Top 5: Luxury Hotels in Tunisia

With the Mediterranean Sea hugging the bulk of the country’s northern and eastern borders, Tunisia is blessed with endless beachfronts, making it one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. Naturally, many luxury hotels have taken advantage of the country’s lavish beauty.

Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa & Spa

Found on Djerba Island in Tunisia’s Gulf of Gabes, this pristine resort boasts a sprawling, fully serviced beach, as well as breathtaking views of the seascape. As its name suggests, the resort specializes in thalassotherapy, a form of therapy that promotes the medical use of seawater. The hotel dedicates 5,500 square meters to Thalassotherapy, which includes indoor and outdoor seawater swimming pools, an herbal tearoom, Thai massages and private spas.

Hotel Riu Palace Hammamet Marhaba

This all-inclusive resort is part of the RIU Spanish hotel chain, a company known for their luxurious accommodations and first-rate service. It is situated on the Gulf of Hammamet coastline, and offers guests a wide variety of activities, such as horse riding, tennis and a Five Senses thalassotherapy center.

The Residence Tunis

Located in the capital of Tunisia, The Residence Tunis by Cenizaro offers a unique combination of urban charm and beachfront escape. To the immediate north is the warm Gulf of Tunis, but guests can also visit Sabkhet Arina, a salt lake, which sits just south of the hotel grounds. The Residence Tunis prides itself on elegance, which can be felt in everything from the orange- blossom-scented towels to the Arab-Andalusian architecture. There is even an 18-hole golf course.

Moevenpick Hotel Gammarth

You’ll find this 5-star boutique hotel in the coastal town of Gammarth. With its own private beach, full-service spa and breathtaking views of Gammarth Bay, it’s no surprise the hotel claims it’s for “guests who value perfection.”

Iberostar Royal El Mansour & Thalasso

This all-inclusive Tunisian resort delivers ultimate comfort, luxury and excitement to guests of all ages. Located in the city of Mahdia in the country’s southeastern region, the Royal El Mansour offers spectacular beaches, peaceful gardens and four nightclubs: one for adults, a Mini-Club for toddlers, a Maxi-Club for kids 8 to 12 and a Teenieclub for teens.