Tour Khalef Hotel

It was first time to my being in Africa. Fantastic!
Hotel is something amazing. Good service, friendly staff, big hall to sit and relax. The swimming pool and beach are located near to each other what is very comfortable. And one thing which I really liked that is 4 bars in hotel. Entertainment little bit routine, but good enough. A club inside the hotel also nice.
I liked a food in hotel restaurant, many dishes to choose.
About a local people in Sousse: they quite friendly and speak able. I found friends in Tunisia, that's why I happy. We played volleyball on a beach where I met a lot of nice people, in particular: pretty Polish lady! Also I played polo in pool.
Finally I want to say that was lovely. I really enjoyed my rest and will come back in a future.

Firstly we stayed at the Marhaba Club hotel but was moved because of the building work.
The Tour Khalef was fantastic place, great for families of all ages. Staff were fantastic day and night specially the animation team...Momo, Rami, Rio, Mido and Anya who do an 18 hr day everyday with smiles and laughter constantly.
Evening entertainment was weekly basis so repeated animations, mini disco then dragging us poor mothers up to join in was the most fun. Doing all the dance routines was fab, had to buy the cd and kids still doing the dance routines now.
Food was ok sometimes repetitive but hey it was edible. The Russians need sending elsewhere, very rude arrogant and no manners for queuing or pushing kids out of que's. Tut tut. Or words to that effect!
Beach was lovely clean and no pushy sellers with lots of water sports and yes the pool was cold but it would be with fresh water being pumped thro constantly.
We did hear all inclusive was a pain to be waiting for 40 mins or so at one small bar for drinks, which were provided in small cups and all own brand alcohol or watered down apparently.
Much better to be half board. Waiter service spot on constantly, room service was quick and always hot cuppa on hand with a smile.
Rooms were cleaned daily and would come back if having a lay in. We had a sea view which was out of this world with the blue sea green palms and the pirate boats constantly sailing past always something to sit and watch.
All in all I have no complaints apart from the Russians, the Tour Khalef gave us the best holiday ever kids want to go back rather than going to America, so in our minds must be good. Can’t wait to see everyone next year.

I agree with all the previous comments about this hotel. Here however are a few more comments that people should be aware of.
As an allegedly 4 star hotel, ladies- there are no hairdryers, either in the rooms or for hiring out.
You are not allowed to take the hotel bath towels out to the swimming pools.
The 'all' in drinks are the subject of flagrant abuse by the bar staff, who after swiping your wrist band for goodness knows how many times. If you are supposed to receive a receipt for the drinks, we certainly didn't get any.
The dinars currency is very confusing, but the hotel will willingly exchange your sterling pound notes. But they will not change them back again should you be fortunate to have any left after your stay at the hotel.
You have to join a long queue at the airport prior to your return flight. Altogether an experience.
The food was good although again they are installing more seating and more food display cabinets; - goodness knows what it will be like in the height of the season.
Glad we went in April, when it was reasonably quiet, but will not be returning.

Just got back from Tunisia today having been there before two years ago.
Stayed in the Tour Khalef in Sousse, which isn’t in Sousse it’s about 2 miles outside, a 30 minute stroll. Which wasn’t a bad stroll in the sun (when it was sunny as most of the holiday it was cloudy and very windy).
The down side to this stroll was as you got to the walk beside the beach, this is where all the young local men sat and thought any European woman without a male escort was fair game, and they would pester you until you told them in so many words to go away!
Sousse itself is a nice place to visit but only if you are prepared for the haggling which can go on for in my experience over half an hour, once again two women on their own got more hassle than if with a man. I had my stomach touched more times than I care to remember as they like the larger lady!
Getting through passport check at the airport was an experience; it takes ages and watch out for people pushing in. We found that one Russian could keep place for 10 others and they thought this ok, we didn’t.
The bus trip to the hotel doesn’t take long, and we had help with the bags door staff very helpful for a couple of dinars. You have to fill in yet another form at the hotel. And as it was lunch time we were ushered straight to the dining room before getting to our room.
The room was clean and as it was on the 7th floor had a great view, it was quiet but I'm sure I could hear every other door in the hotel open and close, they seemed to echo.
The food was lovely but a bit repetitive and there was always spaghetti and chips on the menu.
The only bad part of the room would be the shower, if you could call it that, it was more of a dribble, a challenge in itself. The room was cleaned every day, and the cleaner was very friendly, as were all the hotel staff.
Pool was clean but cold, the beach was lovely and clean and we never got any hassle from men trying to sell stuff as they were not allowed on that part of the beach. But go off the private part and be prepared for the hassle of sellers.
Don’t be put off by this as Tunisia is a lovely place for a holiday, and the people are very friendly, overly friendly in my case!
I will still go back but maybe to a smaller hotel.

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This hotel was fantastic. We’ve never met such nice people. We stayed for a month and the staff became our friends, they would do anything for us. We got upgraded to a gorgeous new room and the food was amazing, I think I gained a stone!
We didn't really partake in the entertainment in the evening, we thought it was a bit cheesy, but all good holiday fun. Instead we went to the neighboring hotel who put a children’s disco on for us.
We would def go back. The children learnt so much about life and customs and they experienced so much - horse/camel/donkey riding, pirate ship cruise including fishing, loads more. Enjoy!

Had a great holiday. Would recommend this superb hotel. Nice food, friendly staff, clean hotel. Ideal destination for a hotel based holiday - outdoor pool great for children - shallow pool and main pool.
Children loved the kids club. Wonderful golden beach on the doorstep - the only drawback on the beach is the locals - but a firm no detracts any unwanted sales men! Lots of culture. Hotel is situated with other hotels all part of the same chain - nice to walk around other hotels and use their facilities including a large 25m indoor swimming pool!
Can't wait to book again! PS Tip the waiters (and it doesn't have to be much) and you'll have them running swiftly round after you!

Very cheap holiday with 3 sisters and mum. Food always hot, service with a smile. Rooms very clean with fresh towels every day.
Entertainment each evening, more enjoyable by joining in which we did. Belly dancing good fun even if we did look a bit silly, but hey were on holiday.
Loved the beach, water still warm once we braved getting in. Went camel riding booked through the man by the beach, great experience very relaxing .
Markets and shops a must. We have got haggling down to a fine art. Locals are very friendly.
Will definitely go back in the future.

Is not my first time to go to Tunisia, but I’ve learn a lots of things since I been in hotel Tour Khalef. That’s why I want you to be ware when you decide to go there.
1. The waiters, you get services as much as you give tips. But they try always to give you a coin change rather than a note! You have to understand?
2. The entertainment, Bingo every night, no complain, but if 20 people they buy ticket worth of 150 dinar (£70) and the wining money in the end 50 dinar (£23). I am wondering where is the rest of the money? You can ask the entertainment Manager.
3. The hotel Bazaar in the swimming pool, they charge you the double price of the item if you want to buy, exactly the jewelry section. If you want to buy something, always divided the amount they offer you by 2. Don’t worry they will back to you if you leave.
4. The hotel disco, if you have a girl friend or wife make sure they next to you all the time, don’t offer a drink to any body or accept from somebody, because it will end of going back to the hotel room by yourself. For some people, that’s their job.
I want to say this, is not all bad in Tour Khalef, you can find nice people they care about you without tips. Also the beach is stunning and the climate it’s always warm. I still want to go back to Tunisia, because now people they know me and I will never get ripped off.

I stayed at this hotel for 10 nights, the rooms are really clean and tidy. I stayed in room 3062.

The food was lovely! Though the breakfast always stayed the same. One dish I do recommend is the spaghetti bolognaise! The best thing is to get the early because the Russians are rude and pile up there plates and push in, the have no manners at all!
The resort is great, the swimming pool was freezing but the beach was lovely and clean!
I definitely recommend the two day Sahara! It is a great experience you will never forget, worth the money! And also the Zulu night is fabulous!
I will definitely go next year but the only down point was the all inclusive bar in the lobby, there was only one man serving and he took ages sometimes there would be 6+ people in the queue !
The Night entertainment in the lobby was great! From belly-dancing to magic shows and there is bingo every night, if you go, watch out for the mini disco the songs are hilarious! Watch out for the "sexy" dance
Good luck for your holiday!

This was our second year to Tunisia at around the same time. This time we stayed at The Tour Khalef.
This Hotel is not possibly the 4 star rating it is advertised as, but is clean and well serviced. Our room 1302 on the top floor with a balcony was in a good position view wise, but a bad spot noise wise. Any event held on the huge marble paved area outside was a pure "noise-trap" one night the function went on till 3am in the morning which was a nightmare.
The food is very good, but the menu is the same virtually each day but it is well presented hot and fresh. One week is quite expectable but two would be a little monotonous. The Russian guests & Romanians are rude and very pushy they will try to jump the queue at any given opportunity, but a good "glare!! & an Oye get back" works 99% of the time.
Once again in the afternoons the Romanians who lived by the pool or the bar let their children run around the hotel corridors and use the lifts as a play area! Without exaggeration these offspring were the devils children the only English they used was foul four letter explications.
The cleaning maids were excellent and made patterns with our towels/nightwear each day, considering their low wage we decided they did deserve a good tip at the end of our stay.
Likewise Charlie in the restaurant was a great happy cheerful waiter and was a great asset to the Khalef. The Bar staff were amiable if you constantly tipped them, or were a blonde twenty year old in a micro skirt! Otherwise they were quite sulky and tended to talk amongst themselves and try to avoid serving you unless you were a high roller.
For Families the animation staff were 100% efficient and truly enjoyed their chosen lot, the children just loved them. The hotel photographer was a very willing and pleasant young man and not one bit pushy and did his job with style and efficiency.
If The Tour Khalef was our first visit to Tunisia, we would possibly have not returned for a second visit. Tunisia as a country is great, and the Tunisians are a very happy people blessed with a great climate. Just hope this gives the first time visitor a truthful insight.