Reviews of Marhaba Palace Hotel, Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia

Wow! I couldn't have asked for a...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Apr 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss Z Phillips

Comments:

Wow! I couldn't have asked for a better holiday! If you didn't want to tip people, i.e. porters, then just say 'No', and they'll leave you alone!



First few days weather wasn't too good, but it soon warmed up! The beach sports... read more

We stayed at the riu marhaba...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

All Inclusive

Date of Holiday:

Nov 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs W Aliker

Comments:

We stayed at the riu marhaba palace at Port El Kantaoui. We also took our parents away with us for the first time. And it was the first trip our married daughter had abroad with her husband and daughter. So as we had chosen the hotel, we really wanted... read more

This was by far the best holiday...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr M Houlden

Comments:

This was by far the best holiday I have had in the last 20 years. Nothing was too much trouble and, as a disabled holidaymaker, I was more than pleased with the organisation and service for my holiday, both with the flight and the hotel.
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Don't let anyone tell you that...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2007

Tour Operator:

First Choice

Submitted By:

Mr M Houlden

Comments:

Don't let anyone tell you that this hotel is anything but superb. I went with First Choice in February (2007) to Port El Kantaoui and stayed at this hotel.



First of all, I am disabled with walking difficulties, although I can... read more

I feel the need to write a...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Mar 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mr R Foden

Comments:

I feel the need to write a review of our experiences in Tunisia as I feel some people may have been to a different hotel, thinking they had actually been to the Marhaba Palace!



I used to be a travel rep for 7 years so... read more

We stayed at Marhaba Palace for...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Feb 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs C Mathews

Comments:

We stayed at Marhaba Palace for a week in February.



The hotel is very grand and comfortable, and the food is good - you could find something to eat for most tastes at the evening meal.



Breakfast also... read more

My husband and I have just...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2007

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs B Long

Comments:

My husband and I have just returned from The Marhaba Palace.



We had read several reports before we went, some good and some bad, but we set off almost wishing we were going anywhere else in the world.


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Enjoyed a relaxing break in...

Overall Rating:

9/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss T A Adams

Comments:

Enjoyed a relaxing break in peaceful surroundings with my partner & without the kids!



Weather was cloudy, which did spoil it a bit but enjoyed the lovely hot indoor pool, gym & a few treatments.


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Stayed here for 2 weeks from...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Mrs J Keighey

Comments:

Stayed here for 2 weeks from 24th September 2006. Paid for sea view and was upgraded to junior suite... fantastic. Little dated but spotless.



Restaurant very fair with lots of choice. Nice short walk to marina where you can... read more

I must admit that after reading...

Overall Rating:

8/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Jan 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Miss M & C Rutherford

Comments:

I must admit that after reading the reviews I wasn’t looking forward to going to Tunisia, but I am so glad I still went.



I had a fantastic holiday, and the hotel was excellent! When we arrived at the hotel the porters are... read more

Well, firstly let me start by...

Overall Rating:

7/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Dec 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomson

Submitted By:

Ms C R L Pickup

Comments:

Well, firstly let me start by saying that if you want to spend your Christmas holiday sunbathing, then Tunisia is not the place to go.



It is very pleasant weather but not get you are kit off weather. I would imagine that it... read more

My first impression of the hotel...

Overall Rating:

6/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Oct 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Mrs J Sainsbury

Comments:

My first impression of the hotel was one of "Wow! This is brilliant!!" Certainly the Reception Hall of the Hotel was first-rate and, as we subsequently discovered, so was the majority of the rest of the Hotel.



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This was a fantastic hotel &...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Half Board

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Panorama

Submitted By:

Mr P Delastie

Comments:

This was a fantastic hotel & holiday, rooms well looked after cleaning the rooms every day and replacing towels when you want them clean sheets on the beds every 2nd day, the staff and people in the hotel were absolutely fantastic the service and... read more

I cannot express strongly enough...

Overall Rating:

1/10

Board Basis:

Full Board

Date of Holiday:

Sep 2006

Tour Operator:

Aurora

Submitted By:

Mr R Power

Comments:

I cannot express strongly enough that there are plenty of excellent hotels aside from the Marhaba Palace. The staff are friendly here...but only if you tip - Call me old fashioned, but I prefer friendliness followed by a tip - not have staff demanding... read more

My holiday in Tunisia was great...

Overall Rating:

10/10

Board Basis:

Bed & Breakfast

Date of Holiday:

Aug 2006

Tour Operator:

Thomas Cook

Submitted By:

Miss R Watson

Comments:

My holiday in Tunisia was great it was so much better than I had expected. The hotel was lovely and it was very good service all round.



The one thing I must say the hotel lacked a little bit was nightly entertainment, they did... read more