In Mahdia, which is one of the most visited cities in Tunisia, there are countless hotels. And all of them are rarely empty, because people from different parts of our planet come here who want to enjoy their holidays on the famous local beaches with white sand. But some hotels are a little more popular than others. These include the hotel Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua. And about it should be told in more detail.
general information
Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua is located at arm's length from the white sandy beach, which is one of the best in Tunisia. The hotel, which underwent a major restoration in 2012, cannot be overlooked - a 5-story long building, the architecture of which clearly shows the local flavor, is located on a well-groomed green area with palm trees.
It takes about five minutes to get to the center of Mahdia from the hotel. Nearby, by the way, is a bus stop. The airport closest to the hotel is Habib Bourguiba Airport in Monastir, and it takes about 30-40 minutes to get there.
Service
Service at Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua 5 * is exactly what it should be at a hotel of this level. It has everything that guests may need - free Wi-Fi and private parking, a tour desk and ticket office, currency exchange, luggage storage, laundry, several shops (including a souvenir), a beauty salon, and a car rental service. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and concierge and babysitting services are available.
By the way, the hotel staff speaks several languages. Among them are Arabic, German, English and French.
For business
It should be noted that on the territory of Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua 5 * there is also a business center with several conference rooms. There are only six, to be more precise. And here is all the important information about them:
- Tunis Hall Ceiling height - 7 m. Hall width - 31 m. Length - 23 m. Maximum capacity - 1,100 people with theater seating.
- Sfax Hall. Ceiling height - 3 meters (as with all further listed halls). Width - 20 m. Length - 7.5 m. Maximum capacity - 140 people with theater seating.
- Hall Mahdia. Width - 11 m. Length - 10 m. Maximum capacity - 100 people.
- Halls Dougga and Utique. Width - 7 m. Length - 3.5 m. Hold 25 people.
- VIP room. Extra-large meeting room.
It should be noted that all the halls have excellent technical equipment, which allows holding seminars, congresses and cultural and business events of any level.
Leisure
Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua is an entertaining resort. So, being on its territory, everyone will find something for themselves.
There are several pools - a central one (an area of 1,600 sq.m.), a children's pool and two indoor pools equipped with heating. One of them with fresh water, and the other with sea water.
The hotel offers entertaining shows throughout the day. And in the evening, in a three-level concert hall, guests are shown interesting performances.
For children aged 4 to 12 years, there is a mini club in which they are supervised by educators. There, kids can play on a special platform, spend time in the video room, attend informative workshops.
Sports enthusiasts will also find something to do at Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua. The hotel has a fitness center, football, volleyball, darts and pétanque grounds, three tennis courts. You can also do archery, water aerobics, go to the golf course. The hotel also has a billiard room and bowling alley. And a riding center.
Restaurants
Hotel Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua 5 * operates on an all-inclusive system. While staying on vacation, guests can visit the following establishments:
- The main restaurant is Ezzahra. Breakfast (7:00 - 10:00), lunch (12:30 - 14:00) and dinner (18:30 - 21:30) are served.
- Grill Restaurant El Bahr. Will appeal to barbecue lovers. Late breakfast (10:00 - 11:30), light snacks (13:00 - 15:00) and a coffee break (16:00 - 17:30) are served.
- Italian restaurant El Andalous. Open only for dinner, from 19:30 to 21:30. Preliminary reservation of the table is required.
- Tunisian Restaurant Sofra. Open from 19:30 to 21:30, you need to book a table.
- International restaurant El Andalous. Works around the clock.
It should be remembered that in the evening there is a dress code in the institutions. In swimwear and beachwear, it is not recommended to come.
Bars
They should also be listed. There are seven establishments of this type in the hotel:
- Snack bar. Located in the bowling center, open from 16:00 to 00:00.
- Lobby bar Azur. It is open daily from 8:00 to 00:00. A wide range of soft drinks and soft drinks are available.
- Piano bar. Open from 16:00 to 00:00. An ideal place for lovers to relax in a cozy setting to the sound of live music.
- Beach bar. Open from 9:00 to 17:00. A huge selection of soft drinks and light snacks are offered.
- Bar by the pool. Open from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Cabaret / Disco Bar Palace. It opens at 23:00. This disco bar is an ideal place for people who cannot imagine their life without nightly entertainment and dancing to fiery music.
- Cafe maure. Moorish cafe with a distinct local flavor. Open from 15:00 to 23:00.
As you can see, the choice of establishments in the hotel is rather big. So everyone will be able to choose a place where he likes to spend time the most.
SPA center
He deserves special attention. The hotel has the prestigious Thalasso Center, equipped with the latest technology, in which specialists with medical education work. It is open from 9:00 to 19:00, reception is by appointment.
Before proceeding to the procedures, guests are sent for an initial medical examination to determine their health status and physiological characteristics. After which the specialist recommends a list of those services that will be most useful to the person.
What about the interior infrastructure? Since it has everything, it is difficult to mark one thing with attention. There is a rain shower, rooms for hydromassage, a Turkish bath and a sauna, cabinets for algae wraps, a seawater pool, a beauty center, a tea room, a relaxation area, and a diet restaurant. The procedures are the most diverse, are selected individually for each arriving guest.
Accommodation
All apartments in the Nur Palace Talasso Aqua 5 * are the same. Each room covers an area of 25 sq.m. and it is a cosily furnished room with comfortable furniture and all the amenities necessary for a good rest.
If the guests are accommodated together, they will be provided with an apartment with a king-size bed. Inside, besides it, there is access to a private balcony with a view, a widescreen TV, telephone, minibar, climate system, bathroom and toilet.
What about the price? The cost of a weekly stay for two people will be slightly less than 50,000 rubles. This price includes all-inclusive payment and 6 percent VAT. For three guests, the price of accommodation will increase to 70,000 rubles. Only they will be accommodated in apartments with one double bed, and an additional standard.
By the way, there are also single rooms. They have a huge bed and all of the above amenities. The price of a weekly stay for one person is 30,000 rubles.
Reviews
Finally, a few words about what people who have visited the Nour Palace Thalasso Aqua (Tunisia, Mahdia) tell about their vacation. For the most part, the reviews are positive. Tourists say that this is the cheapest 5-star hotel in all of Tunisia, in which a decent service is organized. Here is what they pay special attention to:
- Nutrition. There are no lines in the restaurants, the choice of dishes is huge. Mussels and shrimp are abundant every day, fish and meat are in variety, there are always national delicacies (especially tourists like couscous and hamsa). A lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, chic pastries. Drinks of high quality, undiluted - the wines are opened at guests. There is also a children's buffet.
- Staff. Friendly and friendly. The waiters are especially helpful - they smile broadly, ask if they like everything, clean the dishes from the tables instantly.
- Beach. Clean and spacious, the order on its territory is constantly monitored. You can even lie not on sun loungers, but directly on soft, powdery white sand.
- The location. Nearby there are several excellent shops with low prices. If you need to go to the city center, but don’t want to get by public transport, you can take a taxi. It’s cheap here - 4 dinars one way (less than 100 rubles at the current rate).
- Decent contingent. There are not many Russians, mainly Slovaks, Serbs, Italians and Germans. Nevertheless, many are surprised to note that administrators speak a little of our language, which is good news.
- SPA It’s worth it to go here just for him. Treatment programs for every taste and budget are offered - “Graceful silhouette”, “Anti-rheumatism”, “Elasticity”, “Anti-stress”, “After childbirth”, “Light legs”, “Mandara”, “Form restoration”, etc. etc. People who have something to compare with, say that here the procedures are 2-3 times cheaper than in Russia, and the quality is up to par.
- Bar. Here he, unlike many other hotels, works around the clock. And drinks (including alcoholic drinks) are available at any time on an all-inclusive basis. But only local. Imported are available at an additional cost.
Do tourists give any recommendations? Yes, it is advised to request a top floor apartment. It’s even better to clarify this point when booking. They do not charge extra for this, but the view from the windows of these rooms is bewitching.
If you have to fly back on a late flight, it is recommended to spend all the dinars (or prudently not change all the money), since the exchange office does not work at night at the airport.
Summarizing, we can say that this hotel will be a great option for people who dream of a vacation by the sea in a 5-star hotel, which would also cost a budget.