elles sont sales, on découvre certe une chambre spacieuse ( d'où le critère 5 étoiles) mais qui est vétuste et a besoin de rafraîchissement, la salle de bain est spacieuse mais sans confort et surtout avec des articles de toilettes déjà utilisés.... La literie reste confortable. Le petit déjeuner est un cauchemar....pas digne d un 5 étoiles . Il faut demander pour avoir des viennoiseries, le café il faut racler les fonds de thermos pour en avoir car ils ne rechargent pas, le fromage qui date de on ne sait quand et la charcuterie sèche et déshydratée. Vraiment vivement que les responsables se rendent compte de ce qu est un vrai 5 étoiles et même en Tunisie .... Ouvrez vos yeux!!!
44 review
3.8/5
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Résidence le Consul
Résidence le ConsulRésidence le Consul
14.33km from Kobba Bent el Rey
With a stay at Résidence Le Consul, you'll be centrally located in Tunis, a 4-minute walk from Carrefour Market and a 1-minute drive from National Theatre of Tunisia. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Habib Bourguiba Avenue and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cité de la Culture. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

GGuest User 2024.03.06
Hotel location is good, the entrance is in the alley. Breakfast is very ordinary, there is a restaurant not far from the house. Be careful not to listen to the staff's command. Be sure to see the seat yourself.
Excellent
59 review
4.3/5
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NZD 76
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Golf Royal Hotel
Golf Royal HotelGolf Royal Hotel
Tunis City Center | 14.65km from Kobba Bent el Rey
With a stay at Golf Royal Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Tunis, steps from Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Maison de la Culture Ibn Khaldoun. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Theatre de l'Etoile du Nord and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from French Embassy. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. For lunch or dinner, stop by Green Bar, a bar/lounge that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Tunis? This hotel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

GGuest User 2023.08.08
La Tunisia è decisamente economica. Per mangiare, fare benzina, shopping… Gli hotel, però, non sono proprio regalati. Almeno, non se si prenota dall’Italia, tramite Booking e cercando un minimo di rapporto qualità/prezzo. Questo albergo, a dieci minuti a piedi da Porte de France e, quindi, dall’ingresso della Medina, ha un buon rapporto qualità/prezzo ed è perfetto per girare la città. Le camere - noi avevamo una tripla - sono ampie e funzionali. I letti comodi. Il bagno grande e ben organizzato. Buono anche il livello igienico e varia la colazione compresa nel prezzo. Unica cosa, forse, migliorabile il segnale Wi-Fi nelle stanze. La reception è aperta h24 e per chi viaggia in macchina poco distante c’è un parcheggio a pagamento custodito. Consigliato.
42 review
3.9/5
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Hotel Suisse Tunis
Hotel Suisse TunisHotel Suisse Tunis
Tunis City Center | 15.1km from Kobba Bent el Rey
With a stay at Hôtel Suisse in Tunis (Tunis Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Rue Charles de Gaulle. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from French Embassy and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from National Theatre of Tunisia. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

2024.02.22
I liked the location and the staff at this hotel. I disliked the basic rooms, lack of hairdryer, poor amenities and lack of soundproof. I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. Its central location was convenient for accessing city amenities. Check-in was efficient, and payment with a card was accepted. Staff was amazing, very kind and professional, always smiling and ready to help. However, the rooms are basic, lacking soundproofing. I could hear water flowing through pipes, noise from breakfast preparation, and experienced a persistent humming from the ceiling in room 101, possibly from the air conditioning. After relocating to room 401, the lack of noise improved, though bring your earplugs. There is a space under your door and you can hear your neighbors closing doors, walking, breathing. The breakfast selection was minimal, consisting mainly of bread, butter, one egg, kids juice, coffee and milk. On the last night, the elevator was out of order, causing disruptive noise until morning. The lack of amenities and noise disturbances affected the overall quality of my stay. Despite the convenient location, clean rooms, the value for money was questionable.
Excellent
33 review
4.3/5
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Dar Ya
Dar YaDar Ya
15.9km from Kobba Bent el Rey
A stay at Dar Ya - Hostel places you in the heart of Tunis, within a 15-minute walk of Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Palais Khereddine. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Le Diwan and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Dar Lasram. Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

GGuest User 2022.11.15
The location is beautiful, super clean and well-served, the internet is not good. A serious problem we had was that the establishment offers you tourist transfers and to the airport, which operates you one of the gentlemen working on the site, at last we asked you to take us to the airport and send the child to make the Transfer, when we arrived, we charged 50% more than the recorded, we called the establishment and Lord refused to answer and finally we had to pay what they charged us, which seemed to us very unhappy, so be careful to this Lord.
Very Good
50 review
4.2/5
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4.8/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserI went there on my own and I absolutely cannot confirm the previous bad review. This place is a hidden gem. I have never lodged in a place before where it was as calm as here. I could fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the waves without being interrupted by chats or noise from other guests. I thought I was there on my own. You couldn't hear anyone, although there were other guests. Hedi welcomed me very politely and he made me feel at home from the first second of arrival. I felt very at ease and there was no wish unfulfilled. Breakfast was served cold and hot, and every day you got a different surprise of fresh fruits or hot dish, and I loved their delicious fresh orange juice and you got more if you wanted. The room was very clean and I had a fridge, an iron and ironing board in the room. A TV with European and Arabic channels as well, but clearly didn't need this. If I needed any information or recommendation, Hedi provided it. I was able to work there as well, the internet signal is fantastic, and you have connection everywhere you are. The sea view is absolutely stunning. This is definitely pure luxury and even 10 stars worth. Thank you Sidi Hedi!
Dar Corniche la Marsa (Adults Only)
Dar Corniche la Marsa (Adults Only)
Carthage
Price per night from: NZD 188
4.7/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserSuch a beautiful hotel to stay at in Sidi Bou Said! We stayed here two nights in early March in the Ottoman room. Awesome design with seaview as well as over the city. The balcony is great for sunset although we didn't use it too long as it was windy. Service was great and breakfast was quite complete with seasonal Tunisian fruits. We got introduced at breakfast to bsissa, so delicious! The only drawback was that breakfast was identical two days in a row. Location was a bit apart from the main touristical part of Sidi Bou Said but walkable. Good way to exercise after a meal! The park in front of the hotel is a nice spot to admire sunset over the city. Definitely recommended!
La Menara Hotel & SPA
La Menara Hotel & SPA
Sidi Bou Said
Price per night from: NZD 190
4.5/5
Excellent
GGuest UserThe location is in the center of the old white town. If the guidance service can be better, it will be great. The hotel faces the sea and you can see the endless sea as soon as you go out. It is very beautiful.
La Demeure
La Demeure
Sidi Bou Said
Price per night from: NZD 322
4.4/5
Excellent
This boutique hotel is an absolute delight. Excellent location, clean, excellent service and superb breakfast. We were visiting Tunisia for the first time. It was quite a little haven away from the hustle and bustle. Beautiful views from the garden and perfect for photographs. We enjoyed the garden(which had olive and orange trees), the pool area (swimming pool was not heated so quite cool) where we ordered beer or cafe au laits. I also utilized the living room area to conduct some business where you can help yourself to some mint tea. The staff was lovely, especially Miriam at the desk and Ibrahim who helped with everything from our luggage to serving us coffee. We were in room 22 which was a beautiful room but if you want a more quiet location I would ask for one further in the back. Our window opened up to the minaret (local mosque) which called to prayer 5 times a day from the loudspeaker. I find it meditative but if you don't want to be awaken at sunrise choose a different room. They also offer massage and spa treatments. We were too busy to use that service but we did have our laundry done at an affordable price. I would say the only drawback would be for those with mobility issues but the entire town of Sidi Bou Said would be difficult in a wheelchair unfortunately. The village is atop a big hill with cobbled stoned streets and alleys. We loved our stay and highly recommend.
Dar Said
Dar Said
Sidi Bou Said
Price per night from: NZD 273
4.3/5
Excellent
MMargaretinParisI came here for a drink with the intention of staying for dinner. The guard at the door went through my bag and made me leave my bottle of water at the door which was really annoying. You have to take the second lift to get to the rooftop bar. I got there just before 7pm, there was hardly anyone there but the waiter wanted to give me a table at the end of the pool. I asked to sit at a table with a view of the beach instead. I had a strawberry margarita for 19 TND. It came with olives which I sent back as I don't like them and some crisps which I nearly choked on since they were so spicy. I didn't really fancy anything on the menu so since nobody came over to see if I wanted anything as they were too busy chatting, I left about half an hour later and took a taxi down the road to Le Golfe to have dinner there instead.
Dar El Marsa Hotel & Spa
Dar El Marsa Hotel & Spa
Carthage
Price per night from: NZD 313
4.2/5
Very Good
PPUBreakfast is delicious, especially pomegranate jam, I like it very much, the waiter can send breakfast to the room, eat breakfast on the balcony, and enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and blue! The location of the hotel is particularly good, the room is very beautiful, not far from the hotel is the favorite web cafe. In short, if you give me a reason to come back to Tunisia, I will come to book this hotel again.
La Villa Bleue-Sidi Bou Said
La Villa Bleue-Sidi Bou Said
Sidi Bou Said
Price per night from: NZD 351
4.1/5
Very Good
I had previously reviewed the Dar Fatma after my stay in March 2020, when I was trapped in Tunisia for a spell by cascading Covid closures. (It turns out I was the inn's last guest for an entire year.) Three years later, I have returned, now with my wife, under far less stressful circumstances. And it proved even more charming the second time around. There was, however, one snafu: We arrived in the evening, and the overnight staffer had no knowledge we were coming. I whipped out my cell phone to show him my exchange of email messages with the owner five months before, which set off a flurry of phone calls. Bottom line: The room I had reserved, with a (narrow) view to the sea, was occupied, but they did still have available a room with no windows to the outside at all, and that is where we spent our first night. The next morning we were shuffled upstairs to a less claustrophobic room, and my wife could begin to enjoy her stay. Moral of this particular story: before setting out on your trip, it never hurts to take a minute to reconfirm all your hotel reservations, especially if you made them by email. So, to cite the old American saw: ”Aside from THAT, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” Indeed, aside from the initial confusion about our staying, this play was wonderful. This being off season, we were able to find places just a 2-minute walk away where we could leave our rented car. (Advice: it's best to leave one's car on Rue Taieb Mhiri close to the lighthouse and the panoramic overlook, where you have space to turn around and head out without having to creep, zig-zagging down through the town, to make your way out.) The morning breakfast spread, served by the cheerful Salwa, is varied and tasty. Salwa was also a source of practical advice -- most importantly, in scuttling our plan to take a day to go into Tunis to visit the Bardo Museum. (She warned us it was closed -- apparently a casualty of the president's coup against parliament.) That left us with an unanticipated day at leisure, which we could partially fill by stretching out on Dar Fatma's roof in the early spring sun, reading and watching the pigeons come sip water at the wading pool. Even in the claustrophobic first-night room (named ”Adel”) and certainly in our ”mezzanine” room, ”Lea,” up the narrow winding staircase to the next corridor of rooms and then the rooftop, there was good WiFi and a very good shower. Each room also had a writing desk equipped with convenient electrical connections for a laptop computer. Thanks to Aziza, the rooms are kept clean and well-ordered each day. From the moment one enters through the small carved from the larger one, the Dar Fatma (:house of Fatima”) reeks of North African character and charm. For all this, the price is reasonable, at least off-season: US$90 a night for a double room and breakfast. The owners, Hatem and Hana Ben Rhouma, came by to visit us on our last night, perhaps in part to apologize for the rooming snafu on our arrival, but a
Dar Fatma
Dar Fatma
Sidi Bou Said
Price per night from: NZD 195

Frequently asked questions

Which hotels near Kobba Bent el Rey have free Wi-Fi?

Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, Wi-Fi is an essential. Dar El Marsa Hotel & Spa, Dar Corniche la Marsa (Adults Only) and Hotel Plaza Corniche are all popular hotels that have free Wi-Fi.

Which hotels near Kobba Bent el Rey are popular with budget travellers?

Whether you're travelling for business or going on a holiday, LA PETITE PERLE A MARSA PLAGE is your best choice.

Which popular hotels near Kobba Bent el Rey have restaurants?

If you like the idea of sampling local flavours while travelling, consider staying at Dar El Marsa Hotel & Spa . There are plenty of restaurants that serve local dishes near the hotel.