Tui Blue Manar

Having just got home from our stay here we really wish we’d booked for longer! This was our first time to Tunisia and we were not disappointed. There was nothing we could find fault with.. The hotel is very clean, spacious, looked after, well presented, easy to get around, and the staff really work so hard to take care of their guests. Nothing is too much trouble, you are always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome and they are so friendly and hard working. Our room was amazing, at first we were given a low floor room with a view of the trees so I asked if we could possibly move to a better view and we were moved to the top floor with no trouble at all. This room was still the same standard but the view was amazing. We looked right out over the pools and to the sea in Manar 1. Our room number was 1634 and we had a balcony to sit out on. The room itself was very comfortable and always cleaned every day by the most friendly cleaning ladies ever! The food was lovely, lots of variety in the main buffet restaurant, a pool snack bar serving burgers and paninis and also a pool restaurant serving similar to the main restaurant. You’ll never go hungry as there is food served near enough all day. There is also a beach and pool bar so you never have far to walk for drinks. In addition to this there are coffee shops, and an Al a Carte restaurant but we didn’t try those. I heard they were very good though. There was a very good selection of cocktails and soft drinks and ice creams on the go all day at the pool restaurant. My only suggestion to the hotel regarding drinks would be to install a self serve soft drinks machine in the main buffet restaurant next to the coffee machine as during the busiest meal times it was often a bit of a wait to find someone to order drinks from and then more wait for the drinks to be bought over to the table. The staff coped very well but it would just free up their time and ours if we could serve ourselves soft drinks as well as tea and coffee. The lifeguards at the pool and beach are so attentive and friendly. They really do look out for all the guests, especially the kids in the water. The beach was lovely and clean, there is a wide range of water sports to take part in and lots of sunbeds always available at the pool and beach. Last and definitely not least I just want to give a special mention to the young man who works in reception, his name is Nader. He had the patience of a saint with me during my room change as I packed everything up ready to move. He waited so patiently and then took all our cases up to the next room for me and then when I lost my charger he accompanied me in trying to find it and couldn’t have been more helpful. Also to the TUI reps who were all so lovely and friendly especially Noura/Nora? Not too sure how to spell her name but she was lovely to us and is a real credit to the hotel along with Nader ☺️ We had a lovely holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to return to this hotel in th

We have just spent two weeks at this lovely hotel, the staff make this hotel and make you feel so welcome, they can’t do enough for you. We had a couple of teething problems but Noura soon sorted this out. We had a lovely clean room with a pool, there were 14 of us 5 rooms. Our maid was just wonderful she gave us a big hug every day. Activity Pool bar Mohamed was great fun as was the lifeguard Salah, we had such a laugh with these two. The entertainment team were friendly and a good laugh, special shout out to Brown, Jamaica, Boaba, Alex and Sisi ❤️ we are taking away wonderful memories and hope they keep the new darts game going 😂 restaurant and bar staff were fantastic, special mention to Mohamed Ali in the lobby. Italian restaurant staff made a massive effort for our friends 21st birthday and our last evening meal, they were fantastic. My husband used the gym as enjoyed it. The gardeners kept the place immaculate, they’re the forgotten ones when tipping but always a good morning or hello to be had, they even gave my friend some flowers 🥰 on the whole it was a brilliant holiday and we would return!!

This was our 5th Tui Blue holiday and it did not disappoint. Great hotel, we had a lovely sea facing family room. Adults in a double bed in the bed room, kids on 2 singles in the lounge area. Kids are 9 and 7 and they said it was the best holiday yet. Friendliest staff ever - my kids kept commenting on how nice the people in Tunisia were - but we must give a special mention to the lovely restaurant team who were so helpful and efficient. Food was delicious and so much variety and choice every day. Pools were great, kids had so much fun in them and on the slides. Great choice of other activities for the kids - tried our hand at tennis, table tennis, football and boules, and the kids did the high ropes (these cost extra). Beach ‘white’ party on the Saturday night was great fun. Would definitely recommend.

This was our 4th visit to the Manar. We have have stayed when it was a Holiday Village, as a Magic Hotel and it has now rebranded as TUI Blue. We stay as a family with 2 kids and my older parents. We had 2 kids den (quadruple) main building rooms. The hotel has been freshened up since last year and the rooms were freshly painted, very clean on arrival and kept clean throughout. Sheets changed several times. There is a minibar in the room and water and milk are provided. Soft drinks and beer could be provided at extra cost but we just fetched from the bar as needed. The coffees and hot chocolate from the main bar were great. Fruit plates and nuts are brought to the room in various days. The food this year was excellent- definitely revamped and stepped up since last year. Lots of fresh grilled meat and fish, a kids selection, great desserts and fresh fruit. Breakfast included plenty of fresh cooked options. The snack bar and sandwich bar during the day were great and the Baia a la carte was a superb meal, with upgraded wine and lovely service. Service in the main restaurant from Helmi was excellent as always. The new cocktail menu included some nice options and the payable cocktails were a nice treat from time to time. Beer wine and spirits on all inclusive were good. My kids (7 and 11) both loved the kids club and the TUI staff doing that, the activities and the mini disco were lovely friendly people. We didn’t stay up for the evening entertainment so can’t comment. There was live music at the pool in the afternoons, some better than others. Having the TUI Blue guides in the hotel every day made sure that any small issues (a problem with air con, booking a table) were dealt with so quickly and easily. Nora and Safa were so helpful. The Spa team is excellent with a wonderful Ayurvedic massage costing £50. There is no hard sell from the Spa staff but they will help you find the right package for you. I would definitely recommend as it made for a wonderful holiday relaxation treat. The kids loved the high ropes and my eldest was able to do parascending on the beach which he loved. The rebrand has made the vibe of the hotel feel a bit more up market than previous years and the staff are clearly under high expectations from TUI to meet the brand requirements. They all go above and beyond to Make your holiday the best it can be. I hope TUI recognise that the staff at Manar are their greatest asset.

Real good experience, never thought it wood be that pleasant. The stuff are so king with a large smile every time. Special thank for Mrs Selim DAAGI. The man of every situation. Really can't wait to go back soon with more friends and family to let them have fun as I had...

We stayed for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Every member of staff from the gardeners, bar staff, pool staff maids are so friendly, kind and can’t do enough for you. Our room was one of the Dens, it was cleaned everyday by the maids clean towels, our bed was comfortable so wore the pillows, The food was great loads of choice even for fussy people like me, we had prawns 5 days out of the 7, my husband enjoyed steak, lamb and the cakes wore delicious. Pool areas wore kept clean and tidy life guards wore lovely, The tui reps wore fantastic all of them Marcia, Nancy, and the man who did my aqua aerobics everyday especially. The entertainment in the evening was not great, we had the same acts both weeks. I don’t understand why the chairs wore all lined up like a cinema with no tables in the inside bar, and not enough tables in the outside bar I think there was only about 5. But the lobby and bar was lovely and I loved the man who played piano. We will be returning next year xx

As soon as we got here we felt so comfortable. the place is beautiful. staff are very attentive but not over bearing. Momo the lifeguard around the quiet pool is amazing nothing is to much trouble and he is happy all day long we missed him on his day off. The beach is lovely soft sand beds cleaned down for you no rubbish left anywhere and there is water sports beach bar and toilets near by. everything is so clean. The food was nice if you are fussy you are missing out myself and the kids all tried new things that we liked. if you are fussy the pizza is unbelievable freshly cooked so nice.there is some table service when you are on the loungers but not a lot as this isnt realy provided you go to the bar yourself. alcohol...the beer is lovely as are the wines we did like the cocktails the manar colada is strong frozen cocktail a must try.you will need your own toiletries only towels and soap provided in the room. mini bar is only water and milk although we didn't have a kettle in our room so did wonder why milk? I think mabe a option for a drinks package at extra cost would be nice. the room was clean only down point was No bunk beds as we booked this room with the kids wanting bunk beds. I do understand the room have been decorated but we were not made aware we may of booked a different room had we of known. Overall not 5☆ due to a few small details definitely 4☆+ we are realy enjoying our time here hotel is clean throughout staff are amazing and food/drinks delicious. we will be back to Tunisa again it's a wonderful place.

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Life changing experience. Nora and Ines were excellent and really helped me. I had the time of my life. I am from New York and this is my first time in Tunisia and I had the time of my life. Great food as well. Beach and pool is excellent. Very family oriented.