What attracts most tourists today to Tunisia? Relaxation! They then often post photos of beaches, attractions and hotels in their virtual reports. For this, they come here. After all, Tunisia is white sand by the sea, it is the magnificent ruins of Carthage, it is healing with the help of the sea and wraps, called thalassotherapy. Of course, in luxury this country can not be compared with Turkey and even Egypt, but still there are many lovers of relaxation in Tunisia. These are mainly Europeans who come here because of the cheap sea and procedures. Let’s try and take a closer look at this country, its hotel fund, and, using the Ecosol Houria Palace 4 as an example, find out how to relax in Tunisia and whether it is worth choosing this hotel. Let's start with a review of housing.
Hotels in Tunisia
In truth, the hotel fund of the country's resorts often leaves much to be desired. Hotels here are mostly not very new, most of them were built in the nineties of the last century. Their territory is small, although often very green and attractive. If you come for a chic vacation, then you will have a very long time to figure out where such Tunis hotels are located . The first line of the sea, however, almost all built up in resort areas. There are "Five" among them, but they can be counted on the fingers in each resort area of the country. Most of the hotels demanded by tourists are the “fours”. Despite the fact that all beaches here are municipal, many first-line hotels have their own land plots allocated only for their guests. It is interesting that "treshki", as a rule, charge guests for sun loungers and umbrellas, while the "fours" do not. On the other hand, 3 star hotels often have chic parks. They say that they were built when the land was cheap. And now even the "fives" envy their territories. It can be said that Ecosol Houria Palace 4 Sousse is a typical four-star hotel for relaxing on the sea. Only he combines the features of a city and beach hotel.
Tunisia, Sousse
This is a fairly democratic resort, at least compared to Hammamet. Most hotels here have three or four stars. Although it is precisely in this resort area that the most luxurious “fives” with modern thalassotherapy centers are concentrated. In the center of Sousse is a beautifully preserved medieval quarter that is worth a visit. The best photographs can be taken from the height of the Khalifa Tower, from where everything can be seen, clearly. In Medina there are ancient mosques, a fortress, and even catacombs, where the first Christians hid. In the new city there are many clubs, cafes and discos, almost as many as in Hammamet. Municipal beaches are very crowded because it is cheaper to live and eat in Sousse.
Mostly tourists settle in the new resort suburb of Port El Kantaoui. It is here that our Ecosol Auria Palace Hotel is located. This place is considered the most respectable and safe area in the district, there is a very beautiful nature. And the local beaches are the best on the whole Tunisian coast. The yacht port, from which this suburb got its name, is very busy. There are the best fish restaurants, as well as diving centers. Souvenirs are usually bought here.
Ecosol Houria Palace 4 (Tunisia) Location
This hotel, as we have already mentioned, is located in the center of the resort area called Port El Kantaoui, which is six kilometers from the Medina of Sousse, to the north. It is also not very far from the airports. There are about thirty kilometers to Monastir, and twenty-eight to Enfida. The hotel is located right next to the water park. Its location is very good for walking. With a leisurely step you can walk to the picturesque port for yachts. There you can ride pleasure boats. To the beach - a couple of hundred meters. Near Hannibal Park with attractions and a musical fountain with lighting, as well as shopping streets with many shops, a disco "Platinum", a cafe with very reasonable prices. To visit the clubs and discos of Sousse (especially the most popular of them, “Bora Bora”), you will need to use taxi services. And during the day you can take a special tourist trip.
Infrastructure
The Ecosol Houria Palace 4 has several rooms, including seminars and conferences. There is also a tennis court and gym. You can exchange the currency for dinars. The territory is not very large, but beautiful, clean and well maintained. Lots of greenery. Security is always on duty here, so that children can run alone, and nothing threatens them. Moreover, they will not get lost here. Near the hotel there is a good tennis court.
Number of rooms
This hotel is quite large. The Ecosol Houria Palace 4 has two hundred and sixty-one rooms. They are mostly standard, but there are also suites. This is one four-story building. The building is stylishly decorated in a Tunisian national color. The rooms are large, clean, comfortable. Some with two balconies. Beautiful four-poster beds. There are all necessary amenities. Although the furniture is not the newest, the hotel regularly undergoes cosmetic repairs. Therefore, everything works well. Every day - cleaning, linen is changed twice a week. There are no beach towels , so you need to either take it from your room, or take it with you or buy on the spot.
Kitchen
Hotel Ecosol Houria Palace 4 practices the all-inclusive system. This means that not only meals, but also many services are free for owners of treasured bracelets - for example, sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach. For Tunisia, this is a rarity. A lot of varied food, and attendants are allowed to take it out and eat in the room. For breakfast, pancakes, cereals, eggs. Always available fruits, meat, fish, even seafood. Good and fresh side dishes and salads. Great pastries, as always in Africa. The bars have good cocktails, including alcoholic ones, based on rum or vodka. For a snack near the pool, pancakes with chocolate are prepared. Near the hotel there is a very decent German restaurant with its own brewery. The best green tea in the area - according to tourists - in the cafe "Sidi El Kantaoui". There you can slowly drink it on the outdoor terrace, looking at the sea.
Hotel Facilities
Hotel Ecosol Houria Palace 4, like many Tunisian beach "fours", has a fitness center, massage room, as well as a jacuzzi, sauna and other spa services. Great animation, both adult and children's. In the evenings - discos. For lunch, animation by the pool - water polo, aqua aerobics and so on. In addition, there is a good playground for kids, and a mini club for older offspring. There is also a children's pool. Wi-Fi catches in public places. You can rent a car, there is a good parking. In addition, you can take a ride to the beach not only by bus, but also by horse-drawn cart. This is a feature of this hotel.
Beach vacation
The hotel is not on the first line, but it does not matter. A bus carries the guests to the beach. But you can go there on foot in about five minutes. Only you need to know exactly how to go, so as not to confuse with the city beach, where there are a lot of people. The hotel there has its own fenced area, where strangers are not allowed. The beach with the famous white sand, which never heats up, is equipped with equipment for various water sports. There are canoes, windsurfing, yachts, catamarans. There is a special minister who cleans sunbeds, removes trash and algae. There you can refresh yourself with free soft drinks. The entrance is very gentle, shallow, the water is clear. It’s safe for children to swim. You can sunbathe there in the morning and until five o'clock - then the wind rises. The hotel has very nice pools - clean, large. Two of them are in the air, and one is under the roof. Tourists write that it’s nice to refresh themselves after the sea. You can safely dive - the depth allows. Around the pools - sun terraces, with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Ecosol Houria Palace 4 Reviews
This hotel is chosen by active vacationers, youth, families with children. It is quite popular, so there are always enough people. Although mostly Germans chose the hotel. There are not too many tourists from Russia there. The staff is trying hard - especially the waiters - to have time to please everyone. Animators are creative, charming. There are Russian-speaking employees who will always answer any of your questions and solve problems. Guests at this hotel can easily find entertainment to their taste. No need to spend money on transport to walk around the city in the evenings. Even single women can afford it. It is quite safe here, and the majority of Tunisians are good-natured, and are good tourists. In general, it is a small, neat, nice and comfortable hotel for a quiet holiday. Tunisians are happy to choose it. Children are very happy with the hotel and do not want to leave. The presence of a water park in the immediate vicinity greatly contributes to this.