Hotel Sahara Beach, Skanes, Tunisia

went here again for the 4th time with our 12 year old son. Stayed for 3 weeks & again a fantastic time had by all. food was a bit repetetive, but was still good, new water park was excellent & passed a few hours away, new health centre was good & relaxing. the gym area was being refurbished while we were there. the barmen Jimmy & Habib treated us like royalty all holiday. on the whole if you're looking for sun, something to entertain the kids, this is for you. if you can find a better place for the price good luck. only downside was the mosquitos, but due to the trouble earlier in the year the government didn't spray tho breeding grounds as they normally do to keep them in check. i suppose they had more pressing things to do. bring on next year, we'll be back!

Aidan Howarth, Oldham, Lancs
Date Travelled: 04/08/2011
Review Added: 15/01/2012

DECIDED TO VISIT THIS HOTEL,DUE TO OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY HAVING STAYED THERE A FEW TIMES,AND TELLING US HOW HAPPY THEY WERE WITH HOTEL ETC.WE HAVE BEEN TO TUNISIA A FEW YEARS AGO AND STAYED IN HAMMEMET.HOTEL GREAT!FOOD GREAT!EVERYTHING ABOUT THE HOLIDAY JUST GREAT!HOPING TO GO BACK AGAIN VERY SOON!JUST LOVED IT AND THE TUNISIAN PEOPLE,THE STAFF WERE GREAT,VERY FRIENDLY,LOVELY WHITE SANDY BEACH,WE WERE ON THE 7TH FLOOR,GREAT VIEW OF THE POOL AND BEACH!NOW WHERE TO GO OR WALK AT NIGHT,NOT A PROBLEM,AS THERE WERE PLENTY OF TAXIS JUST OUTSIDE THE HOTEL,AND CHEAP TO TAKE YOU WHEREEVER YOU WANTED TO GO,JUST MAKE SURE YOU AGREE ON A PRICE BEFORE HAND,JUST WENT ON THE AFRICIAN DREAM EXCURSION,AS WE HAD ALREADY DONE MOST OF THE OTHER EXCURSIONS LAST TIME WE WERE IN TUNISIA,ENJOYED THE AFRICIAN DREAM EXCURSION,WITH THE DANCERS, ZOO ETC,EXCEPT THE MEAL WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE WASNT UP TO MUCH!VERY,VERY,SMALL PORTIONS!STILL THE EXCURSION WAS GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY,JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN EARLY LUNCH BE FORE YOU SET OFF,JUST LIKE TO SAY A BIG HELLO AND THANKYOU TO OUR WAITER SALEM WHO LOOKED AFTER US MOST THE TIME WE WERE THERE,A GENTLEMAN,ALSO ALLI IN THE BAR WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR US!AND TO ALL THE STAFF WHO ALL WORK REALLY HARD!ALSO MUST MENTION,NO MATTER WHAT TIME YOU WENT TO HAVE A SHOWER, WATER WAS ALWAYS HOT!HOT!HOT! MUST MENTION THOMAS COOK REPS,COULDNT FAULT THEM,ABOUT HOTEL QUITE A LOT!ALSO A BIG THANKYOU TO MERINA,THOMAS COOK REP.FORGOT MY PLUG FOR HAIRDRYER,WAS LOOKING TO BY ONE,SHE TOLD ME NOT TO,THAT SHE WOULD BRING ME IN A SPARE ONE THE NEXT DAY,WHICH SHE DID!HOPE YOU GOT IT BACK MERINA,IF YOU'RE READING THIS,GAVE IT TO AMANDA BEFORE GOING HOME.ENJOYED TALKING WITH MERINA,FROM THE WELCOME MEETING,AND DURING OUR STAY,FANTASTIC REP!GREAT PERSONALITY,ANOTHER REASON WHY WE WILL TRAVEL WITH THOMAS COOK!NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE! THANKYOU MERINA,A BIG HELLO TO DAWN AND ALAN WHO WE MET FROM NOTTINGHAM,THANKYOU FOR YOUR COMPANY,WILL BE IN TOUCH,OVERALL COULDNT FAULT OUR HOLIDAY,GREAT HOTEL,LOVELY WHITE SAND BEACH,GREAT FOOD,LAST BUT NOT LEAST,GREAT STAFF!PERFECT!CANT WAIT TO GO BACK!PAT AND HUGH N.IRELAND.

PAT AND HUGH, SAHARA BEACH HOTEL SKANES.
Date Travelled: 22/09/2010
Review Added: 13/10/2010

Having visited this hotel in the late 70's when it was new I did not know what to expect. The Buildings are the same, smallish but funtional bedrooms, but the grounds and the facilities are amazing. The staff are welcoming and very organised. The Reps were fantastic and very helpful. Downside was getting sunbeds by the pool if you were out at first light then no problem. My friend & I were quite happy to get sunbeds in the gardens so it didn't present a problem for us. The restaurant was very good, home made soups, pizzas, pancakes and a variety of main courses and sweets were well presented and even the pickiest of eaters could find something they liked! Evening entertainment was somewhat limited to the outside show or Piano bar but getting seats was almost impossible. We spent most evenings in the bar playing cards. We took the 2 day Sahara tour - a fantastic not to be missed experience and a wonderful way to see the diversity of the country. All in all the holiday was really good, the hotel and people really helpful. A good time was had by all.

Jane & Patricia , Sheffield
Date Travelled: 27/07/2010
Review Added: 19/08/2010

After being Delayed at Gatwick for about 2hrs we arrived Just after Midnight (this obviously meant No All Inclusive - No food or drinks till the next morning). We actually paid for a few beers and the kid's coke's. The weather is fantasticly hot so you need to make sure you have a high factor sun screen. The pool's are very clean and always have a life guard on duty. The food is of high quality and always being checked (the queue's get annoying though for Pancakes, omlettes etc). Bar staff are very friendly but even more so if you tip them generously and you will get a bigger measure if you wish. It has a sign post that say's reserving of sunbed's is not allowed til after 7 am, but if you didn't get down by the pool's by 6 at the latest you wouldn't get a prime spot. I don't go on holiday to wake up at 5.30 to get a sunbed. We were given ad-joining room's for our children and ourselve's (who could complain about 2 bath's etc). The only complaint is the cleanliness of the hotel we made finger marks in the dust on the chairs in reception at the beginning of the fortnight and they were still there at 8pm 2 week's later. All in all this is a very great hotel which you will feel safe in as there is a high presence of security around the hotel. This is our second time at this hotel and has come across better than when it was Ibersostar. All that is needed is to scrap the Zoo and make it in to an Aquapark. The Zoo is a waste of space so don't even bother wasting the energy going in there. Oh and we're delayed coming home yet once again which speaking to people in the hotel is a regular thing for the Gatwick flight coming home.

Miss M Grigg & Mr C Pocock, Gosport, Hants
Date Travelled: 25/07/2010
Review Added: 15/08/2010

Everything was ok, what you expect for 3 stars. Nice having your own table in dining room, good pools, beach next to you good, food ok. Main moans no black out curtains so wake very early about 4:00 am every morning and didn't like running the gaunlet of traders on the way to the restaurant.

Claire Mcarthur, South East
Date Travelled: 23/06/2010
Review Added: 01/08/2010

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday here. The weather was just right for our two young children so that they could enjoy themselves outside without getting too hot. The outside areas were really well kept and the sun loungers were on grass with beautiful flowers all aroud, very well kept and pleasant. The location was not great as there was nowhere else to go at night or wander to in the day however at the end of the hotel drive were the bus stops to get to Sousse and Monastir. Go on these buses not the Noddy train, as they are pennies, it is easy, locals are friendly and you dont look daft! Sousse and Monastir definately worth a visit and go into the Medinas. Locals try and get you to buy but they are friendly and it was an enjoyable expearience. Definately take the trip to El Djem its amazing. The hotel was very good value for money, the food was good, the drinks were nice, the staff were friendly, the sports facilities were OK bearing in mind they were free. The childrens club was brilliant and there was only a small fee for some activities. The only down side was the rooms were quite basic, however they were cleaned to a good standard daily. In summary a great family holiday.

Helen Reid, Stoke-on-Trent
Date Travelled: 28/03/2010
Review Added: 07/06/2010

Not sure what i was expecting going to Tunisia for the first time but was pleasantly surprised. The outdoor pools and beach front location were great. Especially the beach, thought I was in a tropical location as it was so clean and white. Rooms are comfortable but a bit small, entertainment was good too. Plus there seemed to be snack bars everywhere! Also is worth getting out of the hotel to visit the local markets and different culture.

Stephanie Jones, Merseyside
Date Travelled: 17/09/2008
Review Added: 15/03/2010

Great holiday, went for 11 days in march last year, food great, beach bar fantastic, staff very friendly. We are going back on 21 april 2010 please come and join teresa and pete for a game of cards, crazy golf, a nice swim in the indoor swimming pool most mornings and a good laugh in the evening. Rooms are basic but you only shower sleep and change in them they are cleaned every day so whats the problem, cant wait to meet you please book with thomson on their website its cheaper than any where else if your coming please e mail me, cant wait - pete and teresa xxxxx

Peter Humphries, Rotherham
Date Travelled: 11/03/2009
Review Added: 07/03/2010

We go here every year as a family of 4, each time we have a great time its cleanliness is top notch and the food is excellent yes after a fortnight it becomes repetitive but what doesn't. The rooms are basic but we only sleep wash and change in them. cant fault anything always plenty to do, we go every July/August and we dont queue for anything and cant fault the weather. My only bug bear is the child price my boys have been coming here since they were 6 and 7 and now they are teenagers I find it difficult to justify the adult price.

Denise Webb, Halifax West Yorks
Date Travelled: 19/07/2009
Review Added: 18/02/2010

Lots of entertainment 3 pools burger bars right on the beach weather superb what more could you ask for.

Mr Christopher Pocock, Gosport, Hants
Date Travelled: 22/07/2007
Review Added: 06/07/2009

A good value 3 star. Just a short 1 dinar bus journey from most places. Good food reasonable drink choice and plenty of space to relax. A good base to explore the south of the country with a great beach nice staff and good pools.

Dr Wesley Edmund, Denny, Stirlingshire
Date Travelled: 22/03/2009
Review Added: 03/07/2009